Recent reviews by DevianaMagenta

An enjoyable little game. I used to play this years ago, and recently got back into it. They've done a lot of work to get the game improved over time, there are no more bots or hackers like there used to be. They've also added "roles" to it now, very similar to the children's game "mafia" I used to play on the schoolbus; the roles are optional too, so if you just want the OG experience, that's still around. One of the things I like about this game is how customizable the rules of the match are - if you host, you can set the rules pretty much however you please.

I just finished this game with 100% - it took me slightly over 6 hours of total gameplay. The story is kinda just a thing that mostly happens in the background, but is cute and charming. It follows an aspiring actress on her journey to stardom. The puzzles are unique and interesting! Each level introduces a new mechanic, some of which are level-specific, others of which will also appear in future levels. I never needed to look up solutions for anything, though there were a couple times where I got stuck and needed to quit and look at it again later with fresh eyes. As a hint, when you feel stuck, try removing everybody from their seats and starting again.

An amazing game! But terrifying as hell. If you are a fraidycat like me, shift+enter, invisibility, enter, is a cheat that makes the hostile mobs ignore you when things get too overwhelming. You can turn it off again when you feel a little safer.

That said, Krafton is an ultra scumbag company who basically stole this game from the devs. Pay your devs, Krafton. And stop using AI in the development of Subnautica 2.

I played this game on console, then finished all the way to the true ending. I liked it so much that I played it all the way through a second time, and then bought it on steam to play it a third time and own it on PC.

The game has stunning pixel art and an outstanding soundtrack that I listen to in my car. The characters are interesting and loveable, with interesting movesets and abilities that define each one. The combat of this game is turn-based, but with all kinds of quick-time events that make it engaging and interesting throughout. It's difficult enough to put up a challenge, but the game has no need for grinding at all, which puts it head and shoulders above a lot of turn-based RPGs. And if you're worried about combat being too hard, there are customization settings that can make it more accessible for you.

The puzzles are dynamic and interesting, with new mechanics being introduced as you play, but are cleverly designed so that you can figure them out yourself without having to look anything up. Sea Of Stars is lovingly made, and his deep immersive lore and worldbuilding that sell the story. Every now and then, you are even treated to beautiful hand-drawn cutscenes in a more anime-type art-style. The story is fun, engaging, and emotional, and even moved me to tears. It's just as good on a replay, too.

There's plenty of optional side-content, which are also fun and engaging. The only part of the game that I have any complaints with, is hunting down a certain semi-optional collectible that can be a bit of a pain. Even so, I cannot recommend this game enough. It is probably my favorite game I have ever played, and I've played a lot of video games. I'm very much looking forward to the Watchmaker DLC that is set to drop soon.

Heartbreakingly sad. Bittersweet, and hauntingly beautiful. The game has moments of beauty, moments of fear, and painful moments. It does a good job making you feel the mix of emotions Mo is feeling. It can be painful to play at times. You feel disgusted with yourself at times, or impatient that things are taking too long, but it's what you are meant to feel to immerse yourself in the story. The game is visually stunning and well-animated. The music is beautiful. The worldbuilding feels immersive, and the narration is stunningly good. Stay until the after-credits scene. It's worth it.

The only cons are that the controls are pretty meh. Even at the fastest you can run, you still move quite slowly. Jumping is fiddly and weird. Pushing things is also fiddly and weird. You can't pull anything, and sometimes Mo automatically starts pushing when you don't want her to. The puzzles are super simple, but at the same time obtuse enough that I didn't always realize I was in a puzzle and got confused how to move forwards.

An amazing game! The puzzles are very clever and make you feel smart, the world is beautiful and feels large and lived-in. The music is great, and the stealth segments are a nice break from all the intensive mental workout. A very enjoyable story and fun gameplay.

This game made me cry, in a good, cathartic way... and also from not blinking for a long time, haha.

A true must-play! The accessibility settings made it handicap-accessible for me, but still let me fine-tune it to enjoy the rigorous challenge of the game. The music is so fantastic that I listen to it in my car. One of my favorite games!

A great horror game! Don't let the cheery pixel art fool you- this one really messed me up, and I love scary games. :D

A stunning game and very interesting game, but unfortunately NOT disability accessible. It has some settings which make the combat accessible, but nothing to help with the puzzles. I was able to play for several hours and had a lot of fun before getting to a puzzle I wasn't able to do- you have to control a projectile with your mouse, and yourself with the keys, at the same time. I wound up watching a playthrough of the rest of the game, and the story, music, and art are all really great!