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Super difficult game but a ton of fun to play with friends!

Very fun game!

This software is alright, but I would not recommend it for anyone looking to do anything more than cut clips and put them together. There are many other options out there that would give you this functionality for free though.

The most frustrating about this software for me (with limited knowledge of course) is that when I export a video that is cut or mildly changed, the exported file size is dramatically bigger than what was inputted. For example, I just put in about 45 minutes of 4K footage (5.4GB), cut it down to about 22 minutes, and exported it at 4K 60fps. Somehow, the video came out at 53 gigabytes! I never experienced this much of a file size increase with other video editors I have used, like Vegas Pro. The exported video looks good and it worked well, but it was still silly. It also took about three hours to export.

Plus, every time you close the program it makes you view an add for their latest version of the software and you have to close the ad to fully stop the program, which is lame.

I'd recommend other free alternatives if you are looking for a simple video editor with a reasonable toolset.

I love the art style!

They have been doing a great job keeping this game updated with fresh content.

Its so realistic, I forget what real life is like

An amazing game, I honestly bought a VR headset just to play this. More than worth it, for sure.

16bit Trader is an attempt at a modern take on retro trading games.

TL;DR at bottom

Gameplay:

The main goal of 16bit Trader is to explore the world and eventually become the richest merchant in the kingdom by obtaining one million gold pieces. This can be reached by buying and selling goods, mining for diamonds, and completing quests for citizens of the kingdom. Prices rise and fall for goods, causing you to strategically buy and sell when you can make the most profit. Travelling around the kingdom also costs money, depending on the distance and how many carts or people you have in your caravan. There is a possibility that robbers will ambush you on your travels and steal some of your money and/or your cargo, adding risk to your travels that you must take into account.

Many other users have pointed out that this game is very buggy. While I didn’t encounter these issues in my own play time, it seems to be a major issue that was never addressed by the developers. This game is also incredibly difficult, where most playthroughs would end in failure quickly. In addition, a community guide to actually beating the game strongly suggests you completely ignore the main feature of the game, trading, and instead only mine for diamonds which fetch a very high price. This certainly says something about the possibility of actually beating the game in a way that doesn’t require you to basically cheese the mechanics in order to gain an advantage against the unfair systems in place. I personally could not get much farther than a month or two into the game before running out of money to be able to travel.

3/10

Graphics:

The graphics in 16bit Trader aren’t awful. They’re quite simplistic, especially when compared to its superior sibling, Merchants of Kaidan (explained later). However, they aren’t a deal breaker. The graphics seem to be fitting for a mobile game, which seems to be the intended platform for this particular game. The UI is large and simplified, as is typical with a mobile game. However, this makes everything somewhat clear as to its purpose.

6/10

Music/Audio:

The music is nothing special in this game. Strangely enough, there is no credit for the music so I can’t determine if it is royalty free music or original. Either way, it is decent music but it does get a little repetitive after a while. The sound effects are alright, although very sparse. There is also no voice acting, just written words.

7/10

Conclusion:

As implied in the description and pointed out by another user, 16bit Trader is a dumbed-down version of another game by this developer, Merchants of Kaidan. When comparing the two games, the similarities are very clear and Merchants of Kaidan is obviously the superior game. This may not be a bad thing as this may be for a different market (most notably, mobile) so a lesser version may have a place.


TL;DR
Pros:
+Good concept

Cons:
-Unforgivingly difficult
-Mobile game ported to PC
-Buggy

Check out my gameplay of 16bit Trader below to get a better idea of the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4mtmQQbQzY

its alright

Figment is a musical adventure through the mind and its struggles to stay motivated and be courageous.

TL;DR at bottom

Gameplay:

Figment is a puzzle game at its core, with some combat scattered throughout the game. Puzzles include collecting items, solving a pattern, or moving blocks to help you traverse the level, among other things. The puzzles are usually pretty fun, although some of the later ones with the enigma boxes were pretty agonizing to solve, and possibly repeat multiple times if you died. Other than that, the puzzle aspect was welcome and I enjoyed it greatly.

Alongside the puzzle element, there is combat. You fight using your sword, and you can dodge roll to avoid attacks (or get around faster). There is a decent variety of enemies, each one pertaining to the theme of the level you are in. They must be defeated using different strategies, making them unique just by the way you approach them.

The gameplay isn't the most defining feature of Figment, but it works fantastically. I never had any issue with movement and the puzzles were fun to complete, albeit somewhat tedious at times. The boss battles were fun to experience as well, and every one had their own mechanics that forced you to change your style slightly and analyze their patterns so you can defeat them. Outside of navigating the environments, fighting enemies, and completing puzzles, there is not much else to say about the gameplay.

9/10

Graphics:

Figment looks awesome. The art has a hand-painted feel to it, and every texture looks crisp and fitting to the environments they are in. The biggest thing that struck me with this game was the creativity of the level design. You play as a character inside someone's mind, travelling between the different parts of the brain. Each portion of the map pertaining to the part of the brain (left brain, logic; right brain, creativity) and the environments are designed according to the functions of that part of the brain. The creative side features musical instruments that make up the environment, like trombone trees. The logical side of the brain is designed around gears, cogs, and other machine parts. There is lots of steam and mechanical doo-hickeys about the area, clearly and effectively conveying the theme of the area. All the parts of the brain in the game are so creatively and beautifully designed, and I loved looking at it and noticing all the different details that the designers laid about the levels.

10/10

Music/Audio:

The biggest surprise I got with this game was the musical aspect to it. I thought this was a simple puzzle-adventure game, but this is a full blown musical. Every boss sings different songs, pertaining to the situation and also their personality. Music is always around you, with the environment either creating the music or directly interacting with it. The first time I noticed that the environment interacted with the music was when I noticed some boulders falling and hitting the ground in beat with the music, which was awesome to see. Every song fits the characters perfectly, and the background music sets a tone for the different levels that is fitting for them. I loved all of the music in this game, and it was a fantastic experience for my ears.

The sound design is wonderful as well. The voice actors are quite good, there's not much else I can say besides that. As for the sounds, they are crisp and clear. Each environment has numerous different sounds that are either passively being played or triggered by an interaction from the player (music notes, etc). Every level felt alive and thematic the whole way through. The sound designers did a fantastic job with Figment.

10/10

Conclusion:

Figment is a fantastic puzzle game with a tragic yet compelling story that keeps you interested all the way through. The songs are catchy and interesting, and the music is wonderful, and its interaction with the environment is awesome to behold. The art is beautifully drawn, and every environment is creatively themed and designed, keeping you interested as you play. Figment was the first game I ever played all the way through as a series on my channel, and I am infinitely happy that I had chosen this game. I highly recommend playing this game and experiencing all it has to offer.


TL;DR
Pros:
+Fun puzzles
+Extremely creative level design
+Amazing music
+Compelling story

Cons:
-Some tedious/annoying puzzles

Check out my gameplay of Figment below to get a better idea of the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqFGVHVvnJk&list=PLN3BrCnjsntIP9yGvyF0jIK7WJUymMoCM
Game has been provided by the developer, review has been written without bias.