Recent reviews by Inverse∞

UPDATE 0.99:
Kenshi has come a long way since I last reviewed it in 2014. The old map was replaced with a parital new one, and now we have a complete world. Items have beem added, the world optimized and bugs squashed.

Back in 2014 while playing the game, you had to constantly use the F5 autosave button for fear of game-breaking bugs. Now, though, you can play hours without seeing any. Sure the AI pathing can sometimes be a bit janky, but when that's your biggest concern while playing, it's easy to look over it.

If looking to purchase the game, be aware this is not a casual game. To get the most out of it, you'll need to spend 100's of hours grinding away at trading, resource collection and crafting to make it anywhere in the world.

All said and done, I think I'd now rate Kenshi a solid 9/10.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I give this game an 8.5/10.

Be warned, this game will not be for everyone. It is still in Early Access, so a there are missing features, bugs and glitches (but that's to be expected). If these things strike a nerve, wait until the full game is released. Most of the glitches and bugs are easily avoided though; just use the F5 (quicksave key) often. Then when something does go wrong, you can automagically timewarp back and do it all again :)

How I would sum up the world: Think Tatooine landscape filled with sword-wielding samurai and ninjas. No magic, no fantasy. It feels like it could be real (assuming it's on another planet :P).

I love this game because of the grind. Sure, you have to sink in a lot of hours to get anywhere, but nothing matches the feeling of sheer satisfaction when you've built up a strong party, a well defended base and little stands in your way as a threat. The game was tough to learn, so you'll need to lean on the wiki for support for the first few hours at least. But once you've found your way it's all smooth sailing.

My only real dislikes about the game are the bugs. The one that annoyed me the most was the teleporting 'dead' bandits. Watch out for these bad boys because despite being 'dead', they will teleport closer and closer to your storage buildings then loot your stuff. And no matter how many times you go to loot the stuff back off them, they will always win. F5 is the only way to save the day.

Yet some of the bugs are more amusing than annoying... Like men sleeping like bats, hanging upside down off the sides of beds. Or shopkeepers within shopkeepers so they look like they have two faces, four eyes, two noses and four ears :P

All in all, if you like games that require a grind and can put up with weird stuff happening, dive right on in. It's worth more than you pay for it. If you like a grind but don't like glitches or blank buttons, wait for the full release. And if you don't like a grind, then this game is definitely not for you.

What an experience! The level of quality and detail that have gone into this game is phenomenal.

Everything from the detailed worlds, fantastic story telling and haunting gameplay make this a must own for anyone.

Set in a dream in a dream (I think? Inception much?), Alan Wake transports the player into the shoes of Alan Wake, a writer who is struggling to write his next novel. As you play through the game, you come to find the pages of the book Alan has yet to write. Some foretell events still to come while others recount ecperiences past. With the detailed world and well written plot, it's easy to lose yourself in the story (I played it until 2am not noticing the time).

To anyone reading this, just buy the game. It's worth every penny.

This game is awesome. Frustrating to get started cause you're thrown right in the deep end with nasty zombies and PvP combat, but you get the hang of it after a few hours and can do consistently well. Carry a hatchet at all times :P