Recent reviews by lethalross

You know what? Mashinky is worth every penny already. Of course, you have to consider that the game just moved towards a public early alpha state: In terms of content it currently offers like 20% of the full polished game, some minor (but not deal-breaking) bugs are present and AI of the trains is kinda wonky from time to time, too.. But you will even enjoy fixing stuff like that :)

I was actually really surprised how well Mashinky currently runs. The only issue I've experienced in the building mode were disappearing parts of the tracks (occuring on certain levels of zoom), but apart of that, everything works like a charm. Even the "passenger" mode, which maybe doesn't offer too much of the detail, but it is still a great experience to enjoy my work of (sort of) art :)

+ Beautiful graphics
+ World generator with many options to choose from
+ Well-arranged building UI
+ Solid tasks system with tutorial elements in it
+ Unique building (simple) and observing (detailed) modes
+ Only minor bugs
+ Developer support (regular updates, bug fixes, a clear development plan)

- Only simple signalling so far (hard to make more complex stations, crossroads)
- Trains AI (confused trains going the opposite directions than they should can lead to total blockage of your thoroughfares)
- When playing this, many nights will become REALLY long nights .. :)

For an early-access title, Mashinky is a gorgeous, solid build game with much more promising stuff to come in the next two years before the full release. Keep it up, Jan!!

Here's one huge slow clap, dear DOTNOD. I've always loved story-driven games, TWD was my no. 1 for quite some time. But Life Is Strange threw me off to the different dimension of this genre – where almost every choice means something, where you are breathlessly waiting for the next plot twist, hoping that your favourite and likeable characters will be able to escape unharmed (again). Add a great, tender soundtrack, impressive graphic, brilliant art direction and it's almost impossible not to label this game as your personal GOTA. Well done.

Here's one huge slow clap, dear DOTNOD. I've always loved story-driven games, TWD was my no. 1 for quite some time. But Life Is Strange threw me off to the different dimension of this genre – where almost every choice means something, where you are breathlessly waiting for the next plot twist, hoping that your favourite and likeable characters will be able to escape unharmed (again). Add a great, tender soundtrack, impressive graphic, brilliant art direction and it's almost impossible not to label this game as your personal GOTA. Well done.

Oh wow.. that was really something. I've read some of the positive comments about this one before I actually played it, but still... I really did not expect anything like this. Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons is the most beautiful game I've experienced this year. Everything, from the gorgeous art style, unique storytelling mechanics (you should really play it with the controller) to the fantastic soundtrack will guide you through an absolutely immersive and stunning story, which will really play with your emotions. If you liked titles like Limbo or Journey, you will definitely LOVE this gem. Must have, really.

Get ready and prove your tactic abilities! Great fun.

It's not just an ordinary game, it is fabulous interactive story constructed according to your choices. Brilliant screenplay, original graphic style and many many really strong moments. I love every single second of this one.