Recent reviews by Monarch Bee

Stayed up until 3am playing the first night. Couldn't wait for the next two episodes to come out, stayed up until 1am again the next release. Now I'm awaiting the finale, sad and so utterly excited! They did a phenomenal job with Dispatch, never played a Telltale game before - but now I can't stop looking for more!

Let me preface, the first game is a favorite of mine. I've replayed it about 4 times, on different consoles.

This game did not reach those expectations for me, I think it's missing the quirky things that made the first so much fun... it's become more streamlined. The characters are also not as interesting as the first, I didn't want to save them... I was forced to. However, the game is still a lot of fun, combat is only rivaled by Fromsoft games, story is 6/10, but the graphics are great. Overall I did enjoy the game and I do find myself wanting to go back because I never finished, but I have yet to pick it back up again.

Phenomenal game with a lot of depth, you will definitely be able to sink hours into it. I mainly play solo and sometimes with friends - great either way. There's something here to love for everyone.

Editing my review after 100+ hours. The game has flaws, I'm not a fan of their "full launch", but there is still a lot to do in this game. Admittedly, it is one of my favorites. I adore a lot of the cast, I enjoy farming on land or in the sea. I don't like that we still can't sit on furniture, or have aging kids, but that will all come in future updates. If you're a Stardew, My Life games, or a Rune Factory lover, you'll feel right at home here. The art style in Coral Island is also my favorite among those. I've definitely gotten 4x my moneys worth, and will continue to play once all major updates are released.

Played the game at original launch, 6/10.
Re-playing it now 9/10.

The CP2077 comeback should be experimented because they did a fantastic job. The DLC was compelling and heart wrenching, decisions feel heavy and it makes you want to try different options, adding to its replay ability. I finished the game on PS5, only to return to PC - cloud saves are an awesome mechanic. Of course there are some things I would like to change, but ultimately I cannot argue that the game is good and most importantly, fun! Also bonus that it runs on Steam Deck.

This was a favorite of mine, back on PS3. It's still a game I buy on every platform. The graphics aren't great for today, but the combat and exploring is still insanely fun. If you're used to Capcoms cheesy JRPG's, and dialogue, you will love this game.

Boring and slow in the beginning. And I'm still in the beginning... I wish I didn't play 4hrs of it so I couldn't get a refund. The game isn't bad, just repetitive and lacking of depth. Choices are meaningless, and the most entertaining thing is the pets. Get on sale, don't pay $70 like I did.

I'm a filthy casual but I do enjoy the game a lot more than I thought I would.

This was my first time reading/playing an interactive fiction novel on Steam, I didn't think I would like it. But let me tell you Arcadie was amazing, I brought my macbook to work just so I could read it. I couldn't put it down! The cast of characters was small, but they were memorable and had depth, it was all around well written.

I would highly recommend this to anyone, especially new people to IF's, the ability to go back and save anywhere you want is a great mechanic.

I've owned this game for years, and I always revisit it. I now own it on every system it's available. If you love Harvest Moon, or Seasons, you'll love this game. It's full of surprises and it's just another farming-sim, be prepared to get lost.