HIGH Deep and satisfying turn-based tactical action.
LOW Some outdated graphics and unit models.
WTF There’s no way to select more than one unit at a time?!
When I downed the first boss of Ember Lilies on my second attempt, I felt really good… at least, I did until she transformed into a walking Eldritch abomination with unnaturally long limbs and hair that looked like it came from The Ring. After she killed me, I expected a moment signaling that it was an unwinnable battle, but nope. I woke up on a bench outside of the boss room and it was time to try again.
In the days of ancient Rome, slaves were pitted against Gladiators and creatures from exotic lands to engage in mortal combat for the entertainment of thousands at the Coliseum. Today, as with many things, we have robots do the job for us. Clone Drone in the Danger Zone is basically the cooler videogame version of those real-life Roman games, and it’s a grand time.
HIGH The wrenching final battle.
LOW A puzzle built entirely around sound.
WTF The game’s cover reveals a huge mid-game twist.
HIGH Fighting a winged serpent.
LOW A needlessly bleak boss fight.
WTF A glitch forced me into first-person.
HIGH The core systems offer a great action-focused roguelike experience.
LOW The UI and menu systems need a lot of work.
WTF How am I supposed to disable the APC without getting my ass shot off?
HIGH The first time connecting to a victim.
LOW The ‘dedicated to Rutger Hauer’ message on boot-up.
WTF Those Fire Sword minigames could be their own release.
HIGH The jaw-dropping graphics.
LOW Those repetitive troll boss battles.
WTF A decapitated head steals the show?
HIGH Great graphics, great controls, fantastic bosses.
LOW A few platforming sections require a little too much precision.
WTF Wait, how long have I been able to swing my sword upward!?
HIGH Learning to sneak past the evil school principal.
LOW Having to leave a dungeon because my character has to eat dinner.
WTF Getting stuck while trying to open a door.
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