Welcome to This Is Not A Review. In these articles we discuss general impressions, ideas and thoughts on any given game, but as the title implies, it’s not a review. Instead, it’s an exercise in offering a quick recommendation (or dismissal) after spending enough time to grasp the ideas and gameplay of a thing without necessarily playing it from A to Z.
The subject of this installment: CLT, developed and published by notagamestudio.
HIGH Fascinating concept. Making progress is rewarding.
LOW Basic functions aren’t explained.
WTF The mushroom dreams…
HIGH Fantastic visuals, great sense of humor.
LOW The puzzles near the end are too difficult compared to the rest.
WTF Wall safes aren’t generally unlocked with keys.
To help celebrate the impending release of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the good people over at BioWare have created some freebies for fans to enjoy.
HIGH The unique storytelling is a prime example of videogames as an art form.
LOW Framerate issues become severe when entering new areas.
WTF The interpretation of what spiraling looks like after a breakup is chilling.
HIGH The unique art style.
LOW The light’s imprecision is frustrating.
WTF I fail to see the point of Greta’s trip.
Haven caught the industry by surprise by capturing romance among the stars with a game that’s equal parts RPG, cooperative date night and sci-fi art piece. I sat down with Haven’s creative director, Emeric Thoa, to learn how the Game Bakers gave rise to such a fresh take on romantic gaming.
HIGH Learning what the title refers to.
LOW The jump mechanic is a little sticky.
WTF Tariq’s Bitchtape.
HIGH Getting my first A.
LOW Getting my first F.
WTF Please play with a stylus. Trust me.
HIGH Crossing the first gap.
LOW The main giant sliding block area.
WTF So we’re just going to end with a 2001-esque light show, huh?
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