DeadeGuard98
 
 
:babas::catchilling: I love you, soulmate~:winterpresent2023::UDG_Heart:
:cleancake: Actor-Voice actor :UDG_HackingGun::campsunshine:
:re7phone:Master's student :LIMBO_candle::gmh_psh:
:handcamera: Horror-aficionado :WhiteDaycellphone::pasternack:
:infolaptop: Aaand... Cool story, bro~ :crtstressed::AOTS_Teacup:
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4,7 ore di gioco
Curator page here--> DaRevieweD #002 <-- New review whenever


FIRST IMPRESSIONS;
A semi-serious, realistic, and intriguing invitation that pulls you in with an offer you cannot refuse.


PROS;

+ DA. GAMEPLAY
Each of the three chapters are so different from one another that you never quite know what to expect! From “convenience store horror simulator” to “Grand Theft Auto-like sandbox quest” and everything else nefariously comical in between! It even accommodates for various playstyles such as the “ADHD route” where it bombards you with as much distractions as possible, “frugality route” where you conserve every resource you find, “chaos route” where you shoot and whack your way through problems, and etc.

In fact, you know what it is truly reminiscent of? The PS1 games that do not hold your hand, even if in actuality they do, I mean it certainly and nostalgically looks like it belongs in that golden era. But with the “limited” gameplay logic of point-and-click adventures where failure to find and use items in a certain order or way will bar you from progressing… Point is, so much depth to it than you’d otherwise figure. Besides, chances are you would still be missing out on goofy characters by your fifth and subsequent attempts~
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3412648225


+ DA CREEPS!
Sure, there was no in-your-face uber terrifying baddie or constant palpable apprehension… It’s worse! It’s life, and you know something is genuinely scary when you can picture the events actually happen before your eyes.

Misogynistic Karens? Check. Scummy scum of the Earth? Affirmative. Just plain, uncomfortable and/or painful conversations with rude unhelpful individuals? SIGN ME UP. But hey, it does have its fair share of possibly inspired by horror movie moments as well.


+ DA PLOT~
I have no idea why but the first chapter and former demo to Envelope, will forever be iconic for its effective setting of the mood and then against all odds derailing from that trajectory with an unfathomable & unpredictable second act. The story itself is so simple that it comes off elegant! Besides, who cannot relate to the notion of a letter that can change the course of your entire life!?


+ DA DESIGN…
My soulmate and I absolutely chowed down and digested the overall eccentric & “heck yeah, vibe to this” score. There was much love & attention poured into the locations- with special mention to chapter 2’s small town setting and inhabitants. It just felt so lifelike by how it is populated by a… colorfully shady lot, some you hate and others you downright despise and wish death upon!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3412648690


CONS;

-DUH, POTENTIAL
It is hard to explain because sometimes it is perfect and more elaborate than you’d think. Then other times, the “unfinished” aspects come off glaring and stick to your brain, becoming all you obsess over.

For instance, a number of NPCs appear to be open to interactions, but instead awkwardly gawk at you. Furthermore, the interiors of one house in particular were surprisingly bare. Killing people seems to have no consequences or purpose besides quelling your frustrations.

And yes, there is a “save system” but not the conventional one you’d like… At the moment, you MUST play chapter 2 in one sitting or risk losing all the quest items. I just want to take my time and come back to it y’know? I’d even accept a quick save huhu.

There were a few other examples of *sucks in breath* moments where it was clear the budget was an obstacle and I absolutely get it. However including said mechanics but not developing them isn’t the way to go about it either. Which is why I hope this game will be revisited and its full potential gets realized!


BUGS;
x I couldn’t really find any, and I truly tried to. Having me as a playtester really worked against me XD
x Just replayed and I encountered one where trash bags couldn’t be removed from my person/camera.


NITPICKS
~ The main menu needs more hidden features, lmao
~ Some typos and grammar stuff, the former I have pointed out but they’ve yet to be addressed.
~ NPCs with dialogue are played once and then never again. Which is a miss because the humor is bomb!
~ The item currently equipped gets holstered in the third/final chapter after a cutscene. DAWG!
~ Having no voice acting was a missed opportunity but luckily I’m working on a lil’ something as to what could have been. Kekeke.

https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3412877972

LAST WORDS;
An adventurous love letter to various genres while still having its own unique spin & character. What it lacks in wholeness, it makes up for with heart, a charmer of a town, as well as “anything goes” humor~

7.95 / 10
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1,4 ore di gioco
Curator page here--> DaRevieweD #001 <-- New review whenever


FIRST IMPRESSIONS;
A short & colorful thrill that may scare ages 15 and up… but how bad could it get, right!?
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3368853798


PROS;

+DA. GAMEPLAY
A few bites of exploration and note-finding mixed in with a couple ounces of palpitating chases that escalate into unexpected encounters, all while throwing in a modicum of fooling around (on the player’s end), and Little Screamies is the end result, grown in a flashy test tube. Or so I heard, anyhow~
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3368837947


+ DA CUTIES!
We need some merch of those fine creatures right away…! Who is/are the artist(s), I know it says so in the credits, but please tell me again- they could give some of the timeless & iconic mascots across mainstream media a real run for their money~


+DA ENVIRONMENT…
The same level of love and attention for said gobble-worthy critters was obviously given to the level designs, if not more even! The array of unique props, pleasing color palettes, and foreboding signs complemented one another without coming off overbearingly uneven to the point of inducing eye strains~


+DA PLOT~
Truth be told, the story isn’t much to write home about, or maybe there is and I just missed it in one of the optional collectibles- those buggers are driving me mad, I tell ya! Seriously though, it’s like an episode of Scooby Doo had amalgamated with Martin Mystery and that made for a nostalgic trip down man-child memory lane but with a not-so-satisfying payoff~


CONS;

-DUH…STUFFING!?
A number of reviews claimed this game was too brief- well, I beg to differ. It runs a tad too long, with tasks that become more and more repetitive. I would rather have it cut to the chases, no pun intended, as that would have showcased its adorable entities even more! Don’t get me wrong though, the pacing was perfect in the first half; it’s the second half that made the padding very apparent~


- DUH. CONTROLS.
Can’t quite place it but running felt weird as if there was a delay between hitting the shift key and it registering. Sometimes its other interactions will be rather testing as well, but fortunately it is not too gameplay-laden~


BUGS;
x Platforming sections towards the end


NITPICKS
~ Crouching gets cancelled automatically when opportunity allows for it to.


https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3368855841
LAST WORDS;
Looks can be deceiving, and it cannot get any truer than Little Screamies. This is a splendid Halloween concoction passionately brewed with designs that will be both a treat for the eyes AND heart~

8.5 / 10
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I put out a review anytime I feel like it! Head on over to my Steam Curator page called DaRevieweD!
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Check out some of my full-length reviews~
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234) "We Are Not Alone",
233) "Ghost at Dawn",
232) "Chester: Into The Light",
231) "Tear Factory",
230) "Unknown Memoirs: The Rental",
229) "The Dead Are Not Dead",
228) "Future Racer 2000",
227) "CANINE",
226) "Night at the Gates of Hell",
225) "Lambs on The Road: The Beginning",
224) "Midnight Shift", and more!


:the_silence: I guess that's everything, thank you for stopping by~ :dustpan:
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iranarmy 31 dic 2024, ore 12:40 
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The Eternal Shōgun 10 ott 2024, ore 20:46 
<3 ~ I love you with all my heart, soul, and very being.
Through our past lives, through this beautiful life, and all our future ones ending in our perfect afterlife, with all our soulmates. children, and family.
I have always, am always, and will forever always be by your side, having your back, and walking through all the paths in all our lives, with you, happily. As forever has, is, and will be.
Forever. Always.
I love you eternally, am so honored to have you as my eternity, infinitely. ~ <3
The Eternal Shōgun 10 ott 2024, ore 20:41 
<3 ~Hey, that's my soulmate!!!~ <3
DeadeGuard98 22 apr 2024, ore 19:37 
@Wanech You are most welcome! Sorry, that was the best I could for now, as I'm busy with finishing up my Master's thesis. But, I am always happy to talk about it more in greater detail, should you need it. All the best with your work and I look forward to the new update~
Wanech 22 apr 2024, ore 13:54 
Hi DeadeGuard98, I wanted to thank you for reviewing Vice Grill: Synthwave Survival! I truly appreciate this. I'm always learning and I strive to set the bar higher with each game I work on, so I am thankful for the feedback and will be putting out an update shortly. Again, thank you!! :peace:
DeadeGuard98 29 feb 2024, ore 16:59 
@Mado4SXT I'll have a look. Thanks~