Последние обзоры Graeldon

Played through the first few levels of UnDuster live on my Youtube channel and had a blast - enough so that I've now finished the game in my spare time.

UnDuster is a solid Celeste-like that expands open the movement and momentum mechanics enough that it feels like a refreshing approach to the genre in it's own way. It's a relatively short game, around 1.5 to 2 hours long, but very technical, so depending on your skill level, mileage may vary. I have to give praise to the great aesthetic of the game: The art, music and ambience are all cohesive, but the similarity of the levels does result in them feeling a bit samey and forgettable sadly. I did experience some screen tearing, so the addition of a V-Sync option would be appreciated.

In terms of level design, there are some creative mechanics that are fun to interact with, although I found some issues with passing through the suck-platforms in later levels - seems to be a problem with being too close to them when they are triggered. The final level is a great chase sequence that forces the player to rethink their movement through a level, however the payoff at the end didn't quite feel worth it. A little more visual oomph in the final moment would go a long way to making it feel more satisfying, as well as an ending sequence, rather than just going back to the level select screen.
One final thing I would've loved to have seen is an actual final bill from Gertrude with a $ value on it - even if just for comedic purposes.

Minor gripes aside, this is a great experience, and an awesome student indie team that deserves your support.

I'm playing Steam games in alphabetical order and you can watch my review here: https://youtu.be/whpH4q-uXFQ

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100 Seconds is an arcade style game where the goal is to survive for 100 seconds. It's a top down shooter where enemies spawn in waves and bullets bounce off walls forever. It's an interesting enough idea, however it's never iterated upon in an interesting way, and the only thing to do is to complete the same game multiple times as different colours. They are meant to have different difficulties, but other than the black cube, I didn't really notice any differences.
Unfortunately, although I feel it's got a solid foundation, it's simply not a great game with the current level of content, so I can't recommend it.
That said, I do hope the dev continues to make games as they seem to have some interesting ideas.

I'm playing Steam games in alphabetical order and you can watch my review here: https://youtu.be/whpH4q-uXFQ

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100 RUB: Global Denomination is an incredibly basic 2D platformer with not great hit-box detection. Levels and obstacles are pretty generic, the artstyle is inconsistent, and there is only one piece of music during gameplay (there is a second one in the credits). It's okay time and can be finished in an hour, but it's instantly forgettable despite the attempts of the dev to convince you that the main character, a literal purse, is a main selling point and therefore worth your money.
Unless you feel the need to play every 2D platformer ever made, I wouldn't bother with this one.

I'm playing Steam games in alphabetical order and you can watch my review here: https://youtu.be/whpH4q-uXFQ

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If you enjoy games with no gameplay, then this is the perfect game for you.
There are two modes: 10 Doors, and 100 Doors. In both versions you simply walk through doorways that act as a teleport to the next room until you eventually find the end. Along the way you're meant to find some fun, but I obviously went the wrong way.

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A sequel to 100 Pumpkins, this game takes the idea from the original game and elevates it in almost every way. A 2D "minivania" where the entire game takes place on a 10x10 grid, with one pumpkin to find in each room, upgrades to unlock, doors to open, and bosses to fight. This game is definitely a little rough around the edges, but for the second game by the dev it does a fantastic job of condensing the metroidvania formula into a tiny, bite-sized package.
Whereas the first game had some rooms that were clearly there just to pad out the gameplay, here there is basically no wasted space, with each room presenting a different challenge or puzzle to solve.
It's still relatively short, taking only an hour or two to beat, but at a pretty reasonable price, it's hard to say no.

Great work, and I'm looking forward to another sequel in the future!

I'm playing Steam games in alphabetical order, and you can watch my review here: https://youtu.be/DSYE-GvQm6Y

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100 Pumpkins is an old-school retro 2D platformer, with a twist: The entire game takes place on a 10x10 grid of rooms, and there is one pumpkin located in each room to find. In general, the levels are well designed and the game plays quite well from a mechanical standpoint. Sadly, the game is let down by a lack of music, and some levels that would have benefited from more care and attention.
That said, even though the game is short, it contains several boss fights, and is challenging to complete - in a fair way where every death feels like your own fault (bar one or two blind jumps).
It's not an amazing game, but it's a solid title that you can complete in less than 30 minutes.
Worth a look if you like retro platformers!

I'm playing Steam games in alphabetical order, and you can watch my review here: https://youtu.be/DSYE-GvQm6Y

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100nya is a digital version of the game called "Knight's Tour". The problem is, it's not a very good version of it.
The presentation is incredibly basic, the music does not fit with the puzzle style of gameplay, and the game itself does not look the same as the screenshots on the store page.
It's also incredibly over-priced ($14.50AUD), and I cannot think of a single reason to play this version of the game instead of the many free versions available in your browser.
The most positive thing I can say about the game is that it functions correctly in terms of moves and registering when you've completed the challenge.
Zero substance or replayability - simply not worth your time.

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There are two versions of this game, and this is the free version that comes with only 2 maps, and a few unlockable weapons. Not that it'll do you much good, as there aren't any dedicated servers and no players online. This is a FPS that harkens back to the original COD: Modern Warfare days, but with none of the polish that made those games fun. It's also riddled with bugs such as being able to stand against a wall and be out of bounds because your gun is poking through. The gun mechanics are okay, but the bots are literal aimbots, so good luck getting any enjoyment out of them.
Unfortunately, this is basically just a dead, foundation level FPS. If you're curious about it, try a couple of rounds with friends - it is free after all - just don't expect much.

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There are two versions of this game, and this is the paid version that comes with more maps and unlockable weapons. Not that it'll do you much good, as there aren't any dedicated servers and no players online. This is a FPS that harkens back to the original COD: Modern Warfare days, but with none of the polish that made those games fun. It's also riddled with bugs such as being able to stand against a wall and be out of bounds because your gun is poking through. The gun mechanics are okay, but the bots are literal aimbots, so good luck getting any enjoyment out of them.
Unfortunately, this is basically just a dead, foundation level FPS. If you're curious about it, try the free version instead of this one.

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100 Keys To Your Heart is a cute 2D puzzle platformer with great ideas, good implementation, thoughtful puzzles and an awful menu. The core gameplay revolves around the idea of opening locks with different length keys, and carrying multiple keys at once restricts your movement. As you progress you'll uncover keys with new abilities, and the level design is clever in the way that it loops back on itself, without the need for back-tracking. The OST is also really well done, with consistent themes throughout, and enough variation to avoid becoming repetitive even after being stuck on a level for a while.
If you can look past the janky main menu, there is a solid game to found here with some interesting mechanics - however at only a couple of hours playtime I feel it's a bit overpriced, and I'd recommend picking it up on sale.