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Key features

• Filthy AI cheats and cuts the corners ◑﹏◐
  
• Funny stunts in the air,
  
• You can slap a sticker to a character's glutes!

Mixed emotions
I had a rollercoaster trip. Overall very nice racing mechanics where you must approach curves and safely land bends being leaned or pulled back (smth new for me), but this gets destroyed by AI opponents who very-very frequently just drive off a track, gain superior speed and return to the track with a huge advantage! Screw your efforts, you lose now.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3339161231
Quad my rage
Liked the idea of bikes competing quadbikes. Plus, after several races you can upgrade them and even customize your driver. Little things, but they made me happy. However...
MX vs. ATV already has simplistic physics, but some vehicles made it way worse - certain quadbikes were extremely hard to control. What's funny here, even AI had bad times with them i.e. I observed them losing steering and dashing off the track. Thanks for the upper hand!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3338721041
So, yeah... MX vs. ATV is alright, very arcade-ish racing ride. Nothing special.

Key features

• Enemies make funny juicy sounds when they get killed,
  
• "Hmmm" and "not so sure" mechanics,
  
• 50+ missions :O

Made for Stealth
I enjoyed Aragami 2. It's a better sequel in many senses, with a longer campaign and smoother gameplay. The game provides a lot of angles and heights to assassinate an enemy, plus various ranged tools designed to make a bloodbath.
Unusually long game too - 51 missions! Not going to lie, somewhere by 40th objective I quit exploring and focused on the main objective.

Every map has either a beautiful pagoda, golden buildings, arcs, as if deliberately built for climbing them and then jumping off to slice a walking guard below. Plus, there are safe patches - grass, conveniently hiding you and/or corpses. Keep your eyes on the animations that play when you stab a foe!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3335650144
Is that necessary?
Let's examine the story. It's one of two things that made me sceptical.
First Aragami clearly had it that you are a summoned spirit, feeding and killing in shadows. You felt unique.
Now, there's a whole village of such kin. Aragami 2 spins around that hub. Mmm, not convinced.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3336701867
Then, Aragami 2 added parrying, blocks and stamina. Why... it doesn't feel right. More fun to remain undetected and keep enemies alive.

Kills must go ooon
The biggest fun in Aragami 2 - eliminating everyone! *_*
You get poisonous needles, kunais, ninja techniques, aggro potions... it's pure amusement to watch enemies being splashed, tossed, thrown off, kicked, etc-etc! Highly recommend this game!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3334919177

(biased review since I love sci-fi stuff)
Key features

• Cool mini-mechanics,
  
• Regular jump scares,
  
• Elemental gear.

The lore
Welcome to alien planet with hostile animals who will F you up in a matter of seconds!
There are abandoned laboratories, spooky ruins and fleshy tunnels. Dive in and dive out, preferably alive.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3328425080
These moments I liked a lot
Multiple times you have to stay warm, while fighting off monsters or navigating through low-visibility paths.
Sometimes you do basic investigation activities i.e. studying bodies and objects in order to find a clue to progress.
And frequently you will use elemental weapons, which is the only way to take down bigger threats.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3328002575
The Beef
Boss fights were so damn good, I enjoyed them the most!
They are the ultimate test of your reaction - can you press Space to dodge once in a while?, of your observation - should you ignite the fur bear or melt the ice under its feet?, and your resource management - gadgets in the game so super efficient, w/o them you might have a hard time.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3328425489
Scars Above is a solid sci-fi adventure. I spent about 10hrs on it and that's with exploration.
Pure single player experience and I like it! Its story is complete. Grab during sales, it's totally worth it.

Key features

• Zero difficulty
  
• Nooks and crannies hunt,
  
• BUUUGS! ผ(•̀_•́ผ)

The game needs a challenge
Tinykin has no enemies, just a few obstacles which you easily overcome.
Every time you advance within a new area, you gather a giant army of minuscule creatures, who can either carry heavy items, or build bridges or explode barriers.
When you don't command them to do the above actions, they just follow you around aimlessly. Could have been used to push back hostile bugs (those shielded are everywhere!), help with boss fights (there's none) or I dunno - form walls for motion detected sequences (also non existent). Give me a damn challenge! :(
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3326188621
Vigilance - check?
The core play of Tinykin is checking all possible corners, ledges, hidden passages and multi level platforms. You never know what you might find - an objective item? a collectible pollen or a nice reference?
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3326189050
However. Because nobody and nothing stops you from exploring or gathering story things, the play turns into a boring vacuum sucking activity and tedious search. Attention, memory! Have we checked behind those books? Did we bring that lost animal we spotted earlier? And what about those eggs we thought "oh we would collect them later...", where were they?
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3325504370

For me, Tinykin was a neutral game. The lack of a challenge and enemies outbalanced cute levels and basic usage of creatures. It's alright, just... run around and collect EVERYTHING.

Key Features

• Rewind mechanic,
  
• Cheeky secrets,
  
• Relaxed gameplay

a Journey w/o a single word
Devs managed to create a game where you become attached to the character. The bond grows stronger with each well placed gesture, change of music and escalating narration. They show, they don't tell.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3322747533
How does it play
Loved the levels! Each one is a different adventure, set in a unique landscape.
You control the environment - fast forward fire to burn the forest and make the road clear, rewind the fire to climb the said trees. Rewind to form snow patches or move insects, then fast forward to ride a log in now melted snow or access a different sunflower with the bumblebee. Got the idea? It gets crazier with gravity affected maps, or with rolling boulders and with so many more episodes!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3324520491
Pretty forgiving
The game has lots of checkpoints, death doesn't slow down progression at all.
Maps aren't long either i.e. take about 15mins to complete. Well, longer if you search for the secrets. Some of them are tricky to get and require the said rewind mechanic!
The whole style is very cute and colourful, Arise masterfully utilizes graphics all game along. The ice caves, romantic flowers whirls, the thunderstorm chase... great!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3324520255

Key Features

• Frequent crashes and errors :(
  
• Very fast connection to a new match (no waiting queues) \m/
  
• It's FUN to play! ^_^

Wait for It
I'll start with negatives.
1) The game is unstable. It crashes a lot (at least for me) and often right at the end of a match.
The only reason I give this game a negative review is due to frequent crashes, I'm genuinely frustrated and tired of them at this point.

When this happens, all progress you made within the match i.e. shots, travel distance, kills, scrap - doesn't get added to the in-game statistics or achievements tracker. Guess what - you can't rejoin that match you were playing - join a random one instead!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3306230262
2) Balance mechanics. Very questionable decision to make a light vehicle able to destroy a heavy tank. Within seconds.
You may ask - "hang on, tanks? in a fast paced pvp game? why?" Here's why - one makes a funny/angry stomps, another launches a manoeuvrable gremlin riding a rocket. Fun times!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3308048545
The Game is FUN!
Yes, when Speed Freeks behaves well - it's a pleasure to play!
Essentially, the game is cars with guns. It's all about shooting and speed. I missed that gameplay!
There are 8 vehicles with different guns and unique abilities e.g. double acceleration, jumping, smoke, laser-riffle, healing class, heavy charges, even melees!

Two modes at the moment with 2 maps for Konvoy (escort mission) and 4 (or is it 6?) maps for team deathmatch.
Deff Rally is the shortest and most boring. Teams drive to a checkpoint and defend it, while shooting everyone not on their side. Not my cup of tea.

But I love Konvoy, it's the essence of chaos and destruction. Absolute F mayhem!
=> Race to a bomb, mind damn pipes/hills/cracks, avoid rival team, reach the moving target, BOOM, escape alive (optional), repeat-repeat, repeat. The joy of the delivery is OVERWHELMING!

Not for solo heroes. Rival team can and will actively hunt bomb carriers, eliminating a rushing vehicle with surgical precision. Get some teamwork! A well supported coordinate assault vs... a well coordinated rivals! The game shines!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3305672860

p.s. a special zog cookie for an instant match connection.
p.p.s a nasty cookie for all those crashes! >:o

• Huge map/game with hundreds activities and outstanding optimization,
  
• Massive car selection: 700+,
  
• Anime cars/design exist ♥

Disclaimer - Forza 4 Promotes Reckless Driving!
Hello, driver(s)! Are you here for a ride? WELL, beware - you're about to commence a wild trip. Multiple, actually.
Forza 4 is all about mindless stunts, breaking speed limits and inevitable collisions.
Yes, you WILL jump off that cliff, otherwise can't earn points.
Yes, you WILL drive that fast, othewise you won't unlock more races.
Yes, you WILL hunt down other drivers, it's you or them. Welcome aboard!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3290061392
Beautiful land, innit?
Forza 4 is an absolute eye feast. It looks amazing, features day/weather/seasons change. Soon after arrival you'll find yourself taking selfies with local landmarks. Why wouldn't you =P

Mate, you're dripping
There are 700+ cars. Yes, that freaking many! With 3 wheels, 4 wheels... 6 wheels! ヽ(°□° )ノ
You can tune them for almost any need i.e. speed, drift, off-road. Pick any and go!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3296681384
No Story is better than Cop Story
Forza 4 doesn't have a story mode. You just drive within this huge open map and complete activities, race events or participate with real players, both coop and vs modes.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3295914587
Best Optimisation!
The game runs smooth. It doesn't suddenly starts loading smth else. It stays clear and perfect. Launches within seconds too! Haven't seen that in ages and it's particularly a surprise considering the game's size and its map. Well done!

DISAPPOINTED.meme
I'm not happy with Little Orpheus. It starts alright, but its quality drops more and more with every next chapter.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3281597713
One finger gameplay
"D". Hold "D" and press "space" from time to time. That's all your interactions.
Story doesn't make sense. First levels set adventurous mood i.e. jungles, dinosaurs, mysterious mind controlling devices, but every next chapter introduces a different landscape, which come with the same one key gameplay, over-used cliffhangers and deteriorating narration.
Explain me the logic chain, how on Earth you, guys, from interesting T-rex hide'n'wait'run sequences, came to boring sluggish cogs climbing?! Pfff!

They actually made one - 1 (!) nice platformer moment
That "battle" in a flying fish. Where you actually have to do some basic dodges and shoot down projectiles. So you ARE able to make interesting moments, but did so only right at the end of the game? Where were you all these 9 chapters? :(
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3282077922

Amazing Adventure
Loved the base game (normal mode): it has a simple story, basic upgrade system, classic fetch quests and occasional escape episodes.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3277732152
Your train can be painted into various colours and improved armour/damage/speed-wise. After a certain time has passed - say hello to a local dweller - evil train Charles!
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3279158035
Dying to him in the normal mode was alright. Not upsetting at all. You'd lose some scrap, but then can pop in back onto the tracks and continue with folks deliveries and visiting caves. But the Nightmare mode is an absolute BS.

What a buzzkiller!!!
To begin with, this game doesn't need perma death mode. I completed the base game within 3hrs, and then another 8 (!) on that hide and run nonsense. Charles camps a lot. If spotted in an open area - that's an instant death.
The game uses auto save system, so you can't quit and reload, because you'll end up right in front of Charles, who... instantly kills you.

He breaks your train and you spend hard found scraps on its repairs. To earn more valuable resource you have to complete quests for NPC, by crossing long distances on foot. Worthy risk, but what a bloody waste of time and cruel RNG! Charles is always around, spots you from afar - and you can't stun him, nor spook him, nor distract, nor lure away. It's always a fight and in the early play through is extremely annoying.

But if you don't care about this achievement, do try the normal mode, because it is fun. The final battle is "mmm, bellissimo!"
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3277731849

Key features

• Amazing soundtrack!
  
• Secrets inside secrets behind a barely visible different looking brick,
  
• Short levels (2-5mins on average)

https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3270213243
Pleasure to Play
Project Warlock is a fantastic adventure. Super short levels are packed with mindless monsters, unique to each sector (medieval, military, robotic, arctic, hellish). You just have to run, gun and reach an exit!

Weapons are as simple as can be and you can mixed gunplay with spells. There's also very basic upgrade system, which relies on you finding secrets and then spending levelling up points.
https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3271164521
a little more respect?!
I took this personal. Some secrets reveal fallen heroes from well known franchises e.g. Serious Sam, DOOM, Duke Nukem and more. It's like Project Warlock tells that its character is cooler and more capable to deal with enemies from said universes. C'mon, Project Warlock, you're couple years old and dare to push these decades living icons? =/