Recent reviews by Driftdraft

Cast n Chill turned out to be a delightful catch in the indie fishing genre. The pixel art is gorgeous, and I actually caught myself just staring at the reflections on the water and landscapes longer than I meant to. The fishing mechanics are way more varied than I expected, and they kept me hooked. At the same time, the idle mode is surprisingly handy: when you’re not in the mood for hands-on fishing yourself, you can let the game take over and enjoy the game as a screensaver.

It’s a rare mix of visual charm and gameplay flexibility, and it really does live up to its name.

9/10

Final Fantasy XVI is a captivating journey set in a beautifully crafted fictional medieval world Valisthea.

The storyline is intriguing, with well-developed characters that draw you in. Personally, I find the satisfyingly fluid and fast-paced combat system to be a highlight, allowing one to effectively use and combine different skills. Even though I welcome the game's relative simplicity and linearity, some might find the combat system, skill tree and other RPG elements lacking (no real weaknesses/resistances on most enemies). Due to its simplicity, accessories/equipment crafting seems like an afterthought. Additionally, the game’s numerous side quests can feel repetitive at times.

The graphics and soundtrack are top-notch, creating an immersive experience. However, the game's stunning visuals and smooth performance come at a cost: gameplay at 4K/60 FPS requires a powerful PC and most likely the use of frame gen/DLSS (even on an RTX 4090).

Overall, it's a must-play for action RPG fans. Even if you haven’t played any Final Fantasy game before, don’t let that keep you from playing this masterpiece with its standalone story.

Before buying, I advise playing the demo (first two hours of the game) to help get the feel of the game. I recommend getting the complete edition, which includes both story DLCs (great additions to the main game, approx. 10 hours combined).

9/10

Wonderfully beautiful 2.5D -platformer with physics-based puzzles and co-op -gameplay. The fourth Trine is a game for series veterans and newcomers alike! 5/5

One of the most engrossing crime action stories depicted in video games released in the past decade.

"A man who never plays Sleeping Dogs, is never a whole man"
- an old Chinese proverb

9.5 / 10

With great atmosphere, fluid gameplay and intriguing story this two-hour-long deep sea expedition is one of the most unique and memorable gaming experiences I've had on PC.

5 / 5