Recent reviews by Astral_Noodle

This is a fantastic game - it has it all: plants, puzzles. witchcraft, secret societies, elixers, and of course Hellbore - the cat you can pet. If you enjoy thought provoking code-breaking puzzles, look no further and buy this wonderful title!

This game feels like Uplink, but with more structure. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is quite repetitive. But the story line is fun and there are enough differences between missions to make them interesting. Also, they have a lot of little nods to the original Uplink which I thought was pretty cool. (rosebud anyone?)

Unfortunately, I think the primary mission isn't very long. I'm probably about to beat the game. Hopefully they come out with more things to do and more unique missions.

Holy ship, the controls are so fluid. It amazes me that a game this great exists! I am really blown away by how simple Tomb Raider: Anniversary is to play and how fun it is. Even without the jarring action of the newest release, this game delivers. If you like adventure, this one will not disappoint!

Overall - amazing. Although it may feel like a guessing game at times, hard decisions must be made and the ambiguity of choosing the "correct" option simply adds to the stark ambiance. Often times, there is no correct answer and although people may die, that just further illustrates the cynical nature of The Banner Saga. Many negative aspects of this game are valid (for example, the strange combat initive system) but I didn't find anything actually bothersome. The story is fantastic, the mise en scène is captivating, and overall - this is just a great game. It also may be the first game I ever justify a second playthrough with!

This game is surprisingly addictive. The really awesome fast-paced style is perfect for quick-and-dirty gameplay during short bouts of downtime.