Stardew Valley

I’m a lumberjack and I’m okay.

Score: 10.0
Ages: 10+
2016

Stardew Valley was clearly the game of the year 2016 for me. I didn’t manage to finish the review on time, but now that the multiplayer beta is live, I think it’s finally time to write down my thoughts about the singleplayer mode.

This indie gem has done so many things so well, it doesn’t really matter that it basically just combines things from the earlier famous titles of the genre. There is no need to always make something huge or explosively innovative, when one can combine all of the good stuff into a package that feels like the best thing ever.

[Spoilers] A Hand in the Darkness

The romantic interests to choose from.

Going through my impressions of the three routes, depicting some of the events without going into all the details.

A Hand in the Darkness

Close enough?

Score: 7.0
Ages: 17+
2017

This quite recent boys love visual novel is somewhat rough around the edges, but should still provide plenty of entertainment to the fans of the genre.

The Sims 3 Legacy Challenge – Part 4

Death Comes Knocking

The Astounding Atarnus

Life was good for William. He was a famous acrobat and had a lovely family. A younger, hot musician as a husband, a lovely girl and boy, and of course the nicest cat in the world.

The Sims 3 Legacy Challenge – Part 3

The Wedding Disaster

Wedding chili is a bit overcooked.

It was time for the wedding party of William and Dimitri. They invited Dimitri’s family and a couple of Will’s friends. Will tried to cook some veggie chili for the guests but ended up setting the stove on fire.

The Sims 3 Legacy Challenge – Part 2

The Story Begins

This is William Atarnus, a young man who just moved into Riverview and aspires to be a renowned acrobat. He is an athletic vegetarian and a cat-person.

Fatehaven (Android)

Score: 8.0
2014

Lately there’s been a lot of Choice of Games popping up on Steam. I’ve been eager to try out some of the most beloved titles, but as they’re purely text-based, I chose to use my mobile phone to read them while laying in bed, instead of spending yet more time sitting in front of my computer screen.

Fatehaven was my first Choice of Games title ever, and the first interactive novel since some of those Steve Jackson’s make-your-own-adventure books published in the 80s. I dove in open minded and was not disappointed.

Love Is Queer

The world needs more music, love and acceptance. I’ve also been spending a lot more time listening to music and watching music videos. And this is one of the reasons why there hasn’t been that many game reviews popping up here lately.

This is my collection of music videos themed around LGBTQ+ people. Starting with a sadder tone of being unaccepted and heading towards courage and love.

Hybrid Child

Score: 8.0
(PG-13)
4xOVA 2014-2015

“Everyone” should have heard about Junjou Romantica created by Shungiku Nakamura. It’s the boys’ love 101 title these days. Junjou Romantica anime is currently airing its 3rd season (and I’m watching it) but earlier this year I checked out Hybrid Child which is already the 3rd anime adaptation made from Nakamura’s manga titles.

No, Thank You!!!

Score: 9.5
(18+)
2013 (2015 English release)

I finally got my hands on this new Japanese boys’ love visual novel, this time officially translated to English and sold by MangaGamer (this title being their first BL project). I have not paid 40 bucks for a visual novel before but it was totally worth it.

The best thing about the game is – hands down – the protagonist Haru. He is a complete airhead, forgetting names, places and even his things, while maintaining an incredibly positive attitude towards everything. He’s also a little perv, constantly coming on to the other characters. Haru is charming and hilarious, and the funniest protagonist I’ve ever played.