Souls Like Strings

It's Golden Week in Japan but The Wife still needs to work, so probably too busy gaming to learn much this week

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Links

• Scroll-driven Animations - Josh w Comeau

Finally, something Josh writes about that I can maybe use! Could be good for scrolling the institution list on Vault? Thought tbh it could also just be annoying... If nothing else I now have an easy way to add a reading progress bar to my blog.

• How the...

An appropriately titled game

Why

• The memento puzzles are kinda neat brain teasers
• The premise of the game is an interesting concept

Why Not

• Somewhat incoherent story in a story-driven game
• They don't do as much as they could with the premise
• Nice pixel art ruined by constant filters
• Dialogue can be forced at times

Impressions

I've heard a lot of good things about this one but just don't get it. The premise is cool but underutilized in favour of a focus on characters who just aren't that interesting and their mountains of sad...

It's ok to just be ok

Why

• Charming pixel art & very nice water
• Which is used to creatively signpost some secrets
• The core combat/traversal mechanic is a cool idea

Why Not

• The core combat/traversal mechanic is more or less the only cool idea
• And it has a few drawbacks holding it back from carrying the game
• Didn't unlock a single achievement despite meeting the requirements...

Impressions

Sealed Bite is a short but solid platformer held back from being special by slight annoyances with its primary mechanic. Shortly after starting your journey a...

A whimsical fantasy metroidvania with Sanabi's gameplay but pacifist

Why

• Deeply weird in all the best ways
• Atmosphere really sells you being in a fairy tale
• Movement is much easier than it looks
• Boss 'fights' are fantastic, visually and mechanically
• Great use of achievements to signpost/hint at weird side content

Why Not

• You only care about the length of a game, not its quality

Impressions

Key Fairy is a surreal, unique experience which feels like a fairy tale come to life. Rather than fighting 'enemies' you liberate them from corruption by zooming...

Hyper-chaotic 1000xResist vibes with Persona's flair

Why

• Will definitely surprise you
• Also very good at the things you'd expect
• So much love & care was clearly put into it
• Banging soundtrack and visuals
• A multitude of cool little details

Why Not

• You're a cop

Impressions

I came into Unbeatable expecting a solid rhythm game with a unique style but ended up on a non-stop chaotic journey of emotion and philosophy. From Beat waking up in a meadow to escaping from police helicopters on a scooter and well beyond, I found it nearly impossible to...