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Kraken Academy – Why Am I in Love With Broccoli Girl?

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:August 31, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

Kraken Academy has been on my mind since I first eyed a trailer of it some months ago. "I have to play that one," came to mind. Many of you are probably familiar with my love of visual novels. And in this case, I'm working with a combination of visual novel and interactive fiction characteristics--an all-things-aside awesome and hilarious game. Explore the bizarre introduction to Kraken Academy with me, and I'll explain why you might start loving visual novels after all and why you should continue to if you already do. LET'S GO!!!

Space Mechanic Simulator is a Really Terrific space sim I Tried

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 27, 2021
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS

Let's talk about an upcoming space game! Space Mechanic Simulator is a 3D space sim set in, you guessed, outer space. So far, this game is still in development, but that may have changed by the time you read this. It is currently in development with a demo on steam that I am reviewing here. Your job is to repair space stations, spaceships, and presumably other space vehicles with a sophisticated drill and a meter. Obtain parts from drones or 3D print them. Once you have detected the malfunctioning equipment, remove it and replace it.

Forgotten Fields is a New Indie About a Young Man’s Private Life

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 16, 2021
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

Forgotten FIelds is an indie-developed story-rich interact game about a young Indian author seeking inspiration for his next book in the midst of a major family transition at his childhood home. The character, Siddharth, visits home which at first seems a distraction but may help him re-think his writing completely. The game design is aesthetically pleasing low-poly 3D modeling combined with interactive puzzles and visual novel style dialogue. It recently released on Steam, and is available to download.

Scarlet Hood & the Wicked Wood Demo Review

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 8, 2021
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

Scarlet Hood and the Wicked Wood is a new visual novel/interactive fiction game. The story follows Scarlet, a budding musician in an aspiring band of close friends. Start your journey on route to your band's major performance at a club in the city, plus the opportunity it provides with a heavy offer from the club's boss. In an unexpected twist, you'll soon find yourself, through unforeseen circumstances, in another world! This land is filled with popular themes from classic fantasy stories and solvable puzzles, all blended nicely into a one-of-a-kind story.

The Colorful Art is Must-See in the Visual Novel //TODO: Today

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 3, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

//TODO: today is a visual novel and dating sim. You'll follow the main character through a crisis involving life direction in the context of paying rent, becoming an artist, working in a bookstore, dating, and the help of a cute but invasive artificial intelligence named Joyce. The game takes advantage of bright pastel colors and hand-drawn art. It conveys a message of getting out of a rut as an adult and using a motivation to solve life's problems. The gameplay is a few hours and very interesting.

I Played the Cyberpunk VN Read Only Memories: NEURODIVE

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:March 19, 2021
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is an indie interactive fiction visual novel project currently set for release sometime next year. Play as ES88 a psychic therapist who recovers lost memories for clients using the help of an organic "neurodiver." You'll start as a hybrid client named Crow. Crow has a mysterious background but is trying to restore a memory that has been tampered with to recover a memory chip at the center of a secretive trade he took part in. The art direction in Read Only Memories is colorful and fresh.