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Chill Corner is a similar program to Virtual Cottage. That is, basically a software where you set a timer and then listen to music to relax/study or otherwise concentrate. This game has a bit more interactivity than Virtual Cottage, as you can decorate the room to truly make it your own, although I personally prefer the simplicity of VC. Either way, it's still a decent app, so I can recommend it as well.

One of two DLCs for Virtual Cottage, which adds extra tracks to its playlist. Honestly, I had to get them both as a way to support the developers, as it's a really nice program. I recommend it!

One of two DLCs for Virtual Cottage, which adds extra tracks to its playlist. Honestly, I had to get them both as a way to support the developers, as it's a really nice program. I recommend it!

Virtual Cottage is more of program than a game, and honestly, it's become one of my favourite non-gaming programs on Steam. It's basically a program to help you focus on your tasks, you launch it, write which task you want to do, and set a timer, and then it'll play some music for you while the time goes down. I personally use it when reading, and it has definitely helped me stay focused.

There's not a lot more that I can say about this, as it's a very simple program. The cottage displayed on screen is nice, and you can change a few settings for extra coziness, like having wind sounds, or the sound of a fireplace. All in all, it's a nice little program, so I recommend it!

I knew I was forgetting something as I was writing my review of the game, and it was talking about the soundtrack (I also didn't talk about the graphics, but whatever), so, I'll talk about the soundtrack here. I loved it! One of the stronger points of the game; if you're like me and like game soundtracks, then this might be just for you.

I recommend it.

This DLC adds an extra class to the game. Personally, I didn't mess around a lot with the different classes, as I tend to stick to a single playthrough for RPGs, but I always welcome having more options. Even then, I'd only recommend getting this during a sale.

Biomutant is an interesting game. Over the past few weeks, as I was playing through the game, I had several of my friends asking me what I thought of it, and as I told them then, I'll write in this review.

It's an entertaining game, with plenty of interesting mechanics and systems that give the idea it could've been a great, sprawling RPG. However, it feels as if this game needed a bit more time in the oven, so to speak, to fully flesh out its gameplay systems. Let's begin by tackling the RPG aspect: for an RPG that's supposed to have a deep morality system, it feels somewhat lacking in that regard, as the choices you make don't seem to severely impact the ending once you get locked into a certain path. In a plotline reminiscent of Skyrim, there's a Civil War (or Tribewar, as it's called here) that you can get involved in, but there doesn't seem to be that much of a difference in regards to the quests of said plotline; it's always taking three forts before going against the opposing fortress.

Another system where the game feels somewhat lacking is the loot system. Practically every single point of interest you can visit is filled with loot to collect. The problem is that, after a certain point, you'll just craft a specific set and stick with it; in regards to weapons, although you can get different elemental damages, there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between the different types. Which brings me to the point of elemental resistances: the game has a few regions with environmental hazards, and you get quests to get special suits to explore them. Problem is, you can end up crafting a set of armour that makes all your resistances 100%, making those specialized suits useless (since their armour rating isn't that good to begin with).

Now, it seems all I'm doing is critizicing the game, while giving it a positive review. And while it's true that I could probably write a whole book on the issues this game has, at the end of the day, I must say I enjoyed it. For all its flaws, it can be a rather fun game. Let's take the story, for example: the setting is a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has gone extinct, and some animals have evolved human-like intelligence, creating their own society in the aftermath. The world is still dying, and it's up to your character to reunite the fragmented tribes and stop the Worldeaters from destroying the Tree of Life. All this is helpfully narrated by, well, the narrator, a disembodied voice that translates the different characters' speech so you can understand them (as they don't speak any human language). On top of this, there's also a personal story for your character, as it's not all about saving the world alone, but also confronting the past.

Now, let's talk combat. It's fun. While you might end up relying on the same two weapons for most of the game, it's still very fun combat, as you can unlock some special combos and such. Speaking of unlocks, I really liked the skill system in this game. You basically get several different ways to improve your character: flat stat upgrades with each level up; "Wung Fu" unlocks that improve your combat abilites; combat perks that are unlocked using the same skill points you use for Wung Fu; and then there's Psi Powers and Mutations, which act as special powers. Several different systems, all working together for a fun way to improve your character. There's also a crafting system for weapons and armour; I didn't mess a lot with it, but I did upgrade a few of my items (there's also upgrade benches to improve weapon and armour quality).

Now, for the part that I enjoyed the most of the game: exploration. One of my favourite pastimes in open world RPGs is simply exploring the world, finding points of interest either on the map or just by seeing some landmark on the horizon, and heading there. And this game has that in spades. While some areas might feel copy-pasted, there's several unique areas that even involve some sidequests unlike anything else seen in the game: from slapping a bunch of sleeping dudes in a sewer, to feeding what could be described as a furry Sarlacc, and even creating Frankenstein's dog! This game has everything. And some of the areas you can explore, while having their own sidequests and such, aren't even visited during the main quest, so they're just there for you to find and explore.

So, I think by now this review has gotten rather long. I gotta say, I personally recommend this game. Despite is unpolished feel, it's still a rather fun game.

As someone who loves collecting video game soundtracks, I can easily recommend the Fallout 3 soundtrack. Keeping in line with the tone of the game, the tracks all have a clearly militarized, almost marching style, making me think of the Brotherhood of Steel as I listen to it. I like it, and if you enjoyed Fallout 3, you probably will as well.

This is the FEZ original soundtrack, and one that I really enjoy listening to. All the soundtracks have a chiptune-like style that really reminds me of the games I used to play as a kid, and some of the tracks feel pretty relaxing as well, something to listen to for a moment of peace.

I definitely recommend this soundtrack!

As I was browsing my Steam library, I was surprised to find out I'd never actually reviewed this game, so I guess this is as good a time as any to do it.

FEZ is a pretty nice 2D platformer with a nice spin to it; pun totally intended, as the main gameplay mechanic of the game is your ability to spin the world around by 90 degrees each time, giving you four different perspectives for each area. The story follows Gomez, a 2D creature who one day finds out about the 3rd dimension, and it's up to him to explore and investigate this new part of reality. This is done by solving puzzles using the ability to turn the world around, finding hidden paths or connecting things with a change in perspective.

The art style is pretty cute, with a pixelated look that feels vibrant, with a wide array of beautiful colours. The soundtrack is also a very strong point; I enjoy listening to it from time to time. I definitely recommend this game.