david.reviews: American Arcadia
★★★★: The gameplay is light, but the presentation is superb. The world flows around you, dialogue responding to your pacing so naturally that it's hard to believe it's not static. The story kept us gu...
david.reviews: StarVaders
★★★★: A stellar roguelike deckbuilder on a 2D grid. Effectively mixing positioning and attack cards made for some really satisfying runs. Its "pack" system meant that synergies were easy to come by, w...
david.reviews: Thank Goodness You're Here!
★★★★: A short, surreal, lovingly animated experience. It's basically an interactive cartoon, but every inch of it is packed with jokes and visual gags, not to mention an unmistakable layer of British ...
david.reviews: Is This Seat Taken?
★★★★: A cute little constraint solving puzzle game about shapes with a lot of feelings. There's just enough story to keep things engaging and there are a lot of micro stories that come through the NPC...
david.reviews: Vampire Survivors
★★★★: Game's gone through a lot of improvements since I played it last and it's official: it's got the juice. There's an actual arc to the levels and there's a lot more weapon diversity and ability to...
david.reviews: Ghost of Tsushima
★★★★: Beautiful presentation. The near lack of UI means you can focus on the gorgeous world around you. Favoring contextual guidance over a floating compass makes for a much more immersive experience ...
david.reviews: Death Throes of the Republic, by Dan Carlin
★★★★: A fascinating read, especially considering it was recorded in 2011. There's not one thing that brought down the Roman republic, but a series of changes and people who set it on the road to ruin....
david.reviews: The Muppet Show
★★★☆: A pleasant reunion, but it feels like they need a little time to get their sea legs. Nonetheless, it's fun to see them back at it!
david.reviews: Palm Springs
★★★★: It feels like all time loop movies, this included, have an undercurrent of psychological horror. Nonetheless, it does a lovely job exploring the actual rules and mechanics behind the loop. It's ...
david.reviews: Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo
★★★★: The full cast makes for a great audiobook. The characters are well-rounded and the magic system is neat without being overbearing. Plus who doesn't love a heist?
David Brownman