Review: Plague Road (Switch)

Details

  • Platforms: PC, PS4, PSVita, Switch, XBox One
  • Platforms Played: Switch
  • Published: Dec 7, 2017
  • Publisher, Developer: Arcade Distillery

OVERALL

5/10 – Fun initially, but quickly devolves into a grind fest that does not reward the player nor value their time.

Plague Road

According to my Switch, I’ve played Plague Road for about 5 hours, which is longer than I’ve played many other games I’ve purchased. I probably only enjoyed the first 2 and continued out of curiosity until finally giving into boredom.

Continue reading “Review: Plague Road (Switch)” »

Humble Indie Bundle 19

Initial game list in Indie Bundle 19, available March 27th, 2018:

  • Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition [PC]
    Released: Aug 10, 2017 by Massive Damage, Inc.
    Metascore: 73
  • Mini Metro [PC]
    Released: Aug 11, 2014 by Dinosaur Polo Club
    Metascore: 77
  • Rakuen [PC]
    Released: May 10, 2017 by Laura Shigihara
    Metascore: 84
  • Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes [PC]
    Released: Oct 8, 2015 by Steel Crate Games
    Metascore: 67
  • SOMA [PC]
    Released: Sep 22, 2015 by Frictional Games
    Metascore: 84
  • Poly Bridge [PC] + soundtrack
    Released: Jul 12, 2016 by Dry Cactus
    Metascore: 73
  • SUPERHOT [PC]
    Released: Feb 25, 2016 by SUPERHOT
    Metascore: 82

Continue reading “Humble Indie Bundle 19” »

Humble Indie Bundle 18

Good looking bundle freshly dropped! Been very curious about Kentucky Route Zero… And I want Heist, but I want Heist on Switch…. And I don’t have time for all these!! …I’ll probably get it. I don’t make sense sometimes.

May 16th 2017

  • Ziggurat [PC]
    Released: Aug 14, 2014 by Milkstone Studios
    Metascore: 75
  • Windward [PC]
    Released: May 12, 2015 by Tasharen Entertainment
    Metascore: 61
  • SteamWorld Heist [PC]
    Released: Jun 7, 2016 by Image & Form
    Metascore: 81
  • Kentucky Route Zero – Act I [PC] (pay above average to unlock) +soundtrack
    Released: Jan 7, 2013 by Cardboard Computer
    Metascore: 81
  • Kentucky Route Zero – Act II [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: May 31, 2013 by Cardboard Computer
    Metascore: 82
  • Kentucky Route Zero – Act III [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: May 6, 2014 by Cardboard Computer
    Metascore: 91
  • Kentucky Route Zero – Act IV [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: Jul 20, 2016 by Cardboard Computer
    Metascore: 90
  • Kentucky Route Zero – Act V [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: TBA by Cardboard Computer
    Metascore: N/A
  • Beholder [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: Nov 9, 2016 by Warm Lamp Games
    Metascore: 75
  • Goat Simulator [PC] (pay above average to unlock) +all DLC
    Released: Apr 1, 2014 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Metascore: 62
  • More games to be added in a week (pay above average to unlock)
  • Owlboy [PC] (pay $13 US or more to unlock) +soundtrack
    Released: Nov 1, 2016 by D-Pad Studio
    Metascore: 88

The average at the time of writing was $7.49. Grab it at https://www.humblebundle.com/humble-indie-bundle-18.

Humble Capcom Playstation Bundle

Okay, this is pretty cool that it’s happening, (just like the Humble Nindi Bundle and the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle), but the content is unfortunately quite old or already common. Since most of the games are PS3 (many of which I already have), and my PS3 is currently unhooked, it’s not super intriguing to me. I will be passing on this one. But here is the extensive list of games!

Continue reading “Humble Capcom Playstation Bundle” »

Humble Indie Bundle 17 (Update)

Update, Aug 23rd

Three rather obscure puzzle games were added: a collection of 3 Hexcells games, Expand, and Regency Solitaire. Can’t say these really interest me so they don’t add anything to the bundle, personally.

Bundle will be available until Aug 30th.

  • Hexcells [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: Feb 19, 2014 by Matthew Brown
    Metascore: N/A
  • Hexcells Infinite [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: Sep 1, 2014 by Matthew Brown
    Metascore: N/A
  • Hexcells Plus [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: Feb 19, 2014 by Matthew Brown
    Metascore: N/A
  • Expand [PC] +soundtrack (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: Sep 30, 2015 by Chris Johnson
    Metascore: N/A
  • Regency Solitaire [PC] (pay above average to unlock)
    Released: May 18, 2015 by Grey Alien Games
    Metascore: N/A

Continue reading “Humble Indie Bundle 17 (Update)” »

Humble Indie Bundle 16

Here’s all of the Humble Indie Bundle 16 games. 1 week left to get it. Personally, one of the least exciting, but Retro City Rampage is fun. 🙂

  • Retro City Rampage DX [PC]
    Released: Nov 11, 2014 by Vblank Entertainment Inc.
    Metascore: N/A
  • Outlast [PC]
    Released: Sep 4, 2013 by Red Barrels
    Metascore: 80
  • Never Alone [PC] +soundtrack
    Released: Nov 18, 2014 by E-Line Media
    Metascore: 72
  • Never Alone: Foxtales [PC]
    Released: Jul 28, 2015 by E-Line Media
    Metascore: N/A
  • Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Aug 20, 2015 by Frozenbyte, Inc.
    Metascore: 68
  • Door Kickers [PC] [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Oct 20, 2014 by KillHouse Games
    Metascore: 82
  • Else Heart.Break() [PC] +soundtrack [pay $2 above average to unlock]
    Released: Sep 24, 2015 by Erik Svedang
    Metascore: 78
  • Sunless Sea [PC] [pay $2 above average to unlock]
    Released: Jul 1, 2014 by Failbetter Games
    Metascore: 81
  • Duet [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Aug 3, 2015 by Kumobius
    Metascore: N/A
  • FORCED [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Oct 24, 2013 by BetaDwarf
    Metascore: 72

Humble Indie Bundle 15 (Update)

Update, Oct 6th

Three more games were added to the bundle:

  • Deponia [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Aug 6, 2012 by Daedalic Entertainment
    Metascore: 74
  • Chaos on Deponia [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Nov 6, 2012 by Daedalic Entertainment
    Metascore: 78
  • Gone Home [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Aug 15, 2013 by The Fullbright Company
    Metascore: 86

The complete Deponia trilogy is now included, and a returning champ, Gone Home. One more week left to get it.

Continue reading “Humble Indie Bundle 15 (Update)” »

Humble Indie Bundle 14 (Update)

Update, April 7th

Three more games were added to the bundle:

  • 140 [PC]
    Released: Oct 16, 2013 by Jeppe Carlsen
    Metascore: 80

  • MirrorMoon EP [PC]
    Released: Sep 4, 2013 by Santa Ragione
    Metascore: 73

  • Contraption Maker [PC]
    Released: Aug 28, 2013 by Spotkin
    Metascore: N/A

One more week left to get it.

Continue reading “Humble Indie Bundle 14 (Update)” »

Humble InDIE Bundle 13 (Update)

Update, November 11th

Three more games and soundtracks were added to the bundle, which is no longer available. I was away and couldn’t update, but for completeness:

  • The Novelist [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Dec 10, 2013 by Orthogonal Games
    Metascore: 66

  • Eldritch [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Oct 21, 2013 by Minor Key Games
    Metascore: 77

  • Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Aug 15, 2012 by DrinkBox Studios
    Metascore: 83

Continue reading “Humble InDIE Bundle 13 (Update)” »

Humble Indie Bundle 12 (Update)

Update, September 17th

Three more games and soundtracks were added to the bundle, yesterday:

  • The Bridge [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Feb 22, 2013 by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Metascore: 74

  • Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Apr 24, 2013 by Pocketwatch Games
    Metascore: 83

  • Race the Sun [PC] +soundtrack [pay above average to unlock]
    Released: Aug 19, 2013 by Flippfly
    Metascore: 79

The average to beat, at the time of writing, is $7.82. Less than a week left.

Continue reading “Humble Indie Bundle 12 (Update)” »