Review Round Up: Everspace 2, Disjunction, And More
Our first Review Round Up of the year has some very interesting games indeed.
Despite the slow start to the month, it’s undoubtedly been a strong start to the year for indie gaming, and we’re excited to see what else comes up in the coming months.
This isn’t about the coming months though, this is about the here and now and also the last couple of weeks. So let’s settle into another Review Roundup – featuring Everspace 2 and King Arthur: Knight’s Tale in Early Access, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Gloom and Doom, and Disjunction.
Everspace 2 Early Access
Everspace 2 is already in an excellent state, and it gives me a lot of hope for the future of the title. Despite being in Early Access, it feels polished and full of life, and you’ll have a lot of fun during your time with it. That being said, there is definitely a defined endpoint that’ll have you waiting for updates as the game continues to be developed. If there were more content here then the score would be higher, so we’ll revisit this one when it gets fully released.
[Reviewed on PC]
8/10
Skul: The Hero Slayer
You might be aware of the fact that I’m a fan of the roguelike genre. I like the core of repeating stuff until you get really good at it and then just steamrolling everything in your path. Skul: The Hero Slayer has just come out of Early Access, and it’s shaped up very nicely. It’s definitely on the harder end of the roguelike genre, but that only makes it all the more satisfying whenever you succeed. It helps that it’s absolutely beautiful too, because you’ll be seeing a lot of it if it sinks its hooks into you.
[Reviewed on PC]
8/10
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale Early Access
King Arther: Knight’s Tale is very much an Early Access title. It’s got bugs, it’s short, and a lot of people are going to feel as though the price tag is unjustified. However, given that you’re essentially buying what the game is going to become, it’s hard not to feel like it’s worth it. There’s a lot going on in the game, but it all feels very well done so far, and the core concepts feel like they’re going to be a lot of fun when you extrapolate them into a full game. As with Everspace 2, this is another game we’ll be revisiting when it fully releases, and I’ve got high hopes for it.
[Reviewed on PC]
7/10
Gloom and Doom
Gloom and Doom is a visual novel about Heaven, Hell, and absolution. It comes with a nice cast of characters all trying to figure out what on Earth is going on, while all fighting their own demons, literally and figuratively. The art style and general setting will feel very nostalgic for any fans of 90s-era comic books, or just anyone alive during the 90s. It’s not a particularly long game, but it’s a good time while it’s around.
[Reviewed on PC]
7/10
Disjunction
The cyberpunk genre has gained a good game here with Disjunction. It’s at its best when you’re sneaking through futuristic offices and factories and trying to figure out which ability to use next. The action is a little lacklustre when stealth fails, and the story is enjoyable, but not world-changing. It’s definitely a pretty game though, and the light RPG help to keep things interesting as you play through it.
[Reviewed on PC]