Impressions – The Videogame Backlog

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The Videogame Backlog

Work'n it down one game at a time!

April 20, 2022 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Rhythm Sprout

What do you get when you cross Fruit Ninja with Guitar Hero? Well… I’m not really sure, but it can’t be too far off of what Rhythm Sprout is.

Alphas/Betas/Demos/Early Access Impressions Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

September 16, 2021 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Panzer Arena

Aside from being fun, Panzer Arena makes me feel like I’m playing with my military Micro Machines again.

Impressions Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

August 14, 2020 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Dreamscaper

Rougelites are aplenty almost everywhere now and developers need something to set themselves apart. Afterburner Studios has crafted something different here with Dreamscaper and they’ve done it well.

Impressions Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

April 13, 2020 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Puzzle Pelago – A Drag & Drop Economy

The art design and gameplay mechanics work so well together that when combined with the music… I don’t think I’ve enjoyed being as frustrated in a long time.

Alphas/Betas/Demos/Early Access Impressions PC Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

March 16, 2020 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Record of Lodoss War – Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth

Maybe it’s the “pixelated Metroidvania” aspect of the game, but I felt right at home.

Impressions PC Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

February 18, 2020 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Sky Cannoneer

You don’t need to be familiar with the classic Rampart game (even though you should), you just need to have a desire for fun while blowing things up.

Impressions Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

May 16, 2019 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Driven Out – Demo

Driven Out’s demo needs to be game length because I want more now!

Impressions Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

March 7, 2019 Ailingforale

(Impressions) The Wild Age

This is another example of how you do an Early Access game properly.

Impressions Steam Written By: Jonathan A.

January 9, 2019 Ailingforale

(Impressions) Element: Space

Element: Space delivers where a few others haven’t in the same genre. With a good narrative and good looking aesthetics (and checkpoints), I think we’ve got a winner here.