What I liked
- Beautiful, interesting and mysterious level design, I liked the overall variety, none of them felt exactly the same or overstayed their welcome which is rare in the kind of games
- Decent short story
- Graphics look pretty good
- Gameplay, while super simple, worked well
What could be improved
- Not much honestly, it was a decent game, I just wish it was a bit longer but since it's free, I can't complain too much
Here's my full gameplay :
Short demo based on the 1975 movie of the same name, where you play as a VERY slow version of the titular shark. Overall, it doesn't look bad at all for a fangame on the visual side, though the gameplay could use a lot of polish as it is pretty barebones right now. Still, it's a good start that could become an excellent project.
Here's my full gameplay for anyone curious to see it in action :
Short Star Wars fan game by Stefano Cagnani, where you play as a stormtrooper tasked with investigating a seemingly abandoned Star Destroyer. However, it turns out to be full of zombies that you'll have to fight to survive. The concept and cutscenes are interesting, although the AI voice acting is a little off. The gameplay can be a bit janky and simplistic at times, but it's still a neat idea.
Interesting and short horror game by DavidelDEV, where you restore power in your apartment while avoiding a lurking demon. Features a few mild jump scares and managed to keep me wondering what would come next, it could even be a longer games with some additional concepts and mechanics added in. I liked it and you should check it out !
Interesting short horror game ! I really liked how the ambiance builds up slowly and you get to explore the place a bit before the horror begins. I noticed a few bugs, like the lack of collision detection outside the main building if you wander too far, but overall, I enjoyed it. Also, the PS1 graphics were a nice touch. Good job!
Expected Lasagna Boy and got a demo for a mysterious game called Lucid Lucia instead. Interesting concept and art however, is there actually a way to break out of jail or that part just isn't implemented yet ?
Ps: Noticed a small bug, if you slide while interacting with the juice, Lucia gets duplicated (which shows up when sliding again or using the book, TV or pipe)
Enjoyable Gameboy arcade game where you control a cute ghost, possess sleeping NPCs, gather coins and avoid spiked balls. Despite minor bugs, its simplicity, nice pixel art and execution are impressive and I had a great time playing it !
Here's my full gameplay video if you're curious to see how it plays :
A surprisingly good free fan-made shmup that brings together characters, music, and levels from classic arcade games by Psikyo, Capcom, Konami, and more, sometimes in the most surprising way possible (including cameos by Bonzy Buddy and Clippy as minibosses). Check it out !
Here's my first playthrough if anyone if you're curious to see how it plays :
I really enjoyed this short remake, excellent work ! You surprisingly managed to retain most of the creepiness of the original and that alone is super impressive. I must say it was a very cool experience and highly suggest it to anyone in the horror mood !
Here's my gameplay in case anyone wants to see how it plays (it looks much better if you run it on a real pc, obs didn't really like the grainy filter while recording I think) :
Hello there! Very promising demo, I think I can safely say that this is the best Metal slug-inspired game I've ever played. The pixel art and spritework is on point, the music is amazing and the gameplay super addictive. Reminded me a lot of these awesome arcade classics we used to get. Keep up the good work, I'll be waiting for the full version with anticipation. :)
I just explored the whole gallery and the only thing I have to say is congratulations folks, you created something super unique and awesome. I had a lot of fun looking at all the pictures and the overall ambiance was perfect. The world needs cool experiments like that and I'm glad I got to try it.
Here's my video of my visit, thanks for making such an excellent and original project!
I played the project today and I have to say that while it's quite simple for the moment, it's a great proof of concept you got there. I would be curious to see what a full game with these simplified mechanics would look like. Excellent job, keep up the good work! Here's my walktrough if anyone wants to see what's the full experience is like.
Here's my short review of Life Tastes Like Cardboard
The Positive
- An interesting & moving story dealing with the topics of depression, death, loneliness, memory and mental health.
- Several varied art styles & moods evolving throughout the adventure, from very dark, almost angry and raw to childish and luminous.
- The game puts us in the head and the heart of its creator, as if we were invited to read a secret diary or a confidence of a close friend. It always felt personal and genuine.
- Fantastic sound design & audio experimentations , I liked the industrial tones and noises used here and there. The progression of the music in certain areas was really well done and the sound effects greatly contribute to the overall ambiance.
- I never knew what to expect and that was a good thing, it's easy to fall into general & easy tropes while dealing with subjects like these. You can also tell a lot of attention was put into little details, something that was especially appreciated from this reviewer.
- I enjoyed a lot of the cultural references and suggestions you can find by looking hard enough. I spent nearly an hour digging through the links of the in-game PC.
- An orange-juice rythmn game.
- The small-talk segments remembered me of some people that I truly miss and hit rather close to home, bonus points for that.
- It's 100% free (which is surprising considering the overall quality of the whole thing).
The Negative
- Some areas are a bit confusing to navigate (which fits the theme of the game, it's just not my cup of tea).
- I encountered a small bug with the in-game PC where it would sometimes fail to size properly, making it impossible to leave and explore the rest of the appartment without closing the whole game.
- Some small & random slowdowns at time, nothing major.
Should you play it?
If you are currently looking for a deeply introspective & remarkably original adventure, You should definitely play this game.
I was quite surprised by the Steam store page at first glance and the tons of good reviews but people were right, it was indeed a special experience which I can highly recommend.
Just be warned that it tackles heavy subjects in a highly artistic & personal way and might not be for everyone.
