Simulation games have always been a mystery to me. The idea of spending hours pretending to do a job I wouldn’t want in real life just didn’t click. But then I tried American Truck Simulator, and I didn’t just understand the appeal, I found myself having fun.
Playing My Steam Library
So many unplayed games in my library… Let’s play them all!
Basingstoke: A Dark Horror
Basingstoke is a town in Hampshire, England that is overrun with zombies and alien creatures. It’s too dangerous to visit in real life, but thankfully Puppygames has provided a realistic simulation of what it’s like to visit this little-known town.
Frustrations with Underhero
This is the first time I’ve truly disagreed with a game’s rating on Steam. I’ve disliked popular games before, but I could usually see what the appeal is, why other people might enjoy it. But Underhero feels like a mess of unfair mechanics, tedious fights, and rage-inducing design.
Space Crew: Phasmid Genocide
I finally finished the main campaign in Space Crew, and Earth is now safe from the Phasmids. This was a fun experience for, and the last few missions were very fun. Though I’m left questioning whether or not the United Defense Force went too far.
Space Crew: The Phasmid War
I’ve been playing Space Crew over the last week, and it only gets better. I’m slowly progressing through the campaign, getting closer to defeating the alien invaders. Though occasionally frustrating, it’s been fun so far, and I’m looking forward to finally completing the campaign.
Space Crew: Emergent Strategy
Marquez leaves the gun emplacement and heads to the security station. Phasmids have breached the hull again. He’s handled this a hundred times before. As soon as the airlock clears, he triggers the purge. Air rushes out into the vacuum of space, dragging the invaders with it.
The Dangers of Darkchester
The Ridge family has now survived over two weeks in their harsh, post-apocalyptic world. Though they’ve largely solved their water crisis, food poisoning continues to plague the shelter. Their lives may be marginally more stable, but comfort remains a distant dream.
Sheltered: Waiting for Rain
After traumatising my first family, first with the death of their cat, and finally with the death of the father, I set out to survive with a new family. This time I would remember to feed the pet, and keep an eye on our food and water supplies.
How Long Can You Survive?
Most post-apocalyptic games thrust you into an open wasteland with guns and mutants. Sheltered traps you in a claustrophobic bunker with your family, and lets the slow decay of survival grind you down.
Paradoxes of Deponia Doomsday
From Daedelic Entertainment comes the fourth installation in the Deponia game series. The game follows Rufus on his latest adventure, where he uses time travel in an attempt to create a better ending.