The game is a hack and slash platformer, that occasionally turns into a bullet hell during boss fights. The combat itself is fun. There aren't that many skills you'll end up using, mostly sticking with the few you unlocked at the beginning, and there isn't much enemy variety, but once you get the hang of things it can be quite enjoyable. As you'll soon mow down mooks without much trouble, this will mostly be noticeable during boss fights. The graphics and sounds are good, especially if you take into account how few people made this game. The art direction is up to scratch, there are several areas you'll end up visiting that are different from each other and the characters themselves are of good quality. So where's that major flaw I mentioned? The platforming. The awkward camera angle, mixed with floaty jumping mechanics and the need to make precise and timed jumps make the platforming a tortuous experience. This wouldn't the that bad in itself, had the devs not chosen to make platforming about 60% of the game. It isn't the worst platforming I've ever encountered, but it's definitely the worst of any game I've played that has such a major focus on it. TL;DR: If you can't stand some downright atrocious platforming, which form a sizable portion of the game, you'll find solid combat mixed with a decent story. Even then, pick up the game when it's on sale, certainly don't pay full price for it.
Greak is an extremely enjoyable way to spend between 7 and 8 hours of your time. Graphics: Perhaps the best part of this game. The art direction is simply wonderful. Characters, enemies and the scenery in general is very well designed and each of them stands out and is memorable. Story: Is what you might expect from reading the short synopsis the developers wrote about it. It's set in a dying world and while such a storyline is nothing unique, I feel like the devs really nailed the general atmosphere and tone of it. Despite the short run-time they've managed to make the central hub feel like a home-like refuge and the connection between the three main characters believable. The short tidbits of lore offered seemed interesting as well, but there simply wasn't enough time or opportunity to really flesh it out. Gameplay: This was sadly the weakest part of it. While it was fun, the platforming, puzzles and combat didn't really offer much of a challenge or variety. Simultaneously controlling three different characters during the final two boss fights felt a bit clunky and off. It's still fun, but it could've been better. Overall, it was a good maiden project by a new developer and I sincerely hope they'll get a bigger budget for their next game (hopefully a sequel). I wouldn't recommend buying it for $20, but definitely pick it up the next time it's on a sale.
The game is a mix of a metroidvania and Spelunky and it plays great. The gameplay itself consists of two parts: one is collecting ore which you'll use to buy upgrades, while the second, shorter part, includes light platforming needed to progress the plot. It sounds simple, but it's enough to keep you engaged and, more importantly, it stays fun and enjoyable. The graphics aren't anything to blow you away with, but the the art style is unique and well designed, which I've always found more important than hyper realistic graphics. The sound and music are a bit simple, but that's understandable from an indie game. What's there is good however. Lengthwise, the game is on the shorter side. I've managed to beat it in 4.5 hours, which might've been 6 if I went completionist. TLDR: Pick it up on sale, it goes for $1,99. At that price, I'm sure you'll get the bang for you buck.
The setting, sound and art style are all top notch. The gameplay may seem a bit confusing at first, but the more you play, the more you know and the more you get into it. Adding in different moves into your playstyle and figuring out new ways to deal damage is very fun. The story is short and (bitter)sweet, I found it very enjoyable. Finding out the background of how the lead duo got into their current situation and seeing how they play off of each other is interesting and at times humorous All in all, I'd recommend playing the game. I though about docking a point due to the short nature of the game, but the studio that produced it isn't big and you can't really hold it against them. If nothing else, pick it up on sale.
I don't actually own the game on GOG, as I bought it on Steam before it got here. However, I have to say I greatly enjoyed playing the game. However, as some other reviewers mentioned, it is vastly different from the other Lara Croft games. Gameplay-wise, there is less platforming and the puzzle bits are incredibly simple. It is more action oriented, and has you mowing down waves upon waves of baddies. There are also a TON of collectibles, unlike the previous games. Story-wise, you aren't playing an ass-kicking badass adventurer. You're playing as Lara Croft before she became Lara Croft, an innocent young woman just trying to survive in the harsh reality she's been thrust into. TL;DR: If you're looking for 20-25 hours of action oriented entertainment, buy it. If you're looking for platforming and puzzles, this won't scratch that itch.
This is one of the most fun games I've ever played. I'd pick it up and some quite a while on single playthrough. The graphics still hold up, thanks to a good art directions and the music is pleasent to listen to. The gameplay is Diablo-like, and you get three different skill trees in which you can invest points into (you can also multiclass if that's your preference). The story of the game is solid, although at time predictable. The dialogue and the side-quests are where the game shines though. I could probably describe every single side-quest to you, if you asked me about it now. Honestly, the game goes for about $1 on sale. Do yourself a favor, try it out.
It's a fun game I'd recommend picking up on a sale. The story isn't much to write home about, defeating the big bad that's introduced in the beginning, but everything else is good. The graphics have aged well, as the devs focused more on the art style than on making a realistic looking game. The dialogue is fun and the characters are, at least to me, memorable. The sound direction and gameplay are likewise fun. Aside from the subpar story, I also had to dock a point for the bugs. They will happen, and some of them are game-breaking (e.g. exiting a certain door in the outer city, ghosting through the floor in the arsenal district, etc.). All of them are fixable though, you just have to put in the time and effort.
If you've ever played Diablo, or any Diablo-like games, you know what you're going to get. You go through multiple levels of enemies, occasionally fight a boss, and collect loot. The strength of the game doesn't lie in the story, but in the gameplay. If you enjoy these types of games, you'll enjoy Torchlight.
It's one of the greatest games ever made, there's not a single reason why you wouldn't play it. The controls might be a little clunky at first, but by the time you get off the first level you're going to get used to them.
