Tag Archives: Simulation

Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator review

I could buy myself flowers- or at least build myself a garden. Given the number of agrarian-focused games on the market, there’s a good chance that you’re already a veteran digital horticulturist. Games like Story ...

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Computer Repair Shop review

Geek Squad Gone Bad Cheesecake Dev’s Computer Repair Shop isn’t another one of those dry occupational simulations. Sure, the game lives up to its title, so you’ll spend the bulk of your time diagnosing and ...

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Immortal Life review

Despite some lingering issues, Immortal Life makes magic happen. Certainly, there’s no shortage of cozy agrarian sims. Whether you prefer to cultivate crops in two or three dimensions, favor pacifism or the thrill of combat, ...

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SteamWorld Build review

Topside city building and subterranean mining work well together- at least in the short term. Delve into SteamWorld Build, and you’ll immediately find some welcome enhancements to its interpretation of civil engineering. Sure, the simulation ...

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Cuisineer review

Nothing beats a meal made from fresh-out-of-the-dungeon ingredients. Much like a plate of comfort food, Cuisineer is both familiar and satisfying. You play as Pom, an adorable catgirl who returns home to the town of ...

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Rune Factory 3 Special review

Feeling a bit sheepish is understandable For some, the Story of Seasons and its spin-off, Rune Factory are a single, hulking monolith. Undoubtedly, there’s a shred of validity to that perspective since each entry revolves ...

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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening review

Still absorbing even with the push toward accessibility Originally released four decades ago, the Nobunaga’s Ambition franchise threatens to outlive its perennial cover star. As anyone fond of Sengoku period history will remind you, the ...

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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life review

Ensuring that Forgotten Valley isn’t disremembered. Despite the technical prowess of contemporary consoles and PCs, it’s easy to become nostalgic for early 21st-century gaming. When Natsume released Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life for the GameCube ...

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Tour de France 2023 review

Cyanide’s latest entry continues to nail the simulation of energy management but falters to improve many of the franchise’s lingering blemishes. As a kid, I’d routinely watch a group of older acquaintances tackle the 1500-meter ...

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Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon review

Managing an offshore oil rig is enjoyable at first, but then boredom and bugs impair the experience. One of the most fascinating attributes of a simulation is observing the role of each interconnected part within ...

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