Recent reviews by Wolsk

Probably my favorite puzzle game I've played, and it managed to blow my mind the whole way through. I often have an issue with puzzle games where if something LOOKS complicated, my brain shuts down, so the fact that I was able to finish it all speaks volumes. The constant progression of insane mechanics while still managing to ease the player into everything was impressive and a testament to Pat's stellar design skills. It looks cute and whimsical, and the puzzles are mostly fun and satisfying. There were only a few levels here and there that I found myself not really liking, and I would've preferred if the couple of motion sickness puzzles were not included. It might not be the hardest puzzle game by any stretch, but it is decently accessible and thoroughly enjoyable.

I now have a good answer to the question of "What's a game you wish you could go back and play again for the first time?"

Unironically one of my contenders for Game Of The Year 2021. It's chill and satisfying and pretty much exactly what I wanted from a game with this name. Looking forward to seeing how it progresses throughout future updates!

It's rare that I write reviews for games, but this is legitimately one of the best co-op games I've ever played, and I feel it deserves one. There is an impressive amount of content (even if you don't choose to find all the minigames and secret areas), and throughout the whole experience there are new mechanics and gameplay types introduced constantly. No mechanic ever overstays its welcome (though I will admit some stages occasionally feel like they go on a bit too long), and thanks to the immense variety, I think anyone can find something to get excited about.

There are some glitches and softlocks occasionally, plus you need to invite friends through Origin rather than through Steam, but outside of that I can't think of much to say negatively about It Takes Two. If I had to complain about something, it's that the character development is pretty nonexistent for a lot of the game (and the main characters just come off like bad people) until a point where everything suddenly changes; it feels almost insincere when they start improving.

If you've got a friend or a partner or just anyone who you'd be interested in playing co-op games with, this is a STRONG recommendation. Hazelight has shown that they truly understand what a co-op experience should feel like.

I'm definitely not an expert on the "Souls-like" genre, but this is my favorite of the ones I've played and seen. The world is colorful and doesn't feel drab like a lot of Souls games, and the character customization is INSANE (which is a big bonus if you're a weeb who wants to play as a cute anime girl/boy). The mechanics go pretty deep and the gameplay is rewarding. I never felt like the game was all lore that made no sense and could only be figured out by doing research like in the Dark Souls games (referring to both the story and what different items you find do). However, I feel the need to rant about one specific problem I have with this game.

The worst thing about Code Vein is how poorly-implemented the multiplayer is. For Dark Souls, the multiplayer can survive being lame and unfulfilling because the games are primarily designed for single player. However, Code Vein was very clearly made with multiplayer in mind since BANDAI emphasized playing with partners in trailers and with in-game abilities and challenges. You can use AI partners just fine (though I've been told it scales pretty poorly in the late game and feels far too easy in the early game), but if you want to play with a real person, you have to jump through almost all the same hoops as you would in Dark Souls.

Joining a friend is easy enough: just set a password and search for someone else sending the same password. But once you're in their game, you have half the amount of heals, your level scales to them, and dying will send you out of their file. You cannot collect or interact with the world items and mistles, you cannot progress in the story together, and beating a boss immediately kicks you out without letting your partner re-invite you until they reach a new area. I've been playing through co-op by doing everything in the game twice, once in my file and once in my friend's file, and it works, but god I wish I didn't have to do that. I'm praying that if/when there's a Code Vein 2, BANDAI actually puts some thought into multiplayer instead of copying Dark Souls.

Yet despite the multiplayer issues, I always find myself wanting to play more. If you want to play solo, are fine with using AI partners, or don't mind the mess that is playing online with a friend, then this game is a strong recommendation. Honestly if you even just want this for the character creation, it's worth it; I could spend several hours on that alone (though I wish you could adjust the physique more heavily). Also Mia and Murasame are cute.

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dude this game has catgirls ♥♥♥♥ yeah

I just love this game so much. Like seriously, go buy it if you don't have it.

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