Recent reviews by ShadowFang

Ouros is a relaxing puzzle game that makes increasingly difficult levels with just loops that have inflection points or lines that have control points as well. I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I did, but I liked it so much I ended up spacing each gaming session and having a limit to the amount of levels I could progress in a day so as to have it last a little longer.
The sound design is simple, but satisfying, and I really like how intuitive everything is. I would recommend buying this game and playing when the rest of the world feels a little to hectic and loud.

I have had to update my review because of the state of the game. I can no longer recommend it because of the matchmaking and the balance issues as well as the hypersexualization of the characters to try to boost the game's dying numbers. I don't mind a certain skin being fan service or all of the heroes having one or two fan service skins, but when all the content you're adding to every humanoid character is like that and you take no actions to balance or end losers and winner queues. It sends the message that all your game has to offer are the skins "aesthetics" and not the gameplay. It really is a shame because I loved the game and had some of said skins as well, but...it gets boring really quick. Below is the review I first gave

I am obsessed with this game. First Person Shooters weren't ever my thing so I thought I wouldn't like it, but boy was I wrong. The character interactions, the unlockable stories and art from events and battle passes, the ability to change heroes DURING a match, the mastery system, oh and the actual skin currency that they give away from completing the missions or events (without buying a pass) is just incredible.
The sound design is great, although it can be a bit loud, and while there are some heroes that feel stronger than others, you can counter them with the right pick/picks.
Be sure to test out champs in practice range because some don't have the clearest ability instructions and it's easier to figure it out without people or bots trying to kill you.
I would absolutely recommend this game.
The downside is that it can be quite taxing on the computer's RAM and the graphics are a bit heavy, so I do believe some computers can have issues with FPS drops. If you have a 3060 or above it should run smooth as butter.

Short answer: I would definitely recommend downloading Viridi if you like idle games with a stress free ambiance, but keep in mind you can't really do much.
Viridi has really helped me be more mindful while working towards a long term objective, and not trying to finish everything as quickly as possible. It has made me slow down, appreciate the process, and be incredibly happy with every plant I grow. In an age where everything is ultra fast and excessively stimulating, Viridi is a breath of fresh air that reminds me to take in the moment and not live in a constant hunt of instant satisfaction.

Now, a more elaborate answer:
First and foremost, the game's art design has an incredible balance between bringing the nostalgia of low poly and at the same time looking very realistic, choosing to use succulents for this art style was absolutely the right call, I love how little visual noise there is and how simplistic everything is.
Which brings me to my second point, the game is VERY simple but it doesn't hinder the experience. Part of the charm of Viridi is how real it feels to take care of your pot of plants, you can water them, weed them, sing to them, and you get to experience their growth and flowering over time (not all plants can flower). This, however, means that you won't get an action packed game where you're striving to get anything, it's just you and your pot of plants which take days to grow and have to be tended to regularly (once a day is more than enough). You can also name your snail and sing to it.
The music of the game is arguably one of its best selling points, it's very chill, very relaxed, and can be turned off if you don't like it. I usually open up the game to unwind a little while I tend to my potted plants and then just enjoy the music for a while.
Being a FTP there are micro-transactions in the game, but they're very much optional and you don't miss put on anything if you don't pay (every week you're given a free random seedling and it's very exciting when you get one of the plants that you didn't have). The one downside I see to the game if you don't pay is you can only have ONE pot of plants, but again, I like how simple that is and how realistic that feels.
Viridi is definitely not for everyone and takes some getting used to, but it's a rare gem for sure.

I. LOVE. THIS. GAME.
For those of you that want a short answer on whether you should buy Sun Haven or not; you absolutely should get this game! The amount of content you get is worth every penny. I've found a multitude of things to do, a compelling story, a stress free ambiance, charming art and writing. I'm 17 hours in and I feel I've only scratched the surface in terms of story and world progression. Only warning I'd give is that this game can be a bit of a time sinker.
Now, for those of you who need a little convincing:
Sun Haven was everything I wanted it to be and more, and I don't say that lightly. I've always loved all kinds of "cozy town" games, but was never able to fully immerse myself in Stardew nor Animal Crossing, at least not nearly as much as I would've liked. When I saw this game I was quick to judge it a Stardew knock-off but I couldn't have been more wrong.
There is a very rich world, with characters that I've grown to love, the cinematics and character arts are lovely, the sound track is so enjoyable, there are so many in depth mechanics and ways to play the game, and I truly never feel like I'm gonna run out of time doing anything.
Sun Haven could've stopped there, but they also have multiplayer worlds where you can play with your friends who will make the experience completely different, but friends are definitely optional to enjoy this game.
Some of my favorite parts of the game:
-the moving speed. I love being able to get progressively faster walking speed and being able to air dash as well. Makes moving from one place to another quick and easy
-no stamina bar. You can do as much farming, chopping, mining, monster hunting, as you want without being worried of getting tired!
-the characters having really human and in depth stories. All the characters have things that make them happy, things that they fear, baggage from before we meet them, and you'll want to get to know everyone and their stories.
-Everything feels optional; the game design makes it feel like if you don't want to do something, you can keep on playing without any type of impact on the things you do want to do in the game. Also, check the shops in the town square if you ever need some materials to finish a quest but don't have a way of getting them.
-Eating gives you permanent buffs and the game encourages you to try and have all the different foods you can buy and make.
If you still don't know if this game is for you, I could sum it up like this: If you like pixel art, dungeons and dragons, farming sims, cozy vibes, and want to spend hours playing. Sun Haven is for you.