by LepcisMagna 
A double feature: two puzzle games with very similar gameplay loops and a few unfortunate flaws. Even so, I’ll not bury the lede – they’re both Tier One and recommended for puzzle aficionados, though both come with caveats.
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Yeah, I probably should have just believed Yahtzee: I guess deduction simulators really do need a kraken to show up from time to time to make things interesting.
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An English Haunting wants to have its cake and eat it, too. Sadly, it doesn’t work that way.
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I suppose it’s a little weird to put a game I’ve spent 25 years of my life trying to beat into Tier Two, but here we are.
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by Chezni by Chezni by LepcisMagna 
Sequel to the original philosophical Portal-like The Talos Principle, Croteam has decided that “sequel” just means “bigger.” While this isn’t entirely wrong, there are times they take that ethos a bit too far. I’ll be up-front: The Talos Principle II gets a Tier Two – there are many moments it reaches into Tier One, but particularly when compared to the original it never quite stays there. Regardless, this is probably worth a look if you played the original and want “more” (though not necessarily “better”). Read more after the break, where I’ll keep any spoilers to a minimum.
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Ah good, the stock/organ market, 3D future-retro-future dystopian multi-pathed collect-a-thon loadout/perk multi-ended FPS fishing simulator finally dropped. I *was* wondering when we’d get this.
by Chezni 
