It makes me sad to see so many games I have loved on this list of underperforming titles, but also happy, because some of you are in for a real treat.
I’ve written before about how much I love The Play’s the Thing, and I have no intention of shutting up about it any time soon - but for purposes of brevity I’ll refer you to my review. Reviews by Aletheia Knights (PistachioPug): NEW! "The Magician's Workshop" - #47 by AletheiaKnights
Asteroid Run: No Questions Asked is by the awesome writer (and awesome human) Fay Ikin, who wrote Heart of Battle for Heart’s Choice. I will read anything she writes. I wrote an extensive review of this one for ChoiceBeat, which you can find here: ChoiceBeat #8 – ChoiceBeat Zine
Bootlegger: Moonshine Empire is one that has a special place in my heart, as I poured a lot of time into it as an alpha and beta tester, and I got to watch it grow from a strong premise to a well-constructed story of challenge, corruption, and compromise. The dialogue is some of the most crackling and memorable you’ll find in any ChoiceScript game.
Cliffhanger: Challenger of Tomorrow is a game that’s too often misunderstood. It’s written deliberately in the style of old-timey radio and film serials: fast-paced, action-packed, and generally over the top. There’s not much downtime, interiority, or focus on interpersonal relationships, not because the author isn’t skilled in pacing or character development (as evidenced by his masterful work in The Beast of Glenkildove), but as a stylistic consequence of this pasticherie. It’s not a personal favorite, but it’s a whole lot of fun. You can read my review on Reddit: Reddit - Please wait for verification