Rovarsson
BelgiumTop 10 Reviewer
Member since November 28, 2019
Last visited January 18, 2022
Profile ID (TUID): swv2tc81r622k7x4
I prefer Story over Puzzles. Except when I don't.
I do not have an objective checklist to determine ratings. Much depends on my expectations and personal preferences.
I pay a lot of attention to the use of space and the overall writing, the arc of tension.
Reading the review will give a better idea of my assessment of a game.
News about games authored by Rovarsson (RSS Feed)Recommended Lists by Rovarsson
Rovarsson's Superlative top 14 - 14 items September 5, 2021
Uncle Rovarsson's Beginner's Must-Plays. - 10 items November 9, 2020
Games I finished without hints. - 14 items October 19, 2020
Made me laugh an honest laugh. - 9 items September 22, 2020
Games that drew me in. - 7 items December 12, 2019
Only supercalifragilisticexpialidocious games on this list.
Uncle Rovarsson's Beginner's Must-Plays. - 10 items November 9, 2020
Games I finished without hints. - 14 items October 19, 2020
It's better for the feeling of immersion when you're not reading a walkthrough while playing. These games are definitely solvable without...
Made me laugh an honest laugh. - 9 items September 22, 2020
Games that made me laugh sincerely at least once, during play or when thinking about them later.
Games that drew me in. - 7 items December 12, 2019
This list is not a best of. Nor does it have a theme. I haven't even finished some of the games on it. (shame on me!) This is a list of...
Polls by Rovarsson
Best mechanical/physics puzzles. - 10 votes for 10 games; created June 23, 2021
AGT must plays? - 8 votes for 4 games; created May 7, 2021
RPG games worth playing for a text adventurer. - 5 votes for 4 games; created February 12, 2021
Best parser games since 2017 - 95 votes for 38 games; created November 9, 2020
Historical sci-fi / alternate history - 13 votes for 10 games; created September 22, 2020
I had a lot of fun with the underground trolley puzzle in Axe of Kolt by Larry Horsfield. Any other games that feature cool mechanical...
AGT must plays? - 8 votes for 4 games; created May 7, 2021
I've recently started playing Cliff Diver 1 and I quit because I got impossibly stuck. I don't want to give u^p on a potential treasure...
RPG games worth playing for a text adventurer. - 5 votes for 4 games; created February 12, 2021
Over on the IF-Forum, there was a post recommending a number of Eamon games that are not hardcore RPG. So, can you suggest Eamon or other...
Best parser games since 2017 - 95 votes for 38 games; created November 9, 2020
When browsing for good recent games, I'm overwhelmed by the amount of Twine and Choice games. Add to that a great number of games with...
Historical sci-fi / alternate history - 13 votes for 10 games; created September 22, 2020
I loved "Slouching towards Bedlam". Does anyone know of any other games that have that...
Reviews by Rovarsson
Blighted Isle, by Eric Eve January 13, 2022
"A loyal seaman of His King's Fleet, thrown off his ship in a terrible storm, thrown off his ship and into an indefinite time on an..." - See the full review
Bellclap, by Tommy Herbert November 15, 2021
"Should I serve you by inquiring into Your true essence, or should I merely prostrate myself in obedience? Should I search for deeper..." - See the full review
The Voyage of the Resplendent, by Philip Douglas November 13, 2021
"After a long period of peace, the United Empire of Imperatrix Emera is experiencing unrest. Riots have broken out on several planets of..." - See the full review
John's Fire Witch, by John Baker November 8, 2021
"It's been too long since you and John got together for some heavy liquor sampling. For some reason however, he didn't show up. When you..." - See the full review
Not Just an Ordinary Ballerina, by Jim Aikin November 2, 2021
"Just saying, it's pretty easy to lose sight of your ultimate objective in this game. Not Just an Ordinary Ballerina is a beast, a..." - See the full review
"A loyal seaman of His King's Fleet, thrown off his ship in a terrible storm, thrown off his ship and into an indefinite time on an..." - See the full reviewBellclap, by Tommy Herbert November 15, 2021
"Should I serve you by inquiring into Your true essence, or should I merely prostrate myself in obedience? Should I search for deeper..." - See the full reviewThe Voyage of the Resplendent, by Philip Douglas November 13, 2021
"After a long period of peace, the United Empire of Imperatrix Emera is experiencing unrest. Riots have broken out on several planets of..." - See the full reviewJohn's Fire Witch, by John Baker November 8, 2021
"It's been too long since you and John got together for some heavy liquor sampling. For some reason however, he didn't show up. When you..." - See the full reviewNot Just an Ordinary Ballerina, by Jim Aikin November 2, 2021
"Just saying, it's pretty easy to lose sight of your ultimate objective in this game. Not Just an Ordinary Ballerina is a beast, a..." - See the full reviewSee all 139 reviews by Rovarsson
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Rovarsson's Played Games List
Blighted Isle, by Eric Eve
Bellclap, by Tommy Herbert
The Voyage of the Resplendent, by Philip Douglas
John's Fire Witch, by John Baker
Not Just an Ordinary Ballerina, by Jim Aikin
Bellclap, by Tommy Herbert
The Voyage of the Resplendent, by Philip Douglas
John's Fire Witch, by John Baker
Not Just an Ordinary Ballerina, by Jim Aikin