Rovarsson

Belgium

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Member since November 28, 2019
Last visited November 21, 2024
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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.

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Reviews by Rovarsson

Bali B&B, by Felicity Banks November 7, 2024

"I mentioned the name of this game to my son and soon we were jamming and scatting to it. It lends itself well to improvised..." - See the full review

Crash, by Phil Riley November 7, 2024

""♫♪♫...tum te dum te dum... ♪♫♪" While you're waiting for this airlock to cycle open, you take a look at your task-list...." - See the full review

Birdland, by Brendan Patrick Hennessy November 7, 2024

"I never knew that when birds speak English, they sound like the lovechild of HAL and Spock! Bridget's counting the days until the end of..." - See the full review

1958: Dancing With Fear, by Victor Ojuel November 7, 2024

"1958 Dancing with Fear is a very cinematic IF experience. We are dropped in medias res in the head of Palomé, a woman we know next to..." - See the full review

After the Accident, by Amanda Walker November 7, 2024

"Hush... Be still... Be tender... This is a story to be read with quiet care. Until vicarious anger kicks in. But also sympathetic..." - See the full review

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Rovarsson's Played Games List

Miss Duckworthy's School for Magic-Infested Young People, by Felicity Banks
An Account of Your Visit to the Enchanted House & What You Found There, by Mandy Benanav
Imprimatura, by Elizabeth Ballou
Hildy, by J. Michael
Eikas, by Lauren O'Donoghue

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