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Welcome to the home of the funkiest jalapeños with your host, spicygamethunder! Here you'll find short and full-length reviews with informational posts of games on Steam, consoles and beyond.

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$69.99

$52.49

Recommended May 15

“(XGP) Cool story with eye-catching environments, Avowed does a great job with world building. Combat is pretty good (especially for magic users) but the game still has some bugs that need patching.”

$29.99

Recommended May 3

“(XGP) Cool setting, interesting premise & with some Myst-like puzzle solving. Much like Myst, in Blue Prince you'll need to take actual notes for some puzzles. Thorough investigation is encouraged.”

$49.99

Recommended April 28

“(XGP) It's Oblivion with a fresh coat of paint at the cost of framerate/stability. Thumbs up for nostalgia but wait for patches if you can. YMMV if this is your 1st run, it feels dated in many ways.”

$49.99

Recommended April 21

“(XGP) Awaken to explore & escape a quarantined region of the 🇬🇧 countryside or die trying. Environments look great & combat is hardest early on. Lack of fast travel is painful during side quests.”

-20%

$39.99

$31.99

Recommended April 19

“(XGP) The environments look nice & South of Midnight's story is pretty good, but exploration is somewhat dated & combat happens too frequently. This is a good title for XGP or on sale.”

$14.99

Recommended April 19

“(XGP) After some time playing Balatro, I found it to be competently made but I don't see what the hype is about. Poker with rogue-like mechanics, YMMV on how much you like playing poker repeatedly.”

$14.99

Recommended January 5

“(XGP) Restore the millenia old deified A.I. in the hope for a new golden age or maybe just the answer for what you seek. I liked Return to Grace, a good story & didn't drag on like Tacoma for example.”

-50%

$34.99

$17.49

Recommended January 4

“(XGP) It's The Thing set on an oil rig, Still Wakes the Deep ends up a good experience. However this is made by The Chinese Room and feels like a more refined A Machine for Pigs, for better and worse.”

$19.99

Recommended January 4

“(XGP) Help a ghost recover her memories & ascend to the heavens, I found Hauntii to value presentation & exploration over combat so consider playing it if you're looking for a more subdued adventure.”

$69.99

Recommended December 25, 2024

“(XGP) Even with Machine Games at the helm, I've been surprised on how good the Great Circle is. What stands out is how immersion sim-like it is, cutscene performance are great & the gameplay is fun.”

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Games played outside of Steam

This list comprises of games I've played outside of Steam, with some not having a full-length review but it could change if I revisit them.

Specials

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$39.99

$19.99

Recommended March 28, 2023

“Capcom has delivered an excellent remake of one of the most influential games of all time. Graphics, enemy behavior, level design are impressive. Post-completion content is a bit sparse at the moment.”

-60%

$19.99

$7.99

Recommended September 28, 2019

“This initial romp into the 1st person for Resident Evil 7 is a successful one, a vast improvement over Resident Evil 6.”

-75%

$39.99

$9.99

Recommended May 10, 2021

“The newest & best entry yet in the Resident Evil series, Village is a huge leap forward compared to RE7 in every way. However, performance takes a step down from the demo that'll hopefully be patched.”

-67%

$59.99

$19.79

Recommended November 26, 2023

“(XGP) Another Shock-like set in a futuristic USSR, Atomic Heart has a interesting setting with a cool aesthetic. Story is fine but the dialogue has some odd translation, gameplay is what you'd expect.”

-50%

$34.99

$17.49

Recommended January 4

-20%

$39.99

$31.99

Recommended April 19

“(XGP) The environments look nice & South of Midnight's story is pretty good, but exploration is somewhat dated & combat happens too frequently. This is a good title for XGP or on sale.”

-75%

$39.99

$9.99

Recommended April 8, 2020

“A really good remake of the original RE3, it's one of the best campaigns that Capcom has made. The decrease in post-campaign content when compared to RE2 Remake makes recommending this....complicated.”

-75%

$39.99

$9.99

Recommended September 29, 2020

“Experience Racoon City all over again in this remake in the beautiful RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 remake manages to bring the best parts of the original to the modern era. It's very much worth playing.”

-80%

$59.99

$11.99

Recommended May 14, 2020

“(uPlay) Odyssey refines the Origin formula, this is more of the same for better or worse. There is also an insane amount of content in this game, try not to get overwhelmed and play want you want.”

-67%

$29.99

$9.89

Recommended May 25, 2021

“A collection of the first 3 games in the series, DMC3 is still the highlight with DMC2 the clear low point. The PC port runs at 60fps even on low-end hardware, worth it at a good sale price.”

Recommended May 15

Recommended May 25, 2021

“Resident Evil 5 ramps things up with a lot more action as a co-op targeted experience that still works in single player. Good controls, cheesy villans, and lots of replay value makes this a great buy.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended May 25, 2021

“Capcom went with quantity over quality for Resident Evil 6 that was not at all worth $60 at release. These days you could have some fun with this in co-op & multi-player, just manage expectations.”

-75%

$39.99

$9.99

Recommended May 14, 2020

“This is the closest thing out there to a Symphony of the Night sequel and mostly succeeds. You might notice a few corners cut here and there but despite that, it's a really good game.”

-70%

$19.99

$5.99

Recommended May 25, 2021

“Rockstar took a very different approach to Max Payne after Remedy moved on with interesting results. It's hard to see the connections to the prior titles but Max Payne 3 is a good game on its own.”

Recommended January 4, 2020

“A much-needed refinement of what was established in Tomb Raider 2013 while fixing some weak spots in the previous game.”

-65%

$49.99

$17.49

Recommended October 22, 2022

“(XGP) While Requiem has the same superb visual quality as Innocence and some refined combat mechanics, the pacing feels even slower now and the waves of armored enemies near the endgame gets old fast.”

Recommended April 11, 2021

“The most recent and weakest of the 2013 reboot trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider has the typical refinements of a sequel with a downgrade in writing/storytelling. Buy this only at a steep sale price.”

-85%

$49.99

$7.49

Recommended May 14, 2020

“(PS4) Dark Souls + Ninja Gaiden combat, Nioh has a TON to do if you include all of the DLC. Co-op is much like Dark Souls and can be a fun way to change things up if you're getting bored of the grind.”

-60%

$22.99

$9.19

Recommended December 21, 2024

“(XGP) A basic hack & slash dungeon crawler set in the Austrian Alps, Dungeons of Hinterberg has a nice setting but combat/platforming feel basic. Overall it's ok, save it for Gamepass or a deep sale.”

Recommended December 17, 2021

“(XGP) This is a great version of Tetris from the makers of Lumines & Rez with a lot of content, good music and nice visuals. It's also one of the best experiences in VR if you can play it that way.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended May 25, 2021

“RE4 changed the horror landscape forever by popularizing the 3rd person camera angle and more action focus. It still holds up well, but I suggest to play in 30fps rather than 60fps because of bugs.”

-60%

$39.99

$15.99

Recommended December 21, 2024

“(XGP) A more intense XCOM/Dawn of War Ii with higher stakes & an endless horde of Aliens who are always on the hunt. Dark Descent get two thumbs up as an authentic Colonial Marines stress simulator.”

-75%

$49.99

$12.49

Recommended October 14, 2022

“(XGP) This first person puzzle/walking simulator inspiration from H.R. Geiger's artwork stands out but the combat eventually falls apart. Horrific imagery & viscera are aplenty when diving into Scorn.”

-67%

$19.99

$6.59

Recommended December 15, 2021

“(XGP) The 1st entry in this horror anthology, Man of Medan has good visuals and quality mo-cap, but the story and characters can be hit or miss. In 2021, Until Dawn is still the better choice to play.”

-75%

$29.99

$7.49

Recommended July 29, 2021

“(XGP) The Ascent has a lot going for it: a well-realized world, good co-op, nice graphics and good controls. It also feels like another Cyberpunk top-down shooter, it's decent but I'd wait for a sale.”

-65%

$24.99

$8.74

Recommended April 12, 2022

“(XGP) Become a Nobody protagonist, help save a wizard & fight the Calamity. Nobody Saves the World has form switching for combat/exploration and it's a slow burn. It's ok, reminds me of Torchlight 1.”

-85%

$14.99

$2.24

Recommended December 23, 2019

“Tomb Raider 2013 is a successful reboot for the most part, however it does suffer from the cross-generation effect with a fair amount of low-resolution textures. Despite that, I still had fun with it.”

-50%

$19.99

$9.99

Recommended October 5, 2019

“Okami still holds up as one of the best Zelda alternatives out there (pre-Breath of the Wild) and looks fantastic on PC, pacing is slow at first in the beginning but picks up if you stick with it.”

-65%

$24.99

$8.74

Recommended July 7, 2022

“(XGP) Explore vast spaces and find your way in this desert world. Sable is a coming-of-age story that works only if you're in the mood for a slow burn. Climbing is copied from Shadow of the Colossus.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended April 2, 2022

“(XGP) A 2D side-scroller with a Pokémon-like combat system, Monster Sanctuary is decent. However the pacing of combat & exploration is slow. This would be better in short bursts on mobile\Switch.”

-80%

$39.99

$7.99

Recommended June 29, 2021

“(XGP) Navigate the nearly endless flood of plague-ridden rats while on the run from the French Inquisition, A Plague Tale: Innocence also manages to weave a great story along with impressive visuals.”

-75%

$24.99

$6.24

Recommended April 11, 2022

“(XGP) While it has a slow start, The Forgotten City pulls you into this groundhogs day situation in a ancient city whose denizens have secrets of their own to hide. The writing here steals the show.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended August 6, 2021

“(XGP) Begin your internship as part of a soulless corporate entity reminiscent of real life. Beat monsters to death with roguelite elements and enrich your overlords with no pay, play in short bursts.”

-80%

$14.99

$2.99

Recommended May 3, 2024

“Light combat with meme humor, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is an enjoyable break from the more intense games that might be sitting in your backlog. Reminded me of Ittle Dew with cutesy art.”

-90%

$34.99

$3.49

Recommended September 18, 2022

“(XGP) You'll find a lot of inspiration has been taken from Vanillaware's games when playing Astria Ascending. However the budget limitations are noticeable, maybe wait for a sale or play on Game Pass.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended July 2, 2022

“(XGP) Before We Leave has a lot of similarities to Civilization Revolution with a hex-based movement system but on a more spherical map. There's not really any combat so it's a relaxing city-builder.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended May 14, 2020

“(XB1) Recore is probably the closest effort to Metroid Prime as a platformer but it's not perfect. Visuals & performance are hit or miss and the end game is a real grind. It's decent pick if on sale.”

-65%

$14.99

$5.24

Recommended June 29, 2022

“(XGP) Arrive at your old family home in Norco, a town in the shadow of a oil refinery complex and find what secrets were hidden by your deceased mother. This P&C adventure can be fairly dark at times.”

-67%

$29.99

$9.89

Recommended October 8, 2022

“(XGP) Make sure a robbery doesn't go bad & try to get your family out alive from a hostage situation. As Dusk Falls is a more distilled Telltale-like experience, consider using the mobile app to play.”

-90%

$19.99

$1.99

Recommended June 27, 2021

“(XGP) This sequel/remake plays like a decent Beat Em' Up but has the story and look of a cheap, outsourced Saturday morning cartoon. No online but has good PC performance. It's ok, try before you buy.”

-90%

$24.99

$2.49

Recommended August 12, 2021

“(XGP) Narita Boy is a action-adventure very much inspired by Tron & 70s/80s sci-fi aesthetics. Game-play is good with only light backtracking and decent combat but it's a slow burn, wait for a sale.”

-82%

$24.99

$4.49

Recommended November 16, 2021

“(XGP) Reality hop over and over to survive against a relentless hostile force, Star Renegades has a cool visual style with an interesting setup but runs can be lengthy in this turn-based rogue-like.”

-50%

$6.99

$3.49

Recommended August 18, 2023

“Take over duties at a eerily abandoned lighthouse. The PS1 inspired visuals in NOLUTL do add to the unsettling atmosphere. Runtime is 2-3 hours but multiple endings & achievement hunting does help.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Recommended January 16, 2022

“(XGP) A turn-based rogue-like dungeon-crawler in the vein of Dungeons of Dredmor, Crown Trick has some decent art and battle mechanics but after a while you start to notice the budget limitations.”

-80%

$24.99

$4.99

Recommended July 2, 2022

“(XGP) Start to rebuild your passion for fishing a few years after your lifelong partner passes away. Despite the slight somber overtone, Moonglow Bay is a slow burn that evokes Animal Crossing vibes.”

-55%

$9.99

$4.49

Recommended January 20, 2022

“(XGP) Despite the odd title, The Procession to Calvary has a distinct historical painting-like art style and writing that's dependent on your enjoyment of Monty Python. YMMV on if you like the humor.”

-80%

$14.99

$2.99

Recommended May 7, 2020

“A quality 1st person dungeon crawling RPG, still holds up quite well.”

-90%

$14.99

$1.49

Recommended October 19, 2019

“A Chibi-styled Overlord minion simulator with oversize anime eyes. A simple but fun game that you can turn your brain off to but I would only recommend getting on sale.”

-90%

$14.99

$1.49

Recommended September 27, 2020

“Film Noir meets Alone in the Dark in this survival horror adventure game. The game mostly succeeds in what it's going for, but can also be challenging at times. It isn't very long so wait for a sale.”