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A collection of reviews of all sorts of games, new and old, but mainly focused on those with unique and fresh gameplay, underrated and underappreciated gems and must haves. Contact me @ mark_dj[at]outlook.com.

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Games with unique or refreshing gameplay

Games with unique or refreshing gameplay aspects, chosen from my written reviews. Please note that I only recommend games I’ve actually played.

$19.99

Aanbevolen 12 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Instead of using traditional menus the game integrates these into the actual gameplay. || Underrated: No.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 7 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: Most likely the one game with the most advanced destruction physics; smashing buildings to bits and pieces never gets old. || Underrated: Yes.”

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Aanbevolen 30 augustus 2021

“Unique mechanic: Use one of the many operators to get through the destructible environments in order to take down enemies and complete objectives in this multiplayer-only game. || Underrated: No.”

$24.99

Aanbevolen 14 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Time moves only when you move. In this first person action game make tactical decisions in order to kill enemies and to prevent yourself from getting killed. || Underrated: No.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 10 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Mirror's Edge is a first person action adventure platformer where parkour is key, and it works wonderfully. || Underrated: Yes.”

$14.99

Aanbevolen 12 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: A first person exploration game about (making) choices, but done in a unique way. || Underrated: No.”

$39.99

Aanbevolen 13 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: In Dark Souls mistakes you make are *your* mistakes. It's a punishing game that rewards dedication. Die and you'll have one more chance to get those souls back. || Underrated: No.”

-66%

$19.99

$6.79

Aanbevolen 31 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: An entirely different take on the golf genre, with different physics, levels and, well, rules. || Underrated: Yes.”

$24.99

Aanbevolen 7 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: The very first roguelike that manages to tell an intricate story. || Underrated: No.”

Aanbevolen 27 december 2021

“Unique mechanic: The squad based combat was done incredibly well at the time of its release, back in 2003. || Underrated: Yes.”

$9.99

Aanbevolen 17 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Not really applicable for PC gamers, but a critical design choice nevertheless, Halo was the first console FPS to introduce rechargeable shields. || Underrated: No.”

$12.99

Aanbevolen 11 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: A unique mix of puzzle solving and storytelling, mixed with actual, in-game, painting. || Underrated: No.”

Aanbevolen 15 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: A great and underappreciated competitive multiplayer game where you play a deadly game of dodgeball against another team of three people. || Underrated: Yes.”

Ondersteunt VR

$24.99

Aanbevolen 14 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: A perfect mix of on-rail shooting and experimental music making, all packaged into a mesmerizing game that will trigger all of your senses. || Underrated: Yes.”

-90%

$39.99

$3.99

Aanbevolen 15 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Bulletstorm uses a leash mechanic that can grab enemies who you can then kick into the environment for so called skillshots. || Underrated: Yes.”

$11.99

Aanbevolen 5 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: the whole game can make you feel like a real hacker (back in the 00s at least), with appropriate user interface and commands. || Underrated: Yes.”

-80%

$9.99

$1.99

Aanbevolen 3 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Gunpoint lets you reroute available technical devices like doors and cameras by using a silhouette overlay, creating some cool, fun and unexpected moments. || Underrated: Yes.”

$2.99

Aanbevolen 20 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: No.”

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Aanbevolen 8 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: The very first commercially and critically successful battle royale game where the goal is simple: be the last one standing. || Underrated: No.”

$39.99

Aanbevolen 21 oktober 2021

$9.99

Aanbevolen 15 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Carmageddon is one of the first games that has you run over pedestrians for points and additional time, in addition to having amazing vehicular combat. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 16 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: The Sims allows people to have an entirely digital life, with work, fun activities, social interactions and interior design. There's been nothing quite like it. || Underrated: No.”

$29.99

Aanbevolen 4 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: A first person shooter where you control two extra tentacles, in addition to your own two arms, with which you can wreak havoc and destroy enemies. || Underrated: Yes.”

$29.99

Aanbevolen 7 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: You can use the Mimic feature to clone yourself into anything you see in order to avoid combat or to solve environmental puzzles. || Underrated: Yes.”

Ondersteunt VR

$39.99

Aanbevolen 17 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Everyone knows Tetris; it's a great puzzle game with an addicting concept that anyone understands and everyone can play. || Underrated: No.”

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Underrated, underappreciated and unknown gems

A list of underrated, underappreciated and unknown gems, assembled from my written reviews. Please note that I only recommend games I’ve actually played.

$29.99

Aanbevolen 24 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Assassin's Creed started the trend of fluent parkour movement. || Underrated: Yes.”

$9.99

Aanbevolen 29 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: The very first first person brawler to exist, where punching an enemy in the face just feels so satisfying. || Underrated: Yes.”

-66%

$9.99

$3.39

Aanbevolen 30 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: As an immigration inspector let people in your country (or not) by checking their papers for inconsistencies. || Underrated: Yes.”

$39.99

Aanbevolen 21 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$9.99

Aanbevolen 3 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$14.99

Aanbevolen 31 augustus 2021

“Unique mechanic: Learn how to program by solving different kinds of puzzles. || Underrated: Yes.”

$11.99

Aanbevolen 5 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: the whole game can make you feel like a real hacker (back in the 00s at least), with appropriate user interface and commands. || Underrated: Yes.”

$14.99

Aanbevolen 5 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: A third person action adventure music oriented game, but with real-time strategy elements. || Underrated: Yes.”

$14.99

Aanbevolen 2 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 30 december 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

-80%

$9.99

$1.99

Aanbevolen 3 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Gunpoint lets you reroute available technical devices like doors and cameras by using a silhouette overlay, creating some cool, fun and unexpected moments. || Underrated: Yes.”

-90%

$39.99

$3.99

Aanbevolen 15 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Bulletstorm uses a leash mechanic that can grab enemies who you can then kick into the environment for so called skillshots. || Underrated: Yes.”

$14.99

Aanbevolen 2 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

Aanbevolen 15 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: A great and underappreciated competitive multiplayer game where you play a deadly game of dodgeball against another team of three people. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 8 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter is a first person mystery story that uses photogrammetry to create some eerily realistic environments. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 7 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: Most likely the one game with the most advanced destruction physics; smashing buildings to bits and pieces never gets old. || Underrated: Yes.”

$39.99

Aanbevolen 1 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

Aanbevolen 27 december 2021

“Unique mechanic: The squad based combat was done incredibly well at the time of its release, back in 2003. || Underrated: Yes.”

$16.99

Aanbevolen 2 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: No.”

$6.99

Aanbevolen 19 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: Restore nature to its true beauty by flying on the wind, blooming flowers as you go... as a flower petal. || Underrated: Yes.”

$29.99

Aanbevolen 13 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 5 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Taking on waves of enemies while throwing a boomerang in first person. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 28 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

-50%

$9.99

$4.99

Aanbevolen 15 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: Thomas Was Alone's story manages to make you care about simple shapes with their own unique personalities. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 30 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

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$19.99

Aanbevolen 10 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: No.”

$15.99

Aanbevolen 20 februari 2022

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$39.99

Aanbevolen 17 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: The Pathless uses a unique traversal mechanic where you have to hit markers with your bow in order to blaze through the world. Or not if you want to take it slow. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 30 december 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 6 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Collectibles act as passive, stackable buffs that make your character more powerful. || Underrated: No.”

-85%

$59.99

$8.99

Aanbevolen 8 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$19.99

Aanbevolen 30 december 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

$12.99

Aanbevolen 18 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: No.”

$14.99

Aanbevolen 30 oktober 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

-75%

$19.99

$4.99

Aanbevolen 10 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: Yes.”

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Must haves

Must have titles from my written reviews. Please note that I only recommend games I’ve actually played.

Populaire recensies

Gratis te spelen

Aanbevolen 8 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: The very first commercially and critically successful battle royale game where the goal is simple: be the last one standing. || Underrated: No.”

$59.99

Aanbevolen 10 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: No.”

Gratis te spelen

Aanbevolen 30 augustus 2021

$19.99

Aanbevolen 17 september 2021

“Unique mechanic: None, it has been done before. || Underrated: No.”

$39.99

Aanbevolen 17 november 2021

“Unique mechanic: Not really applicable for PC gamers, but a critical design choice nevertheless, Halo was the first console FPS to introduce rechargeable shields. || Underrated: No.”