Hello there, my dear Patron! Nice to see you here in our latest Newsletter looking back at all that happened on the site since then, starting March 15th until March 21st of 2021.
So if you haven’t had time to read in the past weeks, here’s all that was published, all wrapped in a nice package. So get yourself a cup of coffee (or tea of course), kick back and enjoy!
Reviews
What Comes After (Nintendo Switch) – Two Thumbs Up
Adventure, Education, Communication, Lifestyle (US $6.99 | UK £5.99 | EU € 6,99)
Ash: A tale of self-discovery, forgiveness, and all the love, life, memories, and regrets that make us human. A philosophical journey that will have players thinking deeply about their own life and place in the world. This game is an amazing experience wrapped up in a charming artistic style.
Just as Vivi discovers: perhaps we can’t change everyone, but we can try… and we can most certainly change ourselves. That’s all it takes to make the world a more kind and beautiful place. The game is short and sweet, and you’ll easily be able to finish it in one sitting. However, keep a box of tissues handy, as you’re probably going to need a whole box of them by the end of What Comes After.
Signs of Sojourner (Nintendo Switch) – We Like It A Lot
Adventure, Role-Playing (US $19.99 | UK £17.99 | EU € 19,99)
Paula: At its core, Signs of the Sojourner is a deck-building card game with elements of a visual novel. At times the card drawing feels very much like it’s luck of the draw. Like real-life conversations with others, it’s a game were failing these card encounters is a part of the experience.
You can’t see everything in one playthrough or win at every conversation every time. And the narrative of the story adapts to that, leading to multiple endings. Similarly in the world of Signs of Sojourner as in real life, words and actions do have consequences!
A-Train: All Aboard Tourism (Nintendo Switch) – We Like It A Lot
Simulation, Puzzle, Strategy (US $59.99 | UK £53.99 | EU € 59,99)
Paula: A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism is a complex management simulation game. If you spend the time getting to know all the ins and outs of the gameplay and what is required to succeed, it’s an enjoyable and entertaining strategy game.
The high price point might put some people off, though true fans of this genre will find a pretty solid management sim underneath somewhat flat visuals!
Space Otter Charlie (Nintendo Switch) – We Like It A Lot
Action, Adventure, Platformer (US $14.99 | UK £10.99 | EU € 14,99)
James: Space Otter Charlie is a delightful and charming experience. Each time I picked up the game I constantly had a smile on my face. Some gamers may find the game a little too easy but if you’re looking for a heart-warming platformer with an Otter twist, then this is it! Space Otter Charlie is a welcome addition to anyone’s Switch and that’s a fact!
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust (Nintendo Switch) – We Like It A Lot
Action Platformer (US $19.99 | UK £19.99 | EU € 19,99)
James: Anodyne 2: Return to Dust mixes its two art styles in such a way that it culminates in a highly enjoyable gaming experience. Where some developers continue the endless arms race of best graphics possible. Here they return to the olden days and create something quite profound and memorable. Exploring the 3D landscapes was soothing for the soul, knowing when I did get bored of it there was fun Zelda like dungeons to enjoy after. Anodyne 2 reminded me of the old days of gaming in all the right ways.
Bob Help Them (Nintendo Switch) – We Like It
Adventure game (US $7.99 | UK £6.99 |EU € 7,99)
Paula: Bob Help Them is a fun time management game for anyone to enjoy. It is not to difficult to complete and would make the ideal family game to entertain everyone. A good starting point for younger players that would like to try out the time management genre.
Into a Dream (Nintendo Switch) – We’re Not Sure
Adventure game. (US $13.99 |UK £10.39 | EU € 11,59)
Elena: Into a Dream is a decent effort for a solo developer’s small debut game. It’s a promising start in terms of dialogue writing, visuals, and music.
Apart from a game-breaking bug, I would have given it a higher rating if I had experienced more agency as a player, in terms of really making an impact on Luke Williams. I wouldn’t recommend picking it up for the puzzles, only for the themes, though unfortunately, I don’t think the game made an impact on me theme-wise. But I appreciate that it chose to focus on a working father/husband, a demographic we don’t often hear talking about their inner struggles.
Alchemist Simulator (Nintendo Switch) – We’re Not Sure
Simulation, Puzzle, First-Person (US $12.49 | UK £11.29 | EU € 12,49)
Paula: Once you do get into a pattern of making potions and completing the quests Alchemist Simulator is quite fun. I love the premise of Alchemist Simulator, who doesn’t want to be an Alchemist. However, with controls that feel like they have been lifted straight from a PC game.
The tutorial doesn’t prepare the player with enough information on the ins and outs of brewing potions, which is a pity as underneath the faults the gameplay could be interesting. At the moment, the way the game is, I’m giving it a score of I’m Not Sure.
Editorials and News
Nintendo eShop sales (plus a Switch Lite sale!) March/April 2021
CJ makes the next instalment in our new series featuring sales on games that we liked here at LadiesGamers. Check out the Digital Deals!
Cozy Grove: Coming To Switch!
At LadiesGamers we are always on the lookout for cute and wholesome games heading to the Nintendo Switch, so Paula takes a look at another one. Cosy Grove is a slice-of-life game, with ghosts. Developed by Spry Fox who made the award-winning Steam and mobile game Triple Town. Cosy Grove will be published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild on Nintendo Switch on April 8th.
Celebrating 1 year of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Here at LadiesGamers, we are all fans of Animal Crossing New Horizons, Yvonne put together an article of some of our memories of the game to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of the release of the game.
Has it been one year already? Wow! I remember as if it was yesterday that my daughter and I were eagerly waiting at midnight to open up our pre-ordered digital games. We couldn’t wait to dive into a new Animal Crossing game, almost 7 years since New Leaf on the 3DS….
Monthly Q&A: Strategy Game Favorites
(Patron Only, Tier 2 and 3)
This month’s topic is “Strategy Games”! LadiesGamers team members Ash and Elena discuss the genre definition and their favourite games. Sit down for a nice read, and see if you already know the games they mention!
