Recent reviews by Velvet Lerange

Cute relaxing puzzle game where you organise cats neatly. Worth the price and the art and sounds are so cute. The game also supports many languages. Great game to wind down to after a long gaming session.

Islanders is a relaxing city builder with vibrant yet minimalist graphics. While it isn't a huge game with over 80 hours of game play and strategy, it's a great game to create your own little world and not get too bogged down with tiny details. It has a basic point system which guides you when creating your islands, so there is some strategy involved. It's a great game to nab during a sale (I got it during the Winter one) and just relax with after a long day.

A beautifully detailed Viking saga in the form of an RTS. The story is very interesting and filled with Norse folklore and the game mechanics are great and a bit challenging as you have to strategize and take into account your heroes' abilities (and avoid friendly fire). In addition, there is a lot of replayability for this game due to the fact your choices have consequences and can unlock various aspects of the plot. What wins me over for this game more than anything though is the stunning and exquisite 2D artwork that completely transports you to the cold treacherous mountains to the comforting verdant grassy hills. Overall, I highly recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of vikings, fantasy, and RTS.

For fans of cyberpunk RPGs, this game is a complete win. Bit of a short game with only 12 -13 hours of gameplay but it is captivating and completely fun to play. Designing your character is half the fun but essential in the gameplay progression. The story is ok, nothing too spectacular but the strength lies in the atmosphere and cyberpunk/bladerunner/GiTS setting that you cannot ignore. Definitely give this game a go before you try the others in its franchise.

Well, this was certainly a very casual and interesting game. Especially with the lovely nude patch...
The game itself is nothing special, play mahjong and reveal various outfits (or nothing) of the lovely ladies in the game. However, it's fun to play around when you are pressed for time. It can get a bit tedious and difficult, but again, for the sake of stripping these sexy girls, it's worth it. :)

If you are getting this game for lewds, don't get it and just stop reading this review. However, if you are interested in gameplay or are a fan of HuniePop, then read on!

HunieCam Studio is basically a cam girl management/clicker game. While it doesn't seem like much, it is quite entertaining and fun to try to achieve a diamond ♥♥♥♥ by getting as many subscribers. With the original HuniePop cast and new characters, you build your lewd empire. There is some strategy involved and various quirks to consider. However, gameplay can be a bit pedantic and boring after the first few times. The same can be said for the music; I prefered the music from HuniePop much better. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed it overall.

At it's current price, I can't fully recommend it; but if it is on sale and if you are a fan of management/clicker games, definitely get it.

If you want 2D boobs and ♥♥♥♥♥, then sadly I'd skip this game.

An Octave Higher is a gorgeous VN with beautiful artwork, gripping plot, endearing characters, and an enthralling setting. The story takes place in Overture, a city that uses magic for day to day activities. While it seems like a dream, there's a dark side to Overture, the harsh class system which has been stoking the flames for revolution and rebellion. Through the different endings of the game, you can lead a revolution or fight against it. What I loved most about this game is how logical the magic system is. In addition, I found it refreshing to have a visual novel which is not solely focused on winning the girl/guy/bird. There are brief romantic aspects of the story, depending on which ending you want; however they are not the crux or the main focus of the story. It is tragic, funny and gives you a sense of hope through each of the endings.

Gameplay wise, the UI is very straightforward and there's nothing too difficult about it. I would recommend to try to get each ending as a way to fully appreciate the entire experience and the story.
In short, if you are a fan of visual novels or if you simply enjoy a good story, I would definitely recommend this game for you.

"To be, or not to be, that is the question:" which begins your Shakespearean adventure to attempt to kill your evil Uncle Claudius while fighting pirates, time travelling, becoming a ninja, playing death chess, having a singalong with a gravedigger, oh and turning yourself into a trout. (And you can have some stew in the mean time, and lots of making out, if you want)

I'm a huge fan of "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories, I've studied and read Shakespeare's Hamlet and I'm a big fan of Ryan North's witty and snarky sense of humor. Put all that together and you have "To Be or Not To Be". In this game, you play as either Hamlet, Ophelia (BEST CHARACTER BY THE WAY), or Hamlet Sr (Yes, a ghost). The premise is simple, read along and make choices and create your own version of Hamlet. With so many choices, and some cringingly awesome puns, you control the fate of your character and his/her kin. The gameplay is fun, although, I wouldn't recommend it to someone who doesn't enjoy reading or appreciate Ryan North's brand of humor (snarky, sarcastic, and nerdy). Also, it can get a bit pedantic, so I also wouldn't recommend trying another story immediately after beating it the first time. While the gameplay doesn't have much artwork, like in a visual novel, certain plot elements allows you to unlock pieces of artwork create by a variety of webcomic artists. Music is charming but a bit repetitive and there is great narration (which you can turn on or off).

It's a great game, but not necessarily for everyone; if you like to make your adventures with a nice dosage of nerdy humor, definitely pick up this game in a sale.

This is the fourth installment of the "12 Labours of Hercules" series. As someone who's played the previous three, I would say this is the strongest, as it incorporates all the elements from previous games, while adding some new mechanics. Here, Hercules and Megara have more of a role than in previous games, although the servants do most of the work (of course). What's interesting is how they've added other features , such as a "Midas Exchange", where you can exchange supplies or food for gold. There are new tracks to the original soundtrack as well. The gameplay is like the previous games, so if you haven't played them, I wouldn't recommend to start off with this one. Great for casual play to sneak in the day for a few minutes.

Braveland is a casual and fun little turn based strategy game. The plot is nothing original or too interesting, however the game play is fun, albeit a bit short. I'd recommend to start off the game with the hardest mode for more of a challenge. Nevertheless, the quaint music and bright artwork are also great aspects of the game itself. Some of the mechanics can be improved, such as healers being able to heal more than once, and being able to arrange units. Other than that, I did enjoy the game, though I'm not sure if I would recommend it at its full price (I got it on discount myself). It's a great little gem to play with during a reprieve from some more challenging games, or a tiring work week.