video game ratings
an archway made of marble leads you into an all-white room with greco-roman features. pillars stretch up and elongate the room's already tall ceilings, which give room for a central atrium. smaller pillars are scattered throughout the room, acting as display cases of sorts; each topped with items that symbolize a video game that has touched the curator's life. a label shares a short opinion or thought about each game.
ipad/iphone
high rise 
[ app store ]
cute matching puzzles with a tall twist.
kingdom: new lands [ app store ]
difficult, but worth it. simple controls but hard to master.
oregon trail [ app store ]
an updated classic that does the original game justice, but it can get repetitive after a while.
wurdweb [ app store ]
a crossword puzzle game with a twist and cute characters, to boot.
wylde flowers [ app store ]
stardew valley but with magic. the writing is funny, and the characters come to life.
pc
anno 1800 [ steam]
a legendary city-builder focused in the industrial age with logistics, diplomacy, and variety.
baldur's gate 3 [ steam ]
an incredible ride from start to finish. the only game i've played with multiple, concurrent save files to go down all the possible paths.
citizen sleeper [ steam]
this futuristic turn-based space narrative has refreshing mechanics as you race to complete objectives.
civilization vi [ steam ]
learning curve can be steep, but worth it for history and geopolitics fans.
coffee talk [ steam ]
an incredibly written coffee shop simulator. rip to the writer, mohammad fahmi hasni.
cyberpunk 2077 [ steam ]
a must-play for cyberpunk genre fans; an immersive, incredible setting with a world-class storyline.
disney dreamlight valley [ steam ]
an surprisingly addictive, early access animal crossing-stardew valley mash-up with disney characters.
do not feed the monkeys [ steam ]
full of surprises, especially surrounding the choices you make.
dwarrows [ steam ]
relax while you build your town with the help of three unique characters.
hypnospace outlaw [ steam ]
a nostalgic mystery wrapped into a browser simulation ui. simple mechanics, incredible writing.
lake [ steam ]
a short, cozy choice-driven narrative, choosing between a small town and the big city.
my time at portia [ steam ]
adorable escape into this incredible, narrative-driven world.
red dead online [ steam ]
not a lot to do, but riding horses in the old west is a treat.
stardew valley [ steam ]
an instant classic on release. a farming sim that captures your heart.
norco [ steam ]
a surrealist point and click adventure with southern louisiana charm.
no umbrellas allowed [ steam ]
a pawn shop simulator with a dystopian backdrop and incredible story.
pentiment [ steam ]
an incredible concept, executed beautifully; a must-play for art lovers and medieval history buffs.
pulsar lost colony [ steam ]
grab some friends and assume cooperative roles on a spaceship; you won't get enough.