Game Review on DanVJ

Jack Move

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:17:07 +0000

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The plot in a paragraph

Noa Solares is a hacker whose father has gone missing. Her search pulls her into a web of kidnapping and shady research, all tied to the powerful Monomind corporation, in a retro cyberpunk city full of high-tech and low-life.

Gameplay

Jack Move is a turn-based JRPG in which you control a single character for the whole game. Combat revolves around a rock-paper-scissors triangle between hack types: Cyberware beats Electroware, Electroware beats Wetware, and Wetware beats Cyberware.

Ikenfell

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:23:32 +0000

Note: I wrote this review at the time of playing this game in July 2023.

The plot in a paragraph

Maritte Hildegaard embarks on a quest to find her missing sister Safina. She suddenly gains magical powers and has to figure out what that means.

Gameplay

Ikenfell is a turn-based tactical RPG with timing mechanics for attack and defence. It forces some strategy and planning using a 3 character team. The characters can be changed on the save point, reminding me of RTS on the original Final Fantasy VII.

Castle Crashers

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:56:36 +0000

Note: I wrote this review at the time of playing this game (exactly 1 year ago).

The plot in a paragraph

We are at a party. Poof! An evil wizard crashes the party and steals the King’s Magical Crystal (and four princesses). Swords, fireballs, arrows and magic fly through the air.

Gameplay

Castle Crashers is a charming 2D arcade-style game with RPG elements that enrich the overall gameplay. Players navigate through various stages, defeating hordes of enemies using melee attacks, spells, and items.

Afterdream

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:32:22 +0100

The plot in a paragraph

A beautiful and immersive pixel-art game by Jesse Makkonen that explores grief, mental health and the afterlife. We explore a world somewhere between dreams and reality while trying to make sense of it.

Gameplay

Afterdream is a horror puzzle style game with some elements of classic point-and-click titles. It has a similar vibe to the DISTRAINT series but also to older titles from Rusty Lake. Despite the end product, to me, feeling more like a walking simulator, the atmosphere of this game is amazing, and the story is very compelling.

Swag and Sorcery

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:04:35 +0000

The plot in a paragraph

You are serving a king whose priorities might seem a bit off, focusing entirely on clothing and fashion. Allegedly, his “special clothes” have been stolen. You have been tasked to put the whole kingdom’s resources into the holy quest of retrieving said clothes. During this whole bizarre event, the king’s advisor starts to get angry and masterminds a coup from the shadows. Also, there is a very cool talking black cat. I would never forget the very cool talking black cat.

Going Under

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:47:18 +0000

The plot in a paragraph

Have you ever wondered how it would be if you worked at a trendy startup? Well, wonder no more! In Going Under you will step into the shoes of Jackie as she joins Fizzle, a vibrant startup company. Get ready for all the quintessential elements: an unpaid internship, a charismatic hip guru boss, an open office layout, a sausage dog and… dungeons?