redknightalex256,304 (198,330)

Yes, I really liked this. The tricking is much smoother, and feels rewarding. Some of the races/slaloms can be quite difficult, but doable.

Good to hear then! :)

with the tank controls, I couldn't enjoy it and was just annoyed throughout. The trophies were boring too, "exhaust this guy's dialog" constantly. Maybe I was a bit harsh

though... I dunno.

IDK whether it's lazy as I never played the original. :P Your feelings describe how I felt about Blackwood Crossing, honestly. If not for my rating system, I'd...

have given it the same or very similar score, it just didn't click with me. Ofc, we all have different ways of rating things.

The tank controls were terrible, I agree with that. Needless milking of gameplay there for sure.

I might end up docking a point or 2 from this once I go through them all again as I vaguely remember it was a bit clunky, perhaps but still a good game imo.

Well, that was an unexpected comment, I gotta say. :P I just checked my ratings and it's at 25th/76, so still easily top half.

Also, bear in mind some games have gotta be re-rated with my new system (Adam's Venture being the biggie that I saw...) and also bear in mind the *reason* I dock points..

sometimes (which granted, I didn't say why here), literally, the only reason is the length of the game, it's too short. Maybe some minor UI issues as well.

It's the most unique concept I've seen in a puzzle game for an awful long time and that alone makes it worth checking out imo.

And anything 3.5 or above is definitely worth checking out anyway.

Apologies good sir. Think I was just looking at top 50 and it was just under the half way mark. Also forgot your old rating system overweight Ed certain games (I think

The way you rate games now is really good) as you say, 3.5 is definitely worth checking out as only good games get 3 or above! Also, I like unique ideas and if

Anything short length appeals to me and would likely bump a game half a star up

I rarely play Puzzle games but know you do so was curious how it sat but was too hasty with my comment

It's fine. Yeah, it took a while to refine my current system (and there'll likely still be the odd one I look at later and think WTF? lol) but overall, I think...

I'm quite fair with the scores I give. I guess the only thing would be POP ratings, you might take with more of a pinch of salt and the odd game, I'm probably biased. :P

Short can be good for sure as if a game is too long, it can outstay its welcome but when you play a cool one and it's over quickly, it's just as bad imo.