3 BuzzVerdicts, ranked by rating across Mobile Games (2), PC Games (1)
2023 · Strategy
Necrosmith offers a darkly charming twist on auto-battlers by letting you stitch together undead creatures from mismatched body parts, though the novelty of its central mechanic outpaces the strategic depth behind it.
2018 · RPG / Gacha
Princess Connect! Re:Dive stands out in the gacha RPG space through Cygames' commitment to animated story cutscenes that rival actual anime productions and a generous gacha system with guaranteed character acquisition through a spark system. The guild raid content provides satisfying cooperative endgame, and the character designs are consistently charming. The auto-battle combat offers limited player engagement, and the global server's uncertain future creates hesitation for new player investment.
2021 · Roguelite · PC / Steam
Loop Hero pulls off something that sounds like it shouldn't work: an auto-battler that keeps your full attention. The world-building card system, the base camp progression, and the retro aesthetic combine into a first dozen hours that feel inventive and strange. The game loses grip as it approaches its final act, and the late grind is real, but what it does well is distinctive enough to make it worth the time of any player who appreciates games that take unusual swings.