player reception Archives

AppWizard

May 31, 2025

Planet Coaster 2’s latest update introduces crime and punishment to your theme park, adding pickpockets, vandals, and security guards to stop them

The latest update for Planet Coaster 2 introduces several new features, including the presence of pickpockets and vandalism by dissatisfied visitors, adding unpredictability to park interactions. Players can now hire security guards to manage these issues. The update also reintroduces a sci-fi theme, expands customization options, and improves pathing tools. Bug fixes and visual enhancements, particularly for water rides, have been implemented, alongside a more detailed breakdown of ride prestige and guest moods. Player reception has been mostly positive, with many expressing satisfaction with the updates despite the game's mixed overall rating on Steam.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom’s most sucessful PC launch ever

Monster Hunter Wilds has reached the sixth position among the most-played games on Steam within 24 hours of its release, becoming Capcom’s most successful PC launch with over 500,000 players and more than 1.3 million concurrent players as of 9:40 AM ET. The game has received a mixed reception, with a review score of 47% positive feedback, largely due to significant PC optimization issues. Players have noted that a robust PC setup is necessary for a satisfactory gaming experience, and there are hopes for future patches to improve performance.

AppWizard

September 8, 2024

Stealth strategy takes a particularly demonic bent with this game of commando scientists vs Nazi occultists

Sumerian Six is a stealth strategy game developed by Artificer and published by Devolver Digital, featuring a team of commando scientists battling Nazi demon summoners during World War II. The game includes five commando scientists and a werebear, each with unique abilities, and emphasizes real-time tactical challenges and arcane mysteries. It draws inspiration from Mimimi games like Shadow Tactics and Shadow Gambit, offering a visually engaging interface and gameplay reminiscent of 90s real-time strategy titles, while incorporating elements of superscience and magic. The game has received a 95% positive rating on Steam, with players appreciating the variety of enemies and character abilities. A free demo is available on Steam.

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

The eagerness to grave dance on unpopular games has become a bad habit

Sony's hero shooter, Concord, launched to disappointing reception, with concurrent players on Steam not exceeding one thousand. The game has been criticized on social media, where users share charts reflecting its low player count. Analysts have suggested that its pricing may be a factor, but this does not account for the success of similarly priced games. Concord lacks a compelling identity or narrative to attract first-person shooter fans, and its connection to Destiny 2 is weak. Despite its challenges, there is potential for recovery through updates and promotions, but the gaming market is highly competitive and unpredictable.