On this episode of #Crank, 5-Minute #Playdate#GameReviews, I take a look at #FlipperLifter by #SerenityForge. It's a game where you're using the crank to lift the elevator to each floor, delivering impatient penguins to their destinations. It's a well made game. Does it rise to the level? Want to support this content? Vote for me... Continue Reading →
06.07.23 Crank No. 8: “Pick Pack Pup” by Magnier, Hamer & Gabriel (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Crank, I take a look at #PickPackPup by Magnier, et al. This is a cool #Tetris style #matching #puzzler that incorporates this cute story about a #pup working at #Fetch, a #shipping #company much like #Amazon! I play some of the game & give you my final score at the end.... Continue Reading →
05.31.23 Crank No.7: “Lost Your Marbles” by Sweet Baby Inc (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode of Crank, I take a look at "Lost Your Marbles" by Sweet Baby Inc. This game is an adorable & well-crafted 'visual novel,' integrating pinball & puzzler elements into a nice little package. However, there are a couple of annoyances. What did I think about this game? Did I lose my marbles... Continue Reading →
05.24.23 Crank No. 6: “Boogie Loops” by Khoe & Matushak (Playdate 5-Minute Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at #BoogieLoops by Khoe & Matushak. It's more or less a 'music' or 'sound' app that is controlled by the #Playdate's buttons. But what about that crank? The game is cute, cuddly & well designed, but how is the gameplay? Tune in to find out my score! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qqtSvieD8
05.10.23 Crank No. 4: “A Balanced Brew” (Review; Plus: Purchasing & Sideloading a Game from the Catalog) (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
This time on Crank, it's a double episode! (10 minutes) I take a look at #ABalancedBrew on the #Playdate! It's a #sideloaded #game that you can purchase from the Catalog! I also undergo another software update, plus... show you all about this amazing indie sideloaded game that you can buy today on your Playdate! Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
05.03.23 Crank No. 3: “Casual Birder & a Software Update” (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On episode 3 of Crank, I take a look at "Casual Birder," one of the two games Playdate users typically get as one of their first two games in Season One of the free Playdate offered games that are delivered automatically to your device. In this game, you play an overzealous bird-watcher & photographer, who... Continue Reading →
04.26.23 Crank #2: “Whitewater Wipeout” (5-Minute Playdate Game Reviews)
On this episode, I take a look at one of the very first #Playdate #games that every Playdate owner gets to play, "Whitewater Wipeout," by Chuhai Labs. It's a fantastic tribute to California Games' surfing game, in all it's 8-bit grayscale glory here. You perform 360's, Double 360's and more, all with the turn of... Continue Reading →