Recent reviews by Whewbacca the Cookie

Unless the devs make changes to allow transfer the same tables purchased in PFX 3 to this game it will remain as pure money grab. So, it is a big NO for me.

First SWH was really good. This one is somehow even better. I love the chracaters and gameplay. If you like turn-based tacitics this one's a must-have.

I have tried a few "games" like these to help me focus on work. All things considered Spirit City offers the most complete experience. I even bought the supporter pack. Keep up the good work.

Liked the other BL games. Tried to get into this one. The characters and dialog felt too "forced". Couldn't get past the first half-hour. Plain unlikable for me.

Bit of Tetris, bit of Island Farmer, bit of A Little to the Left... Nice little concoction of a puzzle game where you need to fit all available pieces into a pattern. Gets progressively harder but does not get to the point of causing frustration as there is a casual mode option available that gives hints if desired. A nice little Viking-themed puzzler. Recommended.

Very relaxing. Even after completing all 6 dioramas I still reset them from time to time for a re-do session. I hope the developer will add some more dioramas in the future. Basic premise is to reconstruct a Lego-style scene. After completing a set some parts come alive (lights can be turned on, some parts move etc). Highly recommended for people who are looking for a laid-back game with voxels.

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Game itself is really good, compared to Civ V the new district mechanic is a welcome addition.
GS and RaF expansions are fairly okay, enhance the experience.
A few solid mods available to enhance the UI and overall gameplay.

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New Frontier Pass is not necessarily needed and does not add to the enjoyment.
New civilizations added as part of the FP are either bland or OP.

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2K launcher causes all sorts of problems, mildest being random CTDs to most severe preventing the game from launching through the launcher.
Publisher (2K) does not listen to complaints, expects paying customers to fix the mess they have created.

Verdict:
Solid game disgraced by bad choices by the publisher. Although the game itself is quite good, the publisher's attitude towards customers warrants a negative review. I wish there was a neutral opinion available. Worth a shot if you like the Civ series. Avoid if you are uneasy about messing with game files.

One of the most immersive simulations out there. It has been around for quite a while but still being updated and upgraded regularly by the devs (thus the Labor of Love nomination). The guys at SCS listen to the community, which is great cause sadly that is a quality becoming less common among devs nowadays.

Latest expansion pack due to be released soon adds Russia.

You can drive your truck of choice (among 7 brands) on most European roads. Truck models are updated/added fairly regularly. You can buy your own trucks, trailers and truck HQs in various cities or simply get jobs on the open market and cruise down the road as a driver-for-hire. Truck customization feature is neat. There are also tons of mods available if the official content does not satisfy your trucking needs. Internet radio stations are readily available to accompany you over the course of a long haul. You may also choose your own tunes and play them during your trip as well. As of 2021 you can also take part in convoys, which adds a much needed multiplayer layer to the game.

Last but not least SCS Software launches community events every once in a while with paintjobs or cabin accessories as rewards for completion. Some of these events (such as the Pink Ribbon Event) are aimed at raising awareness at some real world issues. Kudos to SCS for that.

In short; if you are into trucking, this is simply a must-buy. If you'd rather zoom down an interstate, ETS2's stablemate ATS (American Truck Simulator) is also available.

This is a must-have especially if you like Douglas Adams! Kevan Brighting is simply marvellous. I rarely if ever write a review to recommend a game but I couldn't pass this one up. Admittedly this one may not be for everybody out there. Then again I believe that most gamers older than 13 would find some solid humor in Stanley Parable. A+++