Jimmie Johnson's Anything with an Engine

"And so, Angel Engine‘s life draws to a shockingly quick close. But what will be its eternal reward? On the side of virtue, Angel Engine has solid visual and audio presentation and does a great job of introducing mechanics without overexplaining them. On the side of vice, it features a gameplay loop that is more frustrating than frightening, and a confusing, vague narrative that talks horror at you without letting you experience it. And while the time I spent with it was brief, I don’t really find myself craving more. So I, The Lord Of All Video Games For Time And Eternity, deliver final judgement. For being a competently made, but not particularly exciting or frightening game, Angel Engine shall spend the rest of eternity in a Nantucket dive bar, where the water is a little too warm and the grilled cheese is a little too cold. And so the Lord spake, and it was good. In all seriousness, I’d recommend Angel Engine if you’re a superfan of the series. Otherwise, I’d suggest waiting for a sale."

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