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Raft

- Reviewed on  PC  - Raft released on May 23rd, 2018. Developed by Redbeet Interactive, Raft is a survival / adventure title, that puts you literally, in the middle of the ocean!  What started out as a small indie title, Raft quickly gained popularity and now is one of my favorite survival games to play in my down time (as of writing this blog post). This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... You can toggle specific settings in your world before creating it, such as time duration, who can join, and of course, naming your world.  The overall goal of Raft is to take your starting platform (four by four) and simply... survive! Using your trustworthy Plastic Hook, the main (essential) way of gathering resources is by casting your hook (like a fishing rod), hooking on to resources in the water near you, and pulling them in to use.  This game mechanic is by far (to me), the gold factor of enjoyment. It is so relaxin...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

- Reviewed on  Switch  - Animal Crossing: New Horizons released on March 20th, 2020.  Serving as Nintendo's fifth game in the Animal Crossing series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes everything players loved from the previous installments and makes it ten times better! With more villagers, items, collectibles, and places to explore, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the definition of long-term enjoyment, with its plethora of features and achievements.  This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... The main plot of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is about the new player(s) purchasing a getaway package from the well-known Animal Crossing character, Tom Nook.  This getaway package shortly becomes a great endeavor for the player, as the island you travel to, is all yours for the taking.  You will select a premade layout for your island and then the true game begins! Tom Nook will provide the player with a pletho...