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‘P1 Select’ Review – Ringing In the New Weird



I think it’s pretty well-established by now that Michael Brough makes some truly excellent games. Oh, they don’t always look pretty, though I’m rather fond of the quirky art style he’s adopted from Imbroglio onward. It’s safe to say he has a genre of choice as well, with most of his work falling rather firmly into that squishy genre we usually call roguelites. But within that little slice of the market, there’s frankly no name I trust more than his. I think it’s because when it comes down to it, these games all offer a tremendous amount of replay value without sacrificing the player’s agency in their fate. That is a harder balance to strike than you might think. And yet time after time, game after game, Michael Brough steps up to the challenge. His latest is no exception. There is something a little different about P1 Select ($2.99), however. If this is your first experience with one of his games you may or may not believe me, but this is a kinder, gentler Brough game. It’s not as complex as Imbroglio ($3.99), nor is it as hard to come to grips with initially as 868-HACK ($4.99). As such, it’s a great introduction into the wild world of Brough’s creations. If you’re a veteran, don’t worry. There’s still plenty here to chew on, even if it may not quite have the longevity of some of his other titles. Your aim in P1 Select is to make your way through nine procedurally-generated stag...
Source: Touch Arcade
URL: http://toucharcade.com

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