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New month, new Update Patch: @mushwrites.bsky.social is back in the saddle to round up each week's goings-on for August.
Update Patch News Roundup (02/08/2026) | startmenu
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I reviewed Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! I did not like Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! I still think Strange Scaffold is cool, however. Read my review below. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! - I’d Rather Get Isekai-d — startmenu
Strange Scaffold's latest game has a lot of drive, but its poor controls and uninteresting gameplay had Artemis Octavio hitting the brakes instead.
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startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 4d agoStrange Scaffold's latest game has a lot of drive, but its poor controls and uninteresting gameplay had @stopcar.ing hitting the brakes instead.
Strange Scaffold's latest game has a lot of drive, but its poor controls and uninteresting gameplay had @stopcar.ing hitting the brakes instead.
Review | Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! - I’d Rather Get Isekai-d — startmenu
Strange Scaffold's latest game has a lot of drive, but its poor controls and uninteresting gameplay had Artemis Octavio hitting the brakes instead.
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Denshattack! wears its influences on its sleeve — from Initial D to Jet Set Radio — but adds its own tantalizing flavour into the mix. @dacichocki.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Denshattack! - Initial T Reigns Supreme — startmenu
Denshattack! wears its influences on its sleeve — from Initial D to Jet Set Radio — but adds its own tantalizing flavour into the mix. Dominic Cichocki reviews.
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Holly did a really good job hitting as many topics and angles as possible with this piece.
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 6d agoHolly Hughes-Rowlands looks into Sony's decision to cancel physical game disk production, and how it may impact players moving forward.
Holly Hughes-Rowlands looks into Sony's decision to cancel physical game disk production, and how it may impact players moving forward.
Sony is Ending Disc Production: What Does This Mean for Players? — startmenu
Holly Hughes-Rowlands looks into Sony's decision to cancel physical game disk production, and how it may impact players moving forward.
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I love Galley House. A decade ago, I would have preferred Type Help. As @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social gets at, it’s nice that both exist for different audiences. I hope we see more examples of this. Seem like a net good for studio collabs, where one might specialize in design and another in polish
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 2w agoThe Incident at Galley House upholds the strengths of Type Help, but falters with its new material. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
When @hollydrivethru.bsky.social started playing Valkyrie Saga, it didn’t impress. But after spending some time with the game, the platformer’s idiosyncrasies began to grow on her.
Review | Valkyrie Saga - No More Room In Heaven — startmenu
When Holly Redfield started playing Valkyrie Saga, it didn’t impress. But after spending some time with the game, the platformer’s idiosyncrasies began to grow on her.
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The Incident at Galley House upholds the strengths of Type Help, but falters with its new material. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
Review | The Incident at Galley House - A Help-Type Game — startmenu
The Incident at Galley House upholds the strengths of Type Help, but falters with its new material. Hiero de Lima reviews.
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Letter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. @dacichocki.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Letter Lost - An Ambitious, Unstable Working Environment — startmenu
Letter Lost has a compelling premise, but its buggy execution diminishes the experience. Dominic Cichocki reviews.
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Not sure if I was the biggest fan of this one but like the rest of Don’t Nod’s output, it’s always interesting to talk about. Thank you for @startmenu.bsky.social for giving me the space to do so.
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 3w agoAphelion’s character-centric focus comes at the expense of its environmental messaging. @thetenthletter.bsky.social reviews.
Aphelion’s character-centric focus comes at the expense of its environmental messaging. @thetenthletter.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Aphelion - Retreading (Not) Uncharted Territory — startmenu
Aphelion’s character-centric focus comes at the expense of its environmental messaging. Jay Weaver reviews.
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A slightly delayed Update Patch sees @onlyforsana.bsky.social round up Rhythm Heaven's sales success, Ubisoft Barcelona going on strike and plenty of other news stories.
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startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · last yr.Skin Deep's music is a mix of fictional commercial jingles, techno sea shanties and Bond-esque melodrama that works remarkably well. @kellymerka.bsky.social interviews Priscilla Snow about creating the soundtrack for Nina Pasadena's exploits. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/skin-de...
Had a really great time playing the HoMM EA and will keep doing so after the review (maybe even up to release) As always, great to work with @kellymerka.bsky.social. Definitely makes you a better writer
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 3w agoHeroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era successfully evokes the peak of this classic series with a wealth of polished content right from the start of its early access period. @bigbovy.bsky.social reviews.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era successfully evokes the peak of this classic series with a wealth of polished content right from the start of its early access period. @bigbovy.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (Early Access) - The Start of a Golden Era — startmenu
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era successfully evokes the peak of this classic series with a wealth of polished content right from the start of its early access period. Scott Nowbaveh reviews.
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i told y’all there was a positive review coming soon too! i played d-topia and was very impressed by how deep its themes go and how it’s not handholdy about it. i wished for more but was pleased with what we got
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 3w agoD-topia is a thoughtful exploration of a world ruled by AI. While it might be too subtle for its own good in places, it endeavours to highlight humanity’s need for imperfection. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
D-topia is a thoughtful exploration of a world ruled by AI. While it might be too subtle for its own good in places, it endeavours to highlight humanity’s need for imperfection. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | D-topia - Paradise (Stay Forever) — startmenu
D-topia is a thoughtful exploration of a world ruled by AI. While it might be too subtle for its own good in places, it endeavours to highlight humanity’s need for imperfection. Hiero de Lima reviews...
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Been playing Moonlight Peaks myself the past week and have been enjoying it, but I agree with th complaints about its writing, in particular Orlock who I simply hate
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 3w agoMoonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
@startmenu.bsky.social explores some disturbingly familiar job-application processes in Thank You For Your Application. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-...
Review | Thank You For Your Application - Workplace Discrimination Simulator — startmenu
If jumping through bureaucratic hoops in Papers, Please is your idea of a good time, Thank You For Your Application should also appeal. Ali Rees reviews.
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i'm back in startmenu, this time talking about a game that's a strong contender for Worst To Ever Do It 2026
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 3w agoMoonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
Moonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. @lesbiankakyoin.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Moonlight Peaks - I Hate the Neighbours, They Hate Me Too — startmenu
Moonlight Peaks is an exercise in suffering disguised as a spooky-cute farming game. Hiero de Lima reviews.
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tfw summer game fest ends up being by far the least horrifying part of the month
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 4w agoHey, remember June? Some news happened then. Some of it was good… but most of it was bad. @wendeego.bsky.social did their best to round up as much as they could. Check it out in the latest Update Patch [Patreon Unlock]. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/patreon...
Hey, remember June? Some news happened then. Some of it was good… but most of it was bad. @wendeego.bsky.social did their best to round up as much as they could. Check it out in the latest Update Patch [Patreon Unlock]. www.startmenu.co.uk/home/patreon...
[PATREON UNLOCK] Update Patch - June 2026 — startmenu
Hey, remember June? Some news happened then. Some of it was good… but most of it was bad. Adam Wescott did his best to round up as much as they could. Check it out in the latest Update Patch [Patre...
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Well, that was all pretty bad... This week's Update Patch breaks from its usual structure so that @onlyforsana.bsky.social can adequately break down *EVERYTHING* that just happened. www.patreon.com/startmenu/po...
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This is me! I'll be writing for startmenu from time to time. Shame my first review for them is of a game I didn't much care for.
startmenu@startmenu.bsky.social · 4w agoTavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker outstays its welcome with lengthy, uninteresting character conversations and a mixology minigame that quickly becomes repetitive. @wordsmaybe.bsky.social reviews.
Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker outstays its welcome with lengthy, uninteresting character conversations and a mixology minigame that quickly becomes repetitive. @wordsmaybe.bsky.social reviews.
Review | Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker - Service With a Snooze — startmenu
Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker outstays its welcome with lengthy, uninteresting character conversations and a mixology minigame that quickly becomes repetitive. WordsMaybe reviews.
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