First Impressions: Palia is missing the depth MMO life-skillers are hoping for

07 Aug 2023Source: MassivelyOp
“Life-sims” are another of those game genres that I like in theory, but less so in practice. Most have graphical styles I find off-putting, and they usually offer little to appeal to my interest in narrative.


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