Pepper Grinder Review (PC)

I’ve successfully drilled through a giant beetle ridden by a monster who was able to shoot purple fire at my character. Yes, it took a dozen tries, mostly to figure out exactly how the four phases of this boss worked and exactly when the creature was vulnerable. Once I had a clear plan, the execution wasn’t incredibly hard, even if I took some hits that I should have avoided. But now, in the magma world, I’m having trouble with a comparatively simpler puzzle sequence. I need to combine the core drilling mechanic with a grappling hook to find the perfect gaps between thorny branches while soaring through the air to get from one sandbank to another. At least there are no narwhal-looking monsters around to try and flambe my character with their flamethrowers. Once I finally push through these obstacles, I am down to my last health sliver and there’s no save point in sight. I dive right back in, basically scouting to get a clearer idea of the challenges I face when it ...