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Week 2 - 5 games
Builders of Egypt - City Builder
Builders of Egypt is a city-building economic strategy taking place in the Nile Valley. Immerse yourself in a world full of pyramids, where you will become a part of the ancient world. Create history, be history!
Project Tower - TPS
Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ?
Chocolate Factory Simulator - Simulation
Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of your automaton assistant Nougat.
FREEDOM WARS Remastered - Action RPG
Born into a one-million-year prison sentence, you must survive deadly missions to earn any hope of freedom. Die in prison or live on the battlefield. The choice is yours.
Discolored 2 - Puzzle Adventure
All the colors have gone missing from the world. While on a mission to bring them back you discover you are being hunted by those who would see the colors banished. Your only hope is a woman in red who may be holding the key to preventing the world from becoming discolored.
Happy New Year !
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Week 3 - 5 (+3) games
Aloft - Survival
Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem.
Airborne Empire - City Builder
Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!
Hyper Light Breaker - Action RPG
Enter the Overgrowth, a new realm in the world of Hyper Light. Play alone or with friends to explore open worlds, create new builds, rip through hordes and overcome the Crowns and the Abyss King.
Skystead Ranch - Farming-Sim
Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!
BLADE CHIMERA - Action Platformer
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Bigger game: DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS - Tales of Graces f Remastered - Assetto Corsa EVO
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I was lmao at the trailer for Assetto Corsa EVO that still starts with "coming 2024" but the game looks good.
I had seen nothing of Dynasty Warriors Origins and damn, it seems awesome. It also seems like the kind of games I suck at but that never stopped me XD
Hyper Light Breaker has been on my wishlist a while though. Glad to know it's finally being released. Now I can wait a couple of years to get it.
I'm slow.
Happy New Year Tucs! Thanks for the cool write-ups!
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Happy New Year Fluffster!
When you love games so much you can't play them all straight away, so you have no choice but to take your time :D
I've also recently discovered DYNASTY WARRIORS, which had flown under my radar before this year.
I really liked Hyper Light Drifter and even though it's not the same genre here, if the work done by the team on Hyoer Light Breaker is as good it'll surely be very good... to be continued!
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I watched Geekism play Aloft and it looked pretty good. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
Thanks for keeping this thread going Tucs!
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it looks very nice, very complete, very chill, I'm going to keep a big eye on him too :)
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Week 4 - 5 (+1) games
(EA) Yield! Fall of Rome - Turn-Based Strategy
Forge your Kingdom amidst the Ruins of Rome in this turn-based 4X strategy game! As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny. Unleash your strategic prowess, conquer provinces, and crush all who stand in your way.
(EA) Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel - Survivor-Like
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Norse Gods, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Pairs & Perils - Roguelike Deckbuilder
Pairs & Perils is a memory-game roguelike and dungeon crawler. Match cards to attack enemies, avoid traps, shop for relics and consumables. Sharpen your mind as you journey through the depths of the dungeon in search of The Dealer.
Rally Mechanic Simulator - Simulation
Take your opportunity as a real Rally Mechanic. Overcome all the obstacles that the reckless racers throw at you - including unrepairable parts, time limitations and more. Take good care of your rally cars so that on the next special they will perform as good as if they came out of the factory.
Butcher's Creek - Hack-and-Slash
A first person melee horror game where you use rusty tools to brutalize a gang of serial torturers in the remote Appalachian Forest.
Bigger game: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
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Thanks Tucs!
Rally Mechanic Simulator is interesting. I guess you don't drive the cars but some of the shots in the trailer certainly make it look like you do. Also in addition to being the mechanic, you are responsible for team setup and sponsor negotiation.
But why would the mechanic also be the sponsor negotiator? Seems a bit weird to me, from a role-playing perspective.
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In the trailer you can see a bit of driving during a race but I don't think you can drive the cars, it just looks like an in-game video to me...
As for the sponsorship part, it's a little extra that has nothing to do with the mechanics yeah, if it doesn't interfere with the main content of the game, why not ^^.
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One of the reasons I like simulators is the idea of role-playing in a 'job' that I'll never come close to in real life. So I like as much realism within the job as possible. It seems like they added in the sponsor negotiation just to have something else to do? But if it's a mechanic simulator, being the mechanic should be enough.
It's not terrible or anything, I just think it's a strange choice for a simulator!
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I confirm it's strange.
I don't know why, but I hope it's more of a bonus than something to complete a game that doesn't contain enough content.
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All these "Mechanic" games (from that other developer) are increasingly driving-focused.
Used to be you could only drive around a small test arena but that expanded (even in Wrench which is another cool mechanic game and being developed way beyond the EA point still)
So maybe it's the same here.
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Week 5 - 5 (+3) games
(EA) Space Engineers 2 - Base building
The ultimate space sandbox, reimagined. Unleash your creativity with powerful building tools, explore the mysterious Almagest system, and uncover its captivating story. Join the Early Access and shape the future of space engineering!
Eternal Strands - Action Adventure
Fight epic, towering creatures while blending magical abilities with an arsenal of powerful weapons to keep the world from crumbling in this third-person, action-adventure game.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter - Action RPG
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
The Stone of Madness - Strategy
The Stone of Madness is a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Five prisoners pool their skills and resources to face their phobias, stave off insanity, uncover the mysteries of the Monastery, and find a way to escape.
Cryptical Path - Action Roguelike
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Bigger game: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap - Sniper Elite: Resistance - Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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A couple of games here are trying some new things and I love to see it. They aren't quite my style but I hope they do well.
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Week 6 - 5 (+1) games
Slender Threads - Point & Click
In this paranormal point-and-click adventure, a traveling salesman races to stop a string of horrific deaths in a quiet seaside town—before he’s next.
While Waiting - Puzzle Adventure - Video on my channel
Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.
Border Pioneer - Tower-Defense
As the kingdom's most promising pioneer, embark on a legendary journey to tame the frontier! Build thriving towns across various landscapes, fending off waves of diverse enemies until you establish a firm foothold and have explored everything the eye can see!
Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator - Simulation
Dedicate your life to saving others. As soon as you receive the emergency call, speed off to the site of the accident in your ambulance, sirens wailing. Apply first aid and transport the seriously injured to hospital. Every second counts!
(EA) SWORN - Action Roguelike
SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Bigger game: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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Will definitely keep an eye on Ambulance Life. I've enjoyed previous games from both the developer and the publisher. Looks like it's single-player only for the moment, that is a bit disappointing. Police Simulator is pretty fun to play co-op. I wonder if multiplayer is on the roadmap for Ambulance Life as well.
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Sorry for this bad news (I can't remember where i see this information) but a member of the team replied that the game was designed for single players and that there would therefore be no co-op like on Police Simulator.
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Okay good to know! I will still keep an eye on it.
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Week 7 - 5 (+1) games
Dawnfolk - Roguelike City-Builder
Dawnfolk is a charmingly dark and minimalist survival city-builder. Gather resources, rebuild your realm, and protect your people from oppressive shadows. Can you unveil the secrets of the monoliths to bring light back to the world?
Museum No.9 - Action Roguelike
Massive artifact collection! Build your museum with extreme freedom! Visitor revenue depends on your route design, and whether you can achieve perfect profits is entirely up to you! Enjoy light rogue-style adventure exploration, and use different skill combinations to battle monsters every time!
Slime Heroes - Action RPG
You are the last slime and the only one that can save your home from the corruption consuming it. Play alone or with a friend to find different weapons, dynamically create your own magical abilities, and express the way you want to adventure in this slimes-like action-adventure!
Urban Myth Dissolution Center - Visual-Novel
Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!
(EA) Sancticide - Action RPG - My gameplay
Become Ezechiel, sin collector in service of Them at The Top, as he ventures through what is left of our world during the End Times. It's the Apocalypse and his job is to eradicate sin for the glory of God. But can a mere human really endure such fate?
Bigger game: Sid Meier's Civilization VII
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Slime Heroes looks pretty fun. It's pretty hard to come up with new stuff in the genre so a nice satirical take on it is the next best thing :D
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I totally agree.
For information the release date has been pushed back to 6 March.
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Got a mail rpg from my wishlist was released. Reviews looks cool, so I guess it deserve mentioning
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2406370/Darkblade_Ascent/
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Thank you for taking part.
I hadn't selected it in my top but, even if there aren't many reviews at the moment, they're all good.
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I tried Sancticide today. Gameplay added.
Unfortunately, I don't recommend it.
The combat is very badly done, as soon as there's more than one enemy in front of you it's more than complicated. The sensation is unpleasant. I really didn't like it.
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Week 8 - 5 (+3) games
(EA) Ale Abbey - Management
Build and expand your monastery, craft recipes and brew holy ales in this unique brewery tycoon. No pre-made recipes in Ale Abbey, oh no. It's a canvas for true beer alchemists. It's as simple as: brew, sip, repeat. Welcome to Ale Abbey!
(EA) Die in the Dungeon - Strategy Roguelike
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but dice! Deal with enemies by combining powerful dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and risk it all hoping for a good roll on unexpected encounters.
Microtopia - Automation Base-Builder
Become the hive mind of a robot ant colony in Microtopia! Use pheromone trails to create, automate and optimize supply chains for your ants to follow. Collect resources, produce goods, feed your queen, grow your colony and fly out to expand the species!
(EA) Unbridled: That Horse Game - Simulation
Unbridled: That Horse Game offers you the ultimate horse experience, giving you the freedom to follow your own dreams and create your own unique story. Experience the freedom of riding, the challenges of horse sports, and the joy of breeding horses - all in a stunning virtual world.
Cabernet - Interative Adventure
Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?
Bigger game: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Avowed - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
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Cabernet is on my wish list and I can't wait to sink my teeth into it :)
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I can't wait to see how it turns out, it could be really good. Let's hope.
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To be honest, I didn't discover this game very long ago.
I hope the early access will be positive
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Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza? They are losing the plot a little, no?
I'm looking forward to Lost Records but I am pretty sure the reviews will be overly negative considering how bad the buzz has been. I'm not talking about professional reviews.
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Everything's subject to bad buzz these days anyway, there are haters everywhere. Unfortunately, we can't put too much trust in reviews any more.
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It's true. It used to be useful to get the honest (although personal) opinion of people who had played the game but now it's just not an option anymore.
I prefer watching gameplay content on channels like yours to see what the game feels like and trying on my own.
Demos would be great but I guess you can still get a Steam refund if you don't like the game... if you buy on Steam directly.
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I do the same thing when I don't get a key (which is often the case)
I watch a video, a few minutes are usually enough to get an idea, more than few minutes if i'm willing to buy directly
Trying out the demo is still the best solution, but they're not available all the time and it also takes more time... when you like a lot of games, it's complicated!
Refunds always work when taken on steam, yes. You have to do it within 14 days and have played less than 2 hours.
Personally I don't like that. I prefer to be sure before buying the game.
I've only used this system once and I can't remember the game. I used it because the game wouldn't launch at all on my computer and the devs couldn't find a solution.
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Yeah same with me. I refunded only a couple of times for technical reasons and I hate it. I don't buy games to try them out, I buy games to play them.
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Ale Abbey looks pretty nice! Will file that away for later (trying not to buy Early Access anymore).
Avowed is the #1 game on my wishlist so I guess I need to start reading reviews to see if I'm getting it soon, or waiting for some patches/hotfixes.
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Same, i will wait for Ale Abbey if i'm really interested before buy
Avowed ,I'll wait even longer, it's still very expensive and I've already cracked this year for ff7 so I'll wait :D
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Week 9 - 4 (+1) games
(EA / FREE) Life is Feudal: Arden - MMORPG
Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!
Shift'n Slay - Strategy Roguelike
Shift’n Slay is an amped-up turn-based tactical roguelike, where you fight your way through a cyberpunk hell step by step, trying to break a time loop engineered by corporate bastards.
(EA) Card Survival: Fantasy Forest - Card-based Survival
Card Survival: Fantasy Forest is a card-based deep survival simulator and the next installment in the Card Survival Series. Carve yourself a home in a primordial forest that has a will of its own. A day-to-day life simulator in a world where nature reigns with mystery, beauty and sometimes cruelty.
(EA) Cafemart Simulator - Simulation
Create and decorate your cozy cafe, where guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks. Expand your service with a supermarket offering a wide selection of fresh products, so visitors can not only have a tasty meal but also do some shopping. Play solo or with friends in cooperative mode!
Bigger game: Monster Hunter Wilds
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Week 10 - 5 (+4) games
Knights in Tight Spaces - Strategy Deckbuilder
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.
Do No Harm - Simulation Lovecrafian
Lovecraftian Doctor Simulator. Diagnose patients by analyzing unsettling symptoms and treat them using your Book of Medicine. Make moral choices — decide who to save or kill, discover whom to trust, and unlock multiple endings! Can you endure 30 days of perilous decisions?
Carmen Sandiego - Detctive Adventure
The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE.
Myrmidon - Coop Adventure
Invite a friend online and embark on a puzzle-platformer adventure exploring the bond between an animator and his puppet. Work together to clear obstacles across the sprawling sets of a stop-motion animation workshop and find out to what lengths the power of imagination can take you.
(EA) Star Crafter - Base Building
A space survival crafting mining base building and star system building game. Craft rockets to create planets and Dyson Rings, mine and craft advanced materials, terraform the terrain, manage electricity, farm food, and more as you watch the star system evolve into stunning, ever-changing views.
Bigger game: Two Point Museum - Suikoden I&II HD Remaster - Split Fiction - Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
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Wow, what a week! Carmen Sandiego is back, Do No Harm and Myrmidon both look fascinating, Star Crafter seems to have potential, and Two Point Museum looks absolutely incredible.
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Two Point Museum looks absolutely incredible.
You would think they would have ran that franchise dry already but they really manage every time to migrate their whole tycoon gameplay to another "setting" without making it a cash grab. Respect to Two Points Studio.
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Absolutely. It would be very easy to do a couple of color shifts, slap a new name on it and call it a day, but they seem to really care about the content they put out.
What's really crazy is that I own both Hospital and Campus... and I love tycoon games... and I've watched plenty of other people play on YouTube and thought "that looks fun"... but somehow I have not played either one. I really have to make some time to change that.
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Damn, that's a treasure trove!
Carmen Sandiego looks awesome (I was a bit worried when I read about it at first) and Myrmidon is right up my alley.
I had no idea about Split Fiction so I'm glad you also include the bigger games for the desperately out of the loop like me.
I'll totally suck at Star Crafter (I don't have a strategic bone in my body) but I'll do it happily
Thanks for keeping my wishlist overcrowded Tucs :)
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Making choices so as not to have too long a list was difficult this week. There are some nuggets, I think.
To be honest, I didn't discover Split fiction long time ago myself ;) I can't wait to see more. I think it's a bit expensive, but the good news is that you only need one licence to play it with a friend... to be followed...
For Myrmidon, nothing is mentioned, so I think you'll need 2 copies of the game to play in co-op.
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For Myrmidon, nothing is mentioned, so I think you'll need 2 copies of the game to play in co-op.
Yeah it seems that way. Kind of a shame imo. They'd sell more if you could get a limited friends pass maybe and you could try the game with friends. Maybe they'll revise though.
It is a great week for releases. I am wondering if it's just by chance or a conscious choice. People having recovered from Holidays sales and spending, maybe March is a good month for most people to buy games at full price on release
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I don't really agree with you for the friend pass.
To be honest, I prefer the method where everyone has to pay for the game (if the price of the game takes this into account, of course).
The advantage isn't in sharing the price, of course, but rather in the fact that it allows both of them to ‘own’ the game and therefore potentially be able to play it again with another person of their choice, for example.
This wouldn't be possible for one of the two Split Fiction players, for example, as the one who used the free friend pass couldn't do so.
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That's why I said limited. It's a good way for people to try the game together and may encourage others to buy the game at full price instead of waiting for a deep discount or a bundle.
Like a demo you could play if you know someone who already owns the game.
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Oooohhh I misunderstood you... my bad!
You're absolutely right ;) <3
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Week 11 - 5 (+2) games
Wanderstop - Farming-Sim
From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.
(EA) Voxile - Base-Builder RPG
Explore gorgeous raytraced voxel lands, meet the local mutated wild-life, find out what went wrong, and quest, craft, loot, build, destroy and shoot your way to the top of the foodchain! Play alone, or with friends! Assuming you know how to share..
That's not my Neighbor - Simulation Point & Click
It's 1955, and for unknown reasons, doppelgangers are more common than usual. Therefore, the Department of Doppelganger Detection (D.D.D.) has taken action. You are the doorman of an apartment complex, and you must decide whether to let in those who claim to be your neighbors.
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 - Action Platformer - My gameplay in video
Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!
ORDER 13 - Horror Simulation
You wake up in a dark warehouse, tasked with packing orders while something lurks in the shadows. Work fast, stay safe, and protect your cat. He’s all you’ve got.
Bigger game: Rise of the Ronin - WWE 2K25
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Wanderstop doesn't look like anything groundbreaking in the genre but it looks so damn cozy, I won't resist it long.
Thanks for the gameplay video on Beyond the Ice Palace 2. I love the music! It looks like a cool action platformer. I suck at these though XD
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Wanderstop is made by the people at The stanley Parable. So I'm hoping it'll have a little something extra to make it an original game.
Beyond the Ice Palace 2, I really enjoyed my session, I was transported back to my childhood and as well as continuing to play it, I'm really tempted to get my Super Nes out of the storage, blow on the Castlevania IV cartridge and get a good dose of the old-school feeling :D
The game is not yet registered in the steamgift database, but it's only a matter of time before a little giveaway appears, I can smell it!
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Definitely felt old school in the best way! I'm sure the game will be in a good bundle within a year. That's the kind of games that makes everyone happy.
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Week 12 - 4 (+3) games
KAISERPUNK - City-Builder
Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with the world conquest of strategy games in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.
Reignbreaker - Action Roguelike
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Mudborne: Frog Management Sim - Farming-Sim
Mudborne is a casual nature management sim about discovering & breeding frogs! Awoken from hibernation you find your pond abandoned. Through the genetic keys of new species you must unlock the paths between the waking & dreaming worlds, and embark on a journey to restore lost populations.
Urban Jungle - Cozy
Use luscious plants to turn your ordinary home into a green haven in Urban Jungle. Find the best place for each plant in your small apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don't forget to pet your cat!
Bigger game: Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land - BLEACH Rebirth of Souls
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I'll give Kaiserpunk a try, but the truth is that the previous games from this developer don't really convince me. Thanks Tucs
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I agree with you, Patron didn't really convince me either, even though I enjoyed playing it for a few hours.
But they've certainly improved, I hope ;)
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I need to try Patron!
Kaiserpunk looks a bit too ambitious.
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Since you already have it in your library, it doesn't cost much, give him a chance ;)
KAISERPUNK looks a little more advanced in terms of strategy, to be confirmed. Personally, I can't wait to see how it turns out :)
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Reignbreaker's comic style art is a breath of fresh air.
Urban Jungle finally! I played the demo I don't know how long.
AC Shadows is going to get review bombed so hard, it's going to be impossible to know if the game actually stands on its own two feet without watching gameplay :/
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It's been so many years since I've played an AC that I'm unable to judge.
But yes, as usual, reviews are worthless nowadays :D
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Between the usual Ubisoft hate, the fact that the long awaited Feudal Japan AC game has one black protagonist and one female protagonist and the fact that they delayed the release twice or even three times, I'm fully expecting the game to debut at 20% positive reviews.
I guess I'll have to buy it to find out if it's worth playing because I would like not to get spoiled by gameplay videos for this one.
Sometimes though it feels like Ubisoft is trying to piss people off. Did you read about the French voice casting debacle?
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I think they're looking for a buzz before release... and potentially it works unfortunately, it gets a lot of people talking about the game, people watching and ultimately being tempted.
As for fans of the series, there's no impact, they don't even look at the buzz and buy anyway.
That's the whole problem with a popular series, they can largely afford it and they play on it.
As for the drama of the French dubbing by a Youtubeur, yes I've seen. This dubbing would have gone unnoticed if Ubisoft hadn't shown this video before release. It's only a side quest npj and in all honesty there's probably been worse voice acting :D
In addition to the dubbing problem, I've had much worse today lol
A very mediocre game that's just come out yesterday, I agreed to test it because one thing intrigued me, French voices for an indie game.
It was hard from the first sentence when I realised it was just a gps voice... impossible to play. My ears are still bleeding... so i thinkI that AC youtuber voice is a far from that level :)
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That's the whole problem with a popular series, they can largely afford it and they play on it.
Very true. Same with movies really. The bigger the franchise, the more they seem to be trolling to get people to bitch about it before it releases lol
It was hard from the first sentence when I realised it was just a gps voice... impossible to play. My ears are still bleeding
Haha yeah I think people are relying way too much on AI these days. It won't magically solve every problem. A French dub on an indie game straight up on release was a little too much to hope for I guess. Automaton voices really won't cut it, indie devs, sorry.
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The worst thing is the resulting vocal flatness, no emotion, no change of tone, it's a bore!
You don't know whether it's a statement or a question, so you have to put in the subtitles and then the all functionnality is cancelled :D
In any case, I hope not to see this system again any time soon :)
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Very hard to choose 5 only this week. A lot of games sounds nice :)
Week 13 - 5 (+3) games
Atomfall - Action RPG
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.
KARMA: The Dark World - Horror Adventure
KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The time is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.
Spilled! - Cozy Adventure - Soon on my channel
Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!
(EA) Drive Beyond Horizons - FPS Survival
Rev up your engines and venture into the unknown with Drive Beyond Horizons! Conquer dynamic landscapes, customize your ride, and unearth hidden treasures. Get ready for heart-pounding challenges and endless excitement. Your adventure starts now !
Squirreled Away - Exploration
Be the squirrel. Scurry through gardens, up trees, and leap limb to limb in this craft and thrive parklife adventure. Explore solo or with up to three squirrel buddies in co-op. Meet and help other residents and collect bits here and there to build and decorate your dream treehouse.
Bigger game: The First Berserker: Khazan - inZOI - Killing Floor 3
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What a week!
I backed Spilled! on Kickstarter, I think I got an extra key to give away here.
Squirreled Away looks adorable.
Drive Beyond Horizons is fascinating partly because I have no idea what the game is actually about, yet I am already intrigued.
Atomfall came out of nowhere (for me anyway) but it looks really interesting.
And of course... inZOI. I really didn't want to buy into the hype. But it just looks absolutely incredible. So much potential. How long can I wait before buying it. One week? Maybe?
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Beyond The Horizon looks like a carbon copy of "the long drive", just with decent graphics..
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Everyone is talking about inZOI
I'm always cautious about games whose hype is beyond belief ;) I'll also wait before seeing what I'm doing, but I'm not that hyped so in my case it certainly won't be in 2 weeks :)
All this short list are amazing, I can't wait to see what they're really worth.
I'll know soon enough about Spilled, so hopefully I'll be able to take the time tomorrow.
It's going to be a great giveaway and I hope the winner appreciates it ;)
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Week 14 - 5 (+2) games
Flight Catastrophe - Management Strategy
Flight Catastrophe gives you a unique opportunity to become a crisis management specialist aboard the passenger plane. You are the only one who can handle dangerous situations occurring during the flight! Command the crew, identify the threats, make difficult choices - many lives are on the line!
Elroy and the Aliens - Point & Click
It's the year 1993. Talking robots, ghosts from the past, and ancient alien technology buried under desert sand. An adventure following Elroy and Peggie in the search of a long-lost father. How far would you go to bring back the ones you love?
(EA) Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder - City Builder
At the northern fringes of the empire, a new Roman city is born! Manage and grow your city, please the gods, and survive against barbarians and mythological threats to achieve Roman Triumph!
(EA) STORROR Parkour Pro - Parkour
Escape Reality. The ultimate multiplayer parkour experience. Escape, race, and explore the streets and rooftops of London’s Isle of Dogs. Join team STORROR to save your estate, or challenge your friends to test their skills. STORROR Parkour Pro is complete control and freedom of movement.
Koira - Exploration Adventure
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
Bigger game: The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered - [F2P] STEEL HUNTERS
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I hope to resist buying The last of us II. It would help if there were lots of bugs :D
Elroy and the Aliens feels like a good old-fashioned point & click <3
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I hope to resist buying The last of us II. It would help if there were lots of bugs :D
lol don't even say that! Part 1 was the one game I pre-ordered in my entire gamer life. Took a month for me to be able to play it at all
As a side note, I'm so damn happy that STORROR Parkour Pro is not a first person game (although I know for sure it's going to be a deal breaker for a lot of people) and I'm hoping it'll get a full release at some point. Looks brilliant.
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2 days left to warm up your credit card :D
I've got a friend who couldn't hold out and he pre-ordered it today
I'm holding out, I'm making good progress on my backlog and I want to keep going for a while before I indulge myself ^^
I'm very, very curious to see what STORROR Parkour Pro turns out to be like. If the trailer reflects the real quality of the game, I think we'll be in for a treat.
I'm more like you, I also prefer a tps view for this type of game but yes, it can be a disadvantage I guess
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2 days left to warm up your credit card :D
lol or block it to make sure I don't fall prey to temptation
I'm holding out, I'm making good progress on my backlog and I want to keep going for a while before I indulge myself ^^
Seriously! I have so many games in my "YOU HAVE TO PLAY THIS NOW!!" folder I really shouldn't be adding to it. I mean... we waited this long, we can wait a little longer... Right?
If the trailer reflects the real quality of the game, I think we'll be in for a treat.
It looks brilliant. I hope the game lives up to the trailer.
I also prefer a tps view for this type of game
I think it gives you a better idea of where your body is in relation to obstacles. Technically first person should be more immersive but the fact you can't tell where your body is can make it a challenge. In reality you know where your body is because you have a sense of it. You don't get that in games.
Plus there's already a first person parkour game: Mirror's Edge and it's awesome.
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of course we can wait :)
over the last 3 years I've really limited my purchases, whether bundled or direct, and I'm happy with that.
I used to get very frustrated buying games when I had so many to play
today I've got about 50 games left that I'd like to play, to a greater or lesser extent. I think that's becoming reasonable
I had a little bit of a craziness with ff7 rebirth at the beginning of the year and I'm going to try to reduce my backlog even more before enjoying myself again, while remaining reasonable so as not to turn my backlog into a mess :D
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Thanks Ottah for the information. I completely missed it.
I admit I didn't look any further than that as the game doesn't really interest me personally.
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Happens, I just noticed it because I'm a fan of the series and was quite bummed when they canceled this years version.
You're doing great work with this thread, I'm checking it every week!
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They must have been really off the rails to make this kind of decision.
The refunding of pre-orders and the dissatisfaction of fans was probably not taken lightly.
Still, it's a better decision than releasing a game that isn't finished ;)
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As a fan of point and click, I think I already have my favorite this week, let's see if it meets my expectations.
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I was a big Point & Click fan in my childhood (monkey island, broken sword, day of the tentacle, indiana jones, simon the sorcerer, sam & max and more...) and then I found (maybe it's just me) that the genre wasn't making any good games for several years.
I've been enjoying rediscovering the genre for a while now, with titles like Luna, Three minutes to eight, Verne, best month ever, Brok, american arcadia, closer the distance, prim and many more.
I've also got several in my sights for 2025, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll be gems ;)
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Verne and American arcadia, I think they have restored our enthusiasm, let's see if we can continue with this title.
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As far as I'm concerned, it was Luna who made me think that maybe the genre could make a comeback, and since then I've been seeing more and more of it, even though it was exceptional for a long time ^^
But Verne, he's probably the nugget of the last few years in this genre.
And I haven't played the latest Monkey island or Gobliiins yet... I'm really into my backlog at the moment and it takes time :D
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Hmmm, I'm another person who used to love p'n'c games in their golden age. And while I do actually enjoy American Arcadia quite a bit currently, I wouldn't exactly call it a p'n'c game. It's more of a sidescroller, ain't it?
Also: please, which "Luna" game are you two referring to?
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True. You're right about American Arcadia. It's not a real point & click
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Im waiting for Bugaboo Pocket ! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985740/Bugaboo_Pocket/
It's described on steam as "A virtual pet game starring bugs from land, air and sea! Play as a research scientist living in a cabin with just your bugs and a penpal for company. Spoil them with pets, minigames, food and furniture. Raise and release bugs to help Beetleback Ridge recover from a devastating fire."
The demo was nice, the bugs are cute and the story seems interesting!
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Thank you for your participation. It's a great choice :)
It looks very cozy and the art is really cute
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Flight Catastrophe sounds interesting but my goodness, the reviews are terrible.
STORROR is fascinating.
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"Terrible" for flight simulator looks light... 0 positive review is never seen. just WOW!
STORROR have bad review too. The problems of performance, bugs and lack of objectives seem to be recurring. Let's hope it gets resolved soon, keep an eye on it!
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2 years on this website without knowing the thread exists. This is pretty cool, thank you.
"Koira" looks really cute, im gonna give it a follow.
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It's never too late ;)
I'm glad this thread is attracting one more reader. Welcome :)
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Definitely a bad thread for my wishlist. xD
Thanks for all the fish tips. ;)
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Week 15 - 5 (+3) games
(EA) Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days - Strategy Survival
Texas, 1980. Walton City has fallen to a zombie outbreak. Lead a band of desperate survivors from refuge to refuge by scavenging, crafting, and fighting in a relentless struggle for survival. Plan wisely, stick together, and — above all — keep moving if you want to make it out alive.
Locomoto - Cozy Life-Sim
Locomoto is a cosy, life-sim adventure game set on a train, where you are the conductor! Customise and manage your train, while tending to your colourful passengers. Get onboard and embark on a journey through beautiful landscapes, accompanied by a soft, lofi original soundtrack.
(EA) Hollywood Animal - City Builder
Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises.
(EA) Used Cars Simulator - Simulation
Used Cars Simulator - trade used or stolen cars, fix and customize them, drive around, and explore the open world! Grow your business, complete quests, and have fun with a physics-based sandbox!
Blue Prince - Puzzle Adventure
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?
Bigger game: Commandos: Origins - South of Midnight - The Talos Principle: Reawakened
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I have been waiting for Hollywood Animal for quite some time now. Really curious how it turns out to be. I remember that I was positively surprised by the demo. 🙂
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Unfortunately I wasn't able to test the demo myself. I like the theme and I've heard good things about it too. Finger Cross! :D
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I am not usually into zombies but Into the Dead looks pretty interesting.
Hollywood Animal looks fantastic, definitely following that one.
I have long been a fan of simulators, but some of them really need to work on their titles. "Used Cars Simulator"? Really? Just ask AI for some ideas, if you don't have any ideas yourself!
Thanks for this thread Tucs, it is awesome!
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For Used Cars Simulator. I put it on the list because the atmosphere, the universe looks pretty cool and neat. Hopefully it's not just an impression.
Personnaly i love Zombies (a lot) so I'm really looking forward to Into the Dead <3
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Thanks for another weekly update of interesting games!
Locomoto looks very cozy 🥚 and chill with the lofi soundtrack!
Another week another simulator... lol love them, will probably get Used Cars Simulator when the price is right :-)
Blue Prince looks intriguing, I think it's on GamePass when released. A good place to try before buying on STEAM.
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I'm in need of some chill at the moment
and Locomoto would probably be perfect, I have to admit. Price and lifespan remain to be seen.
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I have heard a lot of buzz about Blue Prince recently
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I'm introducing a new category, The cozy one, which will feature the chilled game of the week.
We all need a bit of a relaxing time. I hope you like this new category ;)
Week 16 - 5 (+1) games
(EA) Lost Skies - Base building Exploration
Chart a course in a breathtaking, but fractured world. Explore ancient ruins, master advanced technology, and craft your very own skyship to brave nature’s fury and colossal threats in Lost Skies. Team up with friends or go it alone in this awe-inspiring cooperative survival adventure.
Chains of Freedom - Turn-Based Strategy
Embark on a thrilling journey in a high-stakes, turn-based tactics game. Lead an elite squad in a fictional, dystopian Eastern European country as you unravel a conspiracy threatening the state. Navigate intense strategic battles and adapt to ever-evolving challenges to prevail.
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree - Action RPG
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters across a 40+ hour story, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
(EA) Night is Coming - RTS Base Building
Survival strategy game set in a world inspired by Slavic mythology and the nature of Eastern Europe. Build your settlement, protect its dwellers, and help them prepare for the coming Darkness.
REPOSE - Dungeon Crawler
In the facility, each step, each shot, each mistake costs precious energy. Rendered entirely in black and white, find oxygen and sleep. That's the job. And don't ask about Aaron.
The cozy one: Tranquil Isle
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Week 17 - 5 (+2) games
Viking Frontiers - Base Builder RPG
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
(EA) Escape The Mad Empire - Turn-based Strategy
Escape the Mad Empire is a party-based, rogue-like dungeon crawler with intense and deeply tactical combat. Overcome the challenges as a band of heroes, and preserve their lives and sanity by managing resources and growing your base. Can you Escape the Mad Empire?
Maliki : Poison Of The Past - Action RPG
Join Maliki and her wacky family in their epic battle against Poison, a fearsome plant creature that has colonized space-time. Go along on a fantastic odyssey through the ages that provides a unique mix of exploration, temporal riddles and turn-based fights full of surprises.
Beholder: Conductor - Simulation
A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!
[F2P]DARKEST DAYS - Survival RPG
DARKEST DAYS is a zombie shooting RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a sudden zombie outbreak. Explore a dark yet captivating open world, build a sanctuary with fellow survivors, grow stronger, and fight for survival.
The cozy one: None
Bigger game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is amazing! just started playing
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I haven't taken the time to look at it, but I'm pretty excited.
It's great that you like it :)
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I check a little more. Environment and mechanics look great!
I add him to my wishlist, let's wait a better price since i still have a lot of game to play...
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Week 18 - 5 (+2) games
(EA) Deadzone: Rogue - FPS Roguelike
Deadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced roguelite FPS set in deep space. Blast through hordes of enemies with devastating weapons. Define your combat style with powerful augments and upgrades. Grow stronger with each death, solo or in co-op. Fight. Die. Revive. Repeat.
KIBORG - Beat'em up
KIBORG is a relentless rogue-lite beat’em up where you enhance your body with new cybernetic implants each run. You’ve been sent to the worst prison in the galaxy for crimes you didn’t commit. Death won’t provide an escape, but a violent reality show may offer a way out.
Kingdom's Deck - Base-building
Kingdom's Deck is a card-based city-builder where you build and protect your Kingdom from the enemy siege. Build your deck, deploy your cards wisely, defend your walls, manage your resources, respond to various events that will shape your city, and create the ultimate Kingdom's deck!
Badlands Crew - Strategy
Create, customize and command your battle wagon to conquer crazed enemy factions and save innocent survivors scattered throughout the lawless Badlands in the aftermath of a devastating apocalypse. Do you have what it takes to Build, Evolve and Fight to survive?
(EA) Castle Craft - Survival Base-building
Will your castle survive the relentless onslaught, or collapse under pressure? Build, manage resources, and outsmart your foes in a world where everything can be destroyed. Use strategy and creativity to turn the chaos into your greatest advantage!
The cozy one: To Pixelia
Bigger game: MotoGP™25
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KIBORG is not exactly my style but I have to admit that it looks great.
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It's not my favourite style either, but it clearly has a universe of its very own, I think,
I can't imagine buying it at full price, but I'm attracted to it regardless.
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Hello everyone,
I'm going to try, I think every Sunday, to post links to games that will be released the following week and that I think are interesting and original.
The goal here isn't to put up AAA games, but rather less "popular" ones, so that you can, i hope, discover some nuggets each week.
If I'm lucky enough to received the game from the publisher, I'll add the link to my video to show you a bit of the gameplay.
I can also miss some nice games, so don't hesitate to share the ones that attract you the most ;)
I'm adding a poll to the topic to see if many of you are interested.
Be honest, if it doesn't interest many people, don't let me do this for nothing :)
I hope you enjoy this topic, and I'll start right away with next week's games, to be followed in the replies below.
Next Week:
Week 18 - 5 (+2) games
(EA) Deadzone: Rogue - FPS Roguelike
KIBORG - Beat'em up
Kingdom's Deck - Base-building
Badlands Crew - Strategy
(EA) Castle Craft - Survival Base-building
The cozy one: To Pixelia
Bigger game: MotoGP™25
Have Fun!
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