NieR: Replicant Synthwave Tribute Album Now Available

NieR: Replicant Synthwave Tribute Album Now Available

It only took a decade or, but the previously Japanese Playstation 3 exclusive, Nier Replicant, is finally around the corner. While there’s still a bit of a wait left for the game fans can already get their hands on Transcience, a NieR synthwave tribute album by Sean Schafianski. This five-track EP, titled Transience, celebrates the award-winning original soundtrack by MoNACA in a distinctly ’80s style. Sean has taken five key themes from the original soundtrack and then injected some funky synths, smooth saxophone solos, and wailing guitars

Tesla Force

Tesla Force

Tesla Force builds on all the elements that made Tesla Vs. Lovecraft so great but adds a ton of rogue-lite features. The result is a game that is more polished, more varied, and more addictive than the original. Luck still plays a vital role in the game, and it can become a bit repetitive, but overall, it is a solid title that is very entertaining.

Gameplay: Non-stop shooting action, along with some strategic choices to make.

Graphics: The visuals are similar to the original game but have plenty of enhancements.

Sound: The game features a great soundtrack and sound effects

Game Composers Unite For Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume V

Game Composers Unite For Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume V

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without some festive music, so it’s a good thing that Scarlet Moon Records is back with their annual holiday album. This year marks the fifth time that game composers have united for a selection of Christmas standards arranged in their own style. Scarlet Moon Christmas Vol. V also features a couple of game music tracks in Christmas style

Release Date For Gal*Gun Returns Revealed

Release Date For Gal*Gun Returns Revealed

Some good news for fans of the Gal*Gun series as PQube and Inti Creates have officially unveiled the brand new opening movie and release date. Gal*Gun Returns will be arriving on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series S/X/One on February 12 2021

Carto

Carto

Carto is a unique puzzle adventure with charming visuals and very creative challenges. The protagonist has cartography powers that allow her to manipulate her surroundings using different map pieces and this forms the basis for most of the puzzles. Apart from a few puzzles that can be a little obscure, this is a relaxing adventure that will keep most players entertained for the seven or so hours it lasts.

Gameplay: Moving around map pieces to change your surroundings allows for some creative puzzles.

Graphics: The hand-drawn visuals and charming animations make for a lovely looking game.

Sound: No voice acting, but the soundtrack is great

Aground Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Now Available

Aground Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Now Available

For anyone who missed out on picking up the fantastic Aground soundtrack, there’s a new incentive to do so thanks to the Deluxe Edition re-release courtesy of Materia Collective. Not only does it include the entire Aground soundtrack by composer Chase Bethea, but also has seven additional tracks that have never been heard before. Also featured are two tracks from Deity Quest along with three pieces of piano sheet music that was transcribed by Materia Collective’s David Peacock

Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Zombie Army 4: Dead War refines all the zombie sniping antics of Zombie Army Trilogy while also adding some of the refinements found in Strange Brigade. It’s a very entertaining game with plenty of action, but like its predecessors, it’s best played with a group of friends. Dead War still has a couple of rough spots and can get repetitive, but has plenty of replay value.

Gameplay: Run around in third person while shooting zombies with sniper rifles and other World War 2 era weapons.

Graphics: Detailed and gory, but the color palette can be a little dull at times.

Sound: Decent music and sound effects, but there’s entirely too much blabbering going on for a zombie game

5 Of The Best Online Games To Play Right Now

5 Of The Best Online Games To Play Right Now

When it comes to contemporary gaming, it’s hard to beat some of the games that are being played online right now. The internet really is the place to be in the world of gaming, and there is just so much going on that it’s hard to know what games to play and what to avoid. Nonetheless, there are some definite winners, and in this article we are going to take a look at five of the best online games that you can play right now

Eastshade

Eastshade

Eastshade is a peaceful first-person adventure game where players get to explore an island as an artist who specializes in realistic paintings. The game is without risk and danger, so the focus is very much on exploration and interacting with the unique cast of anthropomorphic animals. Some players might find it a little too slow-paced and boring, but despite some technical shortcomings, it is still a great game.

Gameplay: Very peaceful and relaxing.

Graphics: Quite beautiful at times.

Sound: The soundtrack is mellow and the voice acting decent for the most part