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Ever since its successful Kickstarter back in 2017, players have been looking forward to Okinawa Rush. The exact date for the full release of this fast-paced retro-platformer fighting game will be announced shortly, but Okinawa Rush is headed for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One later this year. However, for those who have been itching to try out this game, there is now a free demo available on Steam
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Help George find his lost love, Samantha, in this cute puzzle platformer by Respect Studios and ROKiT Games Limited. Where’s Samantha? sees a small swatch of fabric set off to rescue his true love, who is whisked away by a mysteriously powerful gust of wind. This first look video features the game’s opening levels and highlights some of the physics-based puzzles that players will encounter while traversing the 2D world
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Point & Click your way through puzzles in a quest to save a paper world from monsters trying to burn it down in Papetura by Petums. This first look video features some of the opening areas in the game and highlights the beautiful visuals and the type of puzzles players can expect. The game is made entirely out of paper, which makes for a very unique and atmospheric experience. Throw in a soundtrack with music by Floex, and it is hard not to be impressed by Papetura
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Aquadine is a kinetic visual novel set in a picturesque town where gondolas are a common sight. It is a magical place that is rife with myths and legends. However, the protagonist has more pressing matters on his mind as he struggles to make ends meet as a gondolier to support his sick mother. As he grows closer to the people in his circle of friends, he also discovers that he is not the only one leading a double life.
Gameplay: An interesting and unique story with different routes to explore.
Graphics: Beautiful backgrounds and detailed character sprites.
Sound: Only partial voice acting, but the music and sound effects are very good
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They Breathe is a rather strange and unique game that challenges players to steer a frog towards the bottom of an underwater forest. It is a straightforward game in terms of visuals, audio, and controls, but hiding beneath its seemingly cute exterior lurks some disturbing elements. Players can also complete it in one sitting, but the budget price means it still offers value for money.
Gameplay: They Breathe is straightforward but has some tricks up its sleeve.
Graphics: The visuals are cute yet creepy.
Sound: While there’s not much music, the audio adds to the game’s creepy atmosphere
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Mamiya is a visual novel that tackles themes that are pretty dark and disturbing. It can be confusing at first due to how it mixes the ordinary with the surreal, but once players are hooked, it is hard to stop reading. The beautiful CGs and incredible soundtrack also make it easy to get drawn into the twisted depths of the story. Mamiya is not for everyone, but thanks to the lengthy free demo, it is easy to find out whether or not you can stomach its bleak and oppressive story.
Gameplay: Although it is primarily a kinetic novel, there’s plenty of routes and different stories.
Graphics: The backgrounds are simple, but the sprites and CGs are outstanding.
Sound: No voice acting, and the sound effects are nothing special, but the soundtrack is incredible
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It’s time to hack and slash in true arcade top-down style as we take a first look at Battle Axe by Bitmap Bureau and Numskull Games. There’s plenty to love here for retro fans with pixel art by Henk Nieborg and music by Manami Matsumae. This brief video features the first level of the game played in two-player Arcade mode
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Shadow Man Remastered overhauls the classic from two decades ago with plenty of restored and remastered content. From HD textures for all levels and objects to the restoration of several cut and censored models omitted from the original game, this remaster aims to be the definitive version of Shadow Man. This first look video showcases some of these enhancements and new features as Shadow Man travels from Liveside to Deadside in his quest to stop an apocalypse
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While the gameplay is a departure from previous Prince Of Persia titles, the lavish locations and excellent characters combine to make this a great game. Some people will hate the simplified gameplay, while others will love the new style.
Gameplay: A Departure from the series, but still good.
Graphics: The art direction is really good.
Sound: Great music and audio
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Pyramid Plunge is an upcoming rogue-lite, action platformer with cartoony handcrafted pixel-art. It challenges players to explore ever-changing creature-infested pyramids while keeping an eye on the devious traps that are set up everywhere. This first look video highlights the tutorial level as well as the co-op mode
