Kickstarter Watch
There’s nothing as soothing as a good nature documentary, which is why Natural Instincts by Dreamstorm Studios caught our eye. The game promises to be an interactive nature documentary sim where players are given the opportunity to keep the balance. The game currently has a Kickstarter Campaign running to help generate the CA$15,000 needed to make it a reality
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Warhammer fans should be aware by now that the “Skulls for the Skull Throne 4” event is in full swing over on Steam. The weekend-long celebration of all things Warhammer is now in its fourth year and features plenty of discounts and new content for the various titles in the franchise
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Ever since we discovered the delightful games by one-man development team Nerdook a few years ago we’ve been hooked. There’s just something about Nerdook titles that allows you to instantly jump in and have fun. It also helps that the games are usually packed with procedural content that keeps you coming back for more too. From Vertical Drop Heroes HD all the way back in 2014, to Reverse Crawl in 2015, and Monster Slayers in 2017 there hasn’t been a disappointing release by Nerdook. This is why we are quite excited by the recent announcement that a brand new Nerdook title will be coming out later this year
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If fast-paced naval battles sound intriguing, but player vs player is not quite your thing, then you might want to consider giving Maelstrom a second look. The game, which entered Steam Early Access in 2018, emerged from it in 2019 as a free-to-play title. Gunpowder Games decided on this change to ensure a bigger player base for the multi-player only title, but also kept things fair by excluding any competitive advantages from the list of things you can buy. They also decided not to exploit players with loot boxes and instead made all items directly purchasable in the store. However, while all of this was great news for fans of multi-player games, there’s still plenty of players who prefer sticking to co-op or single-player titles
PC Game Reviews
Doom is an action-packed experience from start to finish and manages to pay tribute to the original games while still feeling fresh and modern. The combat is hugely satisfying and forces players to stay on the move and killing instead of cowering behind cover. The campaign is somewhat short but has plenty of replay value, and the whole package is rounded out by a multiplayer mode as well as a SnapMap level editor. It’s not perfect, but as big fans of the original game, we played through this with a huge smile.
Gameplay: Doom is fast, frantic, and over the top in the best possible way.
Graphics: The game doesn’t just look great, but it’s well-optimized too.
Sound: The soundtrack is excellent but tends to drown out everything else
Kickstarter Watch
As much as we loved Bloodstained; Ritual of the Night there was still a small part of us that wished the visuals retained the beautiful pixel art style of Symphony of the Night. It looks like we were not the only ones either as The Last Faith – a dark Gothic Metroidvania by Kumi Souls Games was 100% funded in just 2 days. The Last Faith will allow players to discover the secrets of a decadent world where an ancient religion is the law, but they will have to face horrific beasts to subvert a hidden prophecy
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is as close as one can get to the original Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. For some fans, this will be exactly what they wanted, but the game can also feel a little too familiar at times. However, it’s an entertaining title that is packed with content, and exploring the twists and turns of the castle is certainly an enjoyable experience. The game isn’t perfect, but delivers on its promises and definitely scratches that Castlevania itch.
Gameplay: Plays almost exactly like previous Igavania titles.
Graphics: Good overall, but some things feel very out of place.
Sound: The audio is good, but the music is not quite as memorable as SoTN
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Video Games! There is always a steady stream of new releases in the pipeline. However, there are some pretty impressive things currently in the works that you can expect to get your mitts on by the end of 2020, if not before. In fact, some of them may change the industry entirely. Read on to find out what they are and when you can expect them to drop
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SOEDESCO, the Dutch video game publisher and developer recently announced the launch of their brand new identity. The change is in line with the ongoing evolution of the company that has been in the industry for almost two decades already. According to their statement, SOEDESCO has grown and evolved a lot over the last few years, which is what prompted them to make the change
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Hypercharge: Unboxed is a fun first-person shooter where the emphasis is squarely on co-op. Running around huge environments as an action figurine while blasting all manner of toy enemies is immensely enjoyable and there’s enough content here to keep players coming back for more. The visuals are exceptionally detailed and the design of the levels shows how much care has gone into the game. Some things could be improved, especially for solo players, but overall this is a must-have for co-op fans.
Gameplay: The game has a slight learning curve, but it is a lot of fun with friends.
Graphics: The scale of the levels is impressive and the game is crammed with small details.
Sound: Good sound effects and music, but the announcer can become a little annoying
