Kickstarter Watch
After releasing Deadstone, one of the most enjoyable top down shooters of 2014, Timeslip Softworks is back with a Kickstarter for their latest title, Vigilantes. This time they have turned their attention to the turn-based strategy genre and have set their sights quite high. Vigilantes is influenced by genre classics from the 90s, such as Jagged Alliance, X-Com and Fallout, but breaks out of the mold with a unique theme and setting
PC Game Reviews
If you are looking for a game that is easy to pick up and play, but challenging enough to keep you coming back for more then you’ll get a kick out of Lichtspeer. It only takes one level to learn everything you need to know to stay alive, but thanks to the overwhelming odds against you it never becomes boring. The difficulty ramps up very quickly, but because the game is so addictive you’ll be back after every rage quit.
Gameplay: Easy to pick up and play, but hard to master.
Graphics: The retro futuristic visual style is a nice match for the setting.
Sound: The soundtrack is great and you’ll encounter some hilarious speech samples too
Upcoming Attractions
Fans of Point & Click Adventure games will know that we reviewed the pirate themed Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet a while back, awarding it a well-deserved 8.3/10. It is a charming and humorous take on the genre, starring a feisty pirate heroine. What many players might not know is that The Fowl Fleet actually had a freeware prequel, titled Spoonbeaks Ahoy! While Spoonbeaks Ahoy! can still be enjoyed in its original low resolution format, the success of The Fowl Fleet has meant that fans can soon enjoy a remastered high definition version of the game
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Spellweaver, the free-to-play digital card game from Dream Reactor received quite a big update last week, adding a bunch of long awaited features as well as improvements. The update, which went out on the 21st of September, added foil cards to the game along with new AI opponents. The update also addresses the tournament system to address concerns from players who found it a little underwhelming in the past
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Longtime fans of indie developers, Winter Wolves, might remember a little game called “Queen of Thieves” that was announced way back in 2011. The good news is that the game is now finally available on desktop platforms, with a Steam and mobile release also around the corner. It is a dating sim/RPG hybrid, with an optional “visual novel” mode for those who are not fans of role playing elements
PC Game Reviews
Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek is definitely starting to show its age in terms of visuals, but the story still remains compelling. The game is also stuffed to the gills with challenging hidden object scenes, although the puzzle scenes are nothing to write home about. The game is still a great example of the genre though, and well worth checking out before moving on to more recent entries. Just be prepared to put up with some annoyances, such as a lack of fast travel option.
Gameplay: Plenty of challenging hidden object scenes although the puzzles are a little weak.
Graphics: Plenty of varied and well-drawn locations to explore.
Sound: The soundtrack and ambient effects are very atmospheric, but the voice acting could have been better
PC Game Reviews
Nurse Love Addiction might look like a typical yuri visual novel at first glance, but it actually has a lot more to offer. The story starts off very light, but depending on the choices you make and route you take it can become quite dark. It is also one of those games where it is better to experience the plot twists and turns for yourself instead of having them spoiled for you, so play the game and find out what all the fuss is about.
Gameplay: Features a branching storyline with plenty of different endings to reach.
Graphics: No animation and limited locations, but the art style is very good.
Sound: Full voice acting and a great soundtrack
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PS Vita owners should already be familiar with Ray Gigant, but soon PC owners will also have a chance to try out this JRPG. Acttil recently announced that the game, which was originally released on the PS Vita, is heading for a worldwide PC release via Steam on August 10, 2016. This is good news for PC owners, who were already treated to Stranger of Sword City earlier this year from the same developer
PC Game Reviews
Like the original PC version of The Room, the sequel took a couple of years to transition from iOS. Players impatient after the cliffhanger ending had to turn to the iOS version for the sequel, and indeed, the third installment of the game, but those who held out for the PC version are in for a treat. Fireproof Games once again took the time to create an enhanced high-definition version of the game instead of simply releasing a quick port.
Gameplay: The larger playing areas in this sequel make for more puzzle variety.
Graphics: Once again, the visuals have been vastly improved compared to the iOS release.
Sound: The audio is creepy and unnerving but very fitting
PC Game Reviews
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily is a hidden object game with some interesting clue hunting scenes and a story that, for once, isn’t steeped in the paranormal. It is however also a very short game and can be completed with ease by anyone familiar with the genre. Provided you don’t mind the lack of challenge there is still fun to be had with the game, but unfortunately there is nothing really remarkable about it.
Gameplay: Hunting for clues and not just hidden objects is a nice feature.
Graphics: The locations are detailed, but a little limited.
Sound: Average music and the voice acting could also have been better in spots
