Fearmonium

Fearmonium

Play as an unpleasant memory that has manifested in the form of a female mallet wielding clown as you wreak havoc on the psyche of a teenager named Max. It is your job to break down all the barriers in his mind and eliminate the competition as you attempt to become a full-blown phobia. Fearmonium features eye-catching hand-drawn visuals, tons of unique enemies and locations, as well as a stellar soundtrack by Expecte Amour. Best of all, it is an absolute blast to play, and Metroidvania fans should not hesitate to pick it up.

Gameplay: Not too challenging, but very captivating.

Graphics: Charming hand-drawn visuals and plenty of variety

Sound: Features a great soundtrack by Expecte Amour

Days Gone First Look Video

Days Gone First Look Video

Days Gone is another first-party title from Sony that has made the transition to PC, following in the footsteps of Horizon: Zero Dawn. This action-adventure survival game was developed by Bend Studio and stars a bounty hunter named Deacon St. John. Players must help Deacon survive a deadly, post-pandemic America where danger lurks around every corner. In this first look video, we follow Deacon through the opening moments of the game as we check out the performance of the PC port

Okinawa Rush Demo Now Available On Steam

Okinawa Rush Demo Now Available On Steam

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

Cloud Cutter

Cloud Cutter

Cloud Cutter is a straightforward shoot ’em up that updates the classic formula with impressive modern visuals. The game features 13 intense levels that can be played alone or with a friend as you blast land, sea, and air-based enemies to bits. It doesn’t attempt to innovate or subvert the genre in any way but does a great job of bringing classic arcade shoot ’em up action to modern audiences.

Gameplay: Destroy everything in sight while trying to stay alive.

Graphics: Great visuals courtesy of Unreal Engine 4.

Sound: A great soundtrack with good sound effects

Cloud Cutter First Look Video

Cloud Cutter First Look Video

Take to the skies and destroy hundreds of enemies over beautiful environments in Cloud Cutter by Just Two. In this first look video, we play through the first of the thirteen levels of this vertical scrolling shooter. Don’t be fooled by the glossy Unreal Engine powered visuals either, as this game features classic arcade shoot ’em up gameplay all the way, which is sure to please all the retro fans out there

They Breathe Remastered

They Breathe Remastered

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

Radio Viscera Coming To Steam In Q3

Radio Viscera Coming To Steam In Q3

Fans of great games in general and indie titles, in particular, have been spoiled for choice this year, but there’s still plenty more to come. One of these titles that deserves more attention is the upcoming release by Fire Face, titled Radio Viscera. Players will be able to hurl enemies into brutal traps and blast their way through walls using an air cannon in this top-down shooter without bullets

R-Type Final 2 First Look Video

R-Type Final 2 First Look Video

It’s once again time to blast off and strike the evil Bydo Empire as we take a first look at R-Type Final 2 by Granzella and NIS America. This video features the intro sequence to the game as well as some gameplay from the first level. We also take a look at some of the extras players can unlock by playing the game

Battle Axe First Look Video

Battle Axe First Look Video

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

Smelter First Look Video

Smelter First Look Video

Fast-paced platforming meets top-down strategy in Smelter by X Plus Company Limited and Dangen Entertainment. Inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era, this game sees the protagonist Eve teaming up with a winged creature named Smelter. Eve is on a search for her beloved Adam, who is nowhere in sight after the Garden’s destruction. Thanks to the incredible powers she gains from fusing with Smelter, she might have a shot of finding him. This first look video features some of the platforming and strategic action in the game