Trek to Yomi

Trek to Yomi

Trek To Yomi is a side-scrolling action game steeped in classic samurai movies’ cinematic style. It features an eye-catching black and white art style along with an authentic soundtrack. However, even with the inclusion of multiple combos, the combat never encourages players to move beyond the same basic attacks to win. This is a pity as it can make enemy encounters repetitive instead of exciting. Nevertheless, samurai fans, especially those familiar with the movies of Akira Kurosawa, should definitely check out the game.

Gameplay: The game is very short and quite linear, with plenty of combat sections interspersed with brief bouts of exploration.

Graphics: Fans of vintage samurai movies will love the black and white aesthetic of the game and the cinematic camera angles.

Sound: The music is authentic and filled with Japanese musical instruments from the period in which the game is set

Sonority First Look Video

Sonority First Look Video

Sonority by Hanging Gardens Interactive and Application Systems Heidelberg is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. It is set in a world where music is magic and puzzles are solved by the correct arrangement of notes. Players must help the protagonist, Esther, as she sets out on a journey to help a friend. Check out the video below to see the opening moments of Sonority in action

Eternal Edge + First Look Video

Eternal Edge + First Look Video

Eternal Edge + by Righteous Weasel Games, Ignatios Productions, Sedoc, and GrabTheGames is a casual action-adventure RPG that takes players on a journey across the vast Kingdom of Beor. Players take control of Cross, an age-old warrior on a mission to wake his lost wife from eternal slumber and defeat the Skeleton King. Check out the video below to see the opening moments of Eternal Edge + in action

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising First Look Video

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising First Look Video

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising by Natsume Atari and 505 Games is an action RPG with fast-paced combat and town-upgrading mechanics. The game is a prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and introduces a portion of Eiyuden Chronicle’s cast of characters in an original story. Check out the video below to see the opening moments of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising in action

Bugsnax First Look Video

Bugsnax First Look Video

Bugsnax by Young Horses sees players journey to Snaktooth Island after being invited by the intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig. However, upon arrival, Elizabert is nowhere to be found, her camp is in shambles and her followers are scattered everywhere. Players must solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island while discovering, hunting, and capturing all 100 different species of Bugsnax lurking everywhere. Check out the video below for a quick look at the action

Trek to Yomi First Look Video

Trek to Yomi First Look Video

Trek to Yomi by Leonard Menchiari, Flying Wild Hog, and Devolver Digital sees a lone samurai voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward. The game aims for a true cinematic experience with breathtaking camera angles and striking visuals as well as a thrilling soundtrack. In addition, the mythic storytelling is backed up by stylish combat. Check out the video below to see Trek to Yomi in action

Arise: A Simple Story Special Look Video

Arise: A Simple Story Special Look Video

Arise: A Simple Story by Piccolo Studio and Untold Tales is a game about manipulating time, solving puzzles, and reshaping surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This emotional journey of losing the love of one’s life is also out now on Nintendo Switch with some exclusive goodies, such as gyroscope functionality. This video features a special look at the PC version of the game

Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread First Look Video

Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread First Look Video

Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread by Allods Team Arcade and My.GAMES is a 2D metroidvania adventure starring a crack team of heroes on a mission to save the world. Players can switch between the four playable characters on the fly, and they each have unique abilities to help them against the enemies, puzzles, and epic bosses on Dr. Cread’s island. Check out the video below to see the game’s prologue in action

FixFox

FixFox

FixFox is a unique game that combines many different gameplay styles with a surprisingly deep storyline. Exploring the various areas while looting stashes is fun and using unorthodox tools to repair machines never gets old. Unfortunately, the game lacks any real challenges, and having to perform the same actions in new areas does become repetitive towards the end. Nevertheless, FixFox is an ambitious title considering a very small team made it, and this passion can be seen everywhere in the game.

Gameplay: Despite some repetition, FixFox combines many different gameplay elements with a wholesome story that will keep players coming back for more.

Graphics: The art style can be a bit of an acquired taste, but there’s no denying the amount of detail packed into each aspect of the visuals.

Sound: The chiptune soundtrack is very catchy and features unique music for each new area in the game

JANITOR BLEEDS

JANITOR BLEEDS

JANITOR BLEEDS is a first-person, retro-themed horror title set inside the confines of an old arcade. Players must explore the arcade while avoiding a malevolent entity that has escaped the confines of a sinister arcade machine. Finding tokens and playing this arcade game, called JANITOR, is also the only way to influence players’ surroundings in the actual arcade, which makes for interesting puzzles. There’s not much here that hasn’t been done before, but JANITOR BLEEDS is brief and entertaining enough to keep players hooked to the end.

Gameplay: Exploring the creepy arcade is fun and avoiding the entity isn’t too much of a chore.

Graphics: The low-poly visuals ups the creepiness of the game, but the art style is not for everyone.

Sound: The sparse music and creepy chiptune theme of JANITOR BLEEDS keeps the game suspenseful