Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator features an abundance of licensed machinery and two large maps for players to them on. Starting with a small company, players must complete contracts to earn more money and invest in new vehicles. These vehicles must be maintained and fueled while traveling across the maps and changing the cityscapes. Although the game does have a learning curve it is surprisingly accessible and jobs can be as simple or complicated as players prefer. However, while the vehicles are meticulously recreated the actual construction aspect can feel a little simplistic for veterans expecting an in-depth simulation experience.

Gameplay: With over 80 machines from familiar brands there’s plenty to experience in Construction Simulator. The game also features two huge maps with hefty campaigns to keep players busy.

Graphics: Some aspects, such as the meticulously recreated machinery look great, but things like the pedestrian animations are slightly less impressive.

Sound: Construction Simulator has a decent soundtrack and passable voice-acting, but it is the realistic sound effects that are most impressive

Atomic Heart First Look Video

Atomic Heart First Look Video

Atomic Heart by Mundfish, Focus Entertainment, and 4Divinity is a single-player first-person shooter that takes place in an alternate history version of the 1950s. Chaos ensues in its retrofuturistic utopia after mutant creatures, terrifying machines, and superpowered robots all suddenly turn on their creators. Players are thrown into this world and must use the combat abilities of their experimental glove, along with other cutting-edge weaponry, to survive and find out what is really going on. Check out the video below for a quick look at the start of the game

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York swaps locations but retains everything that made Hidden Cats in London such a casual and enjoyable title. This time there are more cats to find and new bonus levels, but the game remains accessible and addictive. The game is also very reasonably priced, so players won’t have any buyer’s remorse even after completing it in one or two sessions.

Gameplay: Most of the cats are easy to spot, but some of them can be quite elusive, and earning all the achievements is very rewarding.

Graphics: The New York City illustration is packed with even more detail than the London one, and the new bonus levels are a blast.

Sound: The relaxing soundtrack is a good match for the game, and the volume levels can be tweaked as desired

Hidden Cats in New York First Look Video

Hidden Cats in New York First Look Video

Hidden Cats in New York by Nukearts Studio is the follow-up to Hidden Cats and London and sees the felines hiding all over The Big Apple. Players must once again find all the cats one by one to reveal the final colored art. This time there are a total of 777 hidden objects to find in the entire game, and along with the Normal and Advanced Mode, players can also take on six bonus levels. Check out the video below for a quick look at some of the modes

Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami is a surreal, brutal, and bloody top-down shooter where players are given access to a bunch of weapons and set loose on Russian mobsters. Almost everyone, including the protagonist, can be killed in one hit, which, coupled with the speed of the game, makes for a very intense experience. The neon-tinted color palette used for the retro 16-bit visuals and the synthwave soundtrack further enhances the experience and draws players into the seedy game world. The game is extremely challenging and not without flaws, but the overall experience is one that comes highly recommended.

Gameplay: The game is fast-paced with brutal violence, but one misstep can result in instant death.

Graphics: The visuals are pixelated but detailed, and the overall aesthetic is quite memorable.

Sound: The soundtrack is easily one of the highlights of the game, and the music is a perfect match for the action

Forever Skies First Look Video

Forever Skies First Look Video

Forever Skies by Far From Home is a first-person post-apocalyptic survival game set on Earth that was ravaged by an ecological disaster. Players get to build and customize a high-tech airship that serves as their home, workshop, laboratory, and more while flying above the planet’s surface. However, descending below the dust reveals a surface that has changed and requires players to face evolved fauna and flor while hunting for the viral pathogens needed to cure a mysterious illness. Forever Skies is currently available on Steam Early Access with large game and content updates planned every three to four months along with smaller updates and patches in between. Check out the video below for a quick look at the start of the adventure

Amnesia: The Bunker First Look Video

Amnesia: The Bunker First Look Video

Amnesia: The Bunker by Frictional Games is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. Players must find tools, craft items, and keep the lights on while being stalked by a relentless, AI-driven monster. The game features randomization and unpredictable behavior to ensure that no play-through is the same. Check out the video below for a quick look at what to expect

Beat Invaders

Beat Invaders

Beat Invaders draws inspiration from arcade classics such as Space Invaders and Galaga but merges the addictive gameplay with neon-lit visuals and a great soundtrack. The game is simple to control, but multiple modes, mountains of power-ups, and some roguelike elements keep it interesting.

Gameplay: The gameplay is fast and frantic, but multiple modes and difficulty settings make it very accessible too.

Graphics: While there’s nothing particularly awe-inspiring about the visuals everything looks good and the overall presentation is very polished.

Sound: The 33 tracks all sound great and actually influence the gameplay, which is a neat touch

VOYAGER

VOYAGER

VOYAGER challenges players to light up solar systems and uncover the planets orbiting in the dark. It is a very simple and minimalist experience, but the unique gameplay coupled with the Lofi soundtrack sets it apart from other titles. Completing all 24 levels doesn’t require a lot of effort, but an endless mode and couch co-op side mode provides enough incentive to return to it. Fans of casual games should definitely add this one to their collection.

Gameplay: VOYAGER is simple enough that anyone can pick it up and start having fun without long tutorials or explanations.

Graphics: The art style is very minimalist, but the use of light and shadow as well as the planet trails gives it a unique look and feel.

Sound: The Lofi soundtrack is a perfect match for the game and enhances the overall experience

The Oregon Trail Receives Free DLC On PC and Switch

The Oregon Trail Receives Free DLC On PC and Switch

Gameloft treated owners of The Oregon Trail on PC and the Nintendo Switch with a release of free DLC. The Cowboys and Critters DLC, which was previously exclusive to the Apple Arcade version, adds a ton of new stories and experiences for players to enjoy