ARK Series Publisher Snail Games Announces New “Open Universe” AAA Title, For The Stars

Snail Games USA are pleased to officially announce their new AAA space-themed “open universe” survival title, For The Stars, coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Playing as an intrepid explorer and scientist, For The Stars invites you to travel from world to world, uncovering the secrets of alien civilizations, seeking out rare and exotic creatures and harnessing resources to tame the deadly biomes you encounter on a vast array of diverse planets waiting to be explored. 

In For The Stars‘ ambitious persistent multiplayer universe, you will establish and expand outposts across the cosmos, conquer the challenges of hostile biomes, forge alliances and build a legacy that spans the galaxy.

Key Features

  • Diverse Worlds: Each planet you visit offers new challenges and rewards, with distinct ecosystems, creatures and resources. From lush, verdant worlds to barren, rocky landscapes, the variety ensures no two explorations are the same.
  • Strange Alien Ruins: Discover remnants of lost civilizations, ancient ruins, and hidden treasures that tell the stories of the cosmos.
  • Unique Resources: Collect and harness strange resources found on different planets. Build advanced outposts, craft powerful tools, and develop cutting-edge technology needed to overcome each world’s challenges.
  • Advanced Construction: Establish and expand outposts on various planets. Balance your needs with laboratories, factories, and living quarters. Your ingenuity and strategy will determine the success of your colonies and determine if they can withstand the trials of space.
  • Extensive Research: Start with advanced technologies that you can innovate on. Unlock new technologies by studying alien artifacts and natural phenomena. Research to help you overcome specific challenges, build more efficient outposts, create advanced equipment, and explore further into the unknown.
  • Customizable Spacecraft: Design and build your own spacecraft to travel between planets. Each ship can be tailored to your specific needs using resources and technology you have found, whether it’s for combat, exploration, or resource gathering.
  • Dynamic Combat: Engage in fast-paced combat using both futuristic weapons and special abilities with alien origins. Customize your arsenal for counterplay against hostile alien creatures, enemy players, and other threats. 
  • Multiplayer Exploration: Team up with friends or make new allies as you explore the galaxy together in a persistent multiplayer universe. Collaborate on building projects, share discoveries, and tackle challenges as a united front. Choose to enter contested regions to fight other players for control of the galaxy.

“We’re thrilled to finally officially announce For The Stars after three years of development,” said Primus Majda, Game Director on For The Stars. “We are gamers first and foremost. We love survival games and Snail has a lot of experience with them. We have an ambitious game in mind, and we are taking what we’ve learned from other projects to make it happen. Our goal is to create a game that’s played like a sandbox survival game but has the impact of a 4x galaxy civilization game.”

For The Stars
For The Stars Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1415230/For_The_Stars/
X: x.com/playforthestars
YouTube :youtube.com/@PlayForTheStars
Instagram: instagram.com/playforthestarsgame
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@playforthestars 
For The Stars Discord: https://t.co/AhJAgIXZhy 

Tales & Tactics Steam Review

Tales and Tactics is a rogue-lite auto battler from Yogscast that they were kind enough to send me a copy of to check out as it releases from early access on August 15th. The gameplay loop is super simple to get into but much harder to master.

You start by picking a couple monsters and placing them on the board. From there the game fights out the battle. You can advance decently by picking random monsters but it isn’t the best way to do it. Each monster however has what amounts to classes and jobs. For example one of your monsters might be a ghoul and a tank. These excel at taking damage, and if you have multiple ghouls or tanks this will unlock more abilities for them to use.

You can also level them up by having 3 of the same creature. This will combine them into a higher class of monsters for you. Higher classes mean stronger and harder to kill.

This is the basic gameplay loop and it is quite satisfying. As you play more you will eventually lose and have to start a new run, but by doing so you unlock more abilities and creatures that will help you advance even further.

The part I enjoyed the most is the game comes with a pretty extensive tutorial which is a nice change of place. You aren’t left guessing to figure out what to do which lets you jump right into enjoying the game and building new strategies. Fans of roguelikes won’t want to let this one pass them by. While it doesn’t look as good as one of the AAA titles, it does look nice, and the controls function great. It is quite easy to see why the game has such positive ratings on Steam, and it truly is a 9 out of 10 title. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Cultist Simulator PS5 Review

Cultist Simulator from Klabater and Weather Factory is at its core a card game. A card game they were nice enough to send me a copy of, which then drove me nuts for hours.

 

Easy to play,hard to master

I don’t say that as a bad thing,quite the opposite in fact. The game tells you very little and that is part of the charm. Each character gets a job that you need to go to. This makes you money. Money cards are needed to pay bills, bribe people and visit certain places.

  Mood cards can be used to improve your job,or make it worse. The more cards you play the more stuff you unlock,for example talking to people to join your cult. The more people that join your cult the more options you have for other stuff.

Each decision you make with help or hurt your cause. Running out of certain causes is a death sentence. For example I routinely run out of health,get sick and die. That’s how most of my games have ended.

  The game rewards experimentation and has plenty to see, probably close to 60 or 70 hours worth of stuff if you want to see it all. The reply value is tremendous. The question is,will you care to do it. I can’t answer that for you,but if you don’t like being left to your own devices with next to no guidance this game isn’t for you. For those that enjoy it however you are in for a treat. Cultist Simulator on PS5 is easy to control and nice to look at and is an 8 out of 10 game. Best wishes and may the Gaming gods bring you glory.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2” Extended Multiplayer Gameplay Video

A month before its release, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have premiered a new trailer for the highly-anticipated third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This seven-minute extended multiplayer gameplay video shows off the game’s Operations (PvE) and Eternal War (PvP) modes in action for the first time since their reveal at the Warhammer Skulls Festival in May. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store on September 9 and will be playable as soon as September 5 for those who pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition!

Fight With Your Friends… or Against Them!

Whether playing in Operations (PvE) or Eternal War (PvP), you’ll choose one of six playable classes (Tactical, Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark, Sniper, and Heavy) and earn Armoury Data and Requisition Points to spend on your Space Marine’s appearance through the game’s deep customization system. You can either unlock the game’s many Chapter presets, or create your own custom Chapters by piecing together individual cosmetic items, be it armor or weapon skins! The more you play, the more cosmetics you will earn!

More Missions, Enemies & Weapons to Release Through Free Updates

Following the release on September 9, Space Marine 2 players will receive new “Operations” missions, PvP maps, enemies, and weapons through regular free updates available to all. In addition to this free content, Season Pass owners will be granted additional cosmetics and Chapter heraldry through seasonal, themed DLC celebrating the many fan-favorite factions of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. More details will be shared very soon.

Deathbound Playstation 5 Review

Deathbound is the new and ambitious single-player party-based Souls-like from Trialforce Studios and Tate Multimedia. They were kind enough to send me a review copy to check out, and there is quite a bit to discuss so let’s get to it.

Deathbound starts off with you controlling just one character a sort of Paladin that worships the god of Death. He is your typical sword and board fighting style. You quickly learn the basics of combat from guarding and parrying to standard normal and power attacks. If you have okayed any Souls game in the past this will simply be a quick refresher.

You will quickly pick up your second character, a stealthy woman who can use a crossbow and eventually poison enemies. The game does a good job of introducing characters and how they work. Each essence feels like a completely new character and you can either use the Dpad to swap to a character you want or just tap the triangle button to pop over to the one with the highest stamina. This is great for combos, for example rushing in with for a couple quick strikes to poison someone then quickly swap to our swordsman for defense and stronger attacks.

The characters also don’t necessarily get along. Or death worshipper is hunting essencemencers and your third character is of course an essencemencer. This introduces you to the fact that your characters can get buffed by other characters they either like or dislike which is shown by a blue or red line connecting them.

While these are all great in concept, the practical aspect is a mixed bag of results. The combat sometimes feels clunky, mostly when trying to swap characters for combos. And the decision for characters’ max stamina to be connected to their current health was also odd to me. While each character in your party gets its own health and stamina someone taking a couple hits quickly makes that person pretty much useless since attempting to strike the enemy leaves them unable to do much of anything. Since swapping has some lag to it occasionally, resulting in a few deaths.

The news isn’t all bad, for example, the character designs are nice, and the first boss you run into is well done as a fight and also looks great, with each stage showing off how visually appealing the game can be.

The game has its issues, and there are better options out there. However you you need something to play because you played all the Dark Souls series games this will help you scratch that itch. The game is nice 7 out of 10. Outside of a few minor complaints and the characters being somewhat one-dimensional the game is still fun to sink your teeth into. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

 “Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand” Free Content Overhaul Out Now (PC, PS5, XSX)

Get ready to rediscover Atlas Fallen with Reign of Sand, a massive, free overhaul update that refines your experience in this action-packed RPG where you control the power of the sand. Packed with new content and features, Reign of Sand is the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen and promises to elevate your solo or co-op adventure with a wealth of improvements, perfect for both returning players and newcomers alike. Available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Focus Entertainment and Deck13 are pleased to present what’s waiting for you for Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand.

Strike Protocol Available Now

Strike Protocol Available Now New Action-Strategy Free-to-Play Multiplayer Title is Out Now in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store
 ZAGREB, CROATIA – August 5, 2024 – GD Entertainment today announced their new asynchronous action-strategy multiplayer game, Strike Protocol, is out now for Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store.  Engage in an immersive multiplayer adventure that blends base management and exciting raids. In Strike Protocol, players choose to be Infiltrator or Commander, where the former raids bases constructed by the latter. Strike Protocol is available now via Early Access as a free-to-play game on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Strike Protocol Features:

  • Infiltrator Mode – Undertake missions to breach enemy bases, navigate traps, defeat enemies, and earn valuable rewards.
  • Commander Mode – Build and defend your base with intricate layouts, traps, and defending bots to challenge infiltrators.
  • Customization – Equip your character with weapons such as rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and miniguns, each with unique attacks and special abilities.
  • Rewards – Earn weapons, gear, and Credits through successful infiltrations, defenses, daily quests, weekly quests, and special events.

ABOUT STRIKE PROTOCOL
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of Strike Protocol. This groundbreaking multiplayer adventure seamlessly blends managing player-constructed bases in an open sandbox environment with the thrill of raiding other player-made bases. In this gripping experience, players go beyond just playing – they conquer, taking on the roles of skilled Infiltrators or strategic Commanders. Whether you are building challenging bases or embarking on daring missions to dominate the creations of other players, get ready for an epic gaming journey.

Cabin Crew Life Simulator Preview

Cabin Crew Simulator is a title I recently learned about where you take on the role of, as the name says, a member of a plane’s cabin crew. You start by designing a female crew member, and then you get to work doing various things like delivering drinks and food on flights. There will also be emergency situations to handle decisions on what food and beverages are available and much more. Check out the trailer below and feel free to check it out on Steam.

CONSCRIPT PS5 Review

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play an old-school Resident Evil title that took place in WW1? Conscript answers that question, and thanks to Team 17 and Catch Weight Studio we have an answer. Huge thank you to them for sending me a copy of this one.

The game takes place in 1916 during what is also known as The Great War. You play the role of a soldier at the battle of Verdun, battling in the trenches to survive. From smacking people with your trusty shovel to blasting them with a shotgun, everything has a gritty survival horror feel to it.

The top-down view, inventory management and even the vague hints about where to go are all present here. The game truly is a throwback to what many consider the glory days of survival horror. Inventory space is at a premium as you trudge around finding keys, ammo, and weapons to fight enemy soldiers who want to kill you.

The money situation is also time-appropriate. You are trading cigarettes for upgrades, new weapons, and anything else you need. This does give it a more realistic feel as even today in the military you can toss a guy some smokes and usually get some good trade value. I once got a candy bar for 3 of them back when I was in the Army.

The game itself functions very well. Unlike the days of the old tank controls shooting enemies is as easy as you would hope. The map at the touch of a button from the very beginning is nice because nothing is worse than being lost for no reason. I also never encountered any sort of cheap kills that I felt were unfair. The game just has a dangerous gritty feel to it, and it will make you earn your wins but through skill.

This game isn’t for everyone however,it is short ( there is a trophy for beating it in under 3 hours) and while the story is nice it won’t be for everyone. The gameplay while fluid is also dated to many. It is a 8/10 title for fans of the genre, I would even call it a must-buy for them. But it is one for the fans and won’t really attract new people. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory

Let Me Out” Release Date Announced!

Indie developers 4Happy Studio from Indonesia, in partnership with publisher PID Games, are excited to announce the release date for their action-horror mystery game, Let Me Out!

Mark your calendars for August 8th, 2024, when Let Me Out will be available on Steam for 9.99€. 

Dive into a gripping tale set in 1960s Indonesia, where you will help Alvin, a 10-year-old indigo child, navigate through a cursed village, brew potions, exorcize demons, and uncover the dark secrets that haunt his past. Join the adventure and unravel the mysteries shrouded in this captivating horror experience.

 Available on 8th August on Steam 

Play as Alvin, a 10-year-old indigo child, in search of his mother and escape Mata Koetjhing, an ancient Javanese village. Get help from your little sister’s spirit, your pet spider and brew potions to exorcize mysterious creatures.


Let Me Out is a mystery puzzle game set in Indonesia in which you play as Alvin, a 10-year-old indigo child. Find a way to escape an ancient village, uncover the secrets behind its curse with the help of your endearing little sister’s spirit and your pet spider. Find ingredients to brew potions and exorcize the demons populating your journey.

You woke up from a nightmare, but it is far from over. Everyone is gone, from villagers to your own mother. With the help of your sister Jane, you will have to find a way out of your house and discover the origin of a mysterious event unfolding as ghosts appeared out of nowhere in your village.

  • Discover Indonesia’s mythology

Explore a cursed village, set in the 60s, filled with demons ready to hunt anybody whose presence disturbs them. Will you succeed in evading them and finding out what happened to your mother?

  • Brew potions to exorcize demons

Find ingredients and follow the instructions of your guidebook to make the right potions to exorcize the demons that appeared in your village.

  • Solve puzzles with your sister

Alvin always looked over Jane, his sister, and loved her. Since her tragic death at the age of 5, her spirit has accompanied him. Get some help by whistling and your sister will appear, she might have some clues on how to solve puzzles!

  • Explore with Poko, your pet spider

Can’t reach a specific object with Alvin? Take control of your pet spider Poko to explore your environment, reach objects and solve puzzles.

Discover the truth behind this curse.