Dungeons and Degenerates Gamblers, a game tossed my way by developers Purple Moss Collectors tossed my way is a roguelike where you play people in a classic game of blackjack. Closest to 21 wins. Loser takes the difference as damage.
The game is simple to learn, in fact I just taught it to you with the exception of some specialty cards each that does different things. For example some may damage your opponent directly or give you shields against damage or various other effects.
Each suit also has a special effect for when you hit exactly 21, for example hearts will heal you. Certain enemies will have special gimmicks as well, a vampire you might run into will heal with every card it plays.
The game is fun for a while and has some decent replay value for the price but it isn’t as great as it could be. I unlocked most of the decks on my first play through. I would like to have seen some variety in it. It’s a solid 7 out of 10 tho and it is definitely worth the price. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Turmoil has been out for a while,but Gamious was nice enough to send me over a copy to check out anyway and I always appreciate that.
The concept is quite simple, buy some land, find some pockets of oil in what I can only describe as the American old West, mine it with some drills, get rich. The idea is simple. The game play is even more simple,it all involves clicking your mouse.
Maximizing profits takes some strategy
Master that game play look however takes a bit of strategy. There is a sales point on the left and right of the map with fluctuating prices to sell your oil at,and sometimes it is best to simply hold onto the oil rather than sell it. With each map having a time limit on it tho you need to make sure you will be able to sell it all before that time runs out and selling it at 20 cents is better than not selling it at all.
Added to this there are gas pockets that can be used to force up the oil faster,or hooked up to a sales point to boost the price of sales. The technology to do this can be pricey however,and it’s possible you won’t make this back right away if at all.
The overall goal is to buy a 50% stake in the town so you can become the new mayor. I’m not really clear on why you want to be the mayor but hey, there’s worse goals in life. I had a lot of fun with this one and I plan on playing it more. For fans of these quick sim games it’s a must buy, 9/10. Best wishes and may the Gaming gods bring you glory.
Australian developer Critical Games released their hit JRPG 8-Bit Adventures 2 on PC last year. Flushed from its success, and the critical fanfare it received from media, they’re eager to announce that the console versions – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch – will release on October 16th 2024.
“After seven years of work developing and self-funding 8-Bit Adventures 2, I was overwhelmed and delighted with the positive response that the PC version received. The central storyline, cast, and battle system hooked fans of the RPG genre, and I look forward to sharing this experience with console players.” – Joshua Hallaran.
Game experience
Explore and immerse yourself in a vast and varied world, brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit graphics, memorable NES-accurate music, and an unforgettable cast of characters.
Players can enjoy strategic, dynamic turn-based combat which focuses on unique character skills, swapping party members, managing the turn order, and unleashing powerful Team Attacks and Omega Burst finishing moves – no random battles or mandatory grinding required.
A perfect entry point into the series, this is a story for new and returning players alike!
Features
Airship Travel – fly across an expansive World Map, filled with character-driven Side-Quests & challenging Super Boss battles!
Nostalgia Perfected – vivid & vibrant Pixel Art visuals, with an enchanting & unforgettable Chiptune OST.
Uplifting, Story-Rich Adventure which blends Fantasy and Sci-Fi.
30-40 Hours Playtime.
Turn-Based Battles with Depth and Strategy. Freely swap allies mid-combat, and unleash Team Attacks or Omega Burst finishing moves!
No Random Battles – enemies are always visible on the map.
Seven Playable Characters, including a blind martial artist and an Exterminator-class robot.
Constant Variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery!
Tightly Paced Story which balances the classic JRPG experience with modern design.
A Tragic Villain with a Unique Twist – save the world from a vengeful Glitch!
The Story & Objective When a mistreated child with impossible powers threatens to reshape the world, a hero’s disappearance kicks off a grand adventure – and a battle for survival!
This boy has unleashed chaos across the globe; raising an undead army, possessing a squadron of deadly airships, poisoning the land, and imprisoning an entire continent far above the clouds. He believes that this upheaval will create a new, more perfect world – a world which will have a place for him.
Granted special powers by an omniscient computer, the player must stop the boy before it’s too late. But can they also save him? Or was his fate sealed at birth?
Put simply, 8-Bit Adventures 2 features everything fans love about classic JRPGs. An earnest, engaging storyline; relatable, easy-to-love characters; strategic turn-based combat; deep party customization; an unforgettable soundtrack; and a large, fantastical world – traversed by Airship, and brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit inspired visuals.
While it may be a sequel, anyone can jump into this brand new adventure!
Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive are thrilled to present the official launch trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Years of passion, dedication, and hard work have gone into the creation of this action-packed, guns-blazing, third-person shooter where players will defend the Imperium as one of humanity’s strongest warriors against the horrors of the galaxy. The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Across all modes, embody the brutality and superhuman skill of a Space Marine as you fight against the worst the galaxy has to offer. Smash xenos skulls in close combat with incredible strength and a flesh-sundering chainsword. Unleash heavy weaponry with the power to decimate whole battlefields and annihilate the enemies of Mankind. Combine the two in a whirlwind of bloody combat as you bring victory for humanity.
Enjoy the campaign on your own or with friends as every mode is fully co-op-enabled, with customizable characters for PvE missions and PvP battles that can be upgraded as you play. More content is also on the way with new missions, enemies, weapons, and much more now in development for post-launch support! More details in our post-launch roadmap below:
Many of you may remember me posting about Drova-Forsaken kin earlier in the year. Now we are back with a new Trailer,and while I can’t say exactly when it will release I can. Oh my mistake I can tell you,October 15th. For those like me that have been waiting for awhile,the wait is almost over. Check out the trailer that shows some amazing graphics, interesting fights and what seems like one hell of a story. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Bloodless from 3D Realmsis a retro-style action game with a rather interesting premise. Unlike most games that are based on a Sekiro-type game you don’t actually kill the enemies. The game revolves around counterattacks that disarm the opponent. This is a game I am glad they sent me to check out because honestly I probably would have missed this otherwise.
The game is far from easy, I died quite a few times just getting the timing down. Like every other Souls game enemies have patterns you can memorize to make life easier. Some enemies have slow strikes that are wide and hard to dodge if you aren’t ready while some quicker enemies may toss a knife right before they attack meaning you need to dodge that before you counter the main attack.
Some attacks aren’t even something you can parry and you will need to dodge and wait for a new opening. These are shown with a different color slashing or windup motion to let you know, but even with that advanced knowlege it isnt as simple as hanging back and waiting. The game rewards aggressive behavior just as much as it punishes being careless.
The graphics are beautiful and the story is well thought out. One I won’t spoil, but the runaway friend or family member that returns home to save the day trope is alive and well, but it is done in such a way you don’t mind it.
If there were any negatives about the experience its that I wish there was some sort of fast travel option that didn’t cost money and could be used more frequently. The one in place is limited in scope and I would have liked to have had it be a bit more useful. That being said the game is a great 9 out of 10 and worth picking up. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Just a quick post to show Roadcraft, the newest title revealed from Focus and Saber.
Take control of your fleet of construction vehicles to overcome the toughest challenges. Use your bulldozer to clear blocked paths, mobilize your heavy transporter to carry multiple vehicles, and operate your cranes, whether fixed or mobile, to lift containers and equipment with precision. Reactivate a factory by reconnecting it to the power grid with your cable layer, spread hot asphalt using your paver, and perfectly flatten it with your roller to create new roads.
Explore and unlock more than 40 vehicles as you progress through a captivating campaign. Each object, based on its mass and size, can be moved and manipulated to achieve your goals. Use materials like sand, wood, and tar to transform the terrain and facilitate the passage of your vehicles. Every resource found can be crucial for reconstruction! Supply factories and sand quarries to ensure a continuous production of resources needed for building roads and bridges. As the operations chief, plan the routes for your transport trucks on the map and ensure no obstacle impedes their path!
Features:
Rebuild devastated areas solo or in co-op mode for up to four players in a simulation featuring advanced physics.
Operate more than 40 vehicles, from bulldozers to construction cranes.
Work in various regions around the world with eight maps, each 4 km² in size.
Manipulate materials such as wood, sand and asphalt using Saber’s new physics engine.
Construct new roads and bridges to facilitate movement across rugged terrain.
Plot point-to-point routes on your map to guide your logistics convoys and recycle every piece of debris into reconstruction materials.
RoadCraft is planned for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Wishlist now!
Ember Lab was kind enough to send me a copy of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which is absolutely beautiful. I can’t overstate the fact that graphically this game is top-of-the-line.
That is easy enough to see just by looking at some pictures, but how does this one function, you may ask. The answer is very well. In my time playing it I never had any glitches, minor or game-breaking. The input was precise and menus were easy to navigate.
The story is where the game is a bit of a miss for me. Not to say it isn’t good, it is just very much by the numbers and you never truly get to know Kena in my opinion. Sure they drop hints and such throughout but that isn’t the same as definitive answers.
This isn’t enough to take away from the game, which you can beat in 10-15 hours probably. This is one of those must-play games. Helping spirits stuck due to various reasons as you and your little guys known as The Rot which might be the most adorable things in modern gaming is a pleasure. Seriously just dress them in little hats, and yes they can all wear different hats so feel free to be followed around by a captain and a bunch of pirates. I won’t say I did or did not do that.
Should you pick up this game? Absolutely. This is a 9 out of 10 experience that should not be missed. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
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.”
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.
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