Category: Previews
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Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy – Demo Preview
I’ve been aware of Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy for quite some time now. While it has intrigued me, I’ve always found myself to be too busy to get around to it. Fortunately, now that the Steam Next Fest has rolled around, I find myself with nothing to do but review the many demos available…
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Itorah: Beautifully Handcrafted Platforming Gem – Demo Preview
Steam Next Fest has rolled around and my love for all things indie has once again been rejuvenated. From platformers to puzzlers, the lineup of demos on offer is astounding. So, as I found myself scrolling through the monolithic library of mesmerising games, I tried to narrow my search. While my efforts were mostly futile,…
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Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers – Demo Preview
If there are two things I love in this world, it’s video games and visual novels. So when I discovered Arcade Spirits, a visual novel-slash-dating simulator about video games, I thought I’d hit the jackpot. Arcade Spirits follows the aptly named Ari Cader, a twenty-something trying to find their way in the world with the…
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Wildcat Gun Machine: Nostalgic Bullet Hell Fun – Demo Preview
When I was young the bullet-hell genre, the flashiest and loudest of video game genres, was aptly a staple at arcades. I still recall those flashing lights and the sound of sliding coins over deafening edgy announcers fighting for my attention. In a way, the genre perfectly encapsulates the experience of the arcade. Dancing between…
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Battle Bands: A Rocking Good Time – Demo Preview
Card games are, by and large, heavily responsible for my love of game design. Growing up I’d often play Pinochle games with my Grandparents and Blackjack, Speed, and War at family gatherings. These along with exploring the latest TCG to hit the playground were all important steps toward designing my own card games. To make…
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Grapple Dog: A Delightful 2D Platformer – PC Demo Preview
If you’re anything like me then, at the end of a long, hard day, all you’ll want to do is sit down with a light-hearted game and relax. As part of Steam Next Fest, I had the wonderful pleasure of playing the Grapple Dog demo which certainly fits the bill. Grapple Dog is a unique…
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Mahokenshi: A Stunning & Immersive Strategy Experience – Demo Preview
I have always been fascinated by card games ever since I got my hands on a Yu-Gi-Oh deck back in elementary school. Unfortunately, as with most childhood wonders, my appreciation for them quickly waned and I ended up selling my card collection. However, had I known that only a few years later I’d become just…
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Dream Cycle: A Boring, Empty, Endless Nightmare – Early Access Preview
Dream Cycle initially grew in popularity thanks to its developer’s history with the Lara Croft series. When I first heard about it, I was just excited for the highly replayable procedurally generated souls-like action. I honestly couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Unfortunately, Dream Cycle fell far too short of my expectations. It…
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Rogue Spirit: A Roguelike With A Little Spirit – Early Access Preview
There is no shortage of action roguelike games in today’s indie game market. However, what is in short supply are 3D third-person roguelikes, especially ones that look as visually stunning as Rogue Spirit. When we previewed its demo during the Steam Next Fest, we couldn’t praise it enough. Unfortunately, now that we’ve tried the full…
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Back 4 Blood Open Beta Impressions: Is It Worth Pre-Ordering?
Left 4 Dead 2 is an iconic zombie game that peaked with over 160,000 concurrent players on Steam, and even in the last 24 hours, has amassed over 28,000. The game currently sits with a 97% positive rating after 360,000 reviews on Steam. Back 4 Blood, by Turtle Rock Studios, aims to be a spiritual…
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Glitchpunk: Neon Lit Carnage is Briefly Fun – Early Access Review
I’ve never played the old GTA games, so I lack the requiste nostalgia needed to fully appreciate Glitchpunk. Unfortunately, I also lack the desired love for all things Cyberpunk and its neon-soaked aesthetic. Nevertheless, I was excited to play Glitchpunk. Its freeform approach to combat and exploration beckoned me in, and its setting seemed rife…
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Black Skylands: An Adventure Like No Other – Early Access Preview
When I think of games that have successfully captured the spirit of adventure, I can only pick out a handful of titles. Games like Skyrim, The Banner Saga Trilogy and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are stand-out titles in my eye when it comes to perfectly capturing the essence of adventuring. In order to truly encapsulate that…