Category: Previews
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GLITCHED: A Potential Pixelated Masterpiece – Demo Preview
GLITCHED is one of the games available at Steam Next Fest and it was a demo that I jumped into expecting to have a good time. I love stories that succeed at breaking the fourth wall and utilising comedy to discuss tough subjects. I left with a burning desire to solve its mysteries and further…
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Neko Ghost, Jump!: Prepare to Die – Demo Preview
When I turned seven, I got New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS, and a year later, Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii. Those two games truly demonstrated to me the versatility of Mario games and how successful Nintendo had been at integrating Mario into every genre imaginable. Well, Burgos Games’ new puzzle platformer,…
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Tennis Manager 2021: A Promising, Detailed Sports Sim – PC Preview
Sega’s Football Manager franchise is something I have sunk over 2000 hours in, losing sleep trying to take Dulwich Hamlet F.C. to the English Premier League. Tennis Manager 2021 is the tennis variant of Football Manager, and, while it is only in early access, it offers numerous exciting features for tennis fans. Tennis Manager 2021…
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StoryArcana: Magical In Every Way – Demo Preview
I was a big fan of the Harry Potter series growing up. While admittedly I didn’t care much for the adventures of Harry and co, I was completely mesmerised by the world. I guess being a child growing up in a cold, destitute British city, the idea of being whisked away to a magical school…
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Wartales: Experience The Journey Of A Lifetime – Demo Preview
Wartales is a prime example of why demos are fantastic. When I first saw Wartales during the 2021 PC Gaming Show, I was blown away by its visuals, but not all that convinced on its gameplay. It wasn’t that there was anything inherently wrong about it, it just didn’t seem like it was for me.…
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Rainbow Billy: The Curse Of The Leviathan – Demo Preview
I first heard about Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan at the rather excellent Wholesome Direct. Its colourful world, cartoony aesthetic and fun platforming gameplay enamoured me immediately. So, when I noticed that it was getting a demo at this year’s Steam Next Fest, I leapt at the opportunity to try it. Fortunately, Rainbow…
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Rogue Spirit: Innovation & A Lot Of Spirit – Demo Preview
I’ve been excited for Rogue Spirit ever since we covered it way back when. On paper, it sounded like an incredibly innovative and exciting roguelike. But until now I never got the chance to try it. Now that the Steam Next Fest has rolled around I finally got an opportunity to give it a shot.…
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Wolfstride: Stylish & Substantial – Demo Preview
I’m always on the lookout for a good mech-based fighting game. Perfecting the lumbering brilliance of a mech with the unbelievably stylish design of the 80s has proven difficult for many developers. But for OTA IMON Studios it seems to be no problem. The way Wolfstride impresses with suave confidence is awe-inspiring. This might just…
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Nimoyd: Endless Possibilities – Demo Preview
When Steam Next Fest started there were particular games that I wanted to try. Titles such as Sable, Bear & Breakfast and Rogue Spirit had already caught my attention before the festival had even begun. But despite being appealed by its eye-catching thumbnail, with Nimoyd, I was practically going in blind. But when I say…
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Misc. A Tiny Tale: Captivatingly Unique – Demo Preview
Misc. A Tiny Tale is without a shadow of a doubt a marvellous achievement in originality and the successful innovation of an oversaturated genre. It astounds with its unique world and characters while maintaining a level of unabashedly extraordinary gameplay. Misc. A Tiny Tale is by far one of the greatest smile-inducing titles I’ve ever…
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Bear & Breakfast: Charming And Worth The Stay – Demo Preview
Steam Next Fest is a truly wonderful event that gives the spotlight to wonderful indie titles that are coming soon. Now that it is finally here, I took the opportunity to try out as many of the demos’ available. While I was eager to jump into each one and provide you with a review, when…
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Going Medieval: A Captivating Colony-sim – PC Early Access Review
There is something incredibly relaxing about Going Medieval. I know that shouldn’t really be the case, especially considering my villagers are constantly complaining, rebelling against my every command, and sleep on the floor crying themselves to sleep because I forgot to put hay beds in. I know it shouldn’t be the case, but it is.…