Tag: Demo
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Sonzai: Stylish Masterpiece Lives Up To Expectations – Demo Preview
The demo for Sonzai has been out for a little while now. While that would normally mean I’d be frantically scraping together a review to meet deadlines, with Sonzai I’ve purposefully taken my time. I have a very personal history with Sonzai which I have documented in an article you can read here. It is…
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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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A Space For The Unbound: Hi-Bit Narrative Bliss – Demo Preview
When initially scrolling through the games in this year’s LudoNarraCon, it only took a single look at the screenshots to sell me on A Space For The Unbound. I hopped into the prologue and was immediately taken in by its hyper-detailed hi-bit rendition of Indonesia in the 1990s and drawn into the heartwarming magical realist narrative. In…
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Mind Scanners: Papers Please Meets 1984 – Demo Preview
While there have been some attempts to capture the brilliance of Lucas Pope’s Paper’s Please, none have innovated and scratched that pencil-pushing itch for me as much as the demo for the upcoming game Mind Scanners. In this dystopian future, you take control of a mind-altering cog in the machine, clamping down on anyone not…
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TUNIC: A Nostalgic Soulslike – Demo Preview
Featuring in this year’s Ludonaracon round-up of demos is TUNIC. It is a golden-hour lit hack and slash adventure game that combines the melancholic atmosphere and combat of Hyperlight Drifter with a warm blanket of comforting nostalgia. “Underneath the combat is a satisfying Metroidvania experience” From looking through initial screenshots and playing through the first…
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Teacup: A Wholesome Cup Of Tea – Demo Preview
The moment I started playing Teacup, I fell in love. This demo, which I thankfully got the chance to play over LudoNarraCon 2021, is perhaps the most wholesome game I’ve ever played. It is absolutely gorgeous, beautifully quaint and exceptionally unique. I will happily admit that I loved each and every minute of my time…
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No Longer Home: A Beautifully Bleak Portrayal Of Life – Demo Preview
If this year’s LudoNarraCon event has taught me anything, it’s that narrative-heavy games are my bread and butter. I love them all, from the downright quirky to the solemnly poignant. No Longer Home fits into the latter category. Despite being a bleak portrayal of the downtrodden youth culture in the UK, something I am all…
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Minute Of Islands: Nothing Quite Like It – Demo Preview
I can well and truly say that I’ve never played anything quite like Minute of Islands. It is wholly unique in both concept and design, with an uncomfortably eerie narrative set across extraordinarily detailed and horrifying environments. Its demo offers an insight into a game that will undoubtedly go down in history as one of…
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Lake: Simply Perfect – Demo Preview
I’ve been hotly anticipating Lake since it was announced a while back. There is something incredibly appealing about the mundane in video games. Whether it’s unpacking boxes or delivering post, I find myself drawn to them every day. It is therefore understandable that I’d be enormously enthused by Lake’s premise. This is a game in…
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Beacon Pines: Hauntingly Charming – Demo Preview
At this year’s LudoNarraCon, I got to try out a demo for Beacon Pines. Fortunately, I am happy to announce that not only did I absolutely love it, but that I cannot wait for its full release. Beacon Pines is a delightfully charming title with a lot of wit, character and laughs to be had.…
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Button City: Cute Arcadey Fun – Demo Preview
At this year’s LudoNarraCon, I got to try out a demo for Button City. While going in, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I am happy to report that my stay at Button City was an exceedingly happy one. Button City is, without a shadow of a doubt, immensely enjoyable. From its colourful art…