Tag: Steam Next Fest
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Ikai: Terrifying Japanese Folklore – Demo Preview
This year’s Steam Next Fest had a ton of great pickings, ranging from quirky visual novels to charming puzzle adventures and bullet hell fun. Despite the many exciting genres, I still found myself back at horror. This was my chance to test out the next spookiest game, and being a fan of Fatal Frame and…
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Life of Delta, A Charming Puzzle Adventure – Demo Preview
As part of Steam Next Fest, I had the pleasure of playing the demo of Life of Delta from developer, Airo Games. Whilst the demo was tantalisingly short, I know with certainty that this game has the potential to be a favourite. Life of Delta is a point-and-click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world…
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Undungeon: Haunt A Shattered Multiverse – Demo Preview
When I first noticed Undungeon, I was just excited to get my hands on a post-apocalyptic action game for Steam Next Fest. This event has been an exciting time for me and a great way to relieve stress by doing what I enjoy. I originally had not intended to write anything on the game. However,…
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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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Martha is Dead Reveals Udo Kier in New WWII Trailer
Upcoming Psychological Horror game, Martha is Dead, has received a new trailer showcasing its World War II setting and Udo Kier as a German General. Indie publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA have released a brand new trailer for their upcoming title Martha is Dead. The trailer showcases the game’s eerie atmosphere, stunning photorealistic visuals…
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Ikai, The Japanese Horror Game, is Coming to Steam Next Fest
PM Studios and Endflame are proud to bring their first-person psychological horror game, Ikai, to Steam Next Fest this week. Endflame is a relatively new developer based in Barcelona, Spain. Originating in 2019, Ikai will be the team’s first release as they aim to immerse players into a remarkable experience by bringing stories to life.…