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"Adorable Adventures"
A Cozy Boar's Journey to Heartwarming Discovery.
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Game Two daddelt mal wieder auf YouTube:
#GameTwo #RocketBeans #RBTV #RocketBeansTvPragmata hat meine AAA-Müdigkeit beendet!
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Die Social-Media-Kanäle von Game Two:Die Social-Media-Kanäle der Rocket Beans:
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"Shady O'Grady's Overnight Sensation"
Quick Review & Gameplay | Rock Band Roguelike Deckbuilder Chaos
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ICYMI: Rushing Beat X Hands-On: A Weird, Flawed, Fun Return on Switch 2 https://popgeeks.com/rushing-beat-x-classic-beat-em-up-action/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #RushingBeatX #NintendoSwitch2 #IndieGames #BeatEmUp #GamingReview
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WWE 2K26 Review: Next-Gen Gameplay Breakthrough or Ringside Pass Controversy? - #Baskingamer
arrived earlier this week, and the reaction has been...
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The QuickShot II joystick review – 80s clicks and waggles lovingly recreated
The updated QuickShot II brings retro gameplay into the modern era while preserving the no-frills button smashing and endearing flaws that fans loved#gadgets #gadgetreview #tech #joystick #joystickreview #quickshot #gaming #gamingreview #aviation #pcgames #pcgaming
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Coole Idee, witziger Humor, aber viel zu repetitive Kämpfe: Monday Syndrome ist momentan eher ein Geduldstest als ein Roguelike-Highlight. #GamingReview #IndieGames #MondaySyndrome #Roguelike #PixelArt
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Gaming Review: Star Wars Unlimited: Secrets of Power
#GamingReview #StarWars #FanthaTracks #starwarsunlimited #secretsofpower #fantasyflightgames
We take a look at Star Wars Unlimited: Secrets of Power from Fantasy Flight Games.
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Exploring the Dark World of Tormented Souls 2
Disclaimer
I was sent a free copy of Tormented Souls 2 to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinion. This will be my honest review.
Shameless Self-Promotion
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Table of Contents
What is Tormented Souls 2?
Tormented Souls 2 on Steam is an old school feeling survival horror game out now on Steam.
Story
The Walker sisters thought they were safe after the events at Wilderberger Hospital, but fate has other plans for them. Thinking they would get to enjoy a peaceful retreat in the mountains, the two sisters make their way to a secluded convent. Unfortunately, what meant to be therapy and relaxation turns into a nightmare. The trip was a setup, and Caroline now finds herself alone in a dark and empty building with creatures lurking in the shadow. With the help of her super natural abilities, and any supplies she finds along the way, she must find her sister and survive what ever darkness chases after her. Can she find her sister and leave this place before it is too late?
Gameplay
Tormented Souls 2 is a 3rd person horror survival game modeled after the classic era of gaming. Players will explore the map looking for clues and supplies while avoiding danger. Tourmented Souls 2 is essentially an unforgiving puzzle game. This is a game where healing and ammo is limited, and being precise, stealthy and efficient is key. The game has combat with enemies that have specific weaknesses. Knowing the weaknesses is key to survival. You can brick your run if you aren’t careful, even on the easier difficulties. If you don’t pick items or do events in a certain order, you are going to have a bad time.
Review
Tormented Souls 2 is a proper nod to the classic horror survival genre. Its horrifying atmosphere kept me completely on edge, while the story and puzzles kept me engaged. The biggest issue with the game is its difficulty. This is a hard and unforgiving game with very little saving. If you want a challenge game with a solid story that will scare you, Tormented Souls 2 is a solid choice.
The Story
The game is a sequel, but you don’t need to play the first game to understand the events of the second. I definitely want to now because I want to know what happens, but I never felt like I lost by the story.
Tormented Souls 2 has an excellent horror story with some great voice acting. As scared as I got with the game, I had trouble putting it down because I needed to know what happened. The pacing is good, and if you can overcome the game’s difficulty, it is long enough to get the job done.
Gameplay
Tourmented Souls 2 will scratch that Resident Evil itch we all get from time to time. The game is a little on the darker side. I think it is intentional, but it does make some parts of the game frustrating. The lack of camera control is also a point of frustration, but it’s fine for telling its story. The game’s difficulty is what makes the game hard to recommend. Tourmented Souls 2 is a dark and twisted puzzle. It is very unforgiving if you aren’t paying attention or if you don’t complete the tasks in order. The game doesn’t offer a lot of save points, so players will have to redo a lot of their progress.
The survival elements add a lot of tension to the game, and if you aren’t careful, a lot of stress. I was constantly low on health struggling to get to the next point, and that is going to turn off a lot of players. If you are new to the game, know that this is done by design. You might need to restart the game if you mess up like I did, so it might be good idea to look up a guide. I don’t like guides because I wanted to be surprised, but having to restart the game because there is literally nothing you can do to progress the game is frustrating.
Conclusion
Tormented Souls 2 isn’t going to be for everyone. This is an unforgiving horror game that can be difficult if you aren’t careful and paying attention. Not being able to save often means there is a lot of repetition, but it also means you can strait up ruin a run. That said, the horror is very well designed. The atmosphere is spooky, the tension is choking, and the monsters are terrifying. I had a lot of trouble finishing this game because it freaked me out, but I also don’t do very well with horror games. Regardless, I liked the story enough to power through. I definitely think I need to check out the first one, but I don’t think it is necisarry. If you are looking for some good survival horror and don’t mind the difficulty, pick up Tormented Souls 2 on Steam.
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Experience Dreamout: An Alpaca’s Wacky Journey
Disclaimer
I was sent a free copy of Dreamout to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.
Shameless Self-Promotion
If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your aesthetic, check out my latest reviews for the Epomaker HE68 Mag or the KiiBoom Moonshadow V2. Check out my latest review of the Fifine M9 Microphone System and the Kiwi Ears Aventus Wireless Headset. If you’re buying anything from Amazon, feel free to use my affiliate link. It really helps me out if you do. You can also always buy me coffee!
Table of Contents
What is Dreamout?
Dreamout is a ridiculous rpg about a drunken alpaca and her wild adventure to find a talking skeleton’s body. The game is out now on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Steam and GoG
Hook
After another night of heavy drinking, you find yourself having to help a talking skull find his body. With the help of your trusty sword and a bit of booze to fend off the hangover, you set off on one of your weirdest adventures yet. Fight off mobs of strange enemies, solve puzzles, do all the side quests you can, and get that skull his body back. With plenty of booze to keep this buzz going, there is nothing that can stand in your way.
Gameplay
In some ways, Dreamout is your typical hack-and-slash adventure. Players take control of their quirky protagonist and travel across the game’s strange world on an even stranger adventure. Players move from quest to quest, unlocking fighting off enemies, completing quests, and solving puzzles. There is a very simple combat system, and a fishing system to break the game up. There is also a hat system for those who want a little customization in their rpgs.
Combat
Combat in Dreamout is very simple and approachable for a hack-and-slash. Players have access to a simple sword attack and dodge. Enemies will telegraph their attacks, range, and target. Although timing can be tricky, dodging attacks is pretty easy. Getting three hits on an an enemy kills them.
A player can die, but death doesn’t have consequences. Death resets players to the last check point without any draw backs, and the game is pretty generous with its checkpoints.
Adventure
The game is short, and the story is a rail road. Players experience linear progression between quests with very little room to deviate or explore the strange world. The game does a lot in the little space that it has, but it is an adventure that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you are looking for a silly game with a lot of spirit, Dreamout is a solid contender.
Review
Dreamout is a very silly take on the RPG genre, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While the tone and gameplay make a niche title, its quirky spirit gives it enough charm that it is worth some consideration.
Story
The story is ridiculous, full of puns and jokes that don’t always land. The silly tone does make it a refreshing take on the genre, but the humor isn’t going to be for everyone. I love that this game doesn’t take itself serious, and although the game does get cheesy, it was a nice change of pace from what I usually play. That said, the story isn’t anything special and unless you need a silly story like this in your life, it isn’t going to make much of an impression.
Art and Aesthetic
Dreamout‘s whimsical artstyle makes the game delightful. I love the character’s silly design, and I appreciate the amount of detail that went into the world building. The game gets very creative with its weirdness.
Difficulty
Dreamout leans more on the casual side of gaming. Combat is simple and easy to maneuver, and the puzzles aren’t hard. This is the game to play when you want to shut off for a couple hours and do something silly. There isn’t enough depth for a second playthrough, but there is enough of a challenge force some engagement. I enjoyed the games casual nature because it fit with the overall silly tone of the game.
Puzzles
While none of the puzzles require a guide, they were fun and creative. I wouldn’t play this game if you are looking for a real puzzle game, but I do appreciate that the puzzles gave me a break from combat. Some puzzles do feel like buzy work as you work from one quest to the next, but overall, they were fun enough to keep me playing till the end.
Performance
Aside from one game breaking bug, the game plays fine. I only had to reset the game once because I didn’t get the item I needed to move to the next part of the map, but luckily I didn’t have to repeat too much of the game. Best of all, the game works great on the Steam Deck. I prefer these kinds of games on handheld.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a silly game to spend a couple hours on, Dreamout has a solid enough loop to make it worth at least a playthrough. It is a small game with a lot of heart, but not enough to make it replayable. You won’t hate the few hours you spend beating the game, but not all of the jokes are going to land and some people will be turned off by the lack of danger. I say its worth $10, if you are looking for a less serious hack-and-slash.
You can pick up Dreamout on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via Steam and GoG. If you are looking for something with a little more depth, check out Sunokuni.
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Final Fantasy Tactics lived only in lore and legend when I was a child.
A victim of the PAL vs NTSC analogue TV technology era, the game was never released outside of NTSC territories, making it nearly impossible for my tween hands to get a hold of in late 90s Australia. So does it hold up to the expectations, and does the remaster do justice to the original experience? https://www.sifter.com.au/post/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-brings-back-an-absolute-classic-for-a-new-generation #gamingreview -
Discover the Thrills of Godbreakers: A Co-op Adventure
Disclaimer
I was sent a free copy of Godbreakers to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinion. This will be my honest review.
Shameless Self-Promotion
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What is Godbreakers?
Godbreakers is a co-op action roguelike coming to Steam on October 23rd. Make sure you check out the demo, and don’t forget to wishlist!
Hook
Humanity is gone, but fate still has use for its existence. The AI we created to save the world has taken over. It now spreads across the universe, devouring planets. You have been resurrected from the void of eternity to stop its spread. Use your newly found powers to travel across the universe and destroy the AI before it is too late. Can you save the universe from something you created?
Game
Experience fast-paced fluid combat in this action-packed roguelike adventure. Team up with your friends or brave the universe alone in this chaotic story of salvation. There are six distinct planets to conquer, each with unique and memorial bosses guarding them. Be careful, the path to the boss will be full of traps and enemies who thirst for your blood. Customize your champion with powers and abilities you discover through play and become the ultimate warrior. What secrets will you uncover along the way?
Gameplay
I played this game solo, and can only talk about the solo experience, but the essence of the game is the same for both modes.
The Lobby
Players will all start in a lobby where they can customize their character’s appearance, abilities, and archetypes. Everyone starts with the same character, the spear, and unlock more as they complete the various objectives through normal play. Additional characters can be unlocked by beating certain bosses for example. There are cosmetic unlocks that don’t affect the gameplay, but offer players the opportunity to add some personality. When players are ready for a run, they can start a countdown that can be cancelled at any time. The Lobby is a good place to plan for the next run, or take a break.
The Run
Players will start a run by choosing a planet to explore. Players run through the level, beating the various waves of enemies. Each world has a boss and mini-boss with their unique flavor and attack pattern. In true roguelike fashion, players will unlock random abilities, skills, and upgrades from enemies they defeat. They can also buy upgrades and abilities from the vendor at the end of the level if they have enough currency.
Health
Healing in this game is extremely limited. Players can only heal through the pots given to them at the start of a run. There is no way to refill. Once you run out, you are on your own. You can buy some at the vendor at the end, but resources are so limited, it sort of feels like a waste. The run is over when the players HP drops to zero, a run is successful if they manage to beat the bosses.
Combat
Godbreakers has a very fast-paced combat system. Players have access to a basic/heavy attack, a special ability based on their archetype, and a dodge. There is a combo system in place that tests the players efficiency. For maximum DPS, players need to know how to dodge and combo efficiently. It helps to learn enemy attack animation and patterns, especially in the boss fights. Each archetype has their unique playstyle and strategy, so make sure you test them all out on the test dummy in the lobby.
Review
I really enjoyed Godbreakers for its flavor, story, and unique fast-paced combat sytstem. Although the game has its bugs, the game works well enough to earn at least a demo run.
Flavor
I love the cartoonist style because it gives the game its almost whimsical vibe. While the worlds are a little empty, the devs do a good job at making it work. While players can’t explore worlds outside the predetermined path, the maps do enough to feel expansive. The simple design helps shift the focus on smoother combat, especially multiplayer combat. I would say in that regard, it is mostly successful.
Players are either going to love the character art or hate it. The customization does have some ugly pieces I will never touch, but I am sure there is an audience for every piece. I found some pieces to work towards, and the art animation is cool enough where it all works. The bosses are all cool and flavorful, and I liked exploring the different zones to find out more.
Story
Godbreakers has a fun story with an interesting hook and fantastic voice actors. Each world had messages that players can collect and decode. Decoding them unlocks voice lines from the different bosses. I had a lot of fun collecting these because it not only gave the bosses their personality, but it did a good amount of world building. The game may not have very deep lore and story, but it does enough to give it substance as you plug away at the grind.
Unique Combat
Godbreakes‘ unique combat system is why you should buy this game. I love that each archetype feels different, and switching between characters, and even just changing the abilities breathed new life to the game. There is a bit of a repetitive grind, but nothing out of the ordinary for the genre. The RNG does a decent job at making the runs feel unique, without the bad RNG to ruin a run.
Combat is a lot of fun, but it offers enough of a challenge to keep things engaging. I was constantly having to think about my moves in order to conserve my HP for the final boss. The Godbreak mechanic is a lot of fun. Getting to take an enemies ability and use it during battle is not only such a cool idea, it gave combat at bit of depth.
The boss fights were a lot of fun. Once I memorized the patterns, it just became a skill issue and that is perfectly fine. I love how the bosses change their tactics and become more aggressive the lower you get. This not only adds to the flavor and fantasy, but it makes combat more intense. It was very satisfying to finally beat a boss that I had trouble with. Unlocking the cosmetic was a nice bonus.
Bugs
The game does have a few noticeable bugs that I need to mention. Frames would drop randomly, the game would stutter, but I never got it to crash. I never hit a run ending bug, but there were enough of them present that they became hard to ignore. The devs are aware of the bugs and are working on fixing them, but if this sounds like an issue, I’d wait for a few patches.
Conclusion
If you are looking for an action roguelike with a fun combat system and cool flavor, grab your friends and pick up Godbreakers. You can pick your copy or check out the demo on Steam. If you want to check out another one cool action game, check out Strayed Lights.
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Forgotten Fragments Review: A Challenging 2D Platformer
Disclaimer
I was sent a free copy of Forgotten Fragments to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.
Shameless Self-Promotion
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What is Forgotten Fragments?
Forgotten Fragments is a 2D platformer intended for the masochist who loves to struggle through their jumping puzzles. Make sure to check out the demo.
Hook
You wake up in a strange and beautiful world without your memories. Your memories have been scattered across this new landscape in collectable fragments, and it is up to you to collect them all. But this is no simple task. The road is perilous, full of traps and difficult puzzles. Do you have what it takes to conquer this terrain? Do you have what it takes to recover all your memories?
The Game
Brave this challenge alone as you work your way through the campaign, or team up with a friend and share the frustration as you solve unique jumping puzzles. With over 120 puzzles spanning over four unique worlds, Forgotten Fragments has enough content to keep its players busy. Make sure you keep an eye out for hidden collectibles and secret levels. And for those who are a bit more competitive, each level has a time and death counter so you can chase that perfect score. If you like platformers and don’t mind playing through a hard one, check out Forgotten Fragments.
Gameplay
Each world is separated by its collection of uniquely themed jumping puzzles. Puzzles are accessed through doors at a hub, which makes progression manageable. Players must beat all puzzles in a world to progress to the next one. To beat a puzzle, players need to collect all of the available memory fragments within the level. These fragments blow up after a certain amount of time, killing the player. Death resets the level, but it does not reset a run. This means that any progress you make in a level, i.e. collecting memories, will be lost. You will need to do everything again. You can die as many times as it takes to complete the level, but the goal is to die as little as possible and as fast as possible.
Mechanics
To beat a level, players must use the game’s mechanics to not only maneuver the character, but the different objects around them. Sometimes a player needs to throw an object over a pit to use as a platformer. Other times, the player will need to bounce the memory fragment off walls without setting off an explosion. A fragment can blow up if it hits the wrong structure, like a spike. The combination of these mechanics give way for creative solutions to some very interesting puzzles.
Review
Forgotten Fragments is a fantastic platformer, especially if you appreciate a challenge. The game has some very beautiful hand-drawn art that does a good job at catching attention. I am a huge fan of the retro-vibe, but the game’s mechanics create interesting interactions for some very challenging puzzles. There are some seemingly impossible levels, the feeling of satisfaction of finally beating a level is unmatched. If you’re looking for a new platformer, this is the one to try.
Gamplay Loop
The dangerous level design leave the room for some creative solutions. Sometimes you will need to bounce your fragment off walls before it blows up, other times you need to narrowly avoid spike pits to get to collect your fragments. The game starts off hard, but does a good job at slowly adding mechanics over time to make the game feel more manageable. Every time I felt like I mastered the game, it threw something new to complicate things. Mostly, I enjoyed seeing my progress as I moved through the worlds, collecting new skills.
Difficulty
Forgotten Fragments is difficult by design. The game opens up with a disclaimer and the ability to reduce the difficulty. I struggled with the default difficulty, but I never felt a level was impossible. Even though I could have changed the difficulty at any time, I never felt the need. I enjoyed the game enough to keep trying, even at my most frustrated. This is a game where you’re meant to die a lot, so consider that before picking up the controller.
Conclusion
I enjoyed Forgotten Fragments for its unique retro aesthetic and challenging gameplay. Even though I struggled through my playthrough, I appreciate the creativity that went into every level. If you enjoy retro platformers but are looking for a hard one, go check out Forgotten Fragments.
If you enjoy platformers, make sure you also check out Worldless if you’re looking for something more unique and Smurfs, if you need something more cozy to play with your kids.
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Unyielder Review: Colorful Chaos in Roguelike Gaming
Disclaimer
I was sent a free copy of Unyielder to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.
Shameless Self-Promotion
If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your aesthetic, check out my latest reviews for the, Epomaker HE68 Mag or the KiiBoom Moonshadow V2. Check out my latest review of the Fifine M9 Microphone System and the Kiwi Ears Aventus Wireless Headset. If you’re buying anything from Amazon, feel free to use my affiliate link. It really helps me out if you do. You can also always buy me coffee!
What is Unyielder?
Unyielder is a loud and chaotic roguelike looter out now on Steam.
Jump into the colorful explosion of a boss rush that is Unyielder. Players fight their way through waves of mechanized nightmares with some of the most insane weapons put into pixels. Whether you end up with a sword or bazooka, there is nothing that can stand in your way (if you can master the games unique combat mechanics). Do you have what it takes to become the best hunter of them all?
Content
Players are thrown into one of three unique arenas where they fight in fast-paced chaotic gunfights against one of over 40 unique bosses. Armed with one 30+ “absurd” weapons and a selection from the more than 90 perks and items, players can enjoy a bit of variety while they grind to unlock the different characters or permanent upgrades that give Unyielder its spice. Each character has its unique flavor, quirks, and abilities to change up the gameplay, and a set of traits to unlock. What character you choose depends on your playstyle, and the game promises enough choices for each player to find a combination they like. I am sure there is a solvable meta, but the fun comes from finding something that works best for you. The game does have its campaign, but there is an endless mode for those who just want to sit back and watch things explode.
Gameplay
The game doesn’t run as smooth as at needs to. I run an Nvidia 3060 with an AMD Ryzen 5600x and it stutters. I know this isn’t the most powerful configuration, but it can run everything else on the default configuration. It is playable, but it makes a few of the combat mechanics a bit frustrating.
Combat
Combat in Unyielder gives me Borderlands vibes, albeit a bit more chaotic ones. The gunfights have a similar energy, but the guns are a lot more creative in Unyielder. I will commend the devs creativity when it comes to the different flavors of death that fall into the players hands.
Players will start each round with a basic pistol and walk into the arena where they face off against a boss. Each boss has its unique movement and attack patterns, and learning each one gives players the advantage. Each character has a melee attack and can use their gun, provided they have enough ammo to spend. The goal of each fight is to kill the boss monster through a series of well timed parries and attacks without dying.
Parries
What makes Unyielding unique is its parry system. Each boss monster has a small window in which attacking it stuns them. Timing a perfect parry not only gives the user combat advantage, the boss also drops ammo, life, and recharges a players shield. Players are incentivized to master the parry system to not only survive, but also defeat the boss. Players do not start the encounter with enough ammo to defeat the boss. There are also no loot crates to open mid combat. Instead, players will need to live off the supplies they beat out of the boss with their well timed parries. More on why this is problematic below.
Bosses
Bosses for the most part are unique. Each has a interesting and creative design and a movement pattern to reflect this. Bosses will either jump around the map wildly, or charge in a more predictable pattern. Learning these patterns and their different animations help perfect the parry system. The problem that arises is that depending on the map, the movement can either be a slog, or incredibly trivial.
How is it on the Steam Deck?
I didn’t even try running Unyielder on a Steam Deck because it isn’t verified, and it didn’t seem worth testing. There were enough issues with how it runs on PC to discourage me from trying. That said, I am willing to try it if anyone is curious, or if the game gets a a good amount of updates.
Review
Playing Unyielder has left me torn. On one hand, I love that that the game attempts something new in the genre. I am a huge fan of the game’s explosive and colorful vibe, but the gameplay needs a bit of work.
The Art
I like Unyielder’s retro chaotic style. I love the cell shading, the explosion of color, and the weapon design. The monsters can look a little busy, but each is uniquely terrifying. The arenas feel a little empty, even though the design can make combat annoying. Some of the characters look cool, but it doesn’t matter because you don’t really see them. The weapons in this game are incredibly creative and I appreciate the time spent to make them affect the gameplay. Unfortunately, this effect is not always good.
The Bosses
I enjoyed the combat in Unyielder for the first few minutes when I was getting to learn the mechanics. However, the novelty of the gameplay quickly wears off when combat becomes a hassle. The main factor that defines success in Unyielder is timing. Timing the perfect parry grants players the power and sustainability to defeat the boss. Some bosses move slowly and predictably and can be taken down easily. Others Jump wildly across maps that make timing the perfect parry annoying. I am sure that getting better at the game and unlocking more upgrades and characters will soften some of this frustration, but I didn’t want to get there. Especially when I could be playing something like Revenge of the Mage instead.
But what truly makes the game hard to recommend is the RNG.
The Guns and RNG
After my hours of playing this game I can honestly say that the starter pistol is my favorite weapon. This is strictly due to the fact that there is no chance of it being absolutely useless.
Guns spawn with up to seven random perks. While this gamble means that a gun drops with the perfect everything, there are times where players are stuck with a useless gun that feels worse than the starter pistol. I appreciate the effort and love that went into creating the flavor of each weapon and perk, but sometimes the gun was too busy. This is bad in a game where timing is key and the guns gimmick makes is impossible to get it right. This could be a skill issue, but the average player isn’t going to endure the learning curve of a game that feels unfair and annoying. Especially when the performance isn’t good enough.
Melee is useless
My biggest issue with the game is how quickly and easily a player can run out of bullets, and how this ends a run. Each character has a melee attack, but melee in this game is the most useless skill. Everything in this game is more mobile, and chasing the different bosses across the map for a melee attack that doesn’t do enough damage is a chore. Sure you can find better melee weapons, but not in the beginning.
Conclusion
Unyielder game isn’t bad, but there are games that do this better. I love that the flavor and the chaotic nature of the game, but I don’t believe it does enough to be worth the price tag. The game needs some tuning. Combat needs to be smoother, weapons need to be less busy, and frames need to be stable. That said, at least it isn’t The Foglands.
If you do want to tackle this game, master its mechanics and many weapons and prove me wrong, I’d still wait for sale or at least a couple more updates. But if you don’t believe me, you can pick it up on Steam.
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Gaming Review: Star Wars Super Teams: The Intergalactic Racing Board Game
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We review Star Wars Super Teams: The Intergalactic Racing Board Game.
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„Ghost of Yotei“ begeistert mit atemberaubender Grafik, feinem Kampfsystem & viel Herz – ein Open-World-Meisterwerk mit eigenständigem Charme. Trotz kleiner Story-Schwächen das vielleicht beste Spiel des Jahres! 🌸⚔️🎮 #GhostOfYotei #PS5 #GamingReview https://www.watson.ch/digital/reviews/299285337-ghost-of-yotei-review-das-vielleicht-beste-spiel-das-ich-je-spielte
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Star Overdrive Review: A fun Janky Scifi Adventure
Disclaimer
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What is Star Overdrive?
Star Overdrive is a fast-paced open world scifi adventure out now on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch.
Bios finds himself stranded on the planet Cebete as he searches for his beloved Nous. Armed with only his Keytar and handy hoverboard, Bios must race across the strange planet to find her and bring her back. But the journey won’t be easy. The world is full of strange beasts he needs to fight off and strange machines he needs to activate. Can he find the right upgrades to conquer the terrain, save the girl, and get back home? Will he learn what really happened here?
Gameplay
Star Overdrive is an openworld adventure game with a hoverboard gimmick. The hoverboard can be upgraded, tuned, and customized to fit a players style. Players can do tricks, do jumps, and go through special gates to gain boosts. If you aren’t moving fast across the map, you aren’t doing it right.
There is a crafting mechanic baked into this game. Players will collect materials along their adventure to craft different upgrades for their board, or to change the aesthetic. The farming can feel like a grind, but it is worth the trouble, especially if you like to consistently change your boards style. The board will wear with use, and having a fresh coat of paint and polish will make it perform better.
Combat in this game is simple. Players use the keytar to chain normal and heavy attacks, and can earn new powers along the adventure. Players can mostly look forward to exploring the vast world, searching for new styles, upgrades, lore, and some cool tracks to listen to.
Review
I really like Star Overdrive, but not as much as I thought I would. While I do love the flavor, the gameplay, and the concept, I found it a bit lacking. I am aware that there were some limitations baked into the game so that it can perform for the switch, and it definitely feels like a switch game.
One issue I have with the game is how empty the world feels after a while. Everything in this game looks cool, but once you start exploring the world, there isn’t much more to see. Some of it has to do with how they need to make room for the hoverboard riding mechanics, and the other has to do with maintaining the performance. It made me not really want to explore the world, and instead, I tried to finish the story as soon as possible.
The story itself is fine. I liked collecting the small tidbits and piecing together the events of the catastrophe. All the voice logs, journals, and the story itself was fun to collect. I think it is the only reason I kept playing.
The gameplay is fun, until the gimmick wears off. Combat is simple, but it makes the game the casual RPG I’ll occasionally pull out. Riding the hoverboard is so much fun. once I figured out the mechanics, got a few upgrades, I was sold. I wouldn’t say it has revolutionary movement mechanics, but they are good enough to keep players engaged. Zooming through the desert doing tricks, landing sweet jumps, and listening to good music made this game hard to put down.
One thing I did not like about the hoverboard was the upgrade system. I like that the upgrades felt meaningful, and I like that there was unlockable customization, but I don’t like the crafting system. The crafting system is simple, and it produces visible upgrades to the board, but it makes upgrading the board a grind. You have to constantly be farming materials and gambling on the part you get in return. It doesn’t take away too much time from the game, but I would have preferred to find the parts as random loot.
Combat was fine, but it gets better once you unlock a few powers. There were abilities that did feel broken, but it was a fun little loop that kept me engaged.
Despite its flaws, the game is a solid open world adventure with a solid story and a cool gimmick that is worth trying once. Whether or not you value exploration and deep combat may be the deal breaker, but I enjoyed it for the casual fun it is on my Steam Deck.
You can pick up Star Overdrive on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
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Regardless of what this review says, NBA 2K24 will sell millions of copies, and generate millions of dollars through VC. That is because basketball fans who want to play a basketball game have nowhere else to go. The on court action is really good, but without competition to keep them honest, 2K's monetisation has got out of hand and made modes like MyCareer near unplayable without extra investment from players.