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Since its Kickstarter years ago, the throwback RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has been generating quite a buzz among retro RPG fans from the 90s since it's basically the revival of the Suikoden franchise, in all but name & licensing. Of course, to start the journey proper, one needs an introductory game of sorts using bits and pieces ...
Anno: Mutationem is a fun 2D pixel art cyberpunk game featuring kick-ass fighter Ann who occasionally bartends for her family's bar. It's good fun if you're looking for an indie fix this month; check out our glowing review of the game here. You may come across some trouble with the game's tough bosses and stage layouts. Luckily, we're here to he...
Platform(s): PC (version played), PS4 Genre: 2.5D action adventure with high-flying combat In Anno: Mutationem, the latest action-adventure title from China-based developer ThinkingStars, you play mysterious past-laden anime girl protagonist Ann. She's on a task to find her rapscallion of a brother while also coming to grips with her existence ...
Platform: Nintendo Switch Genre: Turn-based strategy game throwback to Tactics Ogre Since the release of Octopath Traveler in 2018, Square Enix has expressed a newfound interest in its era of retro games, as well as the visual aesthetic known as HD-2D. Easily spotted by a depiction of pixelated 2D sprites in a lavish 3D world, we're now seeing ...
We love us some Windjammers 2, the 2022 2D sports game where Pong and Tennis meets extreme futuristic competitive sports. We gave it a glowing review for its unique fun gameplay and competitive potential. Which is why we wanted to talk to DotEmu, the developers behind the sequel to the 90s underrated arcade classic from Data East. We chat with H...
Fans of lovely-looking pixel art 3D/2D hybrid action games are in for a treat next month. ANNO: Mutationem, a PlayStation China Hero Project title will be out for PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam on 17 March. The game is published by Lightning Games and developed by ThinkingStars. Here are the game's key features: Where 2D Meets 3D –...
Platform(s): Xbox Series (version reviewed), Xbox One, PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch Genre: Action RPG with flexible Job System that isn't called Final Fantasy Ever want to see a pale naked guy transform into a horse that can shoot arrows and summon circling disembodied fists? In Nobody Saves The World, you can! In this quirky action RPG fro...
Sad news for fighting game fans: Capcom has cancelled its upcoming offline fighting game tournament for 2021. Capcom Cup 2021 will not be happening this February due to rising COVID-19 cases. Instead, an online finale will be held instead. Here's the official statement: "With rising cases of COVID-19 including the Omicron variant causing uncert...
Every day from late December to mid-January 2022, we'll be revealing bits and pieces of our top 30 games of 2021. Here's number 15. #15: Cyber Shadow Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch An early GOTY 2021 title for the year, Cyber Shadow combines slick 2D pixel artwork with riveting 2D action gameplay that's precise, responsi...
Publisher Chucklefish and developer Robust Games just announced a new adventure title called Loco Motive. As you can tell from the pun, it all takes place on a luxurious train called the Reuss Express. You play a trio of characters (a lawyer, a wannabe detective, and a secret agent) who have to prove their innocence in a murder scenario, wit...
Missed classic ninja titles like Ninja Jaja Maru, Legend of Kage, and the Sega Shinobi series? Well, this new title from Studio PICO and Esquadra might pique your interest. Publisher Flyhigh Works and the aforementioned developers has announced a new PC side-scrolling title called Shinobi non Grata. It'll be out on Steam in Summer 2022 and featu...
Platform: PC Genre: 2D Soulsborne boss rush If you love Soulsborne/Soulslike games but rather just cut to the chase and fight the genre's tough-but-fair bosses in a 2D top-down fashion, Eldest Souls is going to be your 2021 indie jam. Despite its dubious title, the quality and design of this indie slaughterfest is anything but. Everything in th...
Ever wanted a 90s simulation ala Theme Park but revved up for 2021? And instead of rides and attractions, it's real-life animals and zoological displays? Then developer Springloaded has you sorted! The Singapore indie game studio has announced its upcoming top-down 2D pixel graphic simulation Let's Build A Zoo, where you're given the task to cre...
If you're hankering for some 2D action platforming Metroidvania gaming via randomized player characters, you might like Rogue Legacy 2. The sequel to the hit 2D indie game will be out in Early Access form this 23rd July on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will have major updates coming in like new biomes (the randomized characters I men...
The Epic Games Store (EGS) began 2020 with War, Death, and rad slopes! It's going to be hard to follow up to that but it looks like the next EGS free offering is worthy of our attention. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN9Umkr381k&w=560&h=315] Sundered Eldritch Edition goes free on the EGS starting from 10 January 2020. It's anot...
Platform: PC (Steam), iOS (Apple Arcade) Genre: Squad management sim plus semi-auto strategic 2D battler. My first encounter with King's League II was at Level Up KL 2019. There was a small booth set up by the developers, Kurechii and they were letting people demo the game on a laptop. What made me interested to try out the game was actually the...
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