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Taking a trip down to University of Wollongong Malaysia (or UOW in this context) is always a pleasure and it's always an honour to be invited. Watching game development by students thrive here in Malaysia is always a welcoming experience. So when I headed down to UOW to check out some of the new games the students at UOW had developed, I didn't thi...
Developer Supergiant Games has announced a way for you to play its upcoming roguelike Hades 2 early. How? By signing up for the Hades 2 technical test. The Hades 2 technical test will take place before the game's early access launch; the devs didn't say when that is but they did say it's "close". So what can you expect in the technical test? ...
Avast, ye matey! Kibbles & bits for all! Publisher Kepler Interactive and Singapore-based developer The Gentlebros have published a new opening animation sequence for their upcoming new sequel in the Cat Quest series. Called Cat Quest 3, this 2.5D action RPG will have your cat protagonist sailing the high seas, the Purribean, and fight off P...
Indie JRPGs inspired by the 90s era of gaming have it good, with last year's Sea of Stars leading the charge with Chained Echoes not far behind. Let's add one more upcoming entry to the list: Runa. Made by Madrid-based developer Fennec Studio, Runa is a turn-based role-playing game inspired by modern and classic Japanese RPGs. The Kickstarter pa...
Well, here's a crossover I didn't see coming. Indie rhythm roguelike game Crypt of the Necrodancer, which deserves all the awards for being such an addictive timesink, is getting new DLC featuring the well-known vocaloid: Hatsune Miku. She will bring her trusty leek and her awesome singing voice, along with her music, into the rhythm dungeon gam...
Motion Twin, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Dead Cells, has unveiled the first glimpse of its upcoming game, Windblown. Scheduled for release in Early Access on Steam later this year, Windblown promises to deliver an adrenaline-fueled roguelike action experience unlike any other. In Windblown, players will embark on fast-paced journe...
Platforms: PCGenre: Action, Mythology, Roguelite, Story Rich, Base-Building Sons of Valhalla combines classic 2D side-scrolling combat with strategic base-building, offering an experience that is akin to Ratropolis, but without the deck-building mechanics. Developed by Pixel Chest and published by Hooded Horse, this title marks the de...
Red Candle Games has announced that Nine Sols will launch for PC via Steam on 29 May 2024. It is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection-focused combat. Red Candle Games is best known for developing psychological horror games Detention and Devotion. The studio aims to deliver a stylized action platformer...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D action platformer with a drill There is nothing more masterful and beautiful than witnessing a perfect video game speedrun, much less performing it after much trial and error, and loads of practice. Pepper Grinder, the latest 2D pixel graphics action game from publisher Devolver Digi...
Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Novadust Entertainment have announced that the anticipated indie game that blends The Legend of Zelda and Studio Ghibli, Europa has been delayed. The decision was made to give more time for the team to polish the game, especially for its narrative and pacing. In a recent Europa video update, crea...
UK-based publisher Kwalee and developer Simon Fredholm have announced that their anticipated indie rhythm looter shooter game, Robobeat is coming to PC in less than 2 months. In the game, players take on the role of Ace, a bounty hunter tasked with capturing the fugitive robot Frazzer. To succeed in this mission, players must overcome formid...
The independent games industry has gained immense popularity in recent years, showcasing innovative and creative titles that challenge traditional game formats. One such game that has gained significant recognition is the Malaysian-made rhythm game Rhythm Doctor. The game was recently honoured with the Excellence in Audio Award at the 2024 Independ...
With all of its Gunvolt and GalGun games in tow, it's only a matter of time until developer/publisher IntiCreates gets into the deckbuilding trade and features its existing waifus and muses. Enter Card-en-Ciel, an upcoming turn-based card-battling RPG with roguelite dungeons. Based on the gameplay and screenshots below, Card-en-Ciel is essential...
Balatro, a game where you get points by playing poker hands and adding copies of cards you have in a 52-card deck while getting multipliers from Joker cards, is on a roll. The poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder Balatro has surpassed one million units of sales in its first month according to developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack. The dev...
Need more Metroidvania-like action platformers with dark fantasy vibes? Saviorless might be that jam you need on your proverbial gaming bread. Saviorless is an upcoming 2D action platformer from developer Empty Head Games and publisher Dear Villagers. The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and animation, with two different main characters to...
Publisher and developer Newfangled Games finally has a release date for its anticipated origami-inspired puzzle adventure game, Paper Trail. Players will follow the story of aspiring academic Paige who calls upon the need to fold and tear their way through gorgeous levels built entirely out of paper. Throughout the game, Paige will discover ...
publisher Aniplex and developer Cut to Bits announced that their anticipated 2.5D Metroidvania titled Venture to the Vile will be launched for PC in the next couple of months. In this game, your objective is to find your lost friend, Ella, in the strange town of Rainybrook, which has been overrun by a mysterious entity known as the Vile. Tak...
If you want a chillaxing role-playing game experience, you might want to check out Terra Memoria. Developed by La Moutarde and published by Dear Villagers, this pixel-graphic RPG pits you on a road trip that's waylaid by killer robots. It features cozy music, exploration, fighting, puzzles, cooking, and construction, not to mention six loveable ...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D Platformer The new indie 2D sprite-based platformer Berserk Boy is about Kei and his quest to collect all the Berserk Orbs to stop some mad conqueror named Dr. Genos. He works with a group called the Resistance, is tasked with saving lost members of that group while finding the orbs,...
Publisher and developer Half Asleep has finally confirmed the arrival date of its acclaimed rhythm game, Melatonin to PlayStation 5. The game is heavily influenced by the remarkable Rhythm Heaven series, which is compelling and is sure to attract players. Melatonin stands apart from other rhythm games by seamlessly blending dreams with reali...
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