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Narrative Adventure

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gaming17 days ago•7 min saved

First Impressions Roll In as Mixtape Debuts on Xbox Game Pass

Pure Xbox runs a reader poll to gauge early impressions of Mixtape, a day-one Xbox Game Pass title from the makers of The Artful Escape. The piece highlights Mixtape as a teen coming-of-age, whimsical narrative adventure and asks readers if it’s as good as The Artful Escape, plus how they’re enjoying it on Game Pass. It presents a 1–10 rating scale (with options like ‘I haven’t played it yet’) and notes 217 votes so far, with comments praising the soundtrack, storytelling, and style while some readers are less sure or haven’t played it yet.

via Pure Xbox|

#coming-of-age #gaming #mixtape

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Indie Devs Forge Publisher Alliance to Rebuild a Fragile Games Scene

Sunset Visitor and Black Tabby Publishing unveiled Prove You’re Human and announced an indie publishing alliance to fund and publish each other’s work, aiming to stabilize a volatile industry. The game is a narrative sci-fi about an AI that believes it’s human, featuring Santana guiding Mesa through conversations and existential puzzles in a Windows XP–style world, with a choice to re-merge or live in the real world. The publishers describe a dramaturge-like role and mid-six-figure budgets to back lean, focused experiences, and to support other devs, signaling a shift away from AAA-scale risk toward sustainable indie collaboration.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #indie-games #industry-crisis

gaming2 months ago•4 min saved

Dispatch Lands on Xbox Play Anywhere, Blending Story with Dispatch Strategy

Dispatch, a character-driven narrative adventure from AdHoc Studio, blends story-driven choice with dispatch-based strategy as you guide a roster of unconventional heroes to city emergencies; your decisions in both modes shape the narrative and unlock multiple endings. Coming this Summer to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, Dispatch is priced at $29.99 (Deluxe Edition $39.99 with four digital comics and a 100+ page artbook).

via Xbox Wire|

#adhoc-studio #dispatch #gaming

video-games6 months ago•4 min saved

Goodnight Universe: A Bold, Messier Evolution

The article reviews the return of the team behind the acclaimed game Before Your Eyes with Goodnight Universe, a longer narrative adventure that uses webcam blinking mechanics to explore themes of childhood, family, and supernatural elements, though it struggles with focus and mechanical implementation.

via Kotaku|

#before-your-eyes #eye-tracking #goodnight-universe

entertainment7 months ago•5 min saved

Dispatch: A Unique Twist on Superhero Comedy and More

Dispatch offers a unique twist on superhero stories by focusing on an office-based dispatcher managing a team of reformed villains, with a choice-driven narrative and high-quality animation, though it currently features limited interaction and consequences in its early episodes.

via The Verge|

#animation #choice-driven #dispatch

gaming11 months ago•4 min saved

The Alters: A Genre-Blending Sci-Fi Survival Guide

The Alters is a genre-blending sci-fi survival game that combines management, narrative, and resource juggling, set on a distant planet where the protagonist, Jan Dolski, must navigate isolation, decision-making, and psychological challenges to complete a high-stakes mission. It stands out for its focused design, emotional storytelling, and innovative gameplay mechanics, making it a potential sleeper hit in 2025.

via Space|

#gaming #management-sim #narrative-adventure

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Top 2024 Steam Spring Sale Deals: Indie Bundles, $1 PC Games, and Free Downloads"

The Steam Spring sale offers the Excellence in Narrative – IGF 2024 bundle, featuring five of 2023's best indie games at nearly 50% off, costing $45.94 until March 21. The games include The Wreck, A Highland Song, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Venba, and Mediterranea Inferno, each offering unique narrative experiences ranging from emotional gut punches to immersive storytelling, making it a worthwhile purchase for gaming enthusiasts.

via Kotaku|

#excellence-in-narrative-igf-2024-bundle #gaming #indie-games

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Saltsea Chronicles: A Captivating Community Adventure"

Saltsea Chronicles is a narrative adventure game that takes a different approach to exploration by focusing on community and cultural understanding rather than plundering resources. Players direct a collective of characters who carefully approach each island's unique culture, filling out an almanac of stickers to memorialize their journey. The game explores weighty social and political questions through personal stories and conflicts between characters, touching on themes such as restorative justice, tourism, and exploitation. While the game's ambition to tackle multiple themes and perspectives can sometimes feel overwhelming, it offers a thoughtful and ambitious narrative experience.

via Polygon|

#character-perspectives #exploration #gaming

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unleash the Nightmare: Free Life-Ruining Horror Game Now Available on Steam"

"How Fish Is Made" is a free horror game on Steam that explores life-altering choices through a 40-minute narrative adventure. Players take on the role of a sardine navigating through a factory, faced with the decision of going up or down. The game delves into existential themes and prompts players to contemplate the consequences of their choices. Despite its crude graphics, the game leaves a lasting impact and encourages reflection on the nature of existence.

via Kotaku|

#choices #existentialism #gaming

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Embrace the Magic: A Queer, Witchy Deck Builder for Cozy Fall Gaming"

"The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood" is a queer, witchy deck builder game that offers a cozy and meditative experience. Players take on the role of Fortuna, a witch living in isolation on an asteroid, who summons a cosmic being and enters into a contract. The game features a unique deck-building mechanic where players create or destroy cards to make psychic predictions. With customizable components and choices that impact the narrative, the game encourages players to reflect on their desires, power, and community.

via Kotaku|

#cozy-fall-game #deck-builder #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Annapurna Unveils Exciting Lineup of Games for Xbox Game Pass in 2023"

The Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023 featured several game announcements for Xbox Game Pass, including Cocoon, Thirsty Suitors, Flock, Bounty Star, and Ghost Bike. These games offer a range of experiences, from turn-based battles and skateboarding to multiplayer co-op and narrative adventures. Additionally, a 3D narrative adventure game called TO A T, developed by Keita Takahashi and the uvula team, was also announced.

via Pure Xbox|

#annapurna-interactive-showcase #game-announcements #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Steam's Latest Free Games: A Last Chance to Grab Critically Acclaimed Gems"

Steam users have until July 1st to download and keep the critically acclaimed narrative-adventure game, Tell Me Why, for free. Developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, the game follows twins with supernatural abilities as they unravel mysteries from their upbringing. With positive reviews praising its story and impactful choices, Tell Me Why is a must-play for fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

via GAMINGbible|

#dontnod-entertainment #free-game #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Xbox Game Pass Expands with New Games, Including Racing Favorite.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now play Need for Speed Unbound and The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales. Need for Speed Unbound is available on EA Play, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play it on console, PC, and cloud. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a narrative adventure game where players take on the role of a former writer who can enter book worlds to steal items.

via TrueAchievements|

#ea-play #gaming #narrative-adventure

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Xbox Game Pass expands with new game additions, including popular racer.

Xbox Game Pass adds two new titles today: Need for Speed Unbound and The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales. Need for Speed Unbound is a racing game where players can customize their cars and compete in weekly qualifiers. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a narrative adventure where players can dive into books and steal legendary items to restore their ability to write. Both games are available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play.

via Pure Xbox|

#ea-play #gaming #narrative-adventure

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Detective Pikachu Returns: New Trailer and Release Date Announced"

Detective Pikachu Returns, the narrative adventure game that transforms Pikachu into a gruff private investigator, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on October 6th, 2023. The game reunites Pikachu with his pal Tim Goodman, and the debut trailer promises hijinks. The original game came out worldwide in 2018, and the new installment is available to wishlist today.

via Engadget|

#detective-pikachu #gaming #narrative-adventure