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gaming28 days ago•8 min saved

Six Indie Darlings From PAX West to Add to Your Wishlist

From PAX West, a GameSpot writer highlights six upcoming indie titles—Wolfhound, Blocks for Babies, Valor Mortis, God Save Birmingham, Crop, and Truckful—each offering distinct spins on familiar genres: 2D metroidvania action with WWII alt-history; a Tetris-meets-Doom roguelike; a fencing-inspired melee with supernatural powers; a physics-driven survival sim set in 14th-century England; a farming-horror thriller; and a delivery-adventure shrouded in a haunted forest. All are not in alpha or beta and are presented as promising titles worth adding to your Steam wishlist for release.

via GameSpot|

#gaming #indie-games #metroidvania

news5 months ago•15 min saved

Van-Life Survival Sim Triggers Steam Review Drama, Dev Apologizes

Outbound, Square Glade Games’ cozy van-life survival sim, debuted in Early Access to mixed Steam reviews over price and content, and after the studio asked some players to delete negative reviews in exchange for refunds, backlash followed. The developers apologized, said they wouldn’t pressure reviews, and pledged to address reported issues (multiplayer stability, UI, bugs) in upcoming patches.

via Kotaku|

#apology #news #outbound

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Disney Dreamlight Valley Dev Announces Dungeons & Dragons Survival-Life Sim Game"

Gameloft, known for Disney Dreamlight Valley, is partnering with Wizards of the Coast to develop a new Dungeons & Dragons game that combines survival, life simulation, and action RPG elements. Set in the Forgotten Realms, the game promises unique cooperative gameplay and a campaign filled with resilience and danger. With no title or release date announced yet, the project is currently in the hiring phase. This announcement comes after the reported cancellation of five unannounced D&D games by Wizards of the Coast, and the last D&D game released was Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance in 2021.

via Game Informer|

#disney-dreamlight-valley #dungeons-and-dragons #gameloft

gaming2 years ago•18 min saved

"Nightingale: A Fantasy Survival Adventure in a Brave New World"

Aaryn Flynn, CEO of Inflexion Games and former BioWare general manager, showcased the upcoming survival sim "Nightingale" in a co-op gameplay session with RPS editors. The game features a British-influenced "gaslamp fantasy" setting, procedurally generated fairy realms, and unique gameplay mechanics. The group journeyed through different realms, battled creatures, and interacted with the game's world-building features. Flynn discussed the game's distinct biomes, world-building mechanics, and the team's approach to procedural generation. The session provided insights into the game's unique features and showcased its potential for engaging co-op gameplay experiences.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#aaryn-flynn #co-op-gameplay #gaming

gaming2 years ago•17 min saved

"Exploring Enshrouded: A Survival RPG Early Access Review"

Enshrouded, an action-RPG survival sim, draws inspiration from games like Valheim, Minecraft, The Elder Scrolls, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game offers a vast open world, intelligent crafting systems, and limitless base building, but is marred by bugs, lackluster story, and clunky combat. Players can explore the world of Embervale, build custom bases, and embark on quests while facing challenges within the mysterious fungal Shroud. The game's stunning art style and deep crafting ecosystem make it an engrossing experience, despite its flaws.

via IGN|

#action-rpg #base-building #crafting

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"Dragon's Dogma: The Underrated Open-World Gem for Dark Souls and Resident Evil Fans"

Capcom's 2012 open-world game Dragon's Dogma, known for its dangerous and foreboding landscape, is being hailed as an underrated cult classic. With the sequel on the horizon, now is the perfect time to revisit the game, which offers a unique blend of arcade-style hack-and-slash combat and survival mechanics. The game's "pawn" system, where players can recruit AI-controlled allies, adds depth to the gameplay and allows for emergent storytelling. Dragon's Dogma's immersive world, dynamic weather, and day-night cycle create a thrilling and terrifying experience. Despite its quirks, the game remains unmatched in its genre and continues to captivate players.

via Polygon|

#ai-companions #capcom #dragons-dogma

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Last Train Home: A Riveting and Chilling Journey through the Russian Civil War"

Last Train Home is a unique game that combines survival simulation, RPG elements, tactical skirmishes, and narrative history, set in the chaos of the Russian Civil War. Players must navigate their way through the war-torn landscape, making decisions to keep their armored train and soldiers functioning while avoiding freezing or starving. The game's intricate systems and character development add depth to the gameplay, although combat AI and some minor issues detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, Last Train Home offers an engaging and compelling journey through a fictionalized history of the Russian Civil War.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#gaming #last-train-home #rpg

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

"New game Ascent of Ashes merges RimWorld and X-Com gameplay"

Ascent of Ashes, a post-apocalyptic survival sim developed by Vivid Storm, is set to release later this year. The game, born out of a popular RimWorld mod, puts players in charge of managing a community of colonists under constant siege by raiders, aliens, and other forces. Players must protect their colonists by building a settlement that can sustain the populace and hold off outside threats, while also sending soldiers out on expeditions. Combat plays out in real-time, and players must be careful as it only takes one or two shots to snipe off a colonist.

via Polygon|

#ascentofashes #gaming #post-apocalyptic

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Keeping the Story Fresh: Don't Starve Together's Latest Update.

Don't Starve Together's latest update, Beyond: Taking Root, completes the From Beyond arc and adds new gameplay wrinkles, including rifts spewing lunar energy and gardening creatures. The update is available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a delay for Switch users. Don't Starve Together is a multiplayer survival sim game that has been going strong for 10 years and is worth trying out.

via Polygon|

#dont-starve-together #from-beyond-arc #gaming