Moonscars Review
Torturous games these days are generally big hits. I think Dead Cells started the most recent trend of platform-action games that are incredibly difficult to conquer, but at the same time add charm to the process of slowly driving yourself bonkers. One of the strongest parts of Dead Cells is its backend structure which makes the constant dabble in dangers worth the journey. Following the path that...[Read More]
Souldiers soldiering on from Dear Villagers
Madrid, Spain (Oct. 21, 2021) – Working in partnership with publisher Dear Villagers (The Forgotten City, ScourgeBringer), indie studio Retro Forge Games has announced that their debut ‘Souldiers’ will be released on Switch as well as PC, with a launch planned for Spring 2022. To celebrate the announcement they also published a full game reveal trailer. Souldiers wraps Metroidvania explorati...[Read More]
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine Impressions
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is a 2D Metroidvania with mechanics focusing on a soft RPG system, including leveling and crafting. These core concepts come together well in the 10 hours during my preview period for the game, with each of them playing into the other smoothly as the player explored the sprawling and maze-like maps of the world. Players will collect resources such as herbs and find upg...[Read More]
Metroidvania game “The Light of The Darkness” from Brazilian QUARTOMUNDO wins in Italy
The Nordic Game Discovery Contest (NGDC) is online and on the move with its fifth season, now presenting its most recent qualifier which was won in Italy, more precisely online with the DStars Connects conference. The Light of the Darkness from QUARTOMUNDO blends Castlevania progression, exploration and RPG aspects with Legacy of Kain story, dialogue and fan theories. It is a Metroidvania game ins...[Read More]
Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review
To say that to play Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an emotional rollercoaster would be an understatement. Filled with incredible, joyful highs and soul-crushing lows, Will of the Wisps is one of the few games in the last year that has truly held a vice grip on my heart. Developed by Moon Studios, this action-adventure Metroidvania is masterfully crafted and manages the perfect balance of intrigu...[Read More]
Dead Cells gets Barrels o’ Fun
Enjoy that barrel. Bordeaux, France (August 11, 2020) – Motion Twin and Evil Empire announced that Dead Cells’ latest free update, Barrels o’ Fun, is now available on Steam with consoles to follow later this summer. The 20th update to the award-winning Dead Cells dishes out a deadly new level harkening back to happier days as players will encounter an industrial playground of doom complete w...[Read More]
Two Bit Hero makes it to Steam today
I love the name of this game, as well as the style. Check out the goods below. Innsbruck, Austria –May 22, 2020– Independent developer Ezekiel Rage and indie games publisher Plug In Digital release their handcrafted retro-like metroidvania Two Bit Hero on Steam today. Two Bit Hero is an exploration-focused RPG featuring black and white graphics, fast-paced action and multiple endings. Power up you...[Read More]
Inexistence Rebirth makes it to Steam today
This game looks cool and reminds me of a serious version of Ghosts’n Goblins, with a sprinkle of Castlevania. Anyway, enjoy the goods below and look for it on Steam. Rurey, France –May 22, 2020– Independent games developer Jonathan Brassaud releases his pixel art metroidvania Inexistence Rebirth Steam today. Inexistence Rebirth is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG inspired by ...[Read More]
Kunai
Kunai is the story of a world that has been ravaged by rogue AI. Humanity has been all but rendered extinct. As the player, you take control of Tabby, a tablet that was fused with the soul of a warrior long past. Now awaked by a group known as the Resistance, you grab your katana and begin a fight to take back the planet. Along the way, you can find new weapons, and even some snazzy hats, while ma...[Read More]
Dead Cells heading to live cells (via iOS)
I might have to retire after that headline. Just FYI, I didn’t steal it from YouTube. PARIS – May 7th, 2019 – Motion Twin, the award-winning French studio, partners up with Playdigious, the established publisher behind Evoland 2 and Cultist Simulator mobile, to adapt and publish the critically acclaimed roguevania Dead Cells on iPhone and iPad this summer. Dead Cells is an award-winning rogu...[Read More]
Motion Twin releases animated trailer for Dead Cells DLC ‘Rise of the Giant’
Check out the goods (and animated trailer) below. Bordeaux, France — March 26, 2019 — Motion Twin today released a stunning new trailer for the upcoming free update to Dead Cells. The trailer showcases a unique animated take on the plethora of new, free content set for release on PC later this month on March 28th. Console updates will follow soon. The animated trailer gives fans a look...[Read More]
Toki Tori 2+ is coming to Nintendo Switch
Toki Tori 2+ hits Nintendo Switch next week! Toki Tori 2+ Heads to Nintendo Switch Feb 23rd! Pre-order Today! Experience Toki Tori’s Epic Puzzle Adventure on the go, for the first time ever! Toki Tori 2 returns to its roots after originally coming out on Wii U back in 2013. On Nintendo Switch™ you can play it on the go for the very first time. The Nintendo Switch Edition is the game&#...[Read More]
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