White Hell
Reviewing the initial Early Access release of 9 levels, after playing the demo first, Early Access release is a huge improvement.
This isnt much of a movement shooter like ULTRAKILL(how I heard about this game) but it has some fun mechanics like parrying projectiles with kicks. Which is helpful for most if not all enemies.
There’s a lot of attention to detail, it plays really fun and satisfyingly.
Level design is a big highlight, as well as secrets which are fair and very well-thoughtfully placed. Often good platforming required.
– Real player with 16.3 hrs in game
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White Hell is about an average day in Finland.
It’s also one hell of a boomer shooter, taking full advantage of the early quakelike jank that seems to come with such a game. The weapon arsenal is satisfying and punchy, the SISU-mode creates a dynamic ebb and flow in combat, rewarding aggressive play with some of the most creative and powerful weapons I’ve ever had the pleasure to enjoy in a shooter.
If I would say anything is that the early enemy types (the fascists) are a bit basic and some parts of your arsenal start to feel like dead weight as you progress in the game. Case in point, the knife, revolver and SISU-sword. The knife and revolver feel like a sort of “traditional obligation”, and if your goal is to harken back to old shooters and emphasize a growth of power during the game, then thats fine. However, playing some of the newer takes on the genre (DUSK, DOOM: Eternal and ULTRAKILL) makes me appreciate the luxury of making starter weapons important parts of your arsenal. The SISU-sword also feels a bit underwhelming, since every other SISU-weapons outpace it in terms of damage, area of effect and cost-effectiveness.
– Real player with 12.9 hrs in game
FORTRESS DEFENDER
Well this came out of nowhere. Paying homage to the shmups of ancient times Fortress Defender will completely chew you up and spit you out..and that’s on Easy.
Not for the faint of heart nor the easily frustrated you will find absolutely no modern day hand holding here so be forewarned! With that said I enjoy a good challenge. Daunting at first glance with broken english for ship descriptions and some not so clear game mechanics one may feel slightly overwhelmed with FD. It took a bit of time but once familiarized with the controls and the game systems things quickly started to click. This shmup feels like a bit of a mash up between Gradius and possibly Gates of Thunder but with it’s own unique subsystems and powerup/shield system. Enemy design and attack patterns are well suited, bosses are challenging to take down, and the action is constant never letting up.
– Real player with 8.7 hrs in game
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It’s a good retro shmup.
– Real player with 3.5 hrs in game
Bunny Hill
The entire aesthetic for the game is sublime. I love the PS2-esque era graphics, the gameplay is mind-numbingly simple to understand, yet there is a lot to it if you want to get good times. The ability to change how long the race is cool, and the characters while not having any dialogue, give you enough of their personality by just looking at them. The soundtrack composed by Gupi is amazing too, and was my main draw to purchasing this game, but I am happy to discover that the actual game itself is super fun, and I recommend it for anyone that enjoys speed. good game
– Real player with 8.8 hrs in game
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My five year old daughter enjoys playing this game with me and by herself. The graphics are super cute and colourful and course design is good. It’s much easier to get the hang of than say mario kart. So great for young gamers and great family fun. The only downside is the lack of tracks. Two tracks are not enough at least add two more.
– Real player with 7.3 hrs in game
Platzkart Simulator
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зависла спустя 10 минут (звук есть, а поезд встал и какой-то странный объект вылез за окном)
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оставить звук в игре после снятия фокуса с окна (чтобы игра шла на отдельном мониторе)
Ну и в целом подшлифовать графику
– Real player with 0.4 hrs in game
basically what Metro Exodus should have been.
– Real player with 0.2 hrs in game
Belle Boomerang
Face off against an army of ever-changing foes and turn their own powers against them in Belle Boomerang!
Belle Boomerang is a classic action-platformer focused on unique powerups within each new environment. The aesthetics and gameplay draw inspiration from the shining stars of the 8-bit era. With authentically styled graphics and music on top of rich, fast-paced platforming, Belle Boomerang is the perfect love letter to the golden age. (But not without maintaining a unique charm of its own!)
Play as Belle, the destined heroine, and master her legendary boomerang! Through the effects of a mysterious spell, the beloved monarchs have been transformed into hostile beasts! Defeat them in battle, lift their curse, and infiltrate the corrupted tower to raise the curtain on this evil scheme! But no boomerang alone can save this kingdom… Belle Boomerang will be tossing cherries, soaring through flame-filled skies, possessing ancient statues, and more!
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A vibrant and authentic artistic style that cherishes its 8-bit roots!
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8 unique power-ups used to enhance combat, broaden Belle’s mobility, and allow for all-new environmental interactions!
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Detailed and full boss battles that test your pattern recognition, skill, and mastery of Belle’s many powers!
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Adorable foes! (But I don’t want to hurt them…)
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Fast-paced platforming that will keep players on their toes, new and old alike!
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Diverse environments, coated in a beautiful pixel-shaped frosting.
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An authentic OST that adjusts to the workings of a level’s aesthetics and design.
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And more!
Phantom Train
I was in a hurry home from work. It was already dark and frosty - December, after all. Since I worked in one city and lived in another, I had to travel by train. In the morning - to work, in the evening - home. The journey took a little less than an hour. Today is Friday, the mood is high.
Climbing onto a deserted platform, I began to wait for the train. There was not a soul on the platform: it was on the outskirts, next to the industrial zone, and here, as a rule, there were always few people, but today it is completely empty.
Slime’s Journey
Slime’s Journey is a really fun side scrolling game reminiscent of old sega genesis and super nintendo games. You are a young slime orphaned by an evil shaman that has taken your parents and you are the only one able to save them! It’s the first of many slime games I’ve yet to play and it was simple and fun! You get to dress up your slime and find powerups. You have to keep a map in your mind of where you need to back track to once acquiring certain powerups, and it was a little difficult, but I managed it just fine.
– Real player with 4.4 hrs in game
this game was so awsome i did get lost half way through till my brain told me to look at the map then t was all good
– Real player with 3.3 hrs in game