Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff
Sword n Magic is one of the best games that I have had the pleasure to play. I picked up the game in September for a friend’s birthday since it was on his steam wishlist. I wish I had found this game sooner, and was able to find it on my own, because there are very few games that I am amazed at. It is a huge surprise to me that I have not heard of this game sooner, or that this game has not exploded everywhere like other games have. It is by far one of the best games I have ever played. I never feel guilty about spending time exploring this world and learning its secrets. Whatever price it is at, is an absolute steal. The developers take great pride and care in their work of art they call swords n magic n stuff, and it shows throughout the entire game.
– Real player with 191.7 hrs in game
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I am loving this game. Its aesthetic is beautiful and consistent throughout. Even in this early stage of its development I’ve invested 25+ hours in it and can’t wait for the updates to come (and they are coming regularly).
It’s greatest strength is in the feeling of exploration that is engraved in the core of its gameplay. Every nook and cranny feels like it could hold some secret or lead to some interesting new place and more often than not it actually doas just that.
My second favorite thing is combat. Even if it seems simplistic at first, as you can just attack in the direction that you are looking, because of combat roll, jump/double jump and glider movement, battles are dynamic and engaging. Large part of the fluidity of the combat are enemies and unique attack patterns they have. Those two things combined make up interesting learning curve as at first some enemies might seem really difficult, but as you fight them and learn their attack patterns and how to counter, you slowly start to feel comfortable against those enemies, sometimes even to the point where they can’t even touch you (if you are good enough). That sense of getting better at the game as you invest your time in it is rewarding and hooks you right in. With devs promise of new and more challenging enemies (Like skeleton horde mode in the “Witch’s eve” update) as well as unique weapon abilities and magic, this part of the game is sure to get even better.
– Real player with 112.6 hrs in game
Death Tales
After 4 hours of gameplay here are my thoughts.
The game is visually stunning and amazing to look at. I thought the colors would be weird, but it flows and is captivating. The art style is both whimsical and creepy at the same time. The soundtrack and sounds are not overpowering and very thematic (as a content creator I turn them down a bit for streams & vods but for normal play you don’t need to). Mechanically the gameplay is smooth and the challenge is appropriate. You will get lost in the gameplay and be drawn into the world. The equipment choices and power ups allow for a variety of playstyles - scythes, hoods, armor and spells are plentiful and have all sorts of fun uses. Speedrunners can run through areas once just to collect gear to give them an edge, and completionists can run a stage multiple times to collect all of the rewards. There are also events, shops and quests to add to the depth.
– Real player with 22.9 hrs in game
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Hack and slash you way through a colorful world of Fantasy and platforms with over 40 pieces of armor and gear (my favorite is the Unicorn set which I now have 2 parts of!!)
You are a new Reaper gone rogue and you will fight different creatures in epic color!
The levels and the different scythes,armors and enemies with there one effects/abilities! I LOVED IT!
I loved every second of it, I will play this a lot! Thank you so much for making a game that I fell in love with after 5 min of starting it! STUNNING!!
– Real player with 22.1 hrs in game
Victor Vran ARPG
TLDR
This game is definitely worth a buy.
The core of Vran is a classic dungeon crawler. Kill monsters, take loot, upgrade equipment, and experience the story. The action is fantastic, and there are countless ways to be creative with your builds. There’s enough depth to this game that people are still creating unique, competitive builds 3 years after release.
Voice acting is excellent, but the campaigns are short and full of tropes, although they do the tropes well. Motorhead is a really cool, original idea in many ways, but still pretty tropey.
– Real player with 889.7 hrs in game
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Quick Summary: Victor Vran is a “simplified” action RPG in the same vein as Diablo, Torchlight, and Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. In terms of art and level design the game is extremely similar to Van Helsing, fighting spooky monsters in a sort of steampunk world. The game does have some different mechanics though, that will take some getting used to if you’ve only played the previously mentioned ARPGs:
*You can Jump. This is actually not as big a deal as you might think since jumping doesn’t really dodge enemy attacks very well. It’s mostly used to cancel your channeling spells and wall jump into secret areas.
– Real player with 49.4 hrs in game
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance
16 hours between Wulfgar / Drizzt Solo and Multiplayer before deciding to put my 2 cents.
First I’ll start by saying that two main complaints are legitimate but pretty exaggerated.
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Netcode does need work and diminishes the value of twitch mechanics which otherwise work flawlessly Solo but at the same time you’re in a group so unless you’re the type to scream “But I pressed the button!” and rage. It’s mostly an annoyance right now and not bad enough to kill enjoyment of the game.
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Enemy AI is indeed a bit derpy taking “Action Movie” turns to attack the player. This is most notable Solo. At the same time if the enemy were to aggro stick the player all at once I doubt it would be Solo’d above 2. Hero difficulty. Far as I’ve seen the issue with hitting enemies from range, esp bosses is generally fixed and in the end this isn’t a competitive game. I’ve seen 5/5 star games where the AI is still easily exploited. Just play the game and stop trying to break it.
– Real player with 207.5 hrs in game
To start this review, many of the first negative reviews, and highest rated ones, are both much too critical and based off of a low amount of hours.
This game is marvelous, but it would be ignorant to write this review and say there are no issues. Of course, there are some glaring issues. But many of them are no where near as detrimental as some of the high rated negative reviews make them seem.
The worst issue in my opinion is the lackluster AI. Many of the enemies, simply won’t attack you, if you don’t start attacking them. And you get warmed up to that very fast. However, there are some AI, who are very aggressive, and being warmed up to AI not generally attacking you, it makes it feel like… a normal game. However, if you’re playing with a team, I have not yet encountered an enemy who will actively attack you whilst reviving a teammate.
– Real player with 89.0 hrs in game
RUNE II: Decapitation Edition
Overall playtime: 100+ on Epic Store version
Little Backstory:
Studio 369, after really dark practices by the original dev-team Human Heads Studios, took this broken game into their hands and are polishing it to the bits. Is it perfect? Hell no, it’s still broken in places, takes long time to glue everything together, demands patience from us. Is it fun? Yes it is, especially in co-op, multiplayer. Are they finished developing it? No, they are not, far from it. It just got into the second phase, the post-release one, with much more content to come and an ongoing polishing, and I cannot wait to see what this game will become when it gets 99% finished. It’s still a long way, yes, but we are halfway there, I’m sure about it.
– Real player with 40.1 hrs in game
Before I begin let me state that while I do not currently recommend the game (2021-02-20) this decision is due solely to numerous game-breaking bugs. This game has a LOT of potential, but too many things prevent it from living up to said potential. I feel that a player who would normally enjoy the game would likely be raging right after his two hour return window was up the bugs drove him crazy.
First, combat is bad. Not overall. Combat is bad due to bugs. My biggest issue is when you use a power-attack or skill to knock an NPC down. Half of the time (more frequently if it is an elite NPC) the NPC falls down and then his state resets to standing. If this is an elite NPC not only is the NPC teleported to the standing position, but it is also already in a power-attack which cannot be dodged. This can kill you if you are low on life when instead you should have a chance to attack the NPC while it is getting up.
– Real player with 23.6 hrs in game
A Journey Through Valhalla
This is a fun game even if you are playing solo. Playing solo is rough because the game was meant for 3 people to co-op. There are some game mechanics I think it needs such as a way to swap out weapons sets during combat and maybe an easier way to loot items. I would also like to see more way to gain experience than just feats. Maybe making skills level as you use them would be a way to go. But, I still enjoyed playing the game, and would recommend it.
– Real player with 42.8 hrs in game
I think this game is pretty decent (especially for it being created by 3 people in their spare time) and shows a lot of promise. I’d recommend playing the game with at least one other person as it can be pretty hard solo, but it still provides a pretty enjoyable experience when playing by yourself.
I think this game could benefit from some balancing changes (namely the first boss and the chances of getting better gear, especially for the wizard class) and more content. besides that, this is a pretty cool game.
– Real player with 10.7 hrs in game
Brothers Apart
Sometimes solitude isn’t a choice, and the past is hidden in a cruel twist of fate.
Brothers Apart is an action adventure RPG where the protagonist Leiyn has no recollection of his past. Adventure through the wilds with your wolf companion “Monster” and piece together the events that led you where you are.
Be ready to get pulled in by the 16 bit scenery, and a cast of characters that will keep you on your toes. Visit 4 different towns, cook, fish, eat, drink, and try not to fall victim to what hides in the woods… especially when night falls. Discover secret places, secret enemies, and try to collect 15 unique fish. Delve even deeper and you might discover where it all began.
Check out the Composer Tomas Palazzi and the demo sountrack for the game!
https://tomaspalazzi.bandcamp.com/album/brothers-apart-demo-soundtrack
Development Trailer Music by:
https://opengameart.org/content/no-more-magic
Keep in mind that this is still in development and is getting better visually and functionally every day! Be sure to check my twitter for all the latest updates.
Dragon Extinction VR
Enter a fantasy world where humanity has brought dragons to the brink of extinction.
This ARPG features hundreds of unique items, crafting and procedural dungeons.
Key Features
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VR Body - See your character’s body/armor as your own in VR.
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Collect hundreds of items - Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary classes of loot with over 100 unique weapon models with tons of rare variations with unique stats.
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4 Person Multiplayer - Connect with Friends or make new allies in glorious multiplayer. Multiplayer encounters will put your teamwork to the ultimate challenge.
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Fast-paced Combat - Attack, dodge, jump, block in real-time to defeat your enemies or avoid getting hit.
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Procedural Dungeons
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Character Customization - Change the appearance of your character to make them unique.
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Mining / Gathering - Between fighting enemies you can take a moment to mine or gather resources necessary to improve your chances of survival.
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Upgrade Weapons/Armor - Use resources to upgrade weapons and armor to improve your characters fighting capabilities.
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Alchemy - Craft potions to help you survive.
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Biomes - Explore maps in a wide variety of biomes including Forest, Desert, Snow Forest, Swamp, Volcano, etc
Final Foe
Final Foe is an isometric fantasy arena that challenges you to slay waves of monsters in a mysterious dungeon. Single player and co-op modes. Modifiers and boss rounds. Survive and fight to the end, until the last enemy is killed!
Main Features
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Atmospheric medieval location.
The old cursed dungeon with several gates awaits you, from which numerous enemies arrive. You can also find dangerous traps that will come in handy to eliminate enemies
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Non-target combat system.
This system works for both players and enemies. This means that any enemy attack can be dodged.
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Campaign mode.
You need to destroy enemies round after round, including a short tutorial and several boss battles. As you progress, the difficulty increases. And at the end you will find the most powerful enemy - the final boss.
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Survival mode.
This mode is one endless battle, during which more and more strong enemies appear. The goal is to score as many points as possible for killing enemies. Especially sophisticated players can choose the Ultra-difficulty level. This will allow you to get 3 times more points, but will require dodging any damage, since the character will only have 1 health point.
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Various enemies.
Endless living dead, terrible knights, insidious magicians and many others, about whom you can find out when you meet. Different enemies have different characteristics. Some are weak and slow, some attack from a distance, and some can get so angry that it will be impossible to stop them…
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Bosses.
As you progress through the Campaign mode, you will encounter several bosses. Fighting some of them will require special skill from you.
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Skill tree.
The development of your character will take place by learning skills in the skill tree. At the moment, there are 3 intermediate and 4 advanced character classes available. Each of the advanced classes has unique active and passive abilities.
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Cooperative multiplayer.
It is much more fun to destroy crowds of enemies together with your friends. This feature allows you to play in a team of up to 4 people.
Gotham Knights
Batman is dead. A new expansive, criminal underworld has swept the streets of Gotham City. It is now up to the Batman Family; Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin; to protect Gotham, bring hope to its citizens, discipline to its cops, and fear to its criminals. From solving mysteries that connect the darkest chapters in the city’s history to defeating notorious villains in epic confrontations, you must evolve into the new Dark Knight and save the streets from descent into chaos.
Gotham Knights is an open-world, action RPG set in the most dynamic and interactive Gotham City yet. Patrol Gotham’s five distinct boroughs in solo-play or with one other hero and drop in on criminal activity wherever you find it.