Tails of Iron
I absolutely adore this game. I’m going to break it down in to sections
Story:
I like the story, its the typical hero has to save a kingdom. However with their use of characters and different locations it helps you move away from from that stereotypical hero also being a rat fighting frogs and bugs helps this as well.
Narrator:
Special mention the narrator is brilliant in this he adds some grit to the story and i feel like its another great layer to this game.
Combat:
I love the combat in this game. Its brutal, this game really punishes you if you make mistakes but once you master it you can have a lot of fun. Its a very simple combat system but it works so well. I will admit i sucked at the start but once i got through it i really started to enjoy the game. Another great little feature is executions. Each enemy has a brutal execution that you can do on them
– Real player with 19.9 hrs in game
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Grabbed this up after reading a few reviews and watching the trailer and glad I did!
I went into the game with a curiosity for how they would handle RPG elements and combat in a traditional side scroller. It reminded me of old school Wonder Boy meets that classic book series RedWall. It was a nostalgic hit for me.
The mechanics were simple but well executed. Combat was just challenging enough to keep you on your toes but not so intense to need breaks (Ahem.. Dark Souls) I found the art style both endearing, charming, and savage as they didn’t pull any punches on cartoon gore – which I respected.
– Real player with 12.6 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
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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
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.
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Bygone Dreams
VANQUISH THE NIGHTMARE, RESTORE THE DREAM
Winner of the Reboot Develop “Visual Excellence” award.
Winner at the 2021 WN Dev Contest as chosen by Epic Games.
Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy action adventure with RPG elements set in a surreal dream world.
The dream land of Lume, under the protection of its matron deity, is being threatened by a terrible Nightmare. Embodying the spirit known as Wa, you are the world’s last hope for survival.
To aid you in your quest, you must seek out the world’s Guardians - powerful creatures worshiped and revered in times long before the corruption seeped in. However, the task ahead is anything but easy, as the Guardians themselves succumbed to the Nightmare.
FEATURES
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Explore the dream-land of Lume, a vast world full of mystery and danger.
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Face dozens of epic bosses standing in the way between you and the salvation of the Dream.
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Fight your way through the game using a combination of melee weapons, ranged weapons, and magic. Customize your equipment to suit your play style.
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Experience the story on Normal difficulty or get ready for an exceptional challenge on Heroic mode - a ramped up difficulty featuring revamped boss fights and additional Heroic-only bosses.
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Unlock handcrafted higher difficulty levels.
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Experience the epic story with over 2 hours of fully voiced cutscenes.
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Show your mastery in special time trial and no damage boss challenges.
The game will take players on an inspirational adventure featuring elements from Slavic mythology and medieval Bosnian folklore. An epic orchestral soundtrack will set the tone of the journey in over 50 original songs full of traditional instruments and melodies.
Take a leap into the world of Bygone Dreams and prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience!
Crawler
I really wanted to enjoy this game, but in its current state, it’s not worth the price. Really hope the developer continues to work on it and patch out all the nasty bugs.
– Real player with 3.6 hrs in game
This game is great! The combat system, torch mechanics, traps, potions and enemies make the overall experience both thrilling and enjoyable. My played time is ~1.2hr, which is how long it took me to beat the game. That’s over several attempts. In reality, an experienced player could likely beat this game in 15 minutes or less.
! There are only two levels for this whole game.
The developer should really consider doubling or tripling the number of areas to explore. If not entire new levels, maybe smaller off shoots from main areas? In this regard, this game would benefit lots from Steam Workshop support. I would also like to see a slight increase in visible light radius and more weapons (the entire time I’ve only seen a crowbar). A way to exit the game beyond ALT+F4 or force closing would also be nice. That said, I still think this game deserves a positive review – just don’t buy this thinking you’re getting a huge world to explore.
– Real player with 2.8 hrs in game
Frogsong
FROGSONG is a heartfelt adventure game where it’s okay to be small.
**Chorus **is a little frog with huge dreams of protecting the world. Being a tree frog, however, society expects them to lead a life of religious studies, instead of training to be a warrior. Their small size certainly doesn’t help anyone take them seriously, either. Seeking a better life, Chorus moves to Boreala, a village where members of the Defense Guild train under the wisdom of an old veteran. They quickly learn things aren’t going to be as easy as they hoped. With a powerful army and a mysterious rumour both on the rise, Chorus needs to discover how they can protect the ones they love - before it’s too late.
Explore a beautiful, atmospheric land and fight monsters on your journey to find your place in the world.
FEAUTRES:
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Friends and foes brought to life in expressive hand-drawn 2D animation!
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Talk to lots of cute and strange characters as you explore the land of Salia!
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Explore five unique areas filled with their own special monsters, villages, and bosses!
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Help your friends throughout their day to day lives!
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Upgrade your blade at the blacksmith’s shop for stronger attacks!
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Follow a heartfelt story that deals with themes of hope, found family, and what it means to be important!
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Try to make the world just a little bit better!
Keezeh The Spector of Time
Keezeh The Spector of Time is an indie Adventure / RPG PC game set in a fantasy universe where the player take on the role of an adventurer wandering through lost and uncharted islands, trying to reach the only mean for escape, the player’s spaceship.
Defeat warriors who spent their entire life training and fight dangerous wildlife in order to remain alive. Be careful with each step you make, you can’t be sure where traps may lie in wait.
Features
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Explore the island and warriors’s villages
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Fight bosses and tribal warriors
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Defend yourself from tigers, warriors and other creatures
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Find your spaceship to travel back home
Shadow of Aya
MASTER THE ELEMENTS of poison, fire, ice, and meteorite in Shadow of Aya, a top-down action-adventure ode to the 8-bit classics. But beware—as your powers grow, so do the forces against you. The journey downward is choked with shadow, and the creatures who lurk among them.
- Every rock is carefully placed, so leave no stone unturned. Shadow of Aya is meticulously designed to evoke the “gotta find every secret” vibes of the old-school titles.
- An interconnected overworld and underworld mean that as you gain abilities, you also gain choices. Set out in whichever direction you favor, filling every corner of your map.
- Secret paths, endless staircases, forbidden forests, hidden graveyards—the world bristles with relics, riddles, and rare powers to aid you on your quest.
- Every element has its weakness. Learn how to exploit them to blast, melt, burn, slash, and freeze your way through waves of unwitting enemies.
- Wanderers, cartographers, alchemists, and a sisterhood of blood witches are among the many strangers you’ll encounter. The question is—which among them can be trusted?
- Wield the elements to freeze lakes, burn forests, smash walls, and more. A new discovery might reveal a shortcut back to where you started—or a secret glade where the sun can never reach.
- The classic two-button A + B control style is easy to learn, challenging to master. Each elemental power gives access to a new pair of moves, unlocking an entirely different style of play.
- Permanent character and weapon upgrades await those who would claim them. Some require you to earn the trust of reclusive sages. Others can only be paid in blood.
AS A COUNTERPOINT to procedurally-generated maps, Shadow of Aya seeks to challenge those who love combat as much as a lovingly crafted world. This one’s for the players who seek 101% completion—to solve each mystery and collect each piece.
In the end, those who hope to complete their adventure in full will be forced to think big, be creative, and return to an older style of play. Each secret has a pattern, every pixel is a clue. (Okay, maybe not every pixel.) The path is most fulfilling for those who truly lose themselves within the Shadow of Aya.
Sir Galgano - A Medieval Tale
Sir Galgano is a side-scrolling medieval beat ‘em up game with RPG elements.
The game places the player in control of the hero bent on revenge against the enemy.
Struggle against ferocious enemies all hell-bent on controlling this world!
The game drew comparisons to the character The King of Dragons, Rastan Saga, Knights of the Round and Golden Axe.
KEY FEATURES
The game focuses on the hero, Sir Galgano Guidotti, well-know as Saint Galgano. Player battle the game’s many dangers with weapons and complete quests to acquire experience points, which is used to increase Sir Galgano‘s abilities and purchase equipment.
Progress is made through the game by hacking and slashing your way through enemy’s forces in dynamic environments.
Sir Galgano runs, rolls and dodges! He has a variety of weapons, a longsword, a shield and a two-handed sword: there are three modes of attack and many fencing techniques.
Player earn experience points by completing missions. When a player earns enough experience, Sir Galgano’s level increases and the player receives ability points. These points may be used on skill trees and general upgrades have a variety of functions, from raising Sir Galgano’s vitality to improving fencing techniques.
Soulstice
A Next Generation Action Game - Coming 2022. Wishlist Now!
The balance of the Holy Kingdom of Keidas is compromised when powerful, feral creatures known as “Wraiths” invade from the other side of the Veil, threatening to consume the living. Wraiths corrupt their victims and can even possess their bodies, turning into unstoppable monsters that prey upon the common folk. The “Chimeras”, hybrid warriors born of the union of two souls, are the only ones who can protect humankind.
Briar and Lute are two sisters who have been reborn as a Chimera. The transformation has granted Briar superhuman strength and resilience, while Lute, who was sacrificed in order to bind her soul to her sister’s, has become a ghost with mystical powers. Voiced by Stefanie Joosten (Metal Gear Solid 5), Briar and Lute are sent on a mission to reclaim a city in ruins that has been ravaged by the Wraiths, only to discover that the Order they belong to has a far more complex plan in mind.
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies and breathtaking boss fights.
Key Features
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Fight in synergy - Manage both characters simultaneously. Briar masters melee attacks and combos, while Lute controls the battlefield with her otherworldly abilities. Combine their strengths to unlock powerful transformations and fulfill their true potential as a Chimera.
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Customize weapons and abilities - Weapons are unlocked and upgraded throughout the game and can be switched even in the middle of a combo to deal greater damage to opponents.
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Explore the city of Ilden - Discover puzzles and secrets in diverse locations within a troubled city in ruins. A Tear in the Sky has opened above Ilden; as Briar and Lute get closer to it, their surroundings become more menacing and twisted.
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Experience a grim world - Plunge into a dark story of sisterly love heightened by stylish and sleek art inspired by classic Japanese fantasy.
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Combat different enemy classes - Wraiths, Corrupted and Possessed have trespassed into the world from beyond the Veil. Use Lute’s auras to weaken or expose them and adapt to a flow of battle that never feels the same.
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Uncover the truth of your origin - Throughout the game, Briar and Lute will discover the truth about themselves and their power but must work together to stay true to their unbreakable bond.