Stonefly
Bugs? Mechs? Hell. Yes.
Stonefly is a wonderful little game that gives a chill adventure and an experience that left me smiling with the evident charm throughout. Though it has it’s rough edges the developers at Flight School Studio clearly put a lot of heart into it, and I sincerely wish them the best with whatever they do going forward.
Visuals: Much like with their previous title; Creature In the Well, Stonefly has an incredibly unique artstyle that on top of being eye-candy really helps lend to the overall moods of environments you see throughout the game. Much of my time spent in Stonefly outside of the gameplay was just gliding around to take in the setting. Additionally, character designs (and mech designs) all have little quirks that create all sorts of charming little flares that I can’t help but smile at whenever I see. Color schemes as a whole are pleasant and nothing ever grates on the eyes. Even with the chaos that can happen with the amount of bugs you’ll sometimes fight on screen the visuals manage to not appear so overwhelming as to clutter the player.
– Real player with 16.9 hrs in game
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Big feet can’t fit in shoes.
Stonefly is a rather short game. I made it 9 hours in, with about a half hour of time accumulated from time spent paused, but the game was running.
I have yet to complete it, but I’m VERY CLOSE to being done. I’ve got to unlock only two more parts, otherwise all the abilities are maxed out.
The enemies consist of a handful of body types, and a few variants there in either taking more hits (denoted as dots) and/or just in that they hit with a different type of damage. There is acid good, flame goo, and some kind of purple stuff. There are two main flying type enemies, spiders that can hit you mid air with a jump up then wide range sawblade spin, units that stay on the ground and fire very accurate shots, and ones that have more defense and lob big burst shots, and ones that just ram you.
– Real player with 11.3 hrs in game
Convoy
Most everyone will use FTL as a benchmark to test rouge like games, so I guess I will compair and contrast on how Convoy stands up to the gold standard of FTL.
The first thing right off the bat with convoy is that the game is much easyer than FTL. This may be seen as ether a good thing or a bad thing seeing that a lot of FTL’s claim to fame is its unfair dificulty and numerous game overs, but I for one see it as more of a good thing because there seems to always be a way to win in Convoy whereas in FTL a lot of the games have you already losing before you start because of RNG.
– Real player with 57.7 hrs in game
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Here comes another FTL comparison review. I just have to do it because reading the other ones is painful.
I keep reading these reviews where people say the combat is easy or that there is no depth to it and I just have to wonder how far they’ve managed to get.
Because if you just order your vehicles to fire at random cars without giving it a second thought, you get shredded rather quite quickly about midgame, no matter how powerful weapons you might have.
So yes - let me start off with - the meat of the game, the combat. Let’s imagine FTL-like is a genre, then this definitely fits in that genre. However, to make an FPS analogy, this is to more of a Battlefield to FTL’s Team Fortress. The two games are undeniably similar in their mechanics, but the way you play them is completely different.
– Real player with 20.6 hrs in game
Mad Max
I think Mad Max is an awesome game set in a post apocalyptic era with a rough setting with limited supplies & ammo but being a bad ass with a car thats built from scrap to becoming a beast, a tank with 4 wheels, your magna opius which will pave the way to destroying all who dare stop you from from achieving your goals to be wit your family again by any means necessary.
– Real player with 147.0 hrs in game
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This game is a LOT of fun. I played this game for a little while on an XB1X and enjoyed it, but was distracted by some other title at the time and walked away. WB was running a publisher sale here on Steam, so I picked it up and got re-involved during squad downtime.
GAMEPLAY: Mad Max (MM) plays a lot like the Batman:Arkham series. Lots of driving with highly satisfying demolition derby-esque vehicle combat; and hand-to-hand ground combat where you chain together strikes, combos, weapons, and finishers that make you feel like a dusty Dark Knight. The world is HUGE but roaring across the map to the dulcet tones of an unmuffled V8 make it traversable in an oh-so-pleasing way. The game can get a little grindy as you accomplish all of the side missions and secondary objectives (oh look, another water point guarded by a coupla maniacs) but I cut my teeth on Elder Scrolls titles, so I ain’t skeered. The self-centering camera takes a little bit to get used to, and is slightly more cumbersome on foot rather than in a vehicle, but once you get accustomed to it, you can manipulate the camera in sweeping fashion during action phases with an ability that would make even George Miller shed a single tear of joy.
– Real player with 92.5 hrs in game
Hyena: Dogs of War
It’s been ten years since the war with the Banana Republic ended. Dozens of prisoners of war remain in camps across the Republic, abandoned by their allies. Join Team H.Y.E.N.A., a private mercenary force, to rescue them and end the war once and for all.Can H.Y.E.N.A. and their allies get past the outcast heroes who are under arrest and rid themselves of a menace that could literally destroy everything… even the Republic itself?
Features
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Drive an armored jeep though hostile territory
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Collect and upgrade weapons
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Fight against enemy forces from the land, sea, and sky
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Engage in epic boss fights
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Rescue POWs and top-secret documents
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Explore the beaches, plains, jungles, and mountains of Banana-land
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Uncover mysterious clues about the Banana Republic
Can you free Banana-land from the treacherous Dictator before he unleashed forces that threaten to destroy the earth?
Hoples
Stars received: 0.5/10 _ Note: v.5 [0.0 to 1] = personal impressions
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Game description key-points: Hop-hOpe-LESS
– Real player with 11.1 hrs in game
A platformer with a visual design that reminded me of Sega games. It’s always nice to remember the past. In essence, it resembles Meat Boy-a. I think developers should pay attention to the fact that some textures have bigger pixels than others.
– Real player with 2.3 hrs in game
Oscillate
Offline split screen, amazing! Nice art, beautiful soundtracks and challenging tracks.
Loved this game. Good work guys. Keep it up. Enjoyed it 3
– Real player with 1.1 hrs in game
So, it’s the first game of a small studio called Nadan. Considering it’s their first game it’s quite good. The artistic environment of the game is really cool. It has an aesthetic vibe.
The controls are good. I’ll admit the gameplay is not the best indie gameplay of all time but it’s okay. What I love the most about this game is their soundtracks. Each race track has a different soundtrack that really goes with the vibe of the environment.
The game has single player, online multiplayer and a split screen local multiplayer. And I really had a good time playing the split screen multiplayer with my little brother. These indie games are really good when you have someone to play with. Also, this game has more than 50 maps which is crazy!
– Real player with 0.8 hrs in game
Bravers
So you are the young captain about to start your journey in the underground world. Sounds promising and risky, at least.
Every journey starts with a ship. This is where Bravers shine. There are ship docks all around the world, allowing you to design and build your ship the way you want.
There are more than 40 blocks available for purchase to build your ship with. Engines, weapons, storage, controls, and other types of blocks differing in size and tiers. It’s time to use your creativity, Captain!
You can build a ship fitted with tons of engines to go faster, or a ship full of cannons to keep your enemies away. You decide what’s best for your game style! However, the more fuel capacity, the better.
With your dream ship now ready, it’s time to find the perfect crew to match. In just about all taverns, you can find and recruit new crew members. Here comes another challenge for the captain. Each potential crew member has unique skills and items and can be a valuable asset on board of your ship. Some of them are professional gunmen who can improve your turrets’ firing rate. Others are great mechanics who can speed up repairs.
Be ready to fight! The underground world is crawling with enemies and dangers. Encounters are waiting for a brave captain to take them on, and not all of them are good ones. Fight to survive and command your ship. Take control of your crew and assign members to critical blocks. Use your crew’s skills to your advantage and destroy your enemies.
Bravers invites you to explore the beautiful world and unveil a great story. The world is waiting for you. Are you brave enough to take it on?
Feature List
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Crew Management - You are not alone on your journey. Hire and manage your crew, their skills, and their equipment.
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The Ship - Build a unique ship that fits your playstyle using 40+ blocks. Find balance between firepower, capacity, and speed. This will not be an easy ride, so buckle up.
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Fight - Command your crew in insane battles against a wide range of foes, including creatures, humans, and other dangers. Use different weapons and your crew’s skills to your advantage. Burn enemies with flamethrowers or explode them with rockets. It’s all up to you.
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The Story - The government is on one side, pirates are on the other side, and you, the captain, are caught in between. What could go wrong on your journey to save your family and humanity?
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Explore - Find your way in an open world full of mysteries, discover various biomes and settlements, and meet new friends and enemies. The world changes with every journey, uncovering new places and hiding the old ones. Each game will be different from the last.
Endgame: Road To Salvation
Two player local coop split screen gaming at its finest. Very scary atmosphere, while you are playing you have this feeling of constant urgency. Its much different than other survival horror games out there. It’s always getting updates, and the developer is very responsive. Which is very much appreciated by people like me who have massive graveyards of unfinished games. There is a lot to do in this game once you figure out how to set it up and what to do. There are different options in the menu to customize the game how you like it, which is a huge bonus if you decide to play it two player. Next time you plan a scary movie night with your girlfriend, grab two controllers and this game instead. It will definitely beat an overpriced amazon rental any day! Highly recommended.
– Real player with 18.0 hrs in game
actually pretty fun. kinda rough on the edges but fun.
would like to see an online multiplayer tho
– Real player with 9.7 hrs in game
ExeKiller
20 years ago the Great Fire Disaster set most of the world on fire causing mass extinction and destruction of life and earth. Only 30% of mankind has survived, only a few spots on earth are possible to live. As the governments failed, corporations took control. The world is plunging into chaos and anarchy. Welcome to New York in 1998.
You are an Exekiller, a futuristic bounty hunter. Your main goal is collecting S.O.U.L.S - biochip component which gathers information about its owner and also controls him. Chips are produced by one of the biggest corporations that rule the New Earth. Without S.O.U.L you simply don’t exist.
PLAYER DRIVEN STORY
How you approach The Exekiller is up to you. Your choices affect not only the way the story develops - it also lets you face every situation any way you like. Your decisions affect the storyline that offers massive replayability.
EXPLORE VAST OPEN WORLD
The world of ExeKiller is both beautiful and lethal. Travel across diverse regions from deserts and canyons, through deadly highways and radioactive fields.
HUNT OUTLAWS
You can either kill them, bring them to justice or set them free - the choice is yours. Make full use of the environment and various types of weapons and gadgets. Use your abilities to gain advantage. Sneak past your enemies or talk your way out of trouble situations.
EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
Experience a fascinating journey through post-apocalyptic landscapes dramatically affected by a stunning day/night cycle, dynamic weather and radioactive sun storms.
Aces in the Dust
Great F2P game, very good game feel and enjoyable from start to finish.
Only 3 levels, counting the tutorial, but they are long and complex, with multiple choices to increase replayability.
The boss is really hard, but doable, and after only 2 tries I’ve beat the game. I’ll wait for more levels and options, but I’ll keep playing to increase my highscore!!!
– Real player with 5.0 hrs in game
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– Real player with 1.5 hrs in game