Alien AI
Keep in mind this is an “early access” game being developed by the good folks at GridSkyGames. This is pretty much a “cat and mouse” game between you and A.I. drones. Having to navigate areas in search for items all the while your food, water and health bar tick down. With limited resources to replenish those bars. At first glance I had issues with some of the mechanics, mostly getting stuck on just about everything. Since the patch game play has felt better, not sure if game mechanics were improved or if I just choose to avoid getting close to anything. The graphic are good complete with atmosphere effects. The voice actress is good but the script still needs a rewrite to pull the player into the story more. This is a game were quick thinking strategy comes into play. You won’t have time for waiting or walking and barely any time for a look around. Be quick enough and you’ll make it to the A.I. base where you’ll lend a hand to the evil A.I. demise.
– Real player with 10.3 hrs in game
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I am unable to find berries so I keep dying. I was able to drink from stream, but without berries I keep dying. After dying I have to go back to beginning. VERY annoying!!!
– Real player with 4.7 hrs in game
Botland Chronicles
The world is ruins and the only hope left is a tiny, prototype combat robot with a quirky attitude…
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Experience a classic, side-scrolling, action platformer experience inspired by classics from the mid-90’s.
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Battle tons of enemies using a variety of special power-ups.
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Fight alongside mysterious allies that join you along the way.
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Take on the alien invaders with a friend, in two-player online co-op.
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Follow this funny little robot as he sets out to do the only thing he knows how.
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Fully voiced for your listening pleasure.
Future plans:
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Experience an all-new Hard Mode for a modern twist on a classic genre.
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Controller support for a truly classic feel.
Can you repel the aliens and save the planet from total destruction?
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Half-Life 2: Lost Coast
Half-Life 2: Lost Coast is some kind of show-case made by Valve to introduce their new High Dynamic Range method of applying light inside the Source Engine. Actually, although this is a very technical subject, the developer’s commentary that comes with it, is more than worthwhile listening to. It gives quite some insight into how this mini-level was constructed, and even into how HDR lighting actually works. It’s not easy to talk about something as complex as this is an easily understandable manner. Fascinating stuff, and for the die-hard Vavle-fans: you even get Gabe Newell’s words at the beginning of the commentary ;-).
– Real player with 61.0 hrs in game
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After playing around with the level for a bit, I can definitely say that Lost Coast is a complete success. It’s not available seperately, but it is available in the Half Life Complete Pack (which is on sale right now). Here, you play as Gordon Freeman, as you come across the tiny town of St. Olga, whom is under attack by the Combine with a gun that launches headcrabs into the town. The 14-Minute Tech Demo shows off what the Source engine can really do, and as a result the game looks beautiful. It’s almost like a work of art.
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
Invasion Resistance 2
Cool game.
– Real player with 17.8 hrs in game
Really fun game! It’s got great action and challenges. Great indie game.
– Real player with 13.2 hrs in game
Half-Life: A Place in the West
There’s a logic in Hollywood that video games can make good movies, despite the fact that few if any films actually bear this notion out (and believe me, I’m being kind by saying “few”). Similarly, it’s questionable to what degree a video game is liable to translate into the medium of comics.
Theoretically, probably a little BETTER than movies…but I’m still not quite convinced. A good “story” in a video game is a completely different thing to a good story in either film or literature, and a video game’s notion of “character” is more often than not a good-looking and functional avatar designed to move the “plot” forward, and give the player an adequate excuse to kill things or solve puzzles. I’m sorry, but Leon from the Resident Evil franchise ISN’T a “character”, boys and girls. He’s a floppy fringe with a gun, and a libido sufficient to make him willing to rescue cute young girls on the back of his speeding jet-ski. You want character, try Taxi Driver (it’s an “old” movie from the 70s, look it up).
– Real player with 6.6 hrs in game
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 11 seconds
Half-Life: A Place in the West teases the Half-Life fans by delivering a very compelling story based on the Half-Life universe, presented as a fan-made digital comic featuring a total of 13 chapters which are planned to be released over several years. By the time of writing this review, 5 of them are available on the Steam store (the first one being free).
Even if the comic uses the Half-Life setting, its story follows a completely new path, unrelated to the characters featured in the series so that it’s not centered on Gordon Freeman’s adventures. I haven’t played any of the Half-Life titles, yet I greatly enjoyed reading the comic which didn’t require any prior knowledge about the franchise. The few intro pages describe this setting very well and the info provided is enough to get you started: at Black Mesa Research Facility, scientists discover a new alien life form and while attempting to analyze it, they accidentally cause a dimensional rift to open; as a consequence, Earth becomes exposed to an alien invasion. Seven hours later, the extra-terrestrial race known as the “Combine” conquers the planet entirely and kills most of humanity. Gigantic towers, called “Citadels” are sent out by the Combine to the major cities of the Earth, in order to enforce their will on the remaining living people.
– Real player with 6.5 hrs in game
The Insignia Project
A very good indie Horror game. Go try it!
– Real player with 10.3 hrs in game
Bro… Just Play It. You know you want to…. It’s fun. It’s Scary.
– Real player with 6.8 hrs in game
Half-Life 2: Episode One
The release of this Episode signified a hope of something bigger coming in the near future. We got that with The Orange Box and Episode Two wouldn’t have been possible without the evolution the Half-Life architecture went through in Episode One.
It’s evident that this installment is mainly about Alyx, her emotions, reactions and her relationship with Gordon. In the beginning, she is delighted to find you amidst the rubble. She is given a lot of space to express her anxiety about going back inside the Citadel to delay the reactor’s core’s meltdown and whispers your name at the very end of the Episode.
– Real player with 32.6 hrs in game
Half-Life 2: Episode One begine right where Half-Life 2 ended, and continues the story of Dr.Gordon Freeman in City 17, however, this time, the priority remains to escape the city following the events of Half-Life 2.
With updated lighting and AI for deuteragonist Alyx Vance, and expanded usage for the Gravity Gun, Half-Life 2: Episode One continues Half-Life 2’s usage of advanced graphics, physics, music and writing to create a game that is both rich in gameplay, plot, and emotion. Like its predecessor, it uses training techniques to allow for a more fluid experience, and utilizes the game’s physics engine to a full. With excellent performances by its cast, it’s able to greatly explain the story of Gordon and Alyx escaping City 17.
– Real player with 31.7 hrs in game
Attack of the Mutant Penguins
I purposefully look out for weird, obscure games full of personality, so I’m not the best judge, but personally I’m in love with this game’s weirdness. If you want new, never done before or after gameplay concepts, give this a shot. If you aren’t one for something new, or just can’t get past its weirdness, I’d say pass.
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
I had a problem when using the gamepad, so I requested a refund for the game. I got it because of the nostagia since this was one of the titles for the Atari Jaguar. I never played it, so I wanted the experience.
However, it runs in DOSbox emulator, and i found it pretty expensive for what it is.
– Real player with 0.3 hrs in game
Project-SARACEN
In a dystopian world, Set deep underground in a Facility at an undisclosed location.
Play as Sasha Reid, 3rd Rank Centurion Guard, part of a covert defense team, NOVA Unit.
Take control of Sasha Reid on her first Lunar sample retrieval mission, but when her mission is compromised by a hostile Alien threat known as The Tar.
Utilize her self defense training to protect the V.I.P scientists, trapped within the Facility along with her as she must now stand her ground and fight for her very survival against unimaginable odds and destroy The Tar….if she fails…The Tar will usher in the beginning of The End for all humankind.
Sasha stands between The Tar and the complete destruction of Earth…
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Discover and unlock Sasha' true combat abilities.
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Experience fun and fast paced combat action.
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Evolve Sasha' combat abilities and pull off devastating environment attacks.
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Manage Sasha' physical attributes to keep her on her feet during battle encounters.
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Witness environmental destruction that can be used to your advantage, but can also be a hazard.
Broken Sky
Broken Sky is a heck of a lot of fun. I was ready to review this several weeks ago but glad I waited; it’s come a long way since then. The core mechanics were already solid but he’s put tons of work into balancing and added loads of cosmetic and QoL touches.
A great little retro shooter that faithfully recreates the arcade experience. A series of challenges and frequent ship and equipment upgrades keep the game moving and feeling fresh. Very moreish.
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– Real player with 11.9 hrs in game
I’m really enjoying this game, it has a nice retro Arcady feel to it with loads of options and achievements. The game has loads of unlockable content and challenges with addictive gameplay that gives you that “just one more go” feeling when you succumb to the alien forces. The first page of the game is interactive and allows you to set up you plane and game options using the terminals. And yes! You can pet the dog! 😉 Enjoy your flight!
– Real player with 10.1 hrs in game