Black Legend
This game is a rare gem, even though there are others like it. It’s true that it has gone through some rough stages, but if you like turn based tactics, this is a challenging title. Especially on higher difficulty, but unlike in the other similar games, the Ironman rules are not about the save scumming. You will die if you turn up that dial. That is certain.
You will only have one save and one goal, to survive. Luckily they don’t throw you in the deep end straight from the beginning, but you won’t be able to feel the bottom under your feet either. The encounters will start to come in fast, but if you’re into speedrunning, there is a sprint and you can find a way around the encounters. So anything is possible, but towards the end of the game, you will have to do some clashes.
– Real player with 89.7 hrs in game
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I think when judging this game, it is best to keep expectations in check. This is from an indie developer and not a AAA one so there is a limited amount of time and money that can be put in a project. This naturally means some areas of the game will suffer and I am a bit more lenient regarding it.
My thoughts:
My first impressions of this game were actually very good. This is because I love the 17th Century period in general and was drawn to the turn based approach of this game. I have also wanted to play some of the classes present here in a game. The atmosphere of this game has been good along with how you can freely run around the city. The animations and designs, although not perfect and could do with some work, are still pretty impressive. I paid full price for the game and do not regret it as I do not find it disappointing or sloppy.
– Real player with 32.5 hrs in game
Steelrising
Combine Aegis’s strength and speed with your skill to fight robot armies and change the course of history!
• A unique and mysterious heroine
As Paris burns and bleeds during the Revolution, you are Aegis, an automaton masterpiece made by Vaucanson, an engineer in the service of the Clockwork King. Make the most of your mechanical prowess to adapt Aegis to your style of play and become a fearsome warrior, a deadly dancer or a virtuoso of elemental arts.
• Dynamic and challenging gameplay
Engage in ruthless and intense fights against technological marvels that are as complex as they are unforgiving. Your nerves and skills will be tested to their limits at every moment spent battling these relentless enemies and epic bosses.
• Paris is your playground
The City of Light has been plunged into darkness and is in need of you. Use your energy, flexibility and tools to navigate the streets, rooftops, neighbourhoods and castles of Paris and reveal hidden secrets.
• A fascinating story rooted in history
Delve into an enthralling alternate history filled with formidable mechanical enemies and potential allies with questionable motives. You are the only one you can count on to untangle the knots of history and ensure the Revolution succeeds!
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Company of Crime
Sometimes at the end of the day, when you need to talk about a game you’d recommend to someone, there are situations where you won’t say it’s a “good” game, or that it’s a particular pleasure to play, but you recommend the game because, for all its flaws and shortcomings, it has a spark. It has something that among the rest, makes it unique and enjoyable. Such is the case for Company of Crime.
A game set in London of the 60s, with a focus of gang wars and a strong influence from modern X-COMs, and to some extend Phantom Doctrine, has something to seduce. And indeed, the ambiance is there. The music, the clothes, the environnement. It’s all there. Yet, the game is, well, it’s janky. There is no hiding it, there are a bunch of bugs, some of with I had the dubious honor of helping to fix, but when you consider only 2 persons did all the QA, and the game was made by a very small team, you need to understand where you’re going. It is very much a game to get in the 15 euros or less, as that’s overall the value of such a game. It’s not big budget game, and what it delivers, I’m afraid to say, can’t possibly compete with a juggernaut like Firaxis backed by the greedy bastards at 2K(“2K, you love it, we ruin it!"). The core loop is repetitive fast, the enemies not varied, and while the heavy melee focused combat feels fresh and in some aspect reminds a bit of Into the Breach by some aspect(positioning and use of your skills to control the battlefield are key, and can lead to nice combos), at the end of the day, it won’t be something able to keep you hooked for too long, which is a bit of a shame.
– Real player with 57.5 hrs in game
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Company of Crime:
Every country and indeed, city, in this beautiful world of ours has notorious individuals or gangs. Some are more famous than others. Al Capone and Lucky Luciano were probably the most notorious and known gangsters during the prohibition in America. In the 1960’s, the small and isolated island known as England had its fair share of dangerous criminals, with the Krays Twins and the Richardson brothers, to mention a couple. So, what is the business of crime? How hard is it to establish yourself and, most importantly, to keep yourself at the top of your game? On the opposite side of the coin, there are people who put their lives on the line to dismantle these organisations and arrest their members one by one. Will you become the next big mobster of the 60’s, or will you fight against them as the boss of Scotland Yard’s task force? One thing is for sure, you’ll know all about Company of Crime!
*– [Real player with 15.2 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198003030375)*
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## Loot Train
"You little –---. You made a garbage of piece with your trash Loot Train it's ----- terrible this trash game. I will become back my gold I hope you will in your next time a cow on a trash farm you sucker"
~Clause Loot Train
*– [Real player with 27.8 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198243595968)*
I've only played this game a little but I enjoyed it a lot!
Only real recommendation is that the jump felt clunky. Thieves are meant to be quick and nimble but this thief felt fat and slow. If you just slightly increase jump height it'll feel much better. Currently with the jump height you can just _barely_ jump ontop of platforms and boxes, ideally you'll want to jump to 1.25 to 1.5x higher than the height of the box so it gives a sense of nimbleness.
Hope this isn't a stupid suggestion but I feel it will help the game's movement feel smoother.
*– [Real player with 12.5 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198421412123)*
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## Outsourcing - IT company simulator
Unfortunately the build menus hide some options that are necessary for completing rooms and designating some rooms as well because the window is not scroll-able sideways/too small. This means that you cannot build the features required for the game to progress. It's really frustrating and disappointing because it otherwise could be fun and engaging. Hopefully this will be remedied in a future update but I'm doubtful as this hasn't been updated since release.
*– [Real player with 18.5 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198117500084)*
- Should be an early access game not full game.
- no tutorial or explanation about what you should do.
*– [Real player with 0.5 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198378033487)*
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## Heist Simulator
_Lights, Camera, HEIST! Grab your perfect team then hack, unlock, solve and disguise your way to stealing England's finest tat and treasures. Once you're a master thief, take our tools into your own hands and create your perfect heist!_
Use Heist Simulator's level editor and build the burglary, story or even home plan of your dreams! Draw up your ideal location, then fill it to the brim with thousands of props, decorations and interactables, then share your masterpiece with the world by uploading it to HeistCloud!
* Steal treasures, valuables and questionable knick-knacks from all over England
* Build your dream heist from a library of over 8,500 assets
* Make your own puzzles and fiendish traps to outwit your friends
* Breathe life into your world with NPCs and other interactive elements
* Play through a whole host of community built campaigns and levels
Browse the Heist Cloud for campaigns and levels uploaded by other players. Rate them, recommend them to friends or take inspiration for your own designs and make your heists the best in the world!
Plan your way around lasers, guards and hundreds of other obstacles, while using every tool at your disposal to steal away the valuables. Once your plan is in place, set your team going and watch your heist take place in real-time, showing you every exciting moment and close call!
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