Return to Castle Wolfenstein
WARNING: SPOILERS
NOTE: IOrtcw is an absolute requirement for modern PCs - it’s a fan made patch that is essential - you CANNOT play without it on Windows 10!
An absolutely fantastic first person shooter.
I’ll cover the game’s gameplay, storyline, graphics, sound and multiplayer, as well as performance.
Gameplay wise, the game is absolutely flawless. It’s a hard game, with Nazi soldiers and twisted occult monsters draining your health pretty quickly if you don’t finish them off first. Most enemies, if not all enemies, have their own unique idiosyncracies and features to switch up the gameplay.
– Real player with 412.9 hrs in game
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I’ll get straight to the point and say that if you are a fan of older First-person shooters, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is definitely a worthy purchase. Considering the fact that the game is 16-years-old, it is quite impressive to see how well this title has aged. Being priced at $5, there really is not much reason to not purchase this gem. Hell, you could even wait for a Steam sale and snatch it for even less.
Pros:
+RTCW has an enjoyably unique storyline set in WWII, but… (See first con below)
– Real player with 18.2 hrs in game
Wraiths of SENTINEL
A very solid CoG - better than most. I really only have two criticisms for the story:
1. The romance wasn’t handled that well in my opinion. It’s very abrupt, especially with the Sorcerer, and with the limited character exploration of the romance optinos it feels empty.
2. I didn’t like the inclusion of the non-Wraith entities. Magicians, demons, etc. To me it makes the whole thing feel smaller. I get that the author is building a shared universe with MetaHuman Inc. (which is a good game), but… meh
– Real player with 8.0 hrs in game
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I liked MC’s base wraith superpower, I think it was unique and cool. I don’t think it counts as spoilers since you’re introduced to this power at the very beginning of the game: you can walk through walls and other solid stuff (including people) like a ghost, and you are invisible to the human eyes which makes you the perfect spy. It’s cool to see that MC wonders about the extents of this superpower, like can you somehow pass through earth and so on.
There are a number of major choices (at least it looks like it) and different endings (I’ve explored 2 endings, at least). I felt like most of the choices I’ve made had some effect at later stages of the game which is good.
– Real player with 5.5 hrs in game
Man of the World
It is possible to become a famous musician, take part in medieval battles, earn a fortune from trade, become a thief of women’s hearts or an avid duelist. The game allows you to do all this.
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ZAR
This game is not worth even .99. The map is useless, doesn’t show where you are and the flashlight doesn’t light up much of the area that you are in. I have yet to make it very far from the mountain start point before being killed. Maybe I just need a difficulty setting that is easier.
– Real player with 0.8 hrs in game
Oh my fucking god. I got this game from random steam key bundle… I bought it because i like new “deep in steam” games BUT THIS ONE IS WORST I HAVE EVER PLAYED. And fuck god I am done. This game looks nice in pictures even the reviews are good but they are FAKE. Because this game has HUGE map. BUT you will spawn in corner of it and you are not able to get somewhere where is something so you can for 5 minutes and get killed by zombie because u have only knife. I have died like 10 times and never even spotted any house or loot. So PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. REVIEWS ARE FAKE AND GAME IS UNPLAYABLE… REPEAT UNPLAYBLE
– Real player with 0.7 hrs in game
Pride and Prejudice: Blood Ties
This game is incomplete - only got 15 min in and hit a black screen at end of labyrinth with skip button and nothing works even after restarting. Appears at least one other has as well. Would NOT recommend.
– Real player with 1.0 hrs in game
Sadly, this game is a mess. Besides the bad voice acting and unclear plot, so far (which can sometimes be common in HOGs), there is an issue that myself and others have seemed to run into where you get a black screen after a cut scene and there is nothing you can do to fix it. You just go to the new area, a cut scene plays, and then there is a black screen you can’t get past. Definitely not worth the money if you can only play 15 minutes of the game. I would love to play the rest of it as it so far was a lot of fun, but this is a game breaking bug that ruins the entire experience since we can’t experience most of the game.
– Real player with 0.6 hrs in game
Ritual: Crown of Horns
Summary: While Ritual may be in need of some quality of life improvements in certain areas, its fast-paced action-packed and strategic gameplay mixed with a metal soundtrack and varied weapons and abilities, create a difficult yet fun and engaging take on the Wild West. 8/10
A full detailed video review can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ZnunLsu5U
Plot:
The writing is not a case of being a masterpiece but they certainly do the job, creating engagement and intrigue throughout. The characters bounce off each other reasonably well, with them often questioning each other or even outright annoying or teasing one another. It is unfortunate however that one doesn’t get nearly as much dialogue like that of the others, but regardless character design works. There is no mistaking the plot plays second to the gameplay in Ritual, never the less for those who are looking for a decent story in amongst all the carnage, there is an interesting one to be found here.
– Real player with 15.5 hrs in game
When it comes to top-down shooters, nothing beats tangling it up with hordes of monsters and all you have a six-shooter and pure luck. These are the kind of games that are exciting, fast-paced, and 100% rage-inducing. Ritual: Crown of Horns, from small indie studio Draw Distance, checks all the boxes.
Stylistically, this is a nice looking game. The art style heightens the grim landscape that we find our protagonist, Daniel Goodchild in. The music, a bold mix of heavy raw guitar and western-inspired melodies, only adds to the chaos that we’re about to dive into. Unfortunately, those two important elements are sometimes not enough to ease the frustrating aiming system and the unnecessarily hard stages you must clear.
– Real player with 8.7 hrs in game
Giblasnia
300 Years ago a cult ceremony went horribly wrong on Giblasnia. Join Adam Williams who crosses paths with Lord Edward Wood and learns of an ancient castle on the northern end of the island and the legend of the Antonian Jewels that were used by the cult that night.
You will have to face zombies and murderous plants in the run down villages on the Island of Giblasnia to recover the ancient jewels and the defeat the evil that lurks on the Island. Puzzles will need to be solved, and many daring jumps across broken bridges will need to be taken. You are armed with only a semi automatic hand gun, and some times the zombies just won’t die. What you do on your journey could change the outcome of your adventure, as completing certain puzzle’s will reveal more than what meets the eye and will give you an alternate ending. You will explore over 12 areas of the island and over 10 rooms in the old castle.
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Multiple endings
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Pixel graphics
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Full controller support for Xbox ONE & PS3 Controllers
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Discover a Island with Populated Villages and a highly detailed Castle with a smart and spooky ghost story.
Mad Devils
I’ve had an awesome time playing Mad Devils so far! The plot is really interesting and I can’t wait to restart in Inferno Mode. My favourite characters are Chester and Harris so far, and the boss fights are brutal. If you’re a fan of Diablo 3 or Dark Souls, this game definitely scratches that itch. Haven’t hit any bugs so far. Just remember you can use your Blood Shards and XP points in the Pause Menu to upgrade your characters, it’s a lifesaver!
– Real player with 390.8 hrs in game
This indie developed game has very faded washed out graphics, repetitive dull combat, no mini-map to show where you are going, no way to rotate the camera, and frame rate issues as well. Camera movement is also sluggish and stuttery, most likely due to the crap Unity engine the game runs on. The game also flashes to the desktop briefly every time a new level is loaded. Your character also seems to get stuck on everything in your path and every level looks the same, taking place mostly in outdoor fields surrounded by lava. A similar game that is MUCH better is Victor Vran. I would much rather play Victor Vran than this game any day.
– Real player with 0.9 hrs in game
Dead or Mad
In the depth of swamps, where neither caravans nor conqueror’s army don’t go, where robbers, looters and such find a secure shelter from the justice, there is a small village. People there had been living their complicated, but quiet lives. They were fishing, gathering berries and mushrooms, but spending evenings in the local tavern to brighten their existence this way. The time there seemed to stop and nothing could destroy the peace. They would still live like this, but fate decreed otherwise. One by one they began to go missing and go mad, while others had died of disease. The reason is unknown. Probably, the place is cursed or the residents have done something for which they should be punished. You’ll have to go through many dangers and find the cause of all these ills, but don’t expect help from the locals. They’ll probably keep something from you.
孤胆惊魂2：消失的207（Fear 2: The Disappeared 207）
#### Background story description:
In the future, there will be an outbreak of epidemics all over the world, and almost all humans and animals will be infected by the virus, which will turn into walking corpses. In a mysterious research institute, Yang Tian, who had lost his memory, woke up and discovered that there were hidden secrets in this research institute. After escaping from the research institute after all the hardships, he had to go to a deserted school again to find the truth about his identity, but waiting for him will be endless darkness. . .
#### Gameplay description:
I’m PYSL, I’m the author of this game. This is a puzzle-solving, survival, adventure, survival, and horror shooting game I made. The viewing angle of the game is from a bird’s-eye view, and you will control Yang Tian (the protagonist) Continue to survive the monster’s attacks and seek the truth. There are various types of monsters in the game, their attack methods are different, and their own attributes are also different. Players need to use the existing weapon resources in their hands to deal with them flexibly, otherwise it will be very difficult to clear the customs. There are different types of guns in the game, and each has its own characteristics, please switch according to your needs. Weapon accessories have various functions, I wish you crazy kills. In battle, you can also use skills to help you not die in a dangerous environment. As the plot clears, you can unlock multi-week games, as well as powerful equipment and convenient items. In order to facilitate the operation of the player, a touch screen operation is made on the screen, which can be used if necessary. In addition to keyboard operations, the same game also supports handle linking, and the handle button functions can be customized.
#### Author’s message:
This is the first game I made, so there are many flaws in all aspects. For example, music, art, etc. are not satisfactory, and there may even be some bugs that cannot be solved by yourself. I hope you can bear with me. If there is a BUG, I will solve it as soon as possible, if I will solve the BUG. Because I was the only one who made the game. Of course, I also hope that you will like this game. If you like it, I will continue to make a sequel to the game. The sequel supports multiple characters and has more guns, props, and skills. I even conceived a combo system. Of course these are all things to do. Finally, I hope you all have a good time.
Instruction manual:https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv11520349?from=search
Instructional video:https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Nb4y1k7HJ
If the archive is damaged, I am very sorry for that.
Game Cheats:
Enter the following codes in order in the game.
money: get 9999999 gold coins.
pysl: Obtain all hidden weapons, equipment and portable shops.