The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game - Definitive Edition
Ever since the online emergence of Magic: The Gathering (sadly not available on Steam anymore), many developers tried to copy the formula and release their own version of a turn-based card game either for mobile phones or PC. A flux of these came in 2015, when even major companies put heavy emphasis on releasing entries of this genre expecting huge income. Many actually became more successful than the original, mainly more and more people began playing games on their smartphones and due to the simpler rules used compared to MTG.
– Real player with 134.9 hrs in game
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How much you’ll enjoy this game partially depends on your expectations beforehand. If, like many others, you’re a huge fan of the physical card game you might walk away disappointed, as it changes quite a few mechanics.
That being said, looking at the product objectively as a whole, it’s pretty solid. Personally, I think they improved on the game quite a bit. Granted, I find the physical card game it’s based on to be pretty mediocre. It’s probably one of my least favorite card games from fantasy flight. Whereas the physical version felt a little stale and slow, the digital version feels a lot snappier, interactive, and overall more intriguing than the physical version.
– Real player with 107.7 hrs in game
The Falconeer
Alright, here’s the dealio, I saw this game before it was released and was instantly enamored by open world flying and dog fighting mechanics (something I’ve dabbled in before and liked). I followed it very closely until it released and bought it almost immediately when it was available. At first I used a controller to play the game, unsure if keyboard and mouse worked (my preferred method), it was a bit wonky and the controls took some time to get used to. While the game says its not keyboard and mouse supported I play it keyboard and mouse anyway, my fingers are not suited for basic controller controls so when it can be keyboard and mouse that is my go to any and every time regardless if its made for it or not. Using my preferred control system does increase my enjoy-ability to play the game (because duh I can actually PLAY the game this way).
– Real player with 58.0 hrs in game
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Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless… or not, as The Falconeer shows us. Our falcon makes it only just above the clouds. Most of the time we fly either very close to the ground or at cloud height, but not much higher. That makes sense, because it’s damn cold up there and the oxygen is a bit scarce.
– Real player with 18.1 hrs in game
The Great Pickle Adventure
I recommend this game to anyone that likes simple platformers or pickles. It has its quirks and bugs but it is a simple game that you can play when you have a free minute.
– Real player with 0.9 hrs in game
Yo straight up, game of the year. Honestly I felt so much when playing this game. It reminded me of the simiplier times. the times in which I spent my days with the one i deemed “the fated one” but alas….nothing is eternal…nor was our love…I miss her you know? I really do…she was…really special…10/10 game, i like the graphics
– Real player with 0.3 hrs in game
Double Pug Switch
Double Pug Switch is a simple side scrolling precision platformer and is a frustratingly addictive indie game developed by The Polygon Loft. In order to reverse the consequences from a catastrophic laboratory accident, Otis the Pug must jump through different dimensions to stop the evil cat, Sker. Otis has to switch between dimensions and avoid countless spikes and pitfalls to get to Sker and turn him back into the good cat, Whiskers.
Double Pug Switch is not a game for the easily frustrated or people with slower reaction times. This is a game that will require your total attention and focus at all times. You have to survive by narrowly dodging spikes, avoiding fast approaching pitfalls, and collecting power-ups to inch your way to the next checkpoint, all while higher skilled players try to collect gold and purple coins to buy neat cosmetic hats and masks for Otis to collect in the game’s hat shop. The player will infinitely keep repeating from the last checkpoint they reached, until they reach the next checkpoint or the end of the level.
– Real player with 8.3 hrs in game
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Is this game a masterpiece? No, not quite. It is a difficult old-school arcade game. An evil cat has spilled some flasks in the laboratory, and the Professor and his pug Otis have been sucked into alternate dimensions. They can only return if Otis, controlled by the player, manages to catch the cat. To do so you have to reach the level exit. Survive 34 auto-scrolling levels, jumping over spikes, and dashing while avoiding to hit solid walls. You can switch between two dimensions, and the levels consist of parts from those two dimensions. Switch between those dimensions with the press of a button and make sure you are always in the right dimension - if there is a ground, stay in this dimension, if there is a wall blocking your way, switch to the other dimension. This switching has to be done while jumping (the longer you press the button the higher you jump) over deadly obstacles and gaps in the floor. Quite challenging. To calm down you can unlock hats for Otis between the levels.
– Real player with 4.5 hrs in game
Troubled Passage
Troubled Passage is a Roguelike ARPG with a very peculiar combat system based on mouse swipes. This system allows for some interesting combat encounters that feel more engaging and rewarding. The mouse is an extension of your sword.
You are set to travel across five regions and reach an old port. There you will take a ship that will take you far away. That’s all you know for now. But beware, these lands are filled with undead creatures, traps and other nasty travelers. You should always be careful, even if you decide to share the road with a companion.
Character Creation
Choose your character appearance and select a trade. Trades are like character classes that defines with which types of weapons and types of damage your character is proficient with, gaining a buff when using that type of weapon.
Combat
Attacks are performed by swiping your mouse in a certain direction (up, down left or right). These swipes will trigger the combat skill that you have assigned to that direction.
There are multiple skills to learn throughout the game for each type of combat:
Unarmed
Onehanded
Twohanded (skills are missing at this point of development)
Bow (skills are missing at this point of development)
Loot
Troubled Passage loot system is built on the idea that “if they have it, you can have it”. No longer will you get disappointed if a heavy-armored-cool-looking enemy only dropped a knife and an apple. You want that armor! Well, good news! In Troubled Passage, enemies will drop exactly what they are wearing (stats included). You can strip your enemies of everything and claim it for yourself. This means strong enemies equals strong loot.
Companions
From time to time, you will encounter recruitable companions that can help you in your quest. They may be expensive, but they are a great help in dealing with enemies. All companions are randomly generated, and so are their motives.
Rivalries
Companions react to your attitude towards them. If they get mad at you, they can become your rivals and appear later on to seek revenge as a mini-boss battle.
Traders
Visit traders to buy and sell items. Blacksmiths will even allow you to forge your own weapon from a list of components and manage the weapon stats.
Random Levels
To ensure that each playthrough feels different, levels are randomly generated. So there are new areas to explore each time you play, and loot is distributed at random. There are still some “static” levels in terms of layout due to workload, but later they will all be fully random.
Astrodogs
TL;DR : Never played a StarFox game, but this goofy, chill little dog game makes me want to.
What is this funny little dog shooty game?
Astrodogs is a 3D, forward moving, on-rails shooter with enough charm to change your attitude for the entire day. The game revolves around 8 or so small stages with unique aesthetics, designs, music, enemies and bosses. (My personal favourites are Barkstille and Barkadia.)
I’ve never played something like this before, is it difficult?
At first, yes. But if you keep at it, you’ll learn the levels, you’ll learn the 5 techniques you need to know (4 different “special” attacks and a bullet-time mechanic). The bosses all have a gimmick to them which at first, is SUPER annoying, because you’ll be tanking damage and dealing none, but you’ll figure it out and feel like even Einstein is no match for your superior intellect.
– Real player with 8.6 hrs in game
As a die hard fan of Star-Fox. There hasnt been any games to come out that capture the on rails space shooting magic. This game does! I love the levels, music, controls and overall humour. A real treat!
– Real player with 8.2 hrs in game
Balls! Balls!
the game is simple and fine but the music… oh my god it is so bad.
– Real player with 0.1 hrs in game
CosmoDreamer
I have over 100 hours spread across the demos, and I’ve cleared most of this dev’s past games on their highest difficulty. I’ve been anticipating this game since March, and it has far exceeded my high expectations.
Veterans can enjoy a good challenge and the full experience on Nightmare difficulty. It’s a step above arcade difficulty, and a little under a 2 loop experience, at a whopping 9 stages and a cruel TLB reminiscent of Mushihimesama’s Aki. While I haven’t cleared Nightmare Trial at the time of this review (might take a month or two of hard grinding to do so), I can guarantee anyone at any skill level will have a good time with this game. It’s great fun for what it’s worth.
– Real player with 121.5 hrs in game
Honestly, I’m surprised that this game’s price tag is this low. For what it provides in terms of gameplay, it should charge at least twice as much. This is an absolute jewel among indie shmups; it doesn’t try to hide its obvious influences (Touhou and CAVE STGs being the big ones here), even makes some references to them in its bullet patterns, and realizes them very nicely. The scoring system is simple and straight-forward, and routing Nightmare difficulty (which I’m currently ultra stuck on) is like a gateway drug to DDP or Mushihimesama. There’s even some secrets to discover.
– Real player with 41.2 hrs in game
Get Packed: Fully Loaded
This is the definitive co-op mayhem game! If you like chaos, mayhem and laughing with friends and family this is the game for you!
I played the hell out of this on Stadia. Now that it is no longer laggy as its STEAM it is even better. The controls are easy on a controller.
My Wife and I love playing it couch Co-Op, Lots of Easter Eggs and references to pop culture through out.
There is a solo mode but note you wont be able to do all the challenges - this is defiantly a co op focused game. Fun Solo, Crazy fun together!
– Real player with 19.9 hrs in game
Great party game !
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Don’t necessarily have to play with friends - single player mode is just as fun. (especially destruction)
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Great replayability for multiplayer, lots of ‘versus’ levels in addition to regular levels.
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Nice soundtrack, songs are catchy.
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Love the simlish-esque speak of the characters and cut scenes.
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A variety of customisation options for characters (would always love to see more tho ;) )
Overall a fun game to play alone or with friends, only issues i had were due to my poor internet connection.
– Real player with 9.7 hrs in game
Police Getaway
Police Getaway is an open world racing game focused around police chases. Take on a role of Chuck Chase, a former movie stuntsman turned mafia driver. When the head of a local criminal empire kidnapped his family, Chuck knew that saving them would not come easy. Blackmailed into cooperation he will have to use all his daredevil skills to perform the most dangerous missions and save his family.
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Play the story campaign focused around doing the most risky driving jobs for the head of the local mafia.
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Take on various side missions to acquire additional funds.
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Perform daredevil stunts to earn Respect.
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Buy different cars and upgrade them in various auto shops around the city.
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Explore the city of Paradise Lost and its outskirts, find all the hidden collectibles and secrets.
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And finally, remember, DO NOT GET CAUGHT!