Siphonophore
I was a beta tester for Siphonophore so I’ll go into a bit more depth about the game.
TL:DR - I enjoyed my time with the game, The gameplay loop is simple and fun, Boss fights are challenging and the game’s story kept me interested while at times a little confused.
Gameplay/Difficulty
You start off with a basic cannon like weapon which you will be using for a majority of the game with new weapons and colour upgrades becoming available once you have defeated each boss. You also have a dash ability that can be used to propel you short or long distances with momentum affecting how far you travel. The creature also has some weapons to deal with enemies and is more useful against the bigger enemies you encounter.
– Real player with 13.3 hrs in game
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Tip: Hold E and use scroll wheel to enable progress.
So far I don’t think it’s a masterpiece. The gameplay is lacking due to the large number of enemies, important indicators communicated exclusively through the HUD, and near complete lack of distinction between food and foe.
However, it’s worth playing. The aesthetic and sound design are just like in the trailer, and the dialogue while probably thoughtless gibberish is entertaining to read (except in the extended tutorial that entirely misses the core issue).
– Real player with 1.7 hrs in game
Dire Vengeance
steamソフト群の中に埋もれた良作アクションゲーム
・感想
当初よくあるメトロイドヴァニア風なゲームだと思ったが、違った。
初代悪魔城＋ロックマン風ステージにグラディウス風パワーアップ要素を足したという感じ。
オールドスクールらしいゲーム性に快適な操作性、作者がそういった古いゲームが好きということが何となくわかる仕掛けも多数あり、中々おもしろい。
パワーアップの進捗に伴って鎧の色が変わる演出はとてもGOOD
ただし一発死の場所が多く、操作キャラゼロでロックマンをやっている気分になる。
（主人公は剣による近接攻撃のみ、サブウェポンが飛び道具となる悪魔城方式）
サブウェポンも全20種類のうち持っていけるものは１つ、入手のたびに切り替え＆一度やられるとロストでとても厳しめ
つまり、難易度はインディーらしくとても高い
特にボスはステージ4以降パターンを覚えて対処してもなお厳しいものがある
実質的にステージ内でのパワーアップを持ち越してボスを倒すのは厳しいと想定
グラディウス方式のため一回やられると初期状態での再開となりさらにきつくなる。
※ボス時のみ最低限のパワーアップは可能な部屋へ戻される救済処置あり
– Real player with 11.5 hrs in game
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Is this game a masterpiece? No, but it is a fine time-waster for anyone who likes the genre. It plays fast and satisfying, the visual presentation is good and magic spells and bossfights require a bit of thought during the mayhem.
It is a platformer on speed. You play a heroine with a long reaching sword which she can use very skilled (and fast), slicing through weak enemies like pudding while guitar riffs provide the musical background. There is no stamina bar, so you can slash as much as you want. You can also use a magic weapon (only one of the 20 that can be found can be equipped), as long as you still have magical energy (which regenerates over time). Killing enemies and destroying the picturesque environements (hanging corpses, gloomy lightsources) often yields you pickups. The sword can be used fast and has a far reach, so it is not too difficult to defeat your foes, also you can (double, later triple) jump rather far, which makes the platforming a joy. So, with a little bit of training, you slice through the levels quite fast - until you reach the boss at the end, where a little more concentration is necessary. With enough pickups, you can upgrade your heroine’s powers, when you die (you start with only one life but quite a few health points) you restart at the last checkpoint (without the upgrades). Game progress is saved when you complete one of the eight stages.
– Real player with 10.5 hrs in game
Mythos Ever After: A Cthulhu Dating Sim
A very short uhm “Dating Sim” with a wide and eclectic cast of characters to interact with. TBH for me its was much more of a head scratcher than anything else. It was hard for me to really find and keep up with any real kind of story line, as there seemed to be several all playing out at once, with a steady rush of decisions to make on things that arnt really fully fleshed out enough to know exactly what you are making the decision about, nevermind guess as to what sort of out come any decision will have (in advance of making it that is, everything gets wrapped up in the end, even if you have know idea what you were doing as you played)
– Real player with 2.0 hrs in game
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Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea is impressive and immersive. I can’t think of many more examples of a better puzzle game with such an interesting story binding it together.
Call of the Sea is a first-person adventure and puzzle game set during the 1930’s.
– Real player with 24.0 hrs in game
Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea is a unique story-driven, puzzle-adventure experience. Call of the Sea’s world revolves around Norah Everhart and her journey to uncover the truth behind her husband’s expedition to an uncharted island.
As the Call of the Sea’s story progresses, Norah will discover more about herself, her incurable illness, the mysteries of the island, and her husband’s unfortunate expedition.
*– [Real player with 17.4 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198329404521)*
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## Lost Awakening
#### The Game
Lost Awakening is a strange and comedic point-and-click puzzle adventure, with witty dialogue and an intriguing story.
#### The Story
You wake up all alone, washed up on some unfamiliar shoreline. It's peaceful. There's nothing in sight besides palm trees swaying in the breeze, and the thick of the nearby jungle. Yes, it's peaceful; but you don't feel at peace. There are too many questions racing through your brain. Where are you? Who are you? How did you wind up here?
Explore this strange island to discover its secrets, and unravel the great mysteries thereof. On this weird and wacky adventure you'll always find yourself asking:
"…What the flippin' heck just happened?..."
#### Gameplay Features
* Approximately 2 hours of point-and-click fun.
* 3 unique chapters of story to play through.
* A plethora of tricky and mind-bending puzzles.
* Fully narrated dialogue.
* An array of distinct and enjoyable characters.
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## eversion
**"not suitable for children or those of a nervous disposition"**
Take heed of this screen opener. Do not let the kids near this despite Zee Tee's cuteness and happy flowers on the store page. The simple premise in this short platform puzzler is about our brave adventurer Zee Tee rescuing the lovely Princess. It has easy controls with arrow keys and up or Z for jump which can be configured to your preference and full screen mode.
Now if this was the sum of its parts I would not be recommending this game. It is not really a spoiler to say that this is not the whole story. The strength of this title is drawing on the music and nightmarish imagery to invoke a feeling of disturbing unsettlement and confusion. This is down to the juxtaposition of cute 16 bit style and the more darker images as the game progresses .It does not hold your hand in explaining anything.
*– [Real player with 19.7 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198134509614)*
Let's get this out of the way right now: I'm not that great at platformers, but I'm very patient. If I do something enough, I'll eventually get it. With that being said, that is exactly how this game went for me. I had to be very patient, because I died A LOT.
I've owned this game for quite a long time, but just got around to finishing it today and getting 100% acheivements on it. The reason I put it off so long? Couldn't quite get one of the jumps in the 4th world, and subsequently lost interest. This game is very specific, and punishes even the smallest errors once you've made it to world two or three. I would advise against playing this game if you're frustrated easily, or if you think it'll be a walk in the park. That being said, I'm sure there's a lot of people out there better at this kind of thing than me.
*– [Real player with 5.3 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198026805278)*
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## Excidio The Kaiju Game
from the moment i saw this game i was interested because there aren't many games like this so it was nice to see a fun monster game on steam the game is pretty fun and destruction is pretty satisfying but the one problem that this game suffers from is lack of content but that can be excused because this game is still in early access but if there are some things that could improve are the enemy types and the city i wish it could be bigger but hopefully future updates will help the lack of content overall this is 8.5/10
*– [Real player with 158.8 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199170810066)*
its the best kaiju game on steam! (espetioly because there aren't many kaiju games on steam)really the destruction is close to as good as teardown there isn't much at the moment but of course that's to be expected and what there is the dev did really well!
*– [Real player with 8.6 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199067877850)*
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## Lost Remnant: Roaches to Riches
Great followup from the first game, but you do not have to play the first game for this one to make sense. I really like the game play. You start by yourself and then hopefully make enough money to employ others and then automate part of the process so you can explore and figure out other facets of the game. I feel as though this game was well thought out and has a great story line. I would personally recommend this game.
*– [Real player with 89.4 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198068023293)*
Fun game. The world building story is dark and mysterious. A fantasy horror world with a fun, if not grindy economy management sim.
The dev/author is friendly and responsive if you're like me and click though something you should have read and need help.
*– [Real player with 38.6 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198830736143)*
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## Adventures in the Light & Dark
'Adventures In the Light & Dark' is like no other reading experience. It was like I was right alongside with Theo, travelling into places unknown, meeting new characters and discovering new secrets. Being surrounded with extra audio and visual elements truly brought the story to life! I felt myself walking through the woods, listening the sounds of nature and the crackling fire. While I definitely recommend this book to other readers, I would recommend it to older teenagers, mainly because it will resonate better with them. The writing is tame enough that younger teens could also read it, but most of the characters are growing up to be adults or on the verge of adulthood. Older readers would take the most from it since they can not only relate, but they may also better pick up on and appreciate Theo's sometimes subtle humor.
*– [Real player with 1.6 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198010637360)*
Reading this book in VR was very immersive, with the subtle sound effects in the background and the visual animations to keep you engaged. I found that the main character Theo was very captivating and I kept wanting to see what is next in our journey through the wilderness.
This is an Indie written expierence that deserves attention for the quality put into the writing and characters in this story and I recommend this to anybody that wants to get into VR reading experiences, or anybody is just looking for a new casual read.
*– [Real player with 0.8 hrs in game](http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198007905093)*
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## Ghost Knight: A Dark Tale
**Brave The Dark Tale**
Ghost Knight: A Dark Tale is a 2.5D action platformer, set in a toon dark fantasy world, where a mad king, in search for immortality, opens portals to a dark dimension. As Ghost Knight, a spirit bound to a suit of armour, you must traverse an epic land of Undead, Demons, Witches, and Beasts to stop the Mad King’s misled quest. Can you free the land of Lorentia from the Mad King?
**Game Features**
- Test your reflexes with the dash move and a variety of spectral powers
- Fight your way through Atmospheric and Spooky Levels filled with monsters, traps, and bosses ready to destroy you
- Difficult but fair boss fights
- Platforming
- 2.5D Atmospheric Toony Art style
**- Ghost Knight: A Dark Tale is a solo developer effort using Unreal Engine 4\.**
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