Pascal’s Wager: Definitive Edition
VERY good action-RPG despite the bad translation. Even if I wouldn’t call it my favorite souls-like it’s definitely worth a playthrough or two.
I explored every bit of every map, did all sidequests, etc and with that my (blind) first playthrough was almost 50 hours. I hear you can rush and finish it in 10, but why would you want to?
I see some people complaining about the voice action but I disagree. First it’s not all bad. Second, even if it where good, with the current translation they would mostly babble nonsense anyway.
– Real player with 106.4 hrs in game
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I only started to play this game but fastly enough I get confused why the hell it has so many negative reviews.
There are a few proses that hooked me personally. First of all, I do respect difficulty in souls like games, however it’s also the reason why I don’t play them: I don’t have enough free time to spend several hours for defeating one boss. Pascal’s Wager allows me to set difficulty mode to “easy” and just to relax. Also I love the aesthetics and the graphics: this PS3 vibes make me nostalgic to the times when the games were good. As this game was ported from mobiles - it runs perfectly on my potato PC. In minimal system requirements it’s said that you need GeForce GTX 750 Ti. No, you don’t: this games runs pretty good on my old Nvidia GT 640.
– Real player with 51.8 hrs in game
Eldest Souls
So I’ve played through this game now 4 times on normal difficulty and once on NG+. I got through the normal game in about 4 hours and if 4 hours of gameplay is worth 20 bucks to you, I’d say get it, definitely a fun first playthrough imo. The main issues really only become apparent in NG+ where it all falls apart unfortunately, thus not giving a whole lot of replay value despite the fact that only then do bosses get all their moves (which WOULD be kinda cool as a difficulty ramp if it only actually worked gameplay-wise).
– Real player with 21.0 hrs in game
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Don’t let the name deceive you. Eldest Souls is not another low effort soulslike. While there are similarities, Eldest Souls differentiates itself in many ways.
Combat:
Combat is the main focus of Eldest Souls, and it is done very well. I was initially dubious about mechanics like lifesteal being the only way to regain health, but I think it works to promote an aggressive and fast-paced style, along with the ability trees. While initially simple, essentially starting out as dodge, hit, hit, bloodburst with little strategy, the abilities and infusions quickly develop into something that requires just the right amount of thought put into it. This all adds up to a very satisfying system that rewards aggressive play.
– Real player with 18.4 hrs in game
SELINI
SELINI is an emotional 3D single player adventure full of colors, sounds and dreams, played in a side scrolling fashion.
PUZZLES
Time management, memory challenges, observation, resources management and gravity mastering are some of the skills needed to proceed with the story.
Other than that, You can always:
-Collect crystals to unlock doors
-Collect energy for your space-home
-Push and drag objects to access new areas
-Use levers to control abandoned machinery
-Manipulate gravity
-Transform the world
NOSTALGIA
Composed in a retro-futuristic setting, the discrete but penetrating music plays an enormous role for the cocktails of emotions that each area has to offer.
An old radio that plays a forgotten tune of a distant time, or a VHS tape that reveals a hint if the protagonist’s obscure past.
MADE IN GREECE
Search for collectible items in white houses with blue windows or drive an old fishing boat on calm waters, from one fallen little port to another.
SELINI is a game being developed in Greece and inspired by Greece.
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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Bought the game because of Mili, but it turns out that this is a well-polished Metroidvania. Great soundtrack and immersive atmosphere, good range of abilities to use making the game far from monotone, okay-ish lore and plot. The combat felt kinda clunky at first, but feels good once you get used to it. Another good point is that it is very easy to get 100% in this game.
My only complaint was that the final boss was a total pushover compared to some previous bosses
That said, the audio aspects are the charm, so I nominate this game for Best Soundtrack award.
– Real player with 32.1 hrs in game
Beautiful art style and music, with an environment fitting of the souls-like tag, and fun combat, ENDER LILIES is a wonderful experience I recommend to anyone who loves metroidvania or souls games. Moreover, It’s subtle and hidden story is both haunting and majestic.
Worth every penny.
– Real player with 27.4 hrs in game
Kingslayer Tactics
Kingslayer Tactics is a unique low fantasy game set in the chambers of European castles at the turn of the sixteenth and seventeenth century. You play as the Kingslayer called “The Raven”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQd55tNpUc
In this interesting and mysterious renaissance world you will learn the tactics, strategy and adventure of a person dedicated to his goal. Sneaking through castle corridors and fighting with hordes of royal guards is not the only thing you need to do. Planning your next step and upgrading your weapons is equally as important.
Interesting and mysterious world
The game world is inspired by the European kingdoms and principalities, but the realities of the game are far from historical facts. The game takes the player on a journey through mysterious lands, set in an alternative version of the Renaissance Europe
The story
Enter a dark and mysterious story about “The Raven” and discover his secrets. Since the story about the Kingslayer was told for the first time in a tavern, it is still floating around among european sorcerers.
Tactics, strategy and adventure
Kingslayer is a unique combination of tactics, strategy and adventure in one game. Top-down shooter mechanics mixed up with stealth gameplay elements and RPG features creates an interesting and addictive gameplay.
Unique gameplay features
1. Upgrade your weapon by replacing steel parts with unique elements made of precious metals.
2. Turn into a raven in order to avoid a deadly threat and get into hidden and protected chambers.
3. Explore the refined locations, wander around the world of the 12 Kingdoms in the form of a “Raven”.
4. Collect important information about your goals, learn about the game universe and obtain rare artefacts by completing artfully designed quests.
5. Learn the story about a complicated character that combines the characteristics of a villain and a noble knight, but gives no pretext for clearly define his moral choice.
The Tarnishing of Juxtia
The Twin Kingdoms: Explore the breadth of the Twin Kingdoms, from the flooded catacombs of the Drizzling Ossuary to the windtorn stairwells of the Dust Spire. Face deadly enemies, meet new allies, and discover rare upgrades as you journey to the pinnacle of Crescentpeak.
Energy Rush: Successful combos give you temporary stamina regeneration. A new and unique mechanic to enhance the souls-like combat experience. Low on stamina? Get Good.
Vicious Boss Battles: The war and the plague have both unleashed unimaginable horrors throughout the kingdoms. Battle corrupted saints, drowned wyverns, and the Gods themselves in numerous multi-phase boss fights.
Steal Boss Abilities: Steal the power of bosses you defeat, then use them to unleash devastating special attacks on your enemies.
Customize Your Build: Expand your arsenal as you explore the world. Choose your playstyle from a wide variety of weapons, armors, items, spells, and Gifts, as you level up to your full potential.
The Wormaid
Short and sweet game about finding multiple space-filling paths through a variety of interestingly-constrained rooms while enjoying pleasant conversation with a few statuesque companions and their not so statuesque King.
– Real player with 2.2 hrs in game
Good game.
Relaxing puzzles that connected me to my subconscious problem solving.
Especially delightful in the harder rooms where the solution is not obvious to your rational self but you somehow “feel” the solution.
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
十三月のふたり姫／The 13th month
◆“Sleeping Beauty”？
The fate of the world is bound to a princess lost in an endless sleep… The famous fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” is completely reimagined and redesigned as Visual Novel… With a demonic imagination and originality, the creators will lead you through a fantastic and illusionary world…
【Story Summary】
The princess was just too beautiful. She was given all the good qualities of this world, such things as beauty, grace, kindness, tolerance, and honesty. It would soon be the princess’ 16th birthday.
Anima : The Reign of Darkness
The Opposite of PoE!
Playing Path of Exile since 8/2011, it slowly derailed for me from hack and slash to build (or better copy) , buy , and now study bossfight phases and anounced abilities.
If you want to go back to the roots and frag some stuff 2 sec. after you logged in and dont want to plan heists or syndicates or 10 other timewasters - this may be your game for the next hours.
pro:
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copied the right stuff from 20 other games for a unique feel
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nice Itemsystem ( merge the stats of 2 items and upgrade items 40x 5% in Power)
– Real player with 649.9 hrs in game
This game is an ode to the original ARPG’s like the original Diablo. It’s a ton of fun and I’ve blown almost 10 hours into it already and seems like I’ve been playing for a couple hours tops. The drops are fun and even has lower level legendary and set items to loot and at just a bit over $10.00 is well worth the price. So far at early leveling I have one large tower like dungeon with
many different levels to explore and quests given in town with merchants and NPC. It’s a fun
game and I see a lot of mixed reviews. I think considering the price and the fun it’s well worth $10+
– Real player with 228.5 hrs in game
Dark Bestiary
Summary
Progression / Customization: 10/10
Combat: 8/10
Economy: 8/10
Difficulty: 7/10
Graphics, Story: N/A (Game isn’t about graphics and story)
New player tips
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Freedom to choose
Dark Bestiary’s best feature is that you are free to choose any combination of skills, talents, attributes, items, enchantments, gems, etc. to create any build you want. The selection at character creation only gives you a few initial abilities to work with and doesn’t matter long term.
– Real player with 195.7 hrs in game
It plays just like an ARPG, but turn based.
It has attributes and a lot of stats, unlockable skills, passives, talents, gear with random affixes, item sets, legendary items with special effects, it’s got it all.
There is a story but it’s short and irrelevant, you can continue playing after the story ends, in increasing difficulty “Nightmare” levels.
There are no puzzles, thankfully so. Although there is a minesweeper-like minigame you can do for treasure chests if you need a break from killing stuff, which is surprisingly fun too.
– Real player with 50.9 hrs in game