Cartridge Monsters
i love this game, for being a pokemon style game with mythical creature twist makes the game more enjoyable!, i played from start to finish and from the visual attacks to the BGM for the regular fights and the bosses is very enjoyable, plus the visuals wasn’t to overbearing to the eyes, so for players just getting into vr i would say this game would be a good start, with it’s go at your own pace story,to taking the time to grind your monsters, so it doesn’t make you feel rushed to beat the game. it also really gives you the time to see the hard work put into a simple but enjoyable vr game.
– Real player with 29.7 hrs in game
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The voice recognition was great the last time I played this. Instead of just saying “Earth Nova”, you could say “Earth Nova that b^#&*!” and it would still work.
Tip I wish I knew: You have to actually aim and hit stuff when shooting magic bullets. Shooting in the general direction of something won’t work if the bullet doesn’t actually hit it.
– Real player with 8.3 hrs in game
Silent Storm Gold Edition
Since I wrote the original copy of this review more than 2 years ago, I played through the game again and decided to update and correct some things about this review. This review will focus on only Silent Storm since I don’t like Sentinels and never bothered finishing it. If you disagree with it, feel free to message me why you feel that way. Finally, there will be SPOILERS so read at your own risk.
Silent Storm is an old 2003 tactical turn-based shooter set in 1943 during the height of WW2. It is very reminiscent of the older XCOM games UFO Defense, Terror From The Deep, and Apocalypse. However, I’ve found this game to be much easier and less complex than all three of the original XCOM games.
– Real player with 355.1 hrs in game
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Silent Storm is an old game with dated graphics and a limited character customisation pool. But its appeal was never on its looks, no. Detail and weapon variety, an interesting alternate universe plot, and a completely destructible environment all mixed together to make this a great game, if niche. My account below is purely for the Steam version, without any outside patches.
PROS:
- Tonnes of weaponry (pistols, rifles, grenades, knives, etc.) to find (read as “collect”) and unleash on unsuspecting enemies. From interwar to late WWII, you will be spoilt for choice as your arsenal grows.
! Do take note of the IRL historical weapons and calibres used by the Axis and Allies. If you were partial to the Colt 1911 for example, choosing the Axis story may result in you having difficulty acquiring ammo for your preferred sidearm, as the .45 ACP was not a calibre made outside USA at that time.
– Real player with 168.1 hrs in game
Slaves of Magic prelude
To sum up:
1) Fluent flow: intuitive & detailed user interface, streamlined gameplay, clever AI,
2) Satisfying tactics: many tactical decisions to make (split up, sneak through buildings, flanking etc.),
3) Neat RPG elements: the different character skills leads to cool combos
4) A great indie team: the developers are really open to community feedback & completely remastered the in game combat.
Although it is just a DEMO, it is clear at this stage that the game has limitless options for further content
– Real player with 4.6 hrs in game
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I really like the remastered combat system. It reminds me to the board game Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy: first getting the movements all done, and then dealing with the action phase is a great mechanism!
The basics of the game are working well, and I’m really looking forward that state of the game, when many unique character skills will be available. And I’m looking forward when it will contain the campaign map as well, not just this tactical combat episode, that is currently in the DEMO.
– Real player with 2.3 hrs in game
Badland Envoys
In a broken world of desolated wastelands, chaos, rage and destruction dictate the rules of survival. Far stretches of the ruined land are ruled by self-acclaimed warlords and bandits that roam the roads with their diesel-fueled war machines, delivering the cruelty to anyone that dares to enter their domain. In all of this madness, pockets of a new civilization start to shimmer. That’s where you come in. As a member of the Badland Envoy’s, and elite guild of skilled drivers, you’ll be tasked with leading the expeditions between towns and newly created settlements, establishing safe routs, protecting the cargo, and eliminating any encountered threat. You’ll be a messenger, a porter, a warrior, and most of all, a new hope for those that try to rebuild humanity.
Do you have what it takes?
If you’re get stopped out there, you’ll die. Think fast, drive faster, react instantly. Remember, it’s not always about the speed of your car – sometimes it’s about the speed of your trigger.
Spending some of that hard-earned buck on your rides is always a good idea. Installing new armor plating, homing missiles launcher or a high tech nitro system can make a difference between life and death out there on the road. Be good to your chariots and they’ll repay you with the same. Trust me.
So you’ve got a few extra wheels and hired some new crew members? Good. You can trust them to have your back, but when things get really tough, don’t hesitate to give them commands from a more tactical point of view. It can save your life, and more importantly – your cargo.
If it wasn’t about the job, we’ll be no different than the bandits. The orders placed through the Guild give us goals, meaning and hope for a better feature. Remember that all orders have different sets of requirements. Delivering medicine through hills requires more vehicles, different gear and more specialized crew than a recon mission deep into marshlands. Plan ahead and you’ll be fine.
See you on the road.
Features:
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Experience fast-paced, action-oriented vehicular combat.
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Use Tactical mode for more top-down approach.
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Unlock deadly vehicles to ride, upgrade and shine with style.
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Gather unique vehicle customizations, including armor plating, weapons, and tuning parts.
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Encounter savage enemies, each witch different strengths, weaknesses and combat tactics.
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Challenge world bosses, including armored train and mechanized desert fortress.
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Complete dozens of orders spread through the far reaches of Badlands.
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Recruit additional crew members, each with a different set of unique skills and traits.
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Traverse various environments – from town ruins, through desert wastelands, all to the bogged wetlands.
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Experience a day and night cycle that affects gameplay – It’s harder to aim at night, but remember - it works both ways.
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Witness various environmental conditions and dangers, like corrosive acid rain or deadly desert storm.
Starpoint Gemini 2
Update : Now LIVE V1.400 (Internal Test build)
I myself have been playing since Alpha (September 2013 release) and I have seen SPG2 come along in strides. Below is a basic list of what is in-game and can be done whilst playing. SPG2 brings back many memories of quite a few spaces games I have played since the mid 80’s onwards.
Star Point Gemini 2!
DLC - Secrets of Aethera - Adds in new ships, new storyline arc, tweaks and updates to game systems.
Riftways - Oh my, something to experience yourself! - Rollercoaster rides in Space.
– Real player with 223.6 hrs in game
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Starpoint Gemini 2
(Updated review!)
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Don’t Forget to Nominate this Game for the Steam Awards!
LGM Games’ successful debut title, Starpoint Gemini, an RPG tactical sim set in a unique SciFi setting was released in 2010. It was a great learning experience for them and it paved the way for their next game - Starpoint Gemini 2, the sequel. It entered Steam Early Access program in September 2013, and a year later after what most would consider one of the best Early Access communities on Steam, Starpoint Gemini 2 hit the shelves on Steam in Sep 26, 2014.
– Real player with 85.3 hrs in game