Kyklos Code
This game is actually pretty cool. Definitley a Portal-esque kind of game. Definitley worth the money. The timer is actually a really interesting and challenging aspect to this game. Very well done.
– Real player with 1.5 hrs in game
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Reminds me on Portal but with a different game design. The puzzels are thoughtful and tricky so that it is a nice game for logic-lovers! I also love the music.
Nice Indiegame :)
– Real player with 1.1 hrs in game
Boomerang X
Boomerang X is an insanely fast paced fling and zing game.
I see a lot of people leaving reviews saying that they are upset with the fact the base game takes only 2 hours to beat.
What they always fail to mention is that those 2 hours are packed to the brim with just about all the content you need. The arguably short playtime required means the game will never feel dull and every 10 minutes or so you will be introduce with a new environment, possibly new ability, and more knowledge on how to beat the next level. It’s addicting to go through the motions of progressing in this game which is why I think it’s so appealing to speedrunning.
– Real player with 48.2 hrs in game
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$20 for such a short game is fairly steep (1-3 hours with New Game+), so I can only recommend this game to anyone interested in speed running and gyro. I’d honestly put this game at $5 - $10 max regardless of it being a speed run game. The only reason I paid the full $20 was because of Flick Stick.
An issue I’ve seen brought up is that Flux (slow motion) is too strong. You can use it every time you throw the boomerang. This feels like it was balanced for New Game+ as enemy density basically forces you to constantly use it. Since there is a super meter in the game (Comet Mode), I think there is an obvious solution. Make it so taking out enemies not only fills Comet Mode but using Flux will also drain it. Since the game was made for speed running though, I don’t think any changes will be made to Flux.
– Real player with 21.8 hrs in game
Extricate
Extricate is an IL (individual level) speedrun game where the main mechanic is bunny hopping. Now let me preface this and say I am completely new to bunny hopping, i have never played any counter strike game or anything like that - but Extricate does not punish me for that. In fact, the game helped me pick it up pretty quickly and let’s me keep seeing my progress through getting faster and faster times on various levels. There is an in game replay system which lets you see top players strats and learn them yourself. I’m really impressed with the level design and the various skips and strats that the devs actually intended for you to use to get great times. This game is a MUST for anyone who likes IL games, speedruns, bunny hopping and, honestly even just FPS movement.
– Real player with 160.2 hrs in game
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DISCLAIMER: Key received early in development for playtesting.
Extricate is a fantastic game for every person who enjoys bunnyhopping, speedrunning, first person platforming or competing against your friends to see who is the fastest.
With simple movement that’s easy to learn but hard to master, it stands as a great contender for best first person platformer in my own opinion.
Great speed and responsive controls in a polished package, the developers has managed to create this fantastic product in a truly impressive amount of time and they are not stopping their improvements and additions.
– Real player with 146.2 hrs in game
Ghostrunner
I really loved this game.
some of the encounters were a bit annoying and poorly designed but figuring out the best way to win makes it all worth it
Its definitely good for those who enjoy the new DOOM games or really any advanced mobility game like titanfall, overkill, etc.
– Real player with 19.0 hrs in game
The devs owe me a new pair of hands after this..
Ghostrunner is all about reflexes, patterns, and timing, it’s a very complex game but sure it’s rewarding going through it.
Personally, i sucked a lot at it, because of some health issues my response time and anything that uses my brain has a snail effect on.
The game does have some assisting options (I really appreciate the devs for this), however, i didn’t use any of them because i was afraid it might affect the achievements.
This game was suggested to me by a friend on the basis of me being a die-hard Hotline Miami fan (and also Shadow Warrior), although, with Shadow Warrior it doesn’t have that much in common, the recommendation was spot on.
– Real player with 17.2 hrs in game
Grapple Hoops
This game is pretty cool.
Grappling Hoops plays like a Spider-Man NBA Jam, where you swing around with a grappling hook and use a basketball to score hoops / dunks and take out enemies.
This gameplay feels very fun and energetic and really emphasizes speed and precision.
Unfortunately a good number of levels are rather boxed-in to really grapple around quickly, that’s doesn’t make them bad levels, but they don’t play to the main mechanic of the game making them a bit out of place.
That said, I believe there will be enough levels with variety to satisfy all the game-play styles that the game offers.
– Real player with 15.6 hrs in game
I love this game. There are a few bugs and problems, which is to be expected with a game that has released today. Andrew nailed the combat and mechanics down, all though some of the story mode levels don’t fit the game(Their very small and cluttered, allows them to be prettier but you get stuck on small little props) I think with levels more like the floor is lava, and the original demo ones the game will be perfect. Bosses are really cool, all though I expected that I would have to perfectly dodge the hammer, and then dunk on it, instead of throwing a basket ball at it which can hit it anywhere. The mech enemy I was able to cheese by constantly grapple kicking, and tossing the basket ball. The droid boss however was really fun. It allowed me to pick up great speeds, and it was super fun dodging the bullets. Going to graphics this game is beautiful. I love the cartoon/toon shader. It looks great. I will end my review here, and my rating is 8/10.
– Real player with 10.4 hrs in game
Raising Torolith
Raising Torolith is a first-person physics based indie platformer where you take on the adventure to raise back an entire kingdom - Torolith. You will learn about the world while powerfully dashing through the medieval age in a relaxing & beautiful scenery. Castles, towers, islands and helpful companions will be a strong part of your adventure.
Mastering the movement is a core part of the gameplay - the focus is set on high speed sliding, key point maneuvers and obstacle evasion. Feel the wind in your hair and be ready for the next surprise.
Core Features
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Two Play Modes: Campaign & Racing
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Free Movement: Control your momentum and air time. Boost yourself into the air, slide on platforms, climb walls, destroy some obstacles. Combine chaos with precision to become a master.
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Raise the kingdom: Reach the orbs and raise the kingdom! Entire islands and castles might emerge from the water.
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Checkpoints: No section replaying if you don’t want to.
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Exploration & Story: Talk to the Torolithians in the world, hear what they have to tell you. Interact with seemingly abandoned objects, you will get a better feeling about it all. Most importantly, enjoy the colorful, manually designed landscapes.
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No Violence: The game is relaxing (of course, not counting the times when you just can’t make that jump and feel like destroying the kingdom once again) and focuses on bringing you a very pleasant atmosphere so there is no violence you will be part of.
RAYZE
Pros:
-Easy to understand and get into
-Competitive speedgame
-Visuals, amount of stats, in-game leaderboards
-Devs are pretty transparent with their intentions in the discord
Cons:
-Some levels are poorly designed, like forcing you to slow down to beat them(unless you are a god)
-No in game replays(yet)
-Lack of conclusive anticheat until the devs see fit
Game is overall pretty fun. Has a lot of replay ability if you are a speedrunner. I would recommend it as I know some of the cons are getting changed in the future. Join the discord!
– Real player with 51.6 hrs in game
(1.5hrs) I have nowhere near as much time currently as I want to put in, but this game is so fun. It looks similar to Beat Saber with the aesthetics, feels like an aim trainer almost, and is just a satisfying rhythm game. Once you get patterns down it becomes easy and extremely fun. The music is also pretty damn good, the only issue is the FOV is locked at 60.
(~11.5hrs) i am ahead of all my friends on the leaderboard for every level and all of my hours have been trying to do that….
i love it. get this game.
– Real player with 16.5 hrs in game
Speed Swing
A short game - just a few hours from start to finish, with only 20 unique levels, but well worth a few dollars for the interesting gameplay. Fairly difficult as you go on, with the first 5 or 6 levels being relatively simple, and then ramping up in difficulty quite quickly from there. if you don’t like getting frustrated, maybe give this one a miss, but mastering the game physics (or finding a cheesy solution to a troubling problem,) can be quite satisfying.
not too much replayability unless you’re into leaderboards, but there are a few competitive entries to pit yourself against if you are, (with the first few places seeming functionally impossible if you ask me.)
– Real player with 69.5 hrs in game
A very entertaining game that takes skill and challenges you. If you’re someone who enjoys speed running, then this is right up your alley. The games objective is to use your rope to make it to the goal. Although that seems easy enough it can take some time to get use to the physics of the rope, but when you do it is very satisfying. The game has a built in timer for each level that keeps track of how quick you complete each level. There’s also a leader board for the game. A fun game that gives yourself a good challenge
– Real player with 22.8 hrs in game
Force Reboot
Force Reboot is a fast-paced nonstop FPS with rogue-lite elements. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
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Rush Through Various Rooms
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Destroy Everything You See
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Pick Different Buffs and Debuffs
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Repeat
Force Reboot features:
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3 different levels. Each level is unique.
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50+ different buffs and debuffs (Low Gravity, Reflection Bullets, Four Guns etc.)
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SLIDING AND KICKING
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5 types of enemies
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4 types of guns (Pistol, Shotgun, SMG, Laser Gun)
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20+ different types of rooms
(This game in active develpment and this list will expand with every update)
Hellbreaker
The dev posted a thread about this a few years ago and I picked it up. The movement is fast and fun, and the guns are very satisfying. I had a performance hiccup once in the outdoor level but it got fixed, and thanks to the limited visuals it runs at full blast with 100+ enemies on screen with no issues. Good art direction keeps the game looking nice despite those visuals and there’s good variety in how the levels look and play. Chasing gold medals is extremely fun and the game is very straightforward with the criteria for a gold rank, a big plus. If you like Doom, Quake, or UT this game is a great deal for a few afternoon’s worth of fun, I’m looking forward to what this developer does next.
– Real player with 6.7 hrs in game
Hellbreaker is a fun game, not sure why it didn’t got more attention…
Looks like it flew under everyone’s radar, haha where are those so called “influencers” when you need them ?
Non stop fast paced action, put your brain aside and kill everything type of game.
Nothing really good though, it could have been better if it was a bit more polished and balanced.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2207917763
I’m getting some QUAKE II vibes with the levels artstyle and ennemies design.
– Real player with 5.5 hrs in game