Paradox Vector
The most exciting and admirable aspect of Paradox Vector is unquestionably the art design, which is not only unique, but a true joy to look at. All the colors and shapes build up a very stylized, but beautiful environment which is exciting to explore to the last detail.
Apart from that, many other aspects of the game may or may not cause… 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 feelings in certain players - depending on their gaming taste or temperament - like the enemy AI, the layout of the levels, the sometimes unbalanced difficulty, the sharp contrast between the first and second half of the game, etc. But even with the hit and miss parts, I think Paradox Vector is still worth to play. Recalls many great and interesting aspects of old (FPS) games combining with a truly unique aesthetic.
– Real player with 11.6 hrs in game
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I’m not too far into Paradox Vector but I’m very much enjoying the old school vibe of the game. Think 80s Tron combined with a prison-labyrinth setting. The game has proved quite challenging due to HP restores being limited, however the dev has noted this and adding some extra nodes to make the game a bit less daunting at the start. (Even though I died a lot, I actually enjoyed how punishing it felt, reminded me of the good old days)
There’s no real soundtrack to the game from what I’ve encountered, but the creepy ambience adds to the atmosphere. It actually surprised me with how many jump scares it’s given me. Prepare for plenty of brain-bending areas that will play tricks on your mind as you try to navigate your surroundings.
– Real player with 7.0 hrs in game
ASKE
Inspired by Quake, Hexen, Doom, Unreal and many other classics of the genre, ASKE brings back the fast-paced action and the feelings that you had back in the ’90s while shooting and slashing pixelated enemies in a wide collection of scenarios.
Far away, near death
Explore the unique locations of Aske, a hostile planet inhabited by a variety of bloody creatures such as the cleaver-armed Skeanners, the parasite-infected Headnails, the erratic Meatballs, among other living beings and environmental threats.
They shall pay with blood
A whole weapon loadout is at your disposal to make sure every corner is covered with the remains of your foes, turn the corpses of your enemies into gib pieces and delight yourself with a bloodbath while wielding melee weapons, firearms and even exotic tech weapons like the plasma gun.
The last echo from humanity
Get wrapped up in the industrial atmosphere of Romain Rope’s abstract compositions and feel the oppressing ambience of a long forgotten planet.
Trve retro experience
Enhance the nostalgia with retro mode, a carefully crafted optional setting that emulates the graphic limitations of game engines from the past era.
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DUSK
Christ! I’m not sure how to respond to this game. I’m iin my 30’s and i grew up on fps games. DUSK is possibly the best game I have ever played. I feel that the creator grew up playing, doom, quake, half-life and the like. The game is so perfectly created by someone who wished that he could create a shooter that took small parts from all of those games and put them together in a way that i would never expect. It is retro in a way that isnt jokey, but it incorporates all the best elements from every 90’s shooter. In conclusion, its not half-life, but it’s better than every other shooter that came before that. Honestly, one of the best shooters of all time.
– Real player with 72.9 hrs in game
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Fantastic shooter and had me gripped from start to finish. If you like the retro style then this game is for you. Loads of secrets similar to doom etc. Gameplay is smooth and fluid. Runs like a dream at 120fps+.Such a simple game to play, it’s a no nonsense shooter. Updated on a regular basis and great value for money. Loving it.
Highly recommended. A++
– Real player with 32.1 hrs in game
Cthulhu Saves Christmas
At first I was really into it. It was funny, combat was fun and showed promise, music was great, the writing and scenes kept me interested. But it quickly died down. This is not a bad game. But not only does it not improve from previous games, which would’ve been important, it’s even a step down from previous games overall, especially coming from Cosmic Star Heroine.
First, minor tech issues: the game has an overlay glitch at 1440p, possibly appears at other resolutions too, that doesn’t happen at 1080p. It’s not major, but it’s a blemish. There is also an issue with characters following you going out of-sync above 60FPS. Doesn’t pose any problem otherwise though.
– Real player with 13.7 hrs in game
I picked this up back around Christmas, and took only a little over 12 hours to finish it. Its only now I am getting around to reviewing it, so lets begin. I do recommend this game, but barely. It didn’t click with me totally like some of Zeboyds previous titles.
The concept is simple. Cthulu wakes up and is told Santa has been kidnapped. Why should he care? Because Santa helps everyone get what they want for Christmas, even dark gods. If Santa isn’t rescued, Cthulu can never conquer the world. Oh no! And so you set off to battle the League of Christmas Evil and save the holidays.
– Real player with 13.2 hrs in game
Monument
Maybe my judgement is affected by playing too many terrible raycast engine maker games lately, but I don’t think this game deserves all the flack it’s getting in the reviews section here. Yes, it has problems, but for the price (especially on sale) it’s a decent classic Quake-wannabe FPS shooter.
The Good:
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classic Quake-style gameplay (though not nearly as good as Quake itself obviously)
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no ammo cap for any of the guns, unless it’s 999 or something which I’ve never reached
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no weapon reloading, though some guns have recoil that gets worse the longer you hold down the fire button which is fine
– Real player with 11.8 hrs in game
=== [ 👪 Audience: ] ===
🟥 Everyone
🟥 Kids
🟥 Teens
🟩 Adults
🟥 Mature
=== [ 👀 Graphics: ] ===
🟥 What Is This?
🟥 Bad
🟥 Acceptable
🟩 Good
🟥 Great
🟥 Stylistic
🟥 Beautiful
=== [ SOUND/MUSIC ] ===
🟥 Bad
🟥 Nothing Special
🟥 Good
🟥 Great
🟩 Beautiful
=== [ 🌏 Story] ===
🟩 This Game Has No Story
🟥 Nothing Special
🟥 It´s Alright
🟥 Well Written
🟥 Epic Story
=== [ 💎 Price ] ===
🟥 Free
🟥 Underpriced
🟩 Perfect Price
🟥 Could Be Cheaper
🟥 Overpriced
=== [ ⏰ Game time/length ] ===
– Real player with 4.3 hrs in game
QUAKE
A very solid port and remaster. I personally prefer playing the game as it was originally meant to be played on Quakespasm, but this is the most easily accessible version of the game and it comes with a lot of awesome goodies. Machine Games & Nightdive are doing god’s work by not only maintaining this build, but adding on to it over time. Quake is one of those classics that just can’t be beat, and it’s fantastic to know it’s only getting more accessible.
– Real player with 61.0 hrs in game
An excellent port and remaster of the original Quake bundled with online multiplayer and brand new expansions (Dimension of the Past is the biggest highlight). The dark fantasy setting and visceral / brooding ambiance makes Quake feel very unique from contemporary First Person Shooters even two decades after it’s release. Even at full price there’s hours upon hours of content to enjoy, couldn’t recommend this enough.
– Real player with 39.8 hrs in game
ACHERON
The Empire has fallen, what remains has become vile and corrupted, sacrificing to gods that should remain forgotten, they have awakened them and claimed unholy powers, however in their arrogance they have awakened something more, they have awakened you.
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Shoot them with a variety of powerful weapons to reduce them to chunks
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Cut and Bash them with your enchanted weapons to regain health and replenish their alt-fire ammo
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Discover the secrets of this decaying world and become unstoppable
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Move like the wrath of heaven and send them to hell
Cult of Dawn
Experience the story of two characters attempting to survive as a mysterious event strips away the bounds of reality itself in Cult of Dawn, a third person horror adventure inspired by classic survival horror titles of the 90s and early 2000s. Featuring tank controls, fixed and over the shoulder camera angles, old school inventory management and more.
- Fight off mysterious entities while exploring a variety of locations, from an abandoned mansion to ancient catacombs, desolate woods, an old apartment complex, dark, urban alleyways and more
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
Azy - Old School FPS
Azy is a skilled demon hunter. Having learned about the infernal cult, the main character went in search of the lost hall, which connects six worlds. Now you have to destroy the inhabitants of each of these worlds.
Retro first person shooter.
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No sections with platforming that can be annoying at times.
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No petty enemies.
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Each boss has a HealthBar.
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No reloading weapons.
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Six different themes and each theme has its own unique enemies.