Nominal
This is a neat game! The style of the ship and the ship manual are super flavorful and I had fun messing around with it. The one problem is that it’s a bit repetitive: most of the hazards you can see are handled in very similar ways and it feels like once you’ve played it for a few hours you could start to memorize most of the steps. Definitely once your Mission Control has gotten a feel for how to navigate the manual the missions become pretty easy.
That said, the aesthetic is great and if it interests you I definitely recommend it. Just know that you won’t be getting too much playtime out of it unless you regularly invite new players to be in charge of Mission Control. I’d love to see the game expanded in some way with either dual hazards or more variation in how you solve problems, but it’s a fun package as it is and I plan to keep showing it to friends.
– Real player with 5.6 hrs in game
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As someone that has played a lot of Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and ALSO someone that loves all the movies/series about various NASA space programs, this game seemed right up my alley.
So my friends and I got into character and decided that we didn’t need to preview the manual, we just jumped in. Then we died, and died, and died again. Since it’s the first day the game came out, we couldn’t even look to search engines for help guides. Eventually, though, we read the manual correctly and things improved. (And by ‘we’ I mean my friend did. I’m still very confused.) – Hint, page 57 is a good page.
– Real player with 3.5 hrs in game
Rescue Party: Live!
Team up with your pals to rescue people from disasters in this terrific adventure. Cooperate with your squad to set things right!
Rescue Party: Live! is a cooperative game where players must work as a team within scope to save as many lives as possible while facing catastrophic events—earthquakes, fires, floods, avalanches, and biological hazards. You will need to coordinate with your 4-person rescue team to resolve ongoing emergencies.
Choose and take control of your character to rescue victims!
Work along with your friends in a fun race against time—everyone’s contribution is essential for the success of the mission!
Your goal is to save those in danger. Analyze the environment, gather information, plan your moves, and spring into action!
Have fun with your friends and learn the importance of teamwork in rescue missions. Help your teammates by removing obstacles, combining resources, and solving puzzles to heal the wounded and bring them to safety. But be careful how you move! One wrong move and you might get in the way of your teammates!
9 characters to choose from
• Fireman
• Student
• Guide dog
• Doctor
• Reporter
• Volunteer
• Lifeguard
• Team leader
• Reserves team member
6 different environments to explore
• City
• Forest
• Seaside
• Factory
• Tunnel
• Snowy mountain
Game modes
• Single player
• Multiplayer (local and online)
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Alpaca Ball: Allstars
Nice little indie gem with good core gameplay. It was designed with controller in mind. Playing with keyboard is possible but lacks precision in both movement and striking the ball. Has various arenas and ball types, but the single-player campaign is very short. I can only recommend to buy this one if you plan to play a lot of local co-op or during a deep sale. Online Multiplayer would be an awesome addition to the game that can justify the current full price.
– Real player with 10.9 hrs in game
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I could not see where my first two hours of this game just vanished.
Super fun and super enjoyable.
Devs, if you are reading it, please consider an online mode with leadership table and other stuff. This would definitely motivate people to stick with the game and to look forward to any addons and different events.
– Real player with 7.3 hrs in game
World Soccer Strikers ‘91
Nice weird little game. The controls take a little to get used to but are quite satisfying once you get the hang of it. Scoring hard goals feels “earned”, I don’t know how to explain it.
The game prompts you to use a gamepad, and you should. I played for a while with keyboard and it’s MUCH better with a gamepad. I’m also sure this is a blast as a party game (with gamepads). It will be in my rotation once this friggin virus is over.
If I had to complain about something, I’d like some kind of customization for the players (and stats on them, instead of stats being for the whole team), but I guess that would make the game less “party”.
– Real player with 5.5 hrs in game
Information / Review English
World Soccer Strikers ‘91 is a sports simulation and arcade casual game developed by Biopolar Dawn.
Story / Gameplay
In the first place you have to say that in this game the fun comes first and you notice that right from the start. Face multiple challenges as you play your favorite soccer team and assemble the team of your dreams. Play this wonderful game however you want, earn fame in World Cup and league competitions and the right to show off properly by uploading the recordings of your best goals! Once you start playing, you won’t stop anytime soon - World Soccer Strikers ‘91 is a modern version of the soccer games of yesteryear… Win leagues and tournaments to unlock new teams or play a quick game to practice. And it is in a league of its own! It is best to play with a controller and the controls are very precise. Your goal is of course to win by one goal difference, but this is not easy because your opponent thinks and plays along.
– Real player with 4.6 hrs in game
Bonkies
I played this game some while it was in Early Access but waited to play the rest and to review for once it was fully out.
Bonkies is a great couch co-op game that has a great visual style and is a ton of fun. Everyone that I’ve played it with has had a great time. My girlfriend who is not much of a gamer loves it. It’s worked great with Steam’s remote play to play co-op online with other friends.
Even though the single player campaign is definitely not the game’s focus, and it is admittedly short (it took me an hour to Ace it, but new players probably 3-4 hours), I had a great time player the single player campaign as well.
– Real player with 22.1 hrs in game
About the game:
Well, the gameplay is pretty simple. Every of the (up to) 4 players is playing one space monkey. Their task is to construct certain “buildings” in a limited time (usually around 3-5 minutes). Unfortunately these space monkeys have a heavy handycap: they all have only one arm. (Not sure who let them be in charge of the construction site but that’s another question).
The game mechanics rely on 50% communication with the other players (since you can’t lift objects very well on yourself alone) telling them where to move, what to do next. The other half is actually some creativity since it’s not always clear how to build these desired objects. You only get a shape of what’s expected and are left alone trying (or imagining) how it fits best.
– Real player with 12.9 hrs in game
Color Breakers
Color Breakers is a cute and fun co-op game that feels like a mix between Overcooked and Splatoon. The best moments are definitely when you play 4 player couch co-op and you can see the chaos of trying to coordinate and complete a level with your friends.
The different levels add a lot of variety and randomness to the game, which leads to some very funny moments. In one level you might be dodging cars in the middle of the highway while trying to complete a painting and in another level you are running away from lions that are trying to eat you.
– Real player with 27.8 hrs in game
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– Real player with 6.1 hrs in game
Neighborhorde
I LOVE this game, it has a great artstyle, awesome weapons and enemies, and is it has an amazing replayability value.
I originally bought this game because my friend and I were bored and needed something to do, not knowing what I had gotten myself into. The game starts you out looking at a group of animals sitting on a couch together, but as soon as you get into the game you think to yourself, “Huh, this game looks pretty empty.” Then, five rounds later your like, “This game is too easy, give me a challenge.” and then the next round you are just killing some robots and then BAM you get kidnapped by a demon snowman that takes you into a corner and repeatedly beats the everliving shiz out of you. I have only played the game a little while now but holy crap this game is entertaining as heck and I still don’t understand why it isn’t more popular. Overall, I give it a 9/10, the only thing they could’ve done to make it better is to add some more gamemodes.
– Real player with 5.5 hrs in game
I stumbled across this game late one evening. I threw it on my wishlist and waited for it to release. I saw it came out a few days ago and decided “what the heck”. Man, am I glad I did. I absolutely adore Neighborhorde. I have to say, the looks, design, and overall aesthetic is fantastic. The cheery fun visuals and the 90’s toybox theme is wonderful. For 4.99 there is tons of content/replayability. Unlockable “hats” and levels as well as the “roguelike” in-run upgrade system have made it a staple already with my roomates. After we had played it for around an hour we already had the theme stuck in our heads. the controls are super tight too! I purposely go out of my way to buy couch coop games. I have a cooler master scout 2 case with a gtx 1070 that is perfect to take to parties. I have 4 wireless xbox one controllers and 4 wireless 360s. Steam couch coop games are always hits. For 4.99 this game is a total steal and totally worthy of being in my collection.
– Real player with 5.3 hrs in game
Can’t Drive This
You have a friendship that needs to put on a test?
This is your tool, and you’ll even end up having a ton of fun!
“Can’t Drive This” is a party-game to give you and your friends a lot of reasons to yell at each other and a reason for that making-it-all-up-again-cold-beverage afterwards.
The objective is simple: One builds a neat driving track, while the other has to drive it (yes, WHILE it is being built) and the driver must (in all Speed-ish style) not drop below a certain speed.
But that’d be way too simple, there is un-simplifying obstacles like windmills you can crash into, trapdoors you can fall down in, pinball bumpers that almost literally bump’n’kick you out of the screen, and many, many more the driver will hate the builder for placing right in front of them.
– Real player with 22.1 hrs in game
Let’s be honest, you look at this game and what do you think? Probably something like: hey, that looks cute, probably fun for a couple of hours but not really something I’d buy.
This game is by no means perfect, but it is AWESOME. When I think of things to compare it to, I think games like Super Smash Bros. or the classic Pole Position. It’s just the most hype inducing, focus requiring, shout inspiring, frustrating game ever. It looks easy enough, “oh, I’ll just drive slow.” Nope. “I’ll just go straight.” You’re funny. “How bout I just throw away this piece.” Good luck with that.
– Real player with 8.6 hrs in game
Drawful 2
( YES, You only need one copy of Drawful 2 to have all your friends play. You do not need additional copies for each persons phone/device )
Group of 4 really enjoyed this game. It was hard to for some to understand how the strategy of the game goes so maybe this will help
-First phase: Everyone draws a picture of the Titles provided
-Second phase: A players picture is selected at random, all other players observe the drawn picture and create convincing titles for the drawing to be added to the title guessing phase based on what they think the image looks like.
– Real player with 33.8 hrs in game
✼ Audience: ✼
☐ Attempt To Recite Your ABCs
☐ Older Children
☐ Teens
☐ Adults
☑ Everyone (The appropriateness of this title largely if not entirely is dependant on the other players and what they draw in response to the prompts provided. Given you have some half-decent players moral wise I don’t see why this shouldn’t be suitable for all audiences.)
✼ Difficulty: ✼
☐ Could Be Played On Guitar Hero Controller
☐ Easy
☑ Casual (Creativity and slight art skills.)
☐ Moderate Difficulty
☐ Difficult
– Real player with 14.7 hrs in game
Mad Streets
Welcome to Gutsford University! Home of some of the toughest students in town. Will it be the Jocks or the Punks who run the town? Or perhaps the privileged Rich kids? Choose your fighter and settle some scores in this unique feeling physics party game!
Mad Streets is a hilarious, physics based, beat-em-up party game that lets you pick a side, and brawl it out alone or with up to four friends local or online. Online mode is dedicated to run random and rumble modes and is purely based on the hosts internet connection. We advise players who want to play with friends and enjoy a more open experience to use steams Remote play feature or Parsec!
The pick-up-and-play nature of Mad Streets is perfect for when you’re looking for a bit of instant fun, making it a perfect party game to settle some scores.
Hilarious Physics Based Combat
Target specific areas of the body, experiment with silly button combo attacks; and even throw out your ultimate special moves to become the champion!
Features
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Mad Rush Mode - Build a team and run through a series of fights and objectives where you can unlock each faction’s story. In solo mode, recruit 3 AI companions to Mad Rush your way to the top.
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Random Matches - Similar to Mad Rush, but without the story based elements, Random Mode mixes straight up fighting, with its own lightning fast, unique objectives. Simply, the first to 5 points- wins!
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Rumble Mode - Simple versus tournament mode with no objectives, playing through Rumble mode unlocks new characters and locations.
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ONE PUUUUUNCH - Exactly what it sounds like! One punch, one winner.
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Enter the Stadium - A collection of all the different game objectives and special fights, allowing you to settle the score on any objectives you didn’t succeed in.
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Smash and grab - Pick up and throw anything you can see.If you can lift it, you can throw it! Throw bins, cans, trays… even your friends!
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Grab your fists and your friends! - You and up to four other players can compete head on in brawls, or join forces to complete team based objectives. Customise your matches by choosing how the match is judged, pick the location, or even include a referee to judge the bout.