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
Plague hunter
Plague hunter is an indie platformer game in the dark fantasy vein. In the game you’ll be using sword and gun to cut your way through hordes of zombies and other terrible monsters, avoiding deadly traps.
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Oldschool gameplay
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A variety of monsters
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Battles with giant bosses that require tactics
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Stylish graphics
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Character upgrade
Story:
It all began in the days of bicentenary war, when the Order of Crusaders led the campaign against the elder nations. The Order was victorious; it took no prisoners, exterminating one race after another. Dead bodies filled the streets of ravaged cities. And amidst this putrid stench the darkest evil came to our world…
A terrible curse caused people to go insane and rot alive, slowly turning into atrocious monsters. Cities hit by this epidemic turned into giant hives of the ones led by the will of the pack. Soon all the elder kingdoms were swallowed by the Plague.
The king ordered the Master of the Order to stop the campaign and to build fortresses against the infection, and 300 years since they are defending the northern land from the swarm of plague.
Sometimes infected crusaders kept themselves sane. Those who suffered such fate were setting off their last crusade. Struck with the disease, they became plague hunters and were heading to the very heart of the infected land just to fall in battle and take as many insane monsters as they could with…
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Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
My proudest gaming achievement.
Sekiro is a rock hard, unforgiving, thrilling, beautiful, roller coaster of a ride. Any Souls game experience you have will actually work against you in Sekiro for the most part. It takes the From Software formula in a completely new direction that was initially frustrating for me but ended up be incredibly fulfilling.
My initial playthrough was going along great until I ran into Shinobi Hunter Enshin of Misen. That guy was the biggest brick wall of any From Software game for me. I actually gave up for awhile but eventually it clicked. I Got Gud as they say.
– Real player with 508.6 hrs in game
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– Real player with 144.6 hrs in game
Knightczech: The beginning
Knightczech is a game for those who are gluttons for punishment. The death counter and unforgiving world, this game has a Dark Souls feel with a puzzle twist. All created by solo 21 year old dev Fridolin Slehacka, this game offers a big challenge and great story for those who are up for it.
I personally was not great at this game and it is not my playstyle however the fact that I was still able to have an enjoyable experience speaks volumes to the dev. Thank you for the playthrough!
– Real player with 1.1 hrs in game
Samurai Simulator
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1440340/Cannon_Foundry_Simulator/
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You are a young warrior training in the art of bushido. Born in the turbulent times, you cross the country to find your life’s purpose in service to one of the powerful Daimyo. Find a lord whose ideals you hold dear, pledge allegiance to him, and lead his family to victory in the struggle for influence and power. Become a true legend among both samurai and local people. Make the right choices and defend your honour to live to old age and train your followers! Rise through the ranks or… start your own clan!
Samurai Simulator is an expansive life simulation game set in feudal Japan and inspired by the best RPGs on the market. Travel through a huge, open-world and perform various quests. Through them, you will gain experience that will allow you to develop your skills, and become a powerful warrior through one of several extensive skill trees. Feudal Japan is full of untold mysteries. Spread the glory of your lord across the region and you may also have to prove your strength against deities and local demons.
Be a lone traveller or build your clan, and your disciples and supporters will fight alongside you during the most demanding battles. Meet historical characters and perform interesting and complex tasks for them. Let the whole country know your name, so your clan becomes the most powerful clan in the region!
Game Features:
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An open world full of mysteries just waiting to be discovered
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Extensive RPG mechanics inspired by the classics of the genre
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Lead the samurai through his life and become a legendary warrior!
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Be whoever you want to be: a lone warrior, an army commander or village, castle or city owner
The Altered Lands
early stage but alot of fun for souls like fans, i see great potential in this and will continue playing to see all the advances itll make, yes there will be bugs and issues but nothings perfect at first and i see this game becoming big
– Real player with 19.8 hrs in game
The Altered Lands is a graphically beautiful indie RPG with enjoyable combat. This game is being developed by one person and is currently in Early Access and thus has some areas that need some adjustment/improvement, but nothing that makes the game unplayable or unenjoyable by any means.
To see an analysis of specific pros and cons, you can view my brief, yet in depth, review/gameplay here:
– Real player with 4.7 hrs in game
The Guise
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Is this game a masterpiece? The Guise is a new Metroidvania from Russia with a little boy who is stuck in the body of a monster as the main character. The whole thing is presented in a visual design that reminds me of kindergarten drawings. Or drawings of inmates from the madhouse. Somehow creepy. Could be interesting.
– Real player with 10.7 hrs in game
The game freezes a lot. I do not know if this game was rushed in order for this to be released. I am forced to exit the game when it freezes. and one of the quest is on an endless loop wherein you will need to kill all the mice on room in and endless loop. In order for me to recommend this game, I ask for the developer to release a patch to fix all the issues.
– Real player with 9.9 hrs in game
Draco Knight
The Game
Draco Knight is a 2D action-platformer which uses twin stick controls to provide an easy to learn but hard to master gameplay. Combat is exciting, fast paced and impactful, requiring both finesse and quick decision making skills. The art and animation of Draco Knight is done in pixel art form, which is reminiscent of games from the 90s.
Story
The land of Draconia has been at peace for decades since the Great War was fought, and yet now the kingdom is under threat from monsters which has never been encountered before. Currently, the kingdom still holds mainly due to the might of the Draco Knights, great and noble warriors who turned the tides of the Great War. Experience the tale of a lone knight who fights to reclaim a fortress lost to evil forces within the realm. Beat back the threat and discover the mysterious nature of the enemies that now beset the land.
Exploration
Delve into the realm of Draconia and discover hidden secrets which will aid the knight in his quest, and more importantly identify the source of the monsters that is invading the realm of Draconia.
Engage oppressive and menacing foes
Bosses are designed to be brutal and challenging, but perhaps with some ingenuity and finesse even the greatest of foes can be defeated.
Duck Boy
True evil never stays dead! Explore a mysterious land cloaked in treasure and blood, as you jump, slash, and dodge your way through Avenis. Inspired by games such as Zelda II, The Battle of Olympus and Simon’s Quest, Duck Boy will have you fighting your way through a modern interpretation of the now dead Platform-adventure genre.
As an ancient evil brings the world to the brink of ruin, a hero will rise from the charnel. Demons, undead, and corrupted beings roam free, feasting on the life of Avenis' once abundant populace. With flute and sword in hand, Duck Boy must find a way to put an end to his ungodly enemies once and for all.
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Lovingly crafted hand drawn and animated pixel art
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Explore a living, breathing world packed with secrets
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Learn and play new songs to aid you on your quest
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Fight vicious enemies that leave no quarter