Tower of Origin2-Worm’s Nest
CONS
Bad English translation.
Art quality diminishes as game progresses
Lack of world building
PROS
Decent tentacle/bugs fetish ideas
– Real player with 22.1 hrs in game
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The Fellowship Saga
Unlikely Heros
In the kingdom of Falone, you control a party of adventurers who suddenly find themselves in an epic struggle for control of the crown.
Key Features
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Turn-Based Combat: Accessible, Familiar, Tense, and full of choices by using the system from the 5th edition of the world’s most popular RPG.
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Party-based: Teamwork and synergies necessary by creating and managing a party of 5 adventurers.
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First-person: Accessible first-person gameplay provides up-close action and full controller support.
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Tailor to your playstyle: 12 Classes and nine races provide a wide range of customization and flexibility - and extended by one level of subclassing.
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Exploration: The world of Falone has a wide range of areas to explore, including vast wildernesses, towns, and dungeons.
最后的大法师 光明之旅(Last Archmage Journey of Light)
The legendary mage Merlin betrayed by his teammates in the Demon Wars, fall from one of the legendary heroes to a rookie mage, and embarks on a new journey. After all the ups and downs, love and hate, is he confused? Or will he forge ahead and take the journey of light to be the greatest mage in the land of magic? Complete weapon and equipment system, powerful magic system and various ways to use magic scrolls. Welcome to this Japanese open world exploration RPG turn-based game!
In addition to the nine characters who join the main team, hundreds of unique NPCs will also appear.Unintended discoveries of treasures can significantly strengthen a character, instead of the traditional upgrade system. The areas of the game are left free to explore from the start.
The combat system highlights the differences in resistance to the six types of magic: wind, fire, lightning, ice, light, and darkness. Different demons have different resistances to these six types of magic. The resistance of different demons to spells in the game cannot be directly observed.The various maps in the game are not marked with difficulty levels, while this could be done, the development team felt that it would ruin the authenticity of the game. After all, life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what the next piece will taste like. Furthermore, the weapons that characters from different professions can equip are different, and the vast majority of them have additional effects.
What are you waiting for? Come on a journey through this wonderfully magical fantasy world!
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Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
To say I’ve been waiting a long time for this one is an understatement. And I haven’t even been waiting as long as some other people; from what I remember seeing on the forums, I’m pretty sure this remake has been teased to some extent since the original release of Geneforge 5. But it’s here now, and even if it isn’t everything it could have been, it’s a very worthy remake that, for all but the most nostalgic players, pretty much entirely replaces the original.
For anyone who isn’t familiar with Geneforge, I’d best describe it as if Shin Megami Tensei was a CRPG in a traditional fantasy setting. You build up your character with skill points gained by leveling up and expand your party by creating monsters with different abilities. As you explore the world and uncover more of the plot, you will eventually have to make a decision on which faction you want to support, which ones you want to oppose, and decide the fate of the world. There’s never a right answer and rarely a wrong one, these games don’t just settle for a “good or evil” alignment system; who you side with is entirely down to your own roleplaying or moral principles.
– Real player with 82.3 hrs in game
It’s difficult to put in words just how good this is. I’ve been a long time fan of Vogel’s games, since purchasing Avernum 6 soon after getting a Steam account. I’ve played all the series: Avernum, Geneforge, Avadon, and the newer Queen’s Wish. All of the series have some things in common (you can side with different factions, around four different character builds to choose from, and a lot of recycled graphics and sounds) but the Geneforge series overall is the one I’ve made the least progress with. I’ve touched at least the 3rd, 4th, and 5th games of the series and manage to get “stuck” about half way through. I didn’t have this issue with the Avernum and Avadon series. I was hoping a remake of a game in the series would address the difficulty spike apparent in the older titles, and it seems to have at this point. I’ve sunk some decent time in to this (on normal difficulty) and have had to rethink some spots but haven’t come across any game breaking difficulty. Of course, you can make the game as hard as you want with the difficulty controls. So far, the updated graphics and sounds along with a friendlier UI make this Vogel’s best effort to date. It’s a relief, too, as I thought The Queen’s Wish was a step back in quality (some really questionable decisions regarding how clearing dungeons are concerned, awkward art assets that don’t all fit together). My only MINOR gripe with the game is how the inventory works. You have your main pack then a junk bag. If you put something in the junk bag, you can’t take it out until you get to town. What?? Not sure the rationale behind it, but it’s not a deal breaker. Overall, I’d put this on par, if not better, than the remake of Avernum: Ruined World. I’m looking forward to any other remasters that come, but my true hope is that Jeff will take this inspiration to make another classic in the vein of Avernum 6. Excellent job to Jeff on this perfect remake!
– Real player with 67.7 hrs in game
Overfall
A game more than worth it’s money
I’ve owned overfall since it has released in early access and it hooked me straight away, Be under no illusions, the game is tough, You will die and you will have to start over, this is a rogue-like after all, but a very rewarding one at that.
With little introdution you are thrown into a world full of fantasy and myth, rich in different stories. On every island you go to you will encounter a little bit of a story, sometimes just a few lines of dialogue, sometimes a whole murder mystery. Most of these encounters are little self-contained stories, sometimes funny, sometimes serious. And often ending in a fight. What’s even better, many of them will only unfold the second, third or even fifth time you encounter them, as with playing other characters, your choices and options change.
– Real player with 190.5 hrs in game
Overfall is a fantasy turn-based rpg filled with tons of lite questing as you forge your own destiny by leading two heroes on a path to unite a single race of your choice torn by faction and conflict. Here are some of its most prominent features to give you the gist of it:
PROS:
*High replay value due to ton of unlockables from Classes, to Companions, to Trinkets, to Weapons, to new Skills/Spells.
*Neat turn-based battle featuring the usage of a 3 step action-point system consisting of Movement (Step 1), Utility (Step 2), and Attack (Step 3). This allows tons of combo and synergy between classes and companions!
– Real player with 108.5 hrs in game
Rathe: The Beginning
ok sadly this game has only 1 plus point so far: the character creation. you can select your class, stats and it even has custom skins for each of the classes which is really nice and almost no game i know of offers this. this is also the main reason i gave this game a chance.
however i didnt play very far, the game is just not polished enough. 2 seconds into the game and the first bug came up:
if you walk too fast out of the room then first quest doesnt even start.
then there too many ghost doors and people. you can walk through them like they are not even there. or characters stand on walls inside some houses.
– Real player with 0.4 hrs in game
Zoria: Age of Shattering
STORY
Zoria. Home. Mother of all her inhabitants. She provides her children with food to grow, shelter to rest in and also, the harsh lessons of life, so her offspring may learn to fight and protect her gifts to them.
But men, men wanted more.
Zoria’s finest sons and daughters: intelligent, resourceful… violent. Men turned her ores into sword and daggers, and her roots into vile concoctions of poison.
Men wanted more. They craved more land and more food. So they built their homes of stone and wood, driving out the wildlife of its woods and caves. And in those caves they found their instrument of defiance: zerrium.
GAMEPLAY
Zoria’s Gameplay is a unique mix of action-adventure RPG and tactical management. Explore the beautiful lands of Zoria, from mountains to the ocean, towns and dungeons, follow the story or discover its secrets.
Your outpost is your base, by expanding it you get access to better facilities and the ability to influence more of the world around you while leveling your followers gives you the ability to explore deeper, further into the unknown.
ADVENTURES
All the adventures in the game are hand-crafted, with multiple paths and various options for exploration, depending on the setup of your party and their environment abilities. You can always revisit a dungeon with another party to see previously inaccessible places and finish all the side quests.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Adventures need to be planned out carefully, and supplies stocked accordingly. Without supplies, the team cannot restore their vital resources, making any dungeon that much more dangerous. Bringing enough supplies for the journey or upgrading your cooking skills to make better use of all the land has to offer, that’s a choice for everyone to make.
TURN-BASED COMBAT
Zoria’s combat is a Tactical, Turn-based confrontation, designed around the special characteristics of each class, abilities, resistances, deadly ranged attacks or strong AOE defenses, healing and much more. But turn based doesn’t mean static, so choose your battlegrounds wisely, as any wandering creature or enemy that gets too close, might join in and ruin your best laid plans.
CHARACTERS
You can choose your party from eight different classes, each with a unique skill set both in combat and exploring the world. Magic, ranged attacks, shear power, blocks and stuns, bleed and poisons, magic resistances - all there to explore, use and upgrade.
FEATURES:
• Explore a rich, immersive and diverse world: beautifully crafted environments, featuring dense forests, haunting dungeons, golden deserts and many more.
• An epic story driving your experience, with rich and expansive lore. Discover the hidden tales and stories that live on through the people of Zoria and your own companions;
• Plan your moves or just enjoy the ride - a game experience suited both for players eager to just explore and adventure, as well as for those who want a challenging combat with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking and planning.
• Easy to learn crafting system with dozens of unique potions, epic weapons and other curious recipes that can be found throughout the world.
• Elaborate character management: class and character upgrade system, unique skills both in combat, and during exploration. A wide array of character builds for each class will allow you to approach an encounter in your own way.
• Complex base management: build new facilities, upgrade buildings, manage resources and expand your base;
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
At the time of writing this I am at 353 hours played. My first play through of this game was clocked in around ~130 hours. This is with out doubt, one of the best video games I have ever played and for at least one of the characters had me experience one of my most cathartic moments in gaming.
Story: Takes place ~1,000 years after the first Divinity Original Sin game. I didn’t play the first and you don’t really need to to enjoy this game. You’ll pick up on some story things here and there if you read about it. You’re a Source (powerful magic) user and using source draws in the void (bad things) so you are sent to an island to ultimately die off. Story follows you through different areas in the game with different factions fighting that you can side with. Picking your character from a prebuilt gets you added story (one of the 6 listed below).
– Real player with 356.2 hrs in game
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☐ It’s free!
☐ It’s freem̲i̲u̲m̲
☑ Worth full price
☐ Grab on a sale
☐ Overpriced
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☑ This is literally one of the most played games
☐ The game is quite approachable for a wide audience
☐ Some will love it, some not so much
☐ This game is more for a niche audience really
☐ I’d love to meet all 15 of you who play this game
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☑ Game is released and polished
☐ Game is… well, it’s released
– Real player with 286.1 hrs in game
Expeditions: Rome
The future of Rome is in your hands: what will your legacy be?
Take on the role of a young Legatus whose father was murdered by an unknown political opponent, forcing you to escape Rome and take refuge in the military campaign to subdue a Greek rebellion. Step by step, you increase your military prowess, strengthen yourself in the forge of combat, and become the Legatus everyone learns to both respect, and to fear.
In Expeditions: Rome, you exert the will of Rome through your actions across the world stage, from the bright blue coasts of Greece to the deep forests of Gaul. Decide how people will view you, and Rome. Will you strike with an iron fist, or speak with a silver tongue? Will you embrace the political heritage of the Republic, or carve your own path as you navigate the complex politics of the Roman Senate? Every choice matters as you decide the fate of your legion, your close companions, and of Rome itself.
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Create your own Roman Legatus! Customize your character’s look, gender, class, and skills to match your playstyle and role-playing fantasy
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Engage in tactical turn-based combat powered by an extensive skill-based action system where every weapon changes your potency on the battlefield
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Adventure with 5 unique companions discovering their extensive backstories and unique personalities
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Explore a beautifully realized, colorful world across many different environments, including North Africa, Greece, Gaul, and Rome herself
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Experience a historically inspired story of political intrigue and personal drama through a fully voiced narrative where choices matter and consequences are far-reaching
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Level-up each character and select from a variety of skills and passive abilities to explore a wide range of tactical options
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Loot, Craft, and Equip a variety of weapons, armors, and tactical items to customize your game even further, providing a tremendous range of tactical options for each character
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Lead your legion on 3 extensive war campaigns across Greece, North Africa, and Gaul. Recruit legionaries, improve your warcamp, conquer regions, exploit resources, and defend your territories as you lead your legion to victory
Waste Walkers
A surprisingly well excuted use of the RPG Maker engine to produce something more than the usual fare. Mechanics are about as would be predicted for the engine and genre, extended to include welcome survial elements (which I believe can be turned off? Wasn’t intrested in doing so myself but do recall seeing that).
The setting might be said to be like Fallout, but unlike Fallout which takes place many decades after an apocolyptic event, Waste Walkers places you in the role of a survivor shortly after whatever happened (it seems to be one of the mysteries of the game) happened. Resources are scarce and heavy enough to make you concerned and wish to create stashes around the city, but not so far as to panic. Combat is very challenging but not impossible, and the survival element is reinforced by some encounters consistantly costing more resources than they reward, making ‘fight or flight?’ an important question throughout the game.
– Real player with 30.6 hrs in game
April 26 2020 edit
Theres now literally no way to be lost in the game. The map you start off with has every single individual building marked with their names. Now you can go to wherever a quest tells you to.
Very cluttered, mostly readable. But you can definitely find anything for the most part.
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MARKED AS RECEIVED FOR FREE SINCE A NICE STEAM FRIEND SENT IT MY WAY BUT I FORGOT WHO GAVE IT TO ME :(
After posting this review, i noticed the store page description of the game does it a very good job.
– Real player with 29.8 hrs in game