L’Onza the Bounty Hunter

L’Onza the Bounty Hunter

Pure bullethell in which everything is available from the start. Pick your mode -arcade, campaign or challenge - and fly mode -vertical, horizontal and arena- and try to survive as long as you can while dodging enemy bullets and shooting them with a machine gun, shotgun and laser beam. The last two have limited number of shots that recharge over time. As your screen gets filled with enemy bullets, you’ll need to use your only special power - slow mode. But even that won’t help you get far. Enemies just keep coming and always get to fire at least one shot at your position. If you don’t hurry up and take them out fast, you’ll be dead before you know it. Bosses might take a cheap shot at you (unblockable lasers) and they gain extra attacks as you cause damage to them.

Real player with 0.4 hrs in game


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Didn’t seem fair for a game not to have a review

Well There isn’t much but it is made buy Built in a Day Games so I can’t really be mad at that now can I.

Pros:

It is a bullet hell in the sense of I dare anyone to actually beat it.

Spacebar slowing down time in a bullet hell is a new one for me but it doesn’t last forever

Right click does a more powerful shot but again it doesn’t last forever

The soundtrack sounds like something I would hear on the Super Nintendo

Cons:

One song and no sound effects so far. Again “Built in a Day” but maybe just one other song for boss battles perhaps?

Real player with 0.1 hrs in game

L'Onza the Bounty Hunter on Steam

Project Umbra

Project Umbra

You play as a soldier from the future equipped with an armor containing an entity discovered in ancient ruins. It is called the “Shadow”. It was scattered throughout the historical eras, you are sent back in time to learn more about this entity.

Armed with this technology, kill many enemies who seem to be possessed by this entity.

The “Shadow” that accompanies you will feed on the souls released by the enemies you kill, thus making you stronger.

Your enemies will be many and varied, whether it’s a knight in armor or a sniper.

Be prepared to take a beating. If you die, you will be replaced by a new soldier.

However, the “Shadow” of the soldier you are replacing has become uncontrollable, and will be waiting for you…

Face her and try to recover her energy!

Demo is now out !!!

What’s in it ?

Prehistory √

Antiquity √

Online leaderboard

Powerfull Weapons

What’s next ?

Middle Age √

World War √

Future √

Infinite wave game mod


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Project Umbra on Steam

Bartlow’s Dread Machine

Bartlow’s Dread Machine

Check out the full written review: https://www.confidentgamers.com/blog/bartlows-dread-machine-review-pc

Bartlow’s Dread Machine takes us back to the simpler times when arcade machines were more mechanical filled with gears, pulleys and levers. This twin stick shooter injects a small dose of style and imagery which we quite welcomed. While not perfect, Bartlow’s Dread Machine does hold our attention long enough, taking us through a story filled with mystery, intrigue and suspense.

The twin stick shooter has been around for awhile, but Tribetoy and Beep Games have presented it in a new stylish package. The details of the moving mechanical gears and parts to the old time amusement park music, Bartlow’s Dread Machine is a refreshing entry in the gaming market place. This game is simple, but also throws you into the gauntlet which puts a smile on your face when you make it out.

Real player with 12.7 hrs in game


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I’m generally not a fan of Early Access, so this was the first time I’d ever bought a game early. From the second I saw a trailer, I knew I had to have it. Months ago, I enjoyed the first few worlds. Today, there’s some good and bad within the full product. There are a few difficulty spikes in the later half of the game, and the unfavorable lives system causes some frustration. And sometimes the environments are a bit too dark to really get a good grip on things. But outside of those few gripes, this is a twin stick shooter unlike any other I’ve ever played. The one hundred year old style is really cool, reminding me a lot of pinball. The way the levels shift, the way everything is attached to metal rods, and the way the characters automate are all really delightful. Going all-in on that presentation reminds me a lot of Puppeteer (PS3) which I find is extremely underrated. There’s a lot of love that went into fully realizing what a turn-of-the-20th-century game would look, sound, and feel like. I wasn’t initially sure how the traversal would feel, but moving around the slotted tracks as you blast the various types of foes is both satisfying and fun. Fans of serviceable gameplay, who really love games with rich, unique atmospheres should find plenty to enjoy.

Real player with 9.5 hrs in game

Bartlow's Dread Machine on Steam

Space Cows

Space Cows

I wouldn’t suspect games filled with fart jokes and smurf-level wordplay about milk to be that fun.

Real player with 6.5 hrs in game

This game is really fun but don’t assume it’s an easy one! Actually, the very first level is already quite challenging!

It really feels that the guys developing it had some fun and share a good sense of humor. Also, for the price you can’t go wrong..

Real player with 4.1 hrs in game

Space Cows on Steam

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

This is one of my favourite games on steam. It’s everything you could hope for in an arcade game, it’s fun, addictive and straightforward. You have your ship and you have your enemies, all various shapes and sizes. You shoot them and earn points. Higher combos unlock better weaponry, although I think the 2nd to last gun is better than the last and most powerful. Where this game really sells is in its visuals. Enemies dont just explode when you shoot them, it’s a literal firework show. It’s wonderful to look at. The more enemies there are, the more fantastic the lightshow becomes, when enemies explode in a dazzling array, the world warps and wriggles and bends and a million different colours explode onscreen making you go ooooh and aaaaaah.

Real player with 61.3 hrs in game

Lots of people out there claim there’s no point in buying this because Geometry Wars 3 contains this entire game. As an avid fan of both games, let me clarify that GW3 does NOT contain GW. There is a mode in GW3 that replicates GW, but there are big differences. Visually, GW has a very unique look from GW3, but more importantly, the mechanics of GW are different. In GW you first have a basic weapon that automatically upgrades to one of two more powerful weapons. It then cycles between these two weapons (rapid fire and wave), and that’s what gives GW it’s charm and distinction from GW3. I actually go back to play this one quite often because I love the simple yet addictive, pick up and play gameplay. It’s never not fun trying to reach a new high score. I personally find this game to be very well balanced, and a lot easier on the eyes than other, similar games like Waves.

Real player with 13.7 hrs in game

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved on Steam

Messier111

Messier111

Messier 111 is a twin-stick shooter that will test your skills.

Continue to take down enemies that are endlessly coming at you and try to survive longer.

You must avoid all attacks. Getting hit means the end.

  • Use two different shots to destroy the enemies.

  • Survival time is everything: 30 seconds of estimated time per play to as much as you want.(depending on you!)

  • Avoid flying bullets and enemies with tact and reflexes. One hit is fatal.

  • There are more than 10 different types of enemies that will attack you.

  • Gain experience orbs dropped by enemies to strengthen your ship. Quick reinforcement gives you a survival advantage.

  • You have a buddy who can be used to follow and cover you, or place in a fixed position to use as a turret.

  • Release the overdrive energy and wipe out enemies.

Messier111 on Steam

Morning Never Comes

Morning Never Comes

Morning Never Comes is kinda average.

TL;DR: Decent, but has a lot of flaws.

There are pros to the game such as simple controls (move with WASD and shoot with the arrow keys) and unlike Binding of Isaac Rebirth, you’re able to shoot in 8 directions. Also, I like the creepy setting of the game which is also complimented with the enemies that you fight. However, there’s some problems that I’d like to address.

The movement feels awkward. Whenever you’re moving around constantly it feels fine; however, your movement starts off slow then becomes normal. This makes stopping your movement very slippery and makes you feel like you’re on ice. This becomes annoying because you either end up getting hit by something because you stopped moving, or you slide around awkwardly and run into something.

Real player with 3.4 hrs in game

So for a quick answer, i reccomend this game

Now this is exactly what the description of the game says, but i also have to add in some things. I think the game is great and an aswesome time killer. Alltho the game might be a bit too short. Achievements are gotten very quickly and i think that the game doesnt have enough variety. There are not a lot of items in the game gets really predictable since there arent a LOT of different monsters, after a couple of waves into the game its not going to change a lot besides it getting a bit harder and switching your items with a different one. A lot of people have complains about how you cant avoid picking up an item, but i think this is one of the gameplay mechanics so every wave is not exactly the same. Theres a global leaderboard so you can compete with other players. You can play with gamepad or keyboard. I think it might need some updates to add even more variety to the game, like more toys and more items. I think its definitly worth the 99 cents!

Real player with 2.4 hrs in game

Morning Never Comes on Steam

Solaroids

Solaroids

If you like astroids type games, you will love Solaroids! It is a really smooth play, and there are many settings that you can tweak and change to adjust the game play/view the way you want. I also think the soundtrack is high quality and enjoy listening to it while I play. The local multiplayer mode is fun for families, -my kids enjoy the game too! Solaroids is still in early release, but the solo developer keeps us posted about the updates he is making and the plans he has to improve the game, including a story, and more grapics etc. He is also very open to suggestions, which I appreciate. I would definately recommend the game if you like to shoot things in space. It is surprisingly fun, and polished in the game play. Give it a try!

Real player with 134.7 hrs in game

I have been playing this off and on for about 3 years. Seeing the massive updates, option upgrades, graphic changes, etc. has been really amazing.

This seems like a finished product, not a beta or early access… and then it updates and (unlike many other updates) you realize that they found a way to improve on something that was already great and retain the things you liked! You have even more things to explore or try out!

When the twin stick came out I was FINALLY a bit more competent and it transformed from a PC simulated arcade game to a modern console version.

Real player with 69.8 hrs in game

Solaroids on Steam

The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines

The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines

7 ART

8 FEEL

6 DEVS

9 MUSIC

7 WRITING

4 STORYLINE

7 CHARACTERS

7 OVERALL RATING

The gameplay itself is very addictive and enjoyable, with a fair amount of challenge (at least playing without assisted mode). As I did not try assisted mode, I cannot speak on the level of fun in that mode.

The game clearly draws a lot of inspiration from disparate fantasy properties. It also draws inspiration for gameplay from Dark Souls type games, emphasizing attack patterns and usage of various weapon abilities to surpass each challenge. The game is very fair, once you use your brain to figure out what is the optimal way to tackle an area. Good reflexes and skill with a controller certainly help as well.

Real player with 11.9 hrs in game

WHAT IS IT?

It’s a bullet hell game. Thematic element is fantasy and a bit of sci-fi.

PROS:

1. Fast paced action.

2. Good soundtrack.

CONS:

1. Terrible story/plot.

2. Frustrating levels (ie. not fun).

3. Controls don’t feel fluid compared to using a mouse and keyboard.

4. Diverse item pool but largely useless as you’ll be using just 3 or 4 of them most of the game out of the 30 or so.

CONCLUSION:

I’m usually not a fan of bullet hell games (ie. games that just shoot a bunch of stuff at you filling your screen with orbs/missiles/fireballs/etc.). I gave this one a bit of a try as it came with a Humble Bundle and it just made me hate the genre even more. Don’t get me wrong, I grinded through the game and finished it on the hardest difficulty so I’ve experienced most of what this game has to offer. And it doesn’t really offer much… a plot that doesn’t pull you in, unnecessary item selection for the sake of having items, a large “variety” of enemies that mostly have the same strategies to defeat, and just some overall frustrating levels due to certain enemy types. The game does include an endgame mode which seems more fun than the story mode. The endgame mode throws you in a large arena where you’ll fight waves upon waves of enemies while starting off with only your basic items. As you defeat more waves, you gain more money to purchase better items. This mode doesn’t need to hide behind a weak plot in the main game, I would have liked it to be the main game itself and just scrap the story mode.

Real player with 9.7 hrs in game

The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines on Steam

Christmas Rampage

Christmas Rampage

TL:DR

Christmas Rampage is not worth buying for $5; it can beaten within an hour, it has optimization issues, the resolution cannot be changed at all, and the navigation in some worlds is too perplexing. Skip this game.

My Livestream Video: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/848566233 ~(00:20:00)

Analysis

Characters

  • You play as a two-legged, robotic Rudolph on chicken-bone legs with a snowball gun and health regeneration. That’s it.

Real player with 1.1 hrs in game

Christmas Rampage on Steam