Author: Charles Skold

Ever wondered what would happen if the generation that grew up on Tumblr wrote their own video game? Thanks to Dustborn, we finally have the answer. Dustborn It is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Developed by the Norwegians Red Thread Games (the same ones from Dreamfall Chapters) and published by Quantic Dream (yes, those Quantic Dream), Dustborn is a QD/Telltale-style point-and-click adventure set in a dystopian United States in the near future. The story follows our group of protagonists, who are introduced as “Deviants,” which is simply the name given here to people with…

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After the success of Moonlighter, an action RPG with rogue-lite elements, the Spanish studio Digital Sun ventures into the field of real-time strategy with Cataclysm. Cataclysm is available in Early Access for Steam. The game presents us with an experience that, although it does not reinvent the wheel, offers a fresh perspective on already well-established genres. As is well known, it is impossible to reinvent the wheel. It has already been done. That's it. Translating this concept into the area of ​​video games, the reality is that it is very difficult to achieve something new – or at least something…

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Are you a fan of RTS strategy games like Starcraft 2, Age of Empires, Warcraft or Command & Conquer? Their golden age is over, but Frost Giant Studios decided to bet everything on its new project, Stormgate. Stormgate It's in Early Access for Steam. Before we start talking about Stormgate In itself, you need to know a little about Frost Giant Studios. A team that is made up of veteran Blizzard workers, such as Tim Morten and Tim Campbell: responsible for Warcraft III and StarCraft II. Since 2022 they have been showing fragments of Stormgate and selling it as the…

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Since the dawn of humanity, and regardless of the culture we refer to, there has been a fascination with death and the afterlife. Within that same fascination, the preservation of bodies was very important, especially in cultures such as the Egyptian. But what if that preservation, today, had another meaning? THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT – DEFINITIVE EDITION It is available for Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC STAY QUIET PLEASE In 2022 it comes out for the first time THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT. A first-person horror game that, a priori, was just another one of the…

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Developed by Trialforce Studios and published by Tate Multimedia, comes Deathbound, a soulslike game with an interesting twist: we can play with more than one character at a time. Deathbound It is available on PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S from August 8, 2024. LIFE AND DEATH IN ETERNAL CONFLICT We start off taking on the role of Therone, a crusader in the army of Lady Death. They are at war with the cult of life, and they have a very “Are we the baddies?” aesthetic that reminds me of Warhammerbut with much less armor. If there are good…

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From the first images, this game seemed interesting to me. A mix between Tower Defense and Tactics, set in a feudal Japan, with a theme similar to Kabuki theater, and all of that under the seal of Capcom, which has been doing everything right for many years (yes, I forgive you for EXOPRIMAL). On paper, an explosive formula. But did it work? KUNITSU -GAMI: PATH OF THE GODDESS It is available for Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC THE PATH OF PURIFICATION The story of the game is relatively simple: on Kafuku Mountain in Japan, there…

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In Vile Monarch's The Last Alchemist, you take on the role of an alchemist whose faith in his art is tested by a debilitating illness. A proposition that at first glance seems cozy, but puts in place all the obstacles to offer a fluid and satisfying gaming experience. The Last Alchemist is available for PC. On alternative medicines The Last Alchemist It puts us in the shoes of an alchemist who finds himself plunged into despair after contracting an illness that not only leaves him with one leg missing, but also challenges his faith in alchemy. Initially, the story shows…

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The truth is that, from time to time, it is necessary to get away from the infernal bosses, the shooting, the explosions, the impossible platforms and complicated strategies to immerse ourselves in a relaxing journey and even one of learning, emotions and feelings. Let's embark, then, on this journey that, unless you are made of steel, will even bring tears to our eyes. THE STAR NAMED EOS It is available for Playstation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC THE STAR OF THE STORY IS MY MOTHER In THE STAR NAMED EOS We are going to be part of the…

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German studio Pixelsplit (Reveil, Indoorlands) and Daedalic Entertainment have released Shift 87, a curious first-person “observation” and horror video game. Shift 87 is available PC. After Reveila walking simulator with some playable mechanics that we had the opportunity to review for here; Pixelsplit studio was working on Shift 87; a first-person title with hints of horror and science fiction. Interesting ideas in a small package. Although it is a “discussed” genre in the environment, mostly due to its limited playability, I must confess that I love walking simulators. Especially if they have psychological horror elements, then I absolutely need to…

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