Menace Brings Smooth Combat and Big Potential to Early Access
Overhype Studios and Hooded Horse bring sharp tactical combat, a grim sci-fi frontier and plenty of strategic potential to Menace, an Early Access release that already feels polished even as some balance and progression systems still need work.
Fresh Look Is to the Manor Lords Reborn
Developer Slavic Magic may only be a small team, but the way they support their Early Access medieval city builder Manor Lords with major new updates is impressive for both new and veteran players.
Fresh Look on Enjoying the Evolution of Manor Lords
The gradual pace of improvements for Manor Lords mirrors the bucolic lifestyle of the title’s peasants. But that is okay with Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich, who sees great value in Manor Lords with its passionate developer Slavic Magic.
Fresh Look Celebrates Innovative Publishers Like Hooded Horse
This week Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich celebrates what is rapidly becoming his favorite publisher, Hooded Horse. Largely based on their support for the development community, Hooded Horse provides a roadmap for an innovative gaming future.
Medieval City Builder Manor Lords Becomes The King of Early Access
Manor Lords recently released to Steam Early Access, and while the developer Slavic Magic thought they might get a few hundred players, millions flocked to that new banner. We dive into this unique medieval city builder to see if it’s worth playing in Early Access and where the title might go next.
Amazing Against the Storm Combines Roguelike and City Building Genres
Against the Storm combines two genres that don’t normally go together, roguelikes and city builders. And even though the concept might take a little getting used to, everything is so well done here that it’s really a delight to play.