Save State Embraces a New Mecha Action RPG
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney is practically a professional mech pilot these days. This week he jumps into the cockpit of a cadre of new mechs in the action-packed Megaton Musashi W: Wired.
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Black Myth Wukong Takes a Big Swing at Action RPGs
With its deep connection to Chinese folklore, stunning visuals and challenging boss fights filled with bombastic spectacle, Black Myth Wukong is one of the most impressive action RPGs of the year. The fights can be difficult, but the rewards are just as great in its compelling world.
Plotting the Fate of Worlds With Fantasy Map Simulator
One of the most unique takes on realtime strategy titles to release in a long time, Fantasy Map Simulator puts unique world maps at the center of the action. Players can take an active role in their worlds or watch the fate of kingdoms unfold automatically.
Blasting Away With the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta
As with their other Call of Duty titles in the past, Activision gave players a first look at their Black Ops 6 beta over two wild weekends of combat. Find out what developers Treyarch and Raven have in store for multiplayer matchups.
Constructing a Solid Foundation on the Switch With Builder Simulator
Builder Simulator constructed a strong foundation of players on Steam and the PC. Now, this hardcore sim moves to the Nintendo Switch, where this level of simulation complexity is as rare as dream homes.
Squirrel With a Gun Climbs to Nutty New Heights in Shooters
Although the concept of Squirrel With a Gun is blatantly silly, the core platforming and shooting that it offers is extremely solid with a world that is surprisingly deep. It’s also a lot of fun to play and downright hilarious at times.
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.
Artifact Seeker: Resurrection Aims to Evolve Bullet Heaven Shooters
Bullet heaven shooters like Vampire Survivors have lately emerged to define the genre, but there is a lot of innovation happening with other indie developers too, like what you will find in the colorful and fast-paced Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.
Australian Adventure RPG Broken Roads Debuts on Nintendo Switch
Editor’s Note: Check out the full GiN Review of Broken Roads! Drop Bear Bytes announced their isometric RPG Broken Roads is out now on Nintendo Switch for $34.99 with an additional limited 20% off launch discount. Broken Roads is developed by a passionate indie team of CRPG fans led by Colin McComb, who previously worked on Planescape: Torment and Fallout 2. The game released earlier this year on PC and other consoles and received multiple updates that expanded and improved the experience. Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an … Continue reading Australian Adventure RPG Broken Roads Debuts on Nintendo Switch
City Builder Memoriapolis Early Access Launch Date Unveiled in Gameplay Trailer
Developer 5PM Studio announced their unique strategy city-builder, Memoriapolis, will launch into Early Access via Steam on August 29, 2024. To celebrate the announcement the studio released a brand-new gameplay trailer. Memoriapolis’ innovative approach to city-building challenges the player to become both a visionary urban planner as well as a political leader. Players are tasked with wisely guiding their metropolis throughout four ages of history from a modest explorer’s camp at the beginning of Antiquity to a Capital of Capitals in the Age of Enlightenment. The Early Access will include all the features of the game through the first two … Continue reading City Builder Memoriapolis Early Access Launch Date Unveiled in Gameplay Trailer