Monthly Archives: November 2019

Skater XL

Skater XL is an upcoming skateboarding title from Easy Day Studios, makers of the #1 worldwide mobile hit, Skater. It is the next natural step in the intense, realistic skateboarding experience. Presently in Early Access, it will be coming to console and PC, with unparalleled control of your board. It does require a controller, though, as it will have zero keyboard inputs available.

Business Model: Early Access

Microtransactions: N/A

Key Features:

Skate Your Way: Style your skate tricks the way you want, with incredible control over your board. Skater XL offers intuitive controls, where you can skate in a game like never before.

Grind in Real Locations: Players will be grinding and flipping in some of the legendary skate spots across America, such as the LA Courthouse.

 

 

Rune II is Now Available

The original RUNE arrived 20 years ago, and with it came a brutal hack-and-slash experience. It’s time to head back to Midgard with RUNE II!  Human Head Studios released their latest title on the Epic Games Store today for 29.99.

Whether you play alone or with friends, Loki’s minions await, ready to demolish anyone who wishes to save Midgard. From the undead Draugr, beasts, or even giants, you must meet them in gruesome melee combat. There are artifacts to collect, weapons to forge, and weird things to eat.

Human Head’s co-founder Chris Rhinehart had this to say about their release:

“Our dedicated fanbase has kept Rune alive and we are indebted to them as they are essential partners who have helped us build Rune II. Thank you for those who have stuck with us during this journey of more than 20 years. We set out to build upon the Rune franchise as an homage to the original while adding new elements like modern combat mechanics and Unreal 4’s visual capabilities that we hope will exceed the expectations of today’s gamers.”

Roki

Roki is a 2D dark fairy-tale adventure game featuring the atmospheric exploration of ancient magic, monsters, and mystery. Follow young Tove on her journey through an ancient wilderness to unravel cryptic riddles and save her family.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

One Foot in Front of the Other: Stumble through a beautifully detailed world built on wintry Scandinavian folklore as you uncover long-forgotten paths and solve intricate puzzles.

Not Alone For Long: Meet and learn from an ensemble of of creepy-yet-cute characters along your trek through unforgiving and uncharted regions.

Record Maker: Collect all manner of items and take notes in your trusty journal detailing your progress, goals, and any additional information about the culture all around you.

Freedom Finger

Freedom Finger is a 2D side-scrolling shooter featuring crazy cartoon action driven by the music. Dive into a world of spicy hot-button topics including sriracha sauce, communism, and the gall to include crafting in a videogame.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

Can You Feel It: Move to the groove just as your enemies do. Listen to the soundtrack and predict their movements!

Za Hando: Going full shmup isn’t your only option, you also happen to be a gigantic fist. Capture enemies in your pincer grip to steal their weapon, use them as a shield, or simply toss them right back at their comrades.

Up to No Good: Smash and crash your way through 12 worlds and over 36 handcrafted levels bumping into new foes, challenges, and power-ups all along the way.

Eastward

Eastward is a 2D charismatic-adventure role-playing game featuring beautifully detailed retro pixel-art. Follow an unlikely duo through a series of trials and tribulations across a post-apocalyptic world on the verge of total ruin.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

Through Thick and Thin: Swap between John and Sam on the fly to make the most out of their specific strengths and weaknesses such as fighting through tough encounters, solving tricky puzzles, or uncovering helpful hidden paths.

Armed and Dangerous: Scavenge for weapons like guns, flamethrowers, or frying pans to fend off particularly deadly enemies.

On the Road Again: Meet all manner of memorable and quirky characters as you explore towns, campsites, forests, and more on a cross-country railway.