Play as one of six epic heroes, summon troops, sling spells, and destroy enemy towers to achieve victory in this exciting head-to-head castle defense game. Players can enjoy single-player adventures with three campaigns filled with campy storytelling, sweeping musical scores, and hand-crafted environments. Or they can dive into fast-paced battles with friends and family in competitive 1v1 or 2v2 matches. Players can build custom decks and upgrade cards to create monstrous combinations of troops and spells as they aim to defeat their opponents, destroy the Soul Gem that gives them power, and move to the top of the leaderboards.
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Endzone – A World Apart: Survivor Edition | Distant Places DLC Release Trailer
Survivors of a destroyed world become denizens of a newly blossoming civilization in Endzone – A World Apart. Today, prepare to discover even more as the world of Endzone broadens further with its newest content-packed DLC titled, “Distant Places,” arriving on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Hell Pie Release Trailer
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie!
TombStar Preview
by Andrew Skelton (Outfoxed)
Roguelike games and bullet hells share some core mechanics. Both tend to be exceedingly brutal at first until you learn patterns and playstyles. Both offer various ways to play the game through power-ups and skills. And both are genres that generally stick to their own niche, until today. TombStar combines the two genres together, adding in a little spice in the form of a space western just to keep things unique. I was given a chance to play the game before its launch, to let you know what to expect.
The first thing to mention is the game’s aesthetic. Wild west meets space travel is a Firefly-esque recipe for a truly entertaining experience. Add in the game’s cartoon style graphics, fluid animations, and a sheer variety of enemy types, and that’s TombStar in a nutshell. You’re sent to tackle the wily Grimheart Gang after they’ve driven away every last settler on a planet in the fringes of the galaxy. Along the way you’re going to have to arm yourself with all sorts of guns and abilities to help you fight back, since all you brought with you was your sense of justice and a basic firearm. Useful, but not ideal for combating hordes of enemies who all want to stop you cold.
In true rogue-like style, you’ll travel through various rooms, most of which are occupied by various gang members. It starts out simple enough: rank-and-file grunts with nothing more than a revolver, but quickly escalates into lizard-folk with grenade launchers, killer machine gun robot drones, and an assortment of mini-bosses designed to ensure you’ll never make it to the leader of the Grimheart Gang. I particularly liked the hat throwing members of the crew, a lovely reference to Oddjob from Goldfinger (seriously who throws a hat?!), and the throwing knife wielding acrobatic circus performers who’ll deftly maneuver away from your shots. Minibosses are also spectacularly large, and of the ones I encountered, all required some special tricks to take down. This focus on tactical bosses is a nice addition to a rogue-like game.
Controls are smooth and responsive, which is important in a game like TombStar. WASD controls your movement, while the left mouse button fires your weapon. Right mouse is used for your character’s dodge action, which will be very important when loads of bullets are flying your way. Spacebar activates your character’s ultimate ability, which varies from character to character. Your starting character, for example, slows down time, allowing you to move, fire, and dodge while your enemies move at a snail’s pace. All of the controls can be rebound, allowing you full control on what’s comfortable for you to play.
Obviously, your starting weapon isn’t going to be enough to tackle the waves of enemies you’re going to face, so be on the lookout for keys to open chests. Each one will offer a random weapon, but be mindful of its remaining ammo. Thankfully your starting weapon has unlimited ammunition, but where’s the fun in using it over, say, a shotgun, a powerful plasma launcher, or an explosive dart thrower? In addition to weapons, you’ll also be able to unlock a variety of skills and abilities as you run through the game which can have a massive effect on your playstyle. For instance, one of the perks I found was allowing the first shot of every magazine to deal extra damage. Combine that with the energy weapon I found that can charge up for more powerful attacks, and you’ve a recipe for a really strong synergy.
There are also environmental factors you can use to your advantage while playing too. Desks can be knocked over for cover by using the interact key (E by default). These aren’t permanent fixtures though, as repeated fire from enemies will eventually break them. You can also hide behind the various trees and rocks that are scattered about the stages, though these are also destructible. You’ll want to take advantage of this as much as possible though, especially when you start getting multiple enemies that fire multiple projectiles at you, as proper use of cover will save you health.
When you’re done with a run, either by beating the game or dying – let’s be fair, your first few games will be the latter – you’ll gain points which will level up your overall camp. Doing so will unlock new weapons, perks, and the game’s other two characters. You’ll also eventually start unlocking gemeralds which can be used to permanently upgrade your characters. The first one unlocked granted an additional point of health at the beginning of the game, for instance. From what I noticed, there are a ton of things to unlock along the way, so there will be plenty to do across your playthrough(s).
Overall, TombStar is shaping up to be quite a wonderful experience. Its main focus is obvious as a rogue-like adventure, but the addition of what I’ll call “bullet hell lite” mechanics make for a much more frenetic and enjoyable experience. While I do have some issues with the game currently – a lot of the guns feel remarkably similar damage wise and some enemies feel a little bullet sponge-y – fans of rogue-likes and even twin-stick shooters will feel right at home with the gameplay mechanics here. For a game made by a small team, TombStar is worth looking into.
TombStar Screenshot Gallery
World of Rune
World of Rune is a cute, anime stylized MMORPG playable in your browser featuring idle elements and much more.
Business Model: Free to Play
Microtransactions: Yes
Key Features:
Classes: Swordsman, Mage, Archer, Cleric
Card System: Over 100 unique cards in the game each with their own stats and attributes.
Partners and Pets: Collect allies and companions that can join you on your journey.
Endling – Extinction is Forever Animated Release Trailer
As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world on the brink of destruction. Explore what is left of nature and defend your family against all threats. You are their last hope because extinction is forever.
Will a mother fox manage to keep its little cubs alive?
Experience a world ravaged by mankind through the eyes of the last fox on Earth in this eco-conscious adventure.
Discover the destructive force of the human race, as it corrupts, pollutes, and exploits the most precious and valuable resources of the natural environment day by day.
Explore various 3D side-scrolling areas and defend your tiny furballs, feed them, watch them grow up, notice their unique personalities and fears, and most importantly, help them to survive.
Use the cover of night to stealthily guide your litter towards a safer place. Spend the day resting in an improvised shelter and plan your next move carefully since it could be the last for you and your cubs.
The Riftbreaker – Metal Terror Trailer
The Riftbreaker: Metal Terror allows you to explore an entirely new area of Galatea 37 – the Metallic Valley. This previously unexplored biome holds many secrets, such as creature species, unlike anything you’ve seen before. It will also give you a chance to gather information about the strange ways the local flora has adapted to the conditions of this biome. And, of course, you’ll need to research anomalous objects that might open the door to unlocking powerful technological advancements. Most importantly, however, you should remember that some of the things you find there might send a shiver down your spine.
The Metal Terror DLC is available now on Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store, and PlayStation Store for the price of $9.99 (and local equivalents).
Fantasy Town Release Trailer
gamigo is announcing its new mobile farming simulation game – Fantasy Town – is now available on Android and iOS.
In Fantasy Town, players assume the role of the reluctant Lord of Arsendal as they not-so-secretly try to shirk their responsibility of governing the town. Their countless attempts to get away are thwarted by the town’s inhabitants as they pull the player into a wide variety of tasks including tending crops, building new structures, making citizens happy, and many more. The more the town flourishes, the harder it is for the player to get away, especially after learning more about Arsendal’s mysterious past.
In addition to its farming simulation game mechanics, Fantasy Town also features a mixture of RPG, adventure, and exploration. Players will need to fight troublesome Trolls, level up their townsfolk to be more effective warriors or crafters, expand their town boundaries, explore new and exciting dungeons in search of rare resources, and much more. Special events will also be held regularly that rewards players after taking part in several fun minigames, including puzzles and runners.
Players can also work together by adding friends and/or creating guilds to help each other take care of their towns while they are away. Put out fires, rescue plants from storm clouds, and defend towns from a myriad of monsters, including krakens. Guild events will also be available where players can work together within a guild to earn special rewards. Teamwork makes the dreamwork, and in Fantasy Town, everyone can get by with a little help from their friends.
Warframe: Veilbreaker Reveal Trailer
Warframe showcases Veilbreaker, its next update coming soon on all platforms.
A Sentient Murex located near Deimos holds a frightening discovery: although The New War is largely over, Narmer’s enslavement of the Origin System continues. Many Grineer and others remain imprisoned and helpless under the crushing influence of the Narmer Veil.
Enter Kahl-175. Having survived his brush with the Sentients, and now free from their shackles, he emerges as the Origin System’s newest savior. Wield his explosive Grineer armaments as you race against time to rescue your Brothers from Narmer’s oppressive clutches. Battle Archons alongside your Squadmates, take on all-new Missions and bend time with the Protea Caladrius Collection.
Warframe: The Duviri Paradox Reveal Trailer
Relive the thrill of Warframe’s The Duviri Paradox demo revealed during TennoLive 2022!
Play as an outlaw known as the Drifter in a new open world-based expansion to Warframe and fight to break free from Duviri’s endless daily cycle of death and rebirth. Complete a new cinematic Quest and meet intriguing characters new and old as you wrest control of Duviri from the clutches of the tyrant Dominus Thrax.
As you explore Duviri’s color-changing, mood driven landscapes, you’ll take on fearsome Dax Guards, solve puzzles and be rewarded with Decrees – upgrades that boost your Drifter’s capabilities for the duration of that day’s cycle. With the help of Teshin, the assistance of fellow Tenno, and your loyal flying Kaithe mount, you may be even able to challenge the fearsome Orowyrm itself.