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Author: Chris Wheatley
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Take on split-screen or online shoot em’ up action in the upcoming competitive gunner, Rival Megagun, released by the one-man indie developer, Degica Games.
Surround yourself in the action and have a look at the intense trailer below showing how players not only fend off waves of incoming enemies but compete against one another player, as well:
An Intense Competitive Experience
Check out all of the details regarding the competitive shmup indie title below:
Two players compete in either local or online play attempting to knock out the opposing player by rifling away at the incoming waves of enemies in hectic shoot em’ up action.
Players can choose between multiple playable characters which help diversify the combat with unique special weapons, as well as transforming in a mega boss form for intense one-on-one action.
Unlock new pieces of equipment and enhanced gear as you play your way through the single-player arcade and customize your ship to your liking.
Rival Megagun is set to release on the PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch on November 29th, 2018.
Take on the bitter cold adventure game that has players fighting unfavourable weather conditions in Antarctica and attempt to survive the nightmare created by Cheerdealers, Distrust.
After successfully gripping players on the Arctic survivor-adventure game on PC, PS4 owners now have their chance to outlast the snowy conditions.
If you missed Distrust the first time around when it released on PC, check out the gameplay trailer below:
Distrust’s Chilling Details
As you make your way through the hellish tundra, there’s plenty that will keep you pushing forward, be them real or imaginary:
Distrust places players in the role of survivors of a devastating helicopter crash near an abandoned Arctic base pitted against the elements while struggling with their own weakening conscious.
Primarily an isometric adventure game, RPG and survivor elements make their presence known to keep players engaged in a thrilling experience, pushing them to the brink of terror.
Players explore randomly generated levels as a group of 15 playable characters that push for survival in a number of quests, exploration and a deep, twisting narrative.
Often players may find themselves not only fighting against the bitter cold elements but the fleeting distinction between reality and nightmarish hallucinations.
Distrust has laid an excellent foundation on the PC garnering mostly positive praise and now arrives on the PS4 for console owners to jump into the thrilling action.
Some games tend to take themselves too seriously, but the hand-drawn platformer Escape Doodland represents the exact opposite and it’s due to arrive on the Switch and PC by the end of November.
Before we jump into the official details of the two-person indie project, the overly eccentric trailer for Escape Doodland should help paint a clear picture of what to expect:
After a successful Kickstarter campaign from the two indie developers, Veronika Harkavenko and Piotr Karski, Escape Doodland will finally land in the hands of supporters and fans everywhere.
Escape Doodland Details
There seems to be a lot going on with this idiosyncratic side-scroller, much of which we’ll try to clarify in the details below:
In this 2D side-scrolling platformer, players will outrun deadly threats, including the Doodler-eating Omnomus monster, as they try to escape their looming fate in Doodland.
As the screen continuously scrolls players must utilize quick reflexes by running, leaping, climbing, bouncing and dodging a number of obstacles as they disrupt your path to freedom.
The hand-drawn visuals bring a rather unique atmosphere to the quirky platformer displaying obscene character and monster designs across various themed levels, such as burning towns, western wastelands, underwater areas and even the inside of a mouth.
Challenge after challenge will thrust themselves at your Doodler providing non-stop action across the grotesquely absurd campaign.
Let your flatulence loose and leap across the disturbing world of Doodland as the Switch and PC see Escape Doodland on November 30th, 2018.
Step inside a gorgeous handcrafted world as a sombre, lost young girl searching for answers in the surreal adventure game from Devolver Digital and Nomada Studio, Gris.
If this is your first time hearing about the whimsical journey of Gris, check out the reveal trailer from a few months back showing off the serene platformer:
This casual approach to platforming will have players exploring a delicately designed world unhampered by frustrating moments and other rage-quit inducing dangers.
Along with the fantasy adventure comes subtle instances of platforming, light puzzles and a strong narrative of a depressed young girl guided along by an original musical score.
Through the young girl’s dress players are guided along the awe-inspiring adventure. The dress is granted wondrous new abilities as the journey unfolds through the depths of her sorrow.
New pathways will appear by using unlocked abilities as Gris grows further pushing her to see her surroundings differently than before.
Gris is nearing its debut on the PC and Switch coming this December 13th, 2018.
From the creative mind of Ironsmith Studios comes a Tron-style computer puzzle game that has players solving in-network errors and discovering why the mega-popular SkyStar Systems has crashed.
Check out the colourful neon puzzle adventure found in the debut title from the single-man indie developer, Ironsmith Studios, in the trailer below:
Inside A Digital World
Travel through circuit boards in a stunning 3D modelled world and fix a variety of bugs, short circuits and find your way around barriers to solve puzzle after puzzle.
This computer system puzzle game has plenty to look forward to with an engaging premise and a beautifully crafted world:
Fixing the network can only be achieved by utilizing numerous abilities equipped by the Nano-byte problem solver, NF-01 – or Nigel – as it makes its way through the system.
Players have three different colour-coded abilities to help them on their quest of network cleaning: Red allows for passing through barriers, green gives access to launch pads and blue utilizes a speed boost.
The story behind the massive network failure can be uncovered by discovering data files randomly found throughout the system. Your job as Nigel is to fix the ongoing errors, then figure out the reasoning behind the attack.
Guided by the talkative, yet, courteous Nano-byte who will help navigate players through each system level brimming with internal problems.
As a part of a three-piece trilogy, Fused will find its way on PC with VR support, as well as the potential to land on consoles later down the line.
Fused is set to arrive on Steam on PC by Q2 of 2019, subsequently followed by two more titles set in the same universe.
Prepare for a night of haunting chills as players take on the role of a paranormal investigator on the prowl for eerie and dangerous horrors that creep in the dark in the recently released spooky indie game, Apparition.
Fear not, with the Early Access launch comes a short, but fright-filled trailer:
Detective Horror, Early Access, and More
Played in a terrifying first-person view, Apparition will have players facing their fears in order to collect ghastly evidence from the spirit world or meet their demise.
Polish publisher, Fat Dog Games, has released the game in official Early Access on Steam to gather horror-loving fans before the official launch.
There are loads of spooky features packed into Apparition, so check out what to expect from the haunting release in the list below:
With a tense atmosphere, players will explore dark and terrifying areas in search for clues showing proof of the afterlife. The more evidence you find, the better equipment you’ll earn.
Armed only with your bravery, wit and camera players are rendered defenceless when face-to-face with a horrifying discovery.
The longer you take on investigating an area the more evidence will be captured. However, the area also becomes increasingly more dangerous with spiritual activity – and you can’t keep what you’ve captured you don’t live to tell about it.
Using an Ouija board, players can communicate with the dead leading to groundbreaking evidence, unlocking advanced equipment further allowing players to explore more haunting areas.
Stay updated with news on the game’s official Discord channel and don’t forget to keep your head on a swivel for the things that go bump in the night.
Find the love of your life while hacking your way through randomly generated dungeons in the future release from AweKteaM, Tower Princess.
The new gameplay trailer shows off the action-adventure, 3D platforming fun to be found within Tower Princess below:
Not Your Average Dating Game
Players will find themselves in the traditional fantasy of rescuing a hostage princess (or prince), however, many nontraditional nuances find their way into the game, as well.
While still a ways off from release, there are still plenty of details to keep you excited which you can find below:
Players will dive into a roguelite experience with randomly generated dungeon worlds filled with platforming obstacles, dangerous monsters and altering love interests to rescue.
Aside from conquering dungeon after dungeon, the player must also impress the rescuee with specific actions, such as offering a special gift to the correct type of hostage, be it human, lizard or perhaps even zombie prince/princess.
Every dungeon is different but each one has a specific time limit for completion. Should knights not rescue their soul mate in time, the evil dragon ignites the dungeon in a blaze of failure taking everything the player has collected.
Players must not travel alone, as multiplayer will make an appearance to help solo players make their way through each dungeon, or compete against one another in PvP mode.
There’s still loads of time left before Tower Princess makes its way to release, however, in the meantime future purchasers may visit the game’s Kickstarter page which will be launched in early 2019.
Tower Princess if set to land digitally on the PS4, Xbox One and PC in early 2020. PC players may also find a playable demo here.
Take on the uncanny role of an adventurer of Outward, the open world RPG where you are as vulnerable as every player drifting from one challenge to the next.
An all-too epic announcement trailer can be found below, which gives us only a small taste of what to expect from Outward:
Combine forces with other online or local players, or tackle the world solo as an adventurer with no given godly path to greatness, but merely the will to explore and succeed in a dangerous world.
Outward Details
With a recent stream of the game from the developers, there’s plenty of details revealed about the upcoming massive RPG:
While playing solo or online multiplayer is nothing new to the genre, Outward adds a unique split-screen co-op mode allowing players to explore the massive lands with a friend from the comfort of their own home.
Player’s don’t play as an all-powerful protagonist like most RPGs, but rather as a humble adventurer making a name for themselves and surviving by any means necessary.
The story changes with each playthrough as the narrative dips and dives through player decisions, successful accomplishments, or even forgettable failures – your story will continue with its very own twists and turns.
The battle system includes challenges from all over the vast open world with a powerfully unique magic system and engaging real-time combat.
Outward is set to hit the PS4, Xbox One and Steam on February 12th, 2019 both in physical and digital format.
Choose your stories, engage with your audience or create controversy as the Editor-in-Chief of the largest national newspaper in the recently released publication editing sim from Unbound Creations, Headliner: NoviNews.
Who knew running a newspaper publication could be so fun? Check out the awkwardly enticing gameplay trailer of Headliner below:
Players will put everything on the line to grab that top headline, meet the closing quota or report on the latest scandal as Headliner offers a unique take on the sim management genre.
“We live in a world of conflicting realities shaped by the media, and it’s not an easy web to untangle. Headliner: NoviNews explores not only the power of the media, but the challenges that come with wielding such power.” – Jakub Kasztalski, Game Director
Extra, Extra, Read All About The Details
Here’s are all of the details you can expect to discover as the head honcho of your very own newspaper publication:
Future editors will decide which stories to put in their publication, meet deadlines and scrounge for clicks by any means necessary – even if it incites controversy. More conflict means more eyes on your newspaper.
Determine the influence on the populace through political events, investigative reports and rising tensions all through your avatar home.
Aside from running your newspaper publication, players will engage and provide insightful help in multiple relationships outside of the paper business, such as health conditions for coworkers and the future of your brother’s career in comedy.
After important executive decisions have been made, the town will light up with public opinion showing how well received each story becomes and its effect on the populace.
Headliner: NoviNews has been officially released on Steam for players ready to set foot in the editing business and take on a new type of strategy game.
Expect two new religious-themed games to release in 2019 from Polish game studio Delirma, Faither out midway through the year and Priest Simulator set to launch at the tail end.
Priest Simulator
Take on the role of the most trusted man in the village as you battle between right and wrong as a priest of a rather unsavoury convention.
You can check out some of the dirty deeds performed by the anti-hero in the official Priest Simulator trailer below:
The game offers players the option of solving spiritual dilemmas like confessions, preaching sermons or exorcisms in noble form, or think a bit more “outside” the box.
A Unique Simulation Experience
Here are some holier than thou details covering the upcoming religious sim title:
Played in the first person, players will explore a village of churchgoers and use their instincts – be it good or bad – to fix a variety of divine issues.
The main storyline blends with additional side quests which include the typical duties of a priest, but will also find players performing unusual battles with terrifying demons.
Priests will earn valuable income from their godly work and use currency for upgrades to your car, the church and demon-fighting weapons, or develop a laboratory for the production of incense and holy water.
“Life is the art of selecting the lesser evil. Such will also be the case in our game, where we will solve problems in different ways or not solve them at all.” – game creator, Michał Jod
You will be able to find Priest Simulator on the Steam Store with a set release date of December 25th, 2019.
Faither
While there’s not much on the second spiritual game from Dilerma, Faither offers a similar experience to Priest Simulator but is also said to have enough unique differences to create its own identity.
Dealing with the life of an exorcist, players will perform various acts of bravery in the face of evil and demonic possessions.
You can take a look at the rather colourful gameplay trailer for Faither here.
The Duties OF An Exorcist
With a light blend of RPG mechanics, incredibly artistic visuals and religious exploration, Faither will bring an entirely new experience to the PC.
There are plenty of details that separate Faither from Priest Simulator, which you can find below:
Fight against 30 different types of demons using holy artifacts and unique abilities as you explore an unrestricted world of freedom.
With a subtle blend of RPG elements, players can look forward to character progression across 4 altering skill trees, as well as expansive character customization.
Spend your time as an exorcist and set to save up to 50 different households from the grasp of demonic fate.
Players can enjoy Faither in single player or traditional split-screen co-op for an extra hand in exercising demons.
Look out for Faither to release on Steam mid-2019 on June 6th.
Dive into chaotic space shooting pandemonium faithfully inspired by the shmups of the retro 80 years in the new release from LimeVibe Games, Space Toads Mayhem.
There’s plenty of action, bullets and neon colour which can all be witnessed in the ripping gameplay trailer:
Hectic Space Shooting Carnage
Everything you need to prepare for in this hectic, bullet-riddled, vintage-styled shooter can be found in the bullets below:
Players dive headfirst into 5 blazing levels throwing waves of assaulting enemies swarming your gunship. Each level offers new traps, enemies and powerups to keep the gameplay lively throughout the duration of the campaign.
In classic top-down form, Space Toads Mayhem pits players against not only wave after wave of ravaging enemies but will see players up against the ultimate challenge – a massive game-ending boss fight.
If the normal campaign is too easy for the shmup veteran, players will have the option of taking on Hard, and even more punishing, Psycho difficulties, for a true challenge.
A unique approach to combat, enemies are gifted their own style of emotional behaviour with each type attacking at different times after spawning, keen to throw players off their game.
Players with an itchy trigger finger can find the vintage action shoot em’ up releasing on Steam on November 20th, 2018.
Embark on a purely riveting tale through the gorgeously designed adventure game from ThroughLine Games, Forgotten Anne, officially released on the Switch.
The thrilling, unmissable tale also received a new Switch release trailer showing off the various accolades Forgotten Anne has received since its debut on the PS4, Xbox One and PC:
“It’s quite exciting to be able to bring ThroughLine Games’ beguiling anime adventure to Nintendo gamers ahead of schedule(…) Now we can deliver.” – Phil Elliott, Director of Indie Publishing at Square Enix
An Anime Story Now On The Go
The 2D narrative adventure game packs quite the engrossing experience with tons of interesting details highlighting the journey:
Experience the secret dimension slinked deep in the recesses of the realm of humanity where all of the misplaced oddities and objects hide. Team up with these lost items as they help Anne navigate her way back home.
The beautiful anime style of storytelling brings a wonderful approach to keeping the player engaged in the intriguing story.
Make important story-based decisions in this 2D adventure game, as well as challenging puzzle-platformer features all wrapped up in an impressively deep tale of an unknown universe.
Forgotten Anne has received incredibly tasteful acclaim since its release on May 15, 2018. Now, Nintendo fans can take this epic journey on the go with the November 9th, 2018 Switch release date.
