Survivor-like games have become a popular genre since Vampire Survivors where many developers are trying to put their own spin on it. FatalZone is one twist on the formula by going for a zombie-themed slaying experience in Steam Early Access. While it sometimes falls short, it still introduces a few unique mechanics to the genre.
Previews
Get an early look at all sorts of video games by checking out some of the previews we’ve written below. Every game gets a good chunk of our time with it before we write a preview so we can give you an informed opinion. Even if that requires a crazy amount of hours to get enough research.
The Bloodline immediately got my attention once the developer mentioned the Mount & Blade franchise inspired it. I don’t know what it is about sandbox RPGs, but I’m always a sucker for that type of world. There’s just something about starting at the bottom and working my way up. While also having an impact on …
Yet another Steam Game Festival is here filled with demos to try for free. The last bundle of demos in the Winter had merely 14 neat games to check out. This time around, Valve has gone above and beyond with over 900 demos. While certain developers have their demos available outside the event, this Steam …
SpellPunk VR tests your spellcasting skills against other players in online duels. The virtual reality game quickly becomes intense as you try to remember spells off the top of your head. Whether you’re casting a shield spell to block an incoming fireball or trying to remember an air spell. Here are my thoughts on how …
Battle royale games are one of the most popular genres today and it’s always neat to see developers put their own twist on them. Escape from Tarkov and Vigor are examples that turn that formula into a progressive journey; where your experience doesn’t end when the match does. After trying the Vigor Nintendo Switch beta, …
The Drifter is a quick point and click thriller with a story surrounded by mystery. Character Mick Carter hops on a train headed home for a funeral when he gets flung into an odd story. This normal train ride turns into a murder mystery where nothing feels right.
If you’re a fan of great couch co-op games to play with friends, Moving Out is worth your time. It’s another silly simulator Team17 Digital is publishing alongside Overcooked if you’re familiar with that too. Instead of running around cooking and bumping into your friends, you’re racing against the clock as a moving company.
The Game Awards took place in early December 2019 and Heavenly Bodies was one of many demos released on Steam temporarily. The 10-minute demo features trying to escape a space station with an emphasis on physics. By emphasizing the control of each limb individually, it creates one heck of a difficult time.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the roguelike genre because of how much content you can get out of those games. There’s something captivating about every run feeling different from the last through the use of procedural generation. Don’t Die, Minerva! is no exception in being another enjoyable roguelite for people that love a …
If you’re looking for a mystical world to explore and influence, Kynseed is worth looking at. PixelCount Studios has employees that worked on the Fable franchise if you’re wondering what’s planned for this game. The title music in Kynseed immediately sparks memories of Fable, having been composed by Russell Shaw behind the original Fable soundtrack.