Edwin has taken a brief hiatus, a decision likely influenced by his recent academic pursuits that have led him to insist on being addressed as “Dr. Edwin” during meetings. His newfound title comes with the expectation that he will turn off his camera and mute himself if anyone forgets. In his absence, I step in to provide this week’s overview of new PC game releases, having recently dipped my toes into the realms of WAWAPW and the Sunday Papers. Contrary to popular belief that AI would usurp jobs, it appears the hardware editors have taken the lead.
New Releases on the Horizon
- Nebelmer is a compact open-world explorer that evokes a hint of the beloved Breath of the Wild. Interestingly, it has claimed the title of Best Student Game at the Belgian Game Awards—a feat that even Nintendo has yet to achieve.
- Echoes of the End invites players into a narrative-rich, sword-laden fantasy hack-and-slash experience, drawing inspiration from the ancient landscapes of Iceland.
- Abyssus offers a thrilling 4-player roguelike co-op shooter, where teams raid colossal sunken temples, battling the oceanic monsters that lurk within. Think of it as Deep Sea Galactic reimagined.
- Dungeon Stalkers makes its entrance into early access as a moderately risqué “extraction PvPvE dungeon crawler” that incorporates elements of puzzling.
- Alchemy of the Earth places you in the role of a solitary potion mixer at the world’s end, tasked with harvesting ingredients, concocting brews, and using them to fend off quirky skeletons.
- Stomach presents a unique survival horror cooking game where players, seemingly pursued by ghoulies, must craft “increasingly disturbing” dishes from ingredients scavenged aboard an abandoned cruise ship.
This week may be relatively quiet, with both Edwin and Nic on leave, while Mark indulges in his Cosa Nostra fantasies in Mafia: The Old Country. Meanwhile, I find myself navigating the waters of our sister sites, pondering where I can sprinkle in some lightly hypocritical tech nerd humor now that Digital Foundry has gone indie. With Gamescom looming next week, consider this a moment of tranquility before the inevitable Geoffstorm arrives.
