- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a point and click style adventure game where you play as a detective duck trying to solve the mystery of the secret salami.
- Sniper Elite 4 is available on iOS for free, but the full game costs £19.99 and has touchscreen control issues.
- Archero 2 is a free game on iOS and Android that is similar to its predecessor with some new power-ups and events.
- Letterlike is a word-based roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with a score of 8/10.
- Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2: The Dread King’s Secret is a puzzle game available on iOS and Android for £7.99 with challenging puzzles.
- LOK Digital is a crossword-style puzzle game available on iOS and Android for free or £5.99 for the full game with a score of 8/10.
- Skate City: New York is a minimalist skating game on iOS included with Apple Arcade subscription with a score of 6/10.
- Super Farming Boy is a kinetic farm management game on iOS for £7.99 with a unique gameplay loop and a score of 8/10.
- Turnip Boy Robs A Bank is a pixel art roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with character-driven mechanics and a score of 7/10.
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December features several notable game releases:
- Indiana Jones and the Great Machine: An adventure game where players explore ancient tombs.
- Marvel Rivals: A free-to-play competitive arena game featuring Marvel characters.
- Infinity Nikki: A cottagecore adventure in a whimsical fantasy world.
- Delta Force: A new installment in the tactical-shooter series aimed at PC gamers.
- Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: A retro-inspired game where players battle Rita Repulsa's minions.
- Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remaster: A polished remaster of the classic series.
- Fitness Boxing: A new Switch installment for fun workouts.
- Monument Valley 3: A mobile game with challenging puzzles and stunning visuals.
A recap of 2024's best games is also available.
Many gamers are skeptical of video game adaptations of established franchises due to a history of failures. Machine Games is developing a new title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, scheduled for release on December 9, 2024, exclusively on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows PCs, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow in 2025. The game is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, featuring historical antagonists like the Nazi regime. Players will control Indiana Jones as he investigates the theft of an ancient Egyptian burial vase with Marcus Brodie. The game emphasizes investigation and exploration, offering around 30 hours of gameplay filled with hidden objectives and challenging puzzles. It incorporates stealth mechanics and allows players to use everyday objects as weapons, with a focus on creativity and immersion. The demo showcased elements of dynamic gameplay and sound design reminiscent of the original films, although it had some graphical inconsistencies.
- Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG game that continues to captivate players in 2024 with its stunning visuals, engaging storyline, and gacha-based character acquisition system.
MachineGames is introducing intricate puzzle-solving elements in their upcoming title, The Great Circle, to enhance the Indiana Jones experience. Creative director Jens Andersson aims to challenge players without encouraging them to seek solutions online, focusing on critical thinking and immersion. He acknowledges the need for a balance between providing hints and maintaining immersion, expressing a dislike for "save scumming." The introduction of puzzles may also impact content creators who provide walkthroughs and guides, raising questions about the future of gaming content and community engagement.
- The Room: Old Sins is an Android app on sale
- The app features tactile exploration, challenging puzzles, and a captivating story
- The game involves the sudden disappearance of an engineer and his wife, leading to the discovery of a peculiar dollhouse in their attic
- Players must explore unsettling locations, follow clues, and manipulate contraptions to uncover mysteries within Waldegrave Manor
