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AppWizard

August 8, 2025

Taking Inventory: Tipped Arrow

Tipped arrows can inflict potion effects on both allies and enemies. They are crafted by surrounding a lingering potion with eight arrows, producing eight tipped arrows. These arrows deal standard arrow damage along with the potion effect upon impact. They can be used strategically in combat, such as using arrows of slowness against fast-moving mobs or arrows of weakness against strong foes, although some entities are immune to these effects. Tipped arrows can also provide beneficial effects like regeneration and speed to teammates, but caution is needed to avoid harming allies. In Bedrock Edition, tipped arrows can be crafted using cauldrons filled with potions. The infinity enchantment on bows does not apply to tipped arrows, and dispensers can launch tipped arrows for strategic traps.

AppWizard

July 24, 2025

Killing Floor 3 review

Killing Floor 3 is a cooperative and solo action horror first-person shooter developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. It is priced at .99 in the U.S. and £34.99 in the U.K. Players combat waves of bioengineered monsters called "zeds" using various weapons, with matches consisting of five waves followed by a boss fight. Players can replenish ammo and health and upgrade weapons between rounds. The game features a new gore system called M.E.A.T., allowing for dismemberment of enemies. There are six unique strategists with distinct skills, and team composition is important for multiplayer sessions. Difficulty levels include Normal, Hard, and 'Hell on Earth,' each offering varying challenges. Progression can slow down after ten hours, and optional story missions provide around four hours of content. Tripwire has announced plans for post-launch content, including new weapons, mods, maps, zeds, and characters.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

How to destroy sticky notes in FBC: Firebreak

FBC: Firebreak features a challenge where players must eliminate 15,000 sticky notes. Effective strategies for destroying sticky notes include: - Utilizing water to make them vulnerable and prevent regeneration. - Employing the Splash Kit to soak the notes and the Jump Kit for the final blow. - Engaging with environmental elements, such as ceiling sprinklers, to drench nearby notes. - Coordinating with teammates using the Crisis Kit to enhance capabilities. In the second level, players face sticky note monsters, applying the same wetting strategy. In the third level, players confront the boss Sticky Ricky by: 1. Repairing devices at the arena icons. 2. Wetting Sticky Ricky by pulling the right lever. 3. Shocking him with the left lever. 4. Attacking while he is stunned, repeating the sequence to reduce his health.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

FBC: Firebreak best weapons tier list

FBC: Firebreak features six weapons at launch, with a tier list categorizing them based on effectiveness against the Hiss. The starting weapons—Revolver, Submachine Gun, and Double-Barrel Shotgun—are independent of the Crisis Kit selection. Players can expand their arsenal by collecting samples and unlocking higher-tier versions through the requisition menu. The tier list is as follows: - S-tier: Machine Gun (Unlock: Page 4), Pump-Action Shotgun (Unlock: Page 5) - A-tier: Revolver (Unlock: Straightaway), Submachine Gun (Unlock: Straightaway) - B-tier: Double-Barrel Shotgun (Unlock: Straightaway) - C-tier: Bolt-Action Rifle (Unlock: Page 1) The Machine Gun is effective for headshots with substantial ammo capacity. The Pump-Action Shotgun is versatile with high damage and useful projectile spread. The Revolver offers impressive stopping power but has limited ammo. The Submachine Gun has a higher ammo capacity but is less effective against heavier foes. The Double-Barrel Shotgun has high damage but limited shots before reloading. The Bolt-Action Rifle is less effective in close quarters due to slow reload time.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages review

The latest first-person shooter from id Software, titled Doom: The Dark Ages, is set to release on May 15, 2025, with a price of £60. It is published by Microsoft and has been reviewed on an RTX 2080 Super, Intel Core i9 9900KS, and 32GB RAM. The game features a new mechanic called the Shield Saw, allowing players to deflect attacks and engage enemies more aggressively. However, the complexity of the firearms has been reduced, with no dedicated secondary fire modes and a focus on passive upgrades. The game emphasizes accessibility, offering customizable difficulty settings, but the level designs are simpler compared to previous installments. Players can pilot mechs and engage in aerial dogfights, but these moments are brief and feel disconnected from the main gameplay. The overall experience may lead players to prefer earlier entries in the series. The game does not include multiplayer and has not been tested on Steam Deck.

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

10 tips to conquer the continent in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a French JRPG-style game featuring real-time combat mechanics similar to rhythm games. Players engage in exploration, which reveals lore, powerful items, optional bosses, and quests. The game includes a lumina mechanic that enhances combat effectiveness by activating additional pictos. Combat features an elemental weakness system, requiring players to adapt their strategies based on enemy vulnerabilities. Quicktime dodging, jumping, and parrying are essential skills, and Gustave's gun offers versatile combat options, including targeting weak points and dismantling enemy shields. Many exploration upgrades are optional and require engaging in side quests. Building relationships with expedition team members unlocks new abilities, and managing action points effectively is crucial for maximizing damage output. Each character has a unique playstyle, encouraging players to experiment with combinations for optimal effectiveness in battles.

AppWizard

April 12, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Showcase offers, Neon bundles, fighting freebies, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of River City Girls until April 17, after which Botanicula will be the next free game. Humble has released the Neon Lights game bundle, which includes eight games across three pricing tiers, available for two weeks. Steam is hosting a significant publisher sale from Raw Fury and other discounts. The GOG store has sales on classic titles, indie games, and crafting games, all DRM-free. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Skyrim stealth archers and NCR Ranger wannabes rejoice: I’m 45 hours into Avowed’s hardest difficulty as a glass cannon gunslinger and I’ve loved every minute of it

Avowed is a wizard-themed game that features unique spells and action-oriented gameplay, inspired by Pillars of Eternity. Players can utilize various spells, including the Pull of Eora, which creates an anti-gravity vortex to ensnare enemies. The game allows for a ranger-style playstyle, where players can engage in stealthy combat as a pistol-wielding archer. After over 45 hours of gameplay, the ranger build proves effective even on the challenging "Path of the Damned" difficulty. Combat is dynamic, with enemies exhibiting impressive tracking abilities, requiring active engagement. The game includes unique weapons, such as flaming swords and lightning pistols, and features companions like a spirit bear that can deal significant damage. Avowed combines elements of traditional RPGs with exhilarating shooter mechanics, catering to players who enjoy stealthy sniper gameplay.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

Elden Ring: Nightreign hands-on: 6 hours with FromSoftware’s wild new co-op roguelike action RPG remix

FromSoftware's new title, Elden Ring: Nightreign, is set to be announced at The Game Awards and follows the success of Elden Ring, which sold over 25 million copies. The game resembles a modded version of its predecessor, acknowledging the modding community. Director Junya Ishizaki states that Nightreign aims to provide a complete gaming experience at launch without adopting a live service model, allowing players to unlock everything without ongoing content updates. Nightreign will not include player-versus-player elements, focusing instead on cooperative gameplay. Players will engage in runs that yield relics to enhance attributes, and the game introduces preset "heroes" with unique abilities, replacing character creation. Each character has two unique skills that influence gameplay, and the game features mechanics reminiscent of roguelikes and hero shooters. The map is designed as a dynamic dungeon with procedural elements, allowing players to select bosses and strategize. However, concerns exist regarding the map's longevity and potential repetitive traversal. Ishizaki suggests that large-scale environmental changes and meta progression could enhance the game's depth, while the current build may feel underdeveloped in some areas.

AppWizard

December 5, 2024

How to Make Resin Bricks in Minecraft

The latest winter update for Minecraft has introduced a new resource called Resin, which can be crafted into Resin bricks, blocks, and unique armor patterns. To make Resin bricks, players must gather Resin clumps from the Pale Garden biome at night by defeating the Creaking monster, which leads them to Pale Oak trees with resin clumps. Players can then craft Resin bricks by placing the clumps in a furnace with a fuel source. Alternatively, Resin bricks can be found in Woodland Mansions, with a 44% chance in the Java edition and 16% in the Bedrock edition. Resin bricks can be used to craft Resin brick blocks by arranging four bricks in a 2x2 grid on a Crafting Table, and they can also be used as a Smithing ingredient to create armor with an orange pattern.