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AppWizard

February 17, 2025

If you’ve ever wished Phoenix Wright was a witcher then do I have the game for you

The Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a puzzle game developed by Hakababunko, featuring a university student named Azami Fukurai, who has the ability to perceive echoes of past inhabitants in spaces. Players take on the role of Azami as a psychic detective, investigating urban myths by gathering clues through a fictional social media platform and interacting with witnesses. The gameplay involves clicking on evidence and piecing together narratives, with a focus on maintaining a brisk pace. Players can retreat to Azami's mind palace to assemble information and solve mysteries, culminating in theatrical reveals of the urban myths. The game is available for demo on Steam.

BetaBeacon

February 17, 2025

Best new apps and games for Android for February 2025

- DNSnet is an application that speeds up and secures internet connections by allowing users to change DNS servers for faster website response and greater protection against tracking or malicious sites.

AppWizard

February 9, 2025

My Steam wishlist is bigger than ever thanks to the indie devs flooding social media with 15-second clips explaining their games

A new trend in indie game development involves showcasing games through 15-second clips, which has gained popularity and increased Steam wishlists. The trend was initiated by developer quicktequila with their game Tamashika, a psychedelic shooter that has received over 150,000 likes. Detective Dotson is a pixel art mystery game set in modern-day India, launching on Steam on April 3, with a free demo available. Car Park Capital is a satirical city-building game that critiques the car industry by transforming walkable cities into parking lots. Truckful is a serene simulation game where players drive through woods while uncovering a small-town mystery.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

The Roottrees are Dead review

The Cashew PC equipped with Nut OS 1.1 is designed for digital detective work, offering fast internet browsing and efficient database navigation. It serves as the primary tool for players of the game "The Roottrees are Dead," which involves documenting the Roottree family lineage after a tragedy at the Roottree Candy Company. Players must uncover the identities of the family members over 90 years of history, utilizing fictional resources and a search engine called SpiderSearch. The game features a detailed interface that allows players to highlight clues and search for information easily. The game is set to release on January 15, 2025, priced at .99/£16.75, developed by Robin Ward and published by Evil Trout. It does not support multiplayer and was reviewed on an Intel Core i7-10750H with 16GB RAM and GeForce RTX 2060. An expansion titled "Roottreemania" builds on the original game's narrative, introducing new storylines and challenges. The remake features hand-drawn artwork and incorporates elements of the player's living space into the gameplay.