environmental interactions Archives

AppWizard

January 31, 2026

Old-school MMO Project: Gorgon launches into 1.0 with an update that adds ‘by far the largest and most complex map we’ve ever made’

Project: Gorgon has emerged from Steam early access, featuring straightforward 3D graphics and a minimally guided leveling experience that encourages exploration. The recent 1.0 update introduced the capital city of Statehelm, which is the largest map created by the developers and includes 200 new quests and character progression up to level 100. The update also brought new character models, revisions to combat wisdom mechanics, crafting epiphanies for master craftsmen, and refinements to player-run vendor stalls. A notable change in the game is that "skeletons are no longer contortionists." A demo is available for players to experience the game up to level 15, and a 25% launch discount is offered until February 4, reducing the price to £15.74.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (PC) Review

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, developed by Relevo, is a tribute to the smash-em-up genre of the 1980s and 1990s, featuring a variety of game modes including classic arcade, story mode, versus, and boss rush. Players can choose from four characters: Art the Clown, the Little Pale Girl, Victoria Heyes, and Burke the orderly, each with unique abilities. The gameplay includes side-scrolling action, power-ups, and environmental interactions, with a structure of enemy tiers leading to challenging bosses. The soundtrack is created by Cody Carpenter, and the game includes visual effects reminiscent of retro gaming. It is available on Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, with a standard edition priced at .99 and a limited edition at .99, which includes additional items.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

After seeing 30 minutes of the new Bond game, I’m more excited for the shooting than the stealth

In a gameplay demonstration of 007 First Light, the game's third-person shooting mechanics were highlighted, showcasing Bond's stealthy infiltration of a hotel using non-violent tactics like negotiating with guards and creating diversions. The gunplay was noted as a standout feature, with gameplay transitioning from stealth to action, incorporating elements reminiscent of Max Payne, including a "Bond-vision" to slow down time during firefights. Hand-to-hand combat featured environmental interactions, and Bond could catch sidearms thrown by defeated foes. The game allows for both sophisticated conflict resolution and aggressive playstyles, with an option for a "Body Count Bond" approach.

AppWizard

July 5, 2025

Runaway city-building success Manor Lords is getting a major overhaul to its systems: ‘It’s not just a new feature or two. It’s a full rework’

Manor Lords has experienced a slowdown in updates since early 2025 as developer Slavic Magic is overhauling the game's underlying systems, including building mechanics, production chains, and environmental interactions. The affinity system, which determines how structures relate to their surroundings, is being redesigned to create a more in-depth relational system between buildings and their environments. The game will feature diverse environments, with unique affinities for each building, such as apiaries thriving in woodlands and enhancing nearby orchards. Additional features in development include new shopfronts, artisan workstations, a new map titled "divided," and a camera feature that allows players to see inside fortifications. The frequency of smaller patches has decreased due to the focus on these larger changes, but updates will continue as development progresses.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

The new trailer for Remedy’s co-op FPS features explosive pink goop and flying desk chairs, so it’s still looking like the silliest thing they’ve made

In the latest trailer for FBC: Firebreak, a character experiences a series of mishaps, including electrocuting himself, getting lost in sticky notes, and losing his vision in a blizzard, culminating in him exclaiming, "I'M PINK!" before a fiery explosion. The trailer, showcased at the Galaxies Games Showcase, highlights environmental interactions and gameplay mechanics, such as cooling down environments and incinerating enemies. Remedy Entertainment, known for narrative-driven titles, is venturing into the co-op shooter genre with Firebreak, which is set for a summer release and available for wishlisting on Steam.