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November 7, 2024

Homicipher tasked me with learning a new language to survive a sea of ghosts

Homicipher is a narrative-driven game set in a dimly lit environment where players navigate a dilapidated hallway while dealing with the loss of personal belongings. The protagonist encounters Mr. Crawling, a menacing figure, and Mr. Hood, a character who teaches vocabulary instead of bringing doom. Gameplay involves clicking through paths to avoid threats, with dialogue and understanding context being crucial. Players can document new words in a log for future reference, enhancing their experience. The relationship with Mr. Crawling evolves from antagonist to protective figure. The game features low-stress horror elements, allowing players to reflect and strategize after death sequences. Homicipher was launched on Steam on November 1 for .99.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

Fast-paced roguelite action game Ved: Recure announced for PC

Chinese developer SummerClip has announced Ved: Recure, a roguelite action game set to launch on PC via Steam. The game features seven distinct characters, each with unique abilities and customizable buff chains, although a release date has not been specified. Players assume the role of an adult trapped in their 1000th game, navigating a vibrant world while using customizable buffs to confront enemies. The narrative begins on the 27th night of overtime work when the protagonist adds a new game to their library and wakes up in a different universe. The game includes four stages, 16 bosses, and over 50 pieces of unique equipment with hidden traits. Players can explore nine core attributes and over 90 unique buffs for customizable gameplay.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Next Prison Princess Switch and PC Game Is Trapped Allure

Qureate is releasing a sequel titled "Prison Princess: Trapped Allure" on November 21, 2024, for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Players will control a ghostly hero assisting princesses in escaping the Demon King's castle. Returning characters include Aria and Zena, while a new character, Julietta, is introduced. Players will also meet allies such as Charlotte the knight, Finanche the mage, and Chouquette the bandit. The game features investigative gameplay and puzzles to unite the princesses. It will support multiple languages: English, Japanese, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese.

BetaBeacon

October 30, 2024

Monument Valley 2 joins Netflix Games ahead of the third instalment’s global release

Monument Valley 3 is set to release on Netflix Games on December 10th.

BetaBeacon

October 28, 2024

8 Best Android Games to Unleash Fun in 2024

- 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.

AppWizard

October 25, 2024

The recent ultra-violent RoboCop FPS that lets you atomise the skulls of criminal scum is going for a fraction of full price

RoboCop: Rogue City is a first-person shooter game developed using Unreal Engine 5, known for its graphic and intense combat sequences. A review described the combat as 'straight up murder,' highlighting a moment where RoboCop delivers a punch with the force of a particle accelerator, leading to an instant defeat of an enemy. The game performs well on high-end setups, running smoothly at 4K resolution and 60fps with DLSS set to 'Quality' on an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and 32GB of DDR4 RAM. PC Gamer provides a comprehensive review for those seeking more insights.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Here are the 10 Steam Next Fest demos you need to play before they disappear

Steam Next Fest is running from October 14th to October 21st, showcasing a variety of PC gaming demos. 1. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - Developer: Jump Over The Age; Release date: 2025. Sequel featuring a narrative-driven experience in a gig economy with resource management using dice. 2. Rift of the NecroDancer - Developer: Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Games; Release date: 2024. A rhythm-based adventure where players control Cadence to battle monsters through music-infused gameplay. 3. Scarlet Deer Inn - Developer: Atty Games; Release date: TBA. Features character animations through embroidery and follows Elise, an innkeeper, as she uncovers a dark mystery. 4. Great God Grove - Developer: LimboLane; Release date: November 15, 2024. Players use a megaphone to manipulate speech bubbles while navigating an impending apocalypse as a mail carrier. 5. Keep Driving - Developer: YCJY Games; Release date: TBA. A management RPG combined with a road trip adventure featuring turn-based encounters and an indie rock soundtrack. 6. Wormhole - Developer: Pocket Moon Games, ThanaThan; Release date: October 31, 2024. A reimagined Snake game where players control a space-faring worm in a visually stunning environment. 7. Is This Game Trying to Kill Me? - Developer: Stately Snail; Release date: November 13, 2024. A first-person horror escape room game where player actions influence the environment in a haunted cabin. 8. Sorry We're Closed - Developer: à la mode games; Release date: November 14, 2024. A survival horror game set in a subway station with supernatural foes and a perspective-switching mechanic. 9. Wilmot Works It Out - Developer: Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg; Release date: October 23, 2024. A cozy jigsaw puzzle game allowing players to assemble artwork without time constraints.

AppWizard

October 15, 2024

9 games from the PC Gamer Top 100 given eternal life thanks to modders

The PC Gamer Top 100 2024 list highlights the impact of modders on various games, showcasing titles that have been enhanced through community modifications. - Bloodlines (Rank: #96): - Bloodlines Unofficial Patch by Wesp5: Fixes bugs and restores cut content. - VTMB: Clan Quest Mod by burgermeister01: Adds new questlines and areas. - VtM: The Final Nights by Zer0morph: Overhauls gameplay with new clans and mechanics. - Morrowind (Rank: #57): - Morrowind Rebirth by Trancemaster & crew: Comprehensive overhaul of the game. - Tamriel Rebuilt by the Tamriel Rebuilt Team: Expands the game’s map with new cities and quests. - Skyrim: Home of the Nords by SHOTN Team: Introduces new quests set in Skyrim. - The Binding of Isaac (Rank: #55): - Fiend Folio: Reheated: Expansion with new environments and monsters. - Skill Trees by Ab Aeterno: Adds a meta-progression system. - Epiphany by The Epiphany Team: Introduces new character variants and mechanics. - Starcraft 2 (Rank: #31): - Starcraft: Mass Recall by karlprojektorinski & crew: Recreates original campaigns in Starcraft 2 engine. - UED: First Light by NexusCore Games: Custom campaign with voiced missions. - Azeroth Reborn by Synergy: Remake of Warcraft 3 with enhanced gameplay. - Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Rank: #30): - Cursed Halo Again by InfernoPlus: Whimsical remix of the original game. - Halo 4 Reflow by d3ad connection: Rebalances Halo 4. - Ultimate Firefight Series by Weaver900: Roguelite twist on Firefight mode. - Thief Gold (Rank: #28): - The Black Parade by an all-star team: Campaign with ten replayable missions. - Between These Dark Walls by Skacky: Trilogy of missions. - The Scarlet Cascabel by PukeyBrunster & Tannar: Two exploration maps. - Total War: Warhammer 3 (Rank: #12): - SFO: Grimhammer 3 by Venris & team: Comprehensive gameplay rework. - Lost Factions: Araby by Team OvN: Introduces new factions and units. - The Old World Campaign by ChaosRobie: New campaign map with objectives. - Doom (1996) (Rank: #10): - Eviternity 2 by Dragonfly & crew: Campaign with new aesthetics. - Abysm 2: Infernal Contract by Jazzmaster: Dark Souls-like experience. - Space Cats Saga by DerTimmy: Humorous mod with chaotic gameplay. - Minecraft (Rank: #4): - Better Minecraft by LunaPixel Studios: Enhances environments and features. - Drehmal: Apotheosis by Primordial Team: Adventure map with lore and quests. - Pixelmon by the Pixelmon Mod Team: Introduces Pokémon into Minecraft.

AppWizard

October 15, 2024

Tron: Catalyst Announced For PC & Consoles in 2025

Big Fan Games has announced the development of Tron: Catalyst, set to launch in 2025 for PC and consoles. The game is developed by Bithell Games and takes place in the Arq Grid, featuring a protagonist named Exo, who possesses the Glitch power. Players will engage in melee and ranged combat, using techniques like parrying and Disc kicks while riding Light Cycles. Progression involves collecting Data Shards to unlock new abilities. The storyline follows Exo, a courier whose life changes after a mysterious package detonates, granting him powers and putting him in conflict with a program named Conn. The game emphasizes exploration and combat within a richly imagined narrative. A trailer showcasing the game's action and visuals is available.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

Red Dead Redemption finally comes to PC 14 years after its original release

Red Dead Redemption is set to release on PC on October 29, after a 14-year wait since its original launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game will be available through the Rockstar Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, and will include the standalone expansion, Undead Nightmare. The PC version will support resolutions up to 4K, a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, HDR 10, and compatibility for Ultrawide and Super Ultrawide monitors. Players can use a keyboard and mouse, and the game will feature NVIDIA DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3, NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, adjustable draw distances, and customizable shadow quality settings.