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A new turn-based blobber in 2026? Please wake me, because I must be dreaming. As it seems, I’m not, and Underkeep is real. Now, this demo was a pure treat, as it’s a blobber without the dancing hell gameplay of Legend of Grimrock, being turn-based with combat more akin to the Wizardry series (but on a grid).
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Wow. Stellar Tactics, an early access game I bought way back in 2019 is finally hitting 1.0, with a preliminary release date in March. I honestly thought it was going to end up as abandonware, but I’m happy to be wrong about this. I did try it, and I remember feeling charmed, since I enjoyed the turn-based combat and the genre: sci-fi RPG. What’s not to like?
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It’s time to try Björn and Jennifer Pankratz’s (former Piranha Bytes) game Cralon from their newly established studio, Pithead Studio. Cralon is a first-person dungeon crawler that is clearly inspired by the classic title Ultima Underworld. After finishing the short demo, the exploration and atmosphere sure are there. However, the combat will require some serious polishing, as it felt clunky and not very satisfying. But mood is one of the fundamentals to get right for a game like this—so, I’m glad they nailed this important aspect in the demo.
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The Atom Team, the developers behind the recently released RPG Swordhaven sure is a busy bunch! Now they are working on ATOM RPG 2, with an announcement teaser already completed. I know very little about the game, but curiously, I think it might go from a top-down perspective to either third or first-person going by a random video teased on X (twitter)—both of which you can watch there after the jump. Make sure to check them out and don’t forget to add ATOM RPG 2 to your Steam wishlist. A hardworking team like this deserves the recognition.
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Today, the 27th of January, the Kickstarter for the Gothic-inspired RPG Sword Hero launches! It’s not out just yet, but soon. So this is a call to arms to everyone who wants to see this game become reality. Prepare yourself, lay down your mouse and grab your sword—it’s time for medieval limb-cutting battles in a PlayStation 1 retro-visual style!
I tried the demo back in September last year, and it took me by surprise, showing huge potential for the future. However, it was just an arena test that showcased the combat system, which was awesome—but it left me more than curious about how a real RPG would be in a system-heavy game like this. So please, let’s make it a real thing! You will find the Kickstarter link here!
Update:
Aaaaaand, it’s up! Make sure to check out the Kickstarter video too. Video after the click!
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