Tag: Demo

Crypts Of Carith – Demo Impressions

Since we are on a blobber roll, why not try another one! And this time we are playing the Crypts Of Carith demo, a turn-based blobber made by a solo developer. Right off the bat, I can say that this game certainly tickles the dungeon-crawling itch. The visuals do not impress me much, as it frankly looks a bit drab and empty. Yet the gameplay, which is based on some kind of ruleset akin to Dungeons and Dragons, made me feel right at home with the combat and dice rolls. 

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Critical Shift – Playtest Impressions

One thing that’s common now is to base your game on SCP, especially if you want mystery, and instantly want to set the tone of what’s to come. Critical Shift leans into SCP something fierce, being the game that feels the most similar—without actually being set in that universe. At least, that’s the impression I’m getting from the three missions in the playtest. 

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Pulsebreaker – Demo Impressions

Wow, the Pulsebreaker demo really impressed me. If we start with the typical aspects of a classic Resident Evil survival-horror clone, it has everything that is needed. The game has a moody, short outbreak story, a dirty urban location to navigate, and zombies that just feel right for the genre. However, what Pulsebreaker also has is a somewhat innovative skill-based combat system, on top of the standard stop-and-shoot approach.

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About Fishing – Demo Impressions

Finally, a fishing game in the style of the TV show Twin Peaks. If you ever dreamt about fishing while being in a cozy, yet slightly unsettling dream—now, your time is here in About Fishing. While it has an esoteric feeling in the story and world—you actually need to have patience like a true fisherman, too, as fishing is the main gameplay.

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HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon – Demo Impressions

Welcome to the grey hellscape that is Earth—at least, that’s how I understand it. Our dear Earth has been completely ravaged by a group of demon lords, hell-bent on turning our blue little planet to into a pile of ash. But don’t fret—the mystical (good?) demon is here to provide humanity with one final chance (aka you)! HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon is a turn-based dungeon crawler that works as a blobber of one. So no party—it’s solo time, baby! 

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Mesektet – Demo Impressions

Mesektet is an upcoming point & click adventure game that best be likened to the classic title Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis—at least, in vibes and atmosphere. That’s the impression I got after giving the short demo a go, but I would argue that it’s perhaps a bit more on the serious side, as the LucasArts masterpiece can come off as a comedy at times.

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