Gothic 1 Remake – Demo Impressions

The first demo that was released a couple of years ago for the Gothic 1 Remake wasn’t met with much positivity. It had awkward combat, with what I remember, pretty stale dialogue. So, have the Spanish team Alkimia Interactive learned anything from the feedback provided then? Well, I’m glad to say: a resounding yes. The demo now feels like a totally different game from the old release, much more in line with the classic Gothic title. The tone, and feel of it is there, and the combat system has changed for something much more fun!

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Chains of Freedom – Demo Impressions

Chains of Freedom took me by surprise. I was expecting the usual mediocrity, being the cynic that I am, but it’s actually pretty damn good. The turn-based combat was enjoyable, and the story, while fairly linear in the demo, managed to grab me and pull me right in. At the end of the demo, I wanted to know more about this mutant infested Earth!

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Solasta 2 – Demo Impressions

Tactical Adventures recently released a demo for Solasta 2, and being a fan of their first game, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, I couldn’t help but throw myself over the demo. But before eagerly diving in, I had some concerns since its announcement, seeing as they now have ditched the game engine Unity for Unreal, starting development fresh from scratch. To my surprise and delight, I didn’t have to worry. Solasta 2 looks absolutely phenomenal, and it runs well too—considering the engine.

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SPARTA 2035 – Demo Impressions

SPARTA 2035 is a turn-based tactical game that I can best compare to Jagged Alliance 2 and Xcom 2. Jagged Alliance 2 in terms of story, and setting, since you will be running a bunch of mercenaries saving a despot country from itself. And Xcom 2, in terms of gameplay, seeing as it ditches true line-of-sight, and cover that actually gives protection in favor of the more abstract Xcom 2 “board game” rules. That’s not to say it’s bad, though. It all depends on what you prefer. I enjoyed the demo for what it is, and I can say that it’s a title worth watching for the future.

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Four games to look forward to! [Steam Next Fest]

It’s once again time for Steam Next Fest, and as usual, it will absolutely drown you in a variety of demos. Unsurprisingly, many games are terrible, but if you are willing to trudge through the sludge of cheaply made asset flips, there are a few gems to dig up from the muck. I managed to locate four so far. One of them I have played before, but it has improved massively since its initial presentation. The three others are completely new to me, which fills me with excitement for the future!

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