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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Project Genesis Preview","post_excerpt":"Sci-fi shooter","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"project-genesis-preview","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:52:23","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:52:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206248","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206003,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-03-05 16:34:52","post_date_gmt":"2021-03-05 16:34:52","post_content":"

Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Hades Review","post_excerpt":"Rogue-like dungeon crawler","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hades-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205773,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Crema<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PlayStation 5 (Reviewed), PC (Steam)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Humble Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTemtem is the massively multiplayer creature collection game. This version of the game is an early access copy and it's available on Steam as well the Playstation 5. Temtem is a\u00a0 Pok\u00e9mon clone with some additions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"temtem_1\"\r\n\r\nFirst impressions: I had an issue when I installed the game and a game-breaking bug where the screen was blurred stopped me playing the game the first night I had it. It was fixed in the morning. As I'm playing it on PS5, load times are quick, seems to keep a solid 60 fps frame rate and play well. It's bright, colourful and is action-packed from the get-go. It plays super smooth. As for the gameplay, you play as a creature\/monster tamer who navigates a host of islands fighting creatures and capturing them too. It plays along the lines of any turn-based strategy games, your creatures have levels and the level up as you gain more experience. It's similar to the last Pokemon game I played but that's a while ago. It's a Pok\u00e9mon clone that's also an MMO. The game can also be played in a solo mode but there is an emphasis to team up and play with other Temtem tamers too. There are co-op adventures too and I think this will be needed for certain parts of the game. I found some of the mechanics a bit odd where you can't refuse a fight against other tamers in the game, for me, this broke the flow of the game as I was getting used to it. There is tons of customisation of your characters and your residence too. The game has crossplay too which is awesome.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"temtem_2\"\r\n\r\nA few annoyances for me were around the sound effects used to character voices as you engage with them, it's this high pitched \"hmmmm\" noise and I found it grating fairly quickly. This made me want to mute the sound effects and music, it's just a bit too much for me.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"temtem_3\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you need a Pok\u00e9mon fix on your PC or PS5, this fills the gap quite well. If you liked turn-based strategic battling too this will also be up your street. The game is still in early access so you may encounter issues and bugs, the game-breaking bug I had was resolved quickly. There is huge scope for this game to be a game you play for ages as this is an MMO. All the co-op games and playing online players were smooth and solid. From an early access point of view, this is a very promising game and I would be keen to see what changes are made when it becomes a full release. If you have the itch of playing a monster tamer MMO, this will hit a lot of boxes.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Temtem Review","post_excerpt":"Creature collection game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"temtem-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:08:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:08:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205773","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":202963,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-12-06 21:39:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-06 21:39:22","post_content":"
Drift19 \u2013 the world\u2019s first realistic drift driver simulator is on its way<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n6th of December, 2018 <\/strong>\u2013 Drift19 <\/strong>is the world\u2019s first professional drift driver simulator. There are many racing titles available on the market where drifting is just an option, but there has never been a game dedicated strictly to this motorsport technique. Build and tune cars in your own workshop, meet friends for a ride and practice your skills on demanding tracks. Feel what it\u2019s like to be the part of the drifting community!<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nHandbrake turn<\/strong><\/span>\r\nDrifting is one of the most demanding driving techniques, which involves taking turns using controlled skid. Because of its popularity, a professional drifting league was established in Japan, which has spread to various countries across the globe. As a consequence, a Polish game developer decided to bring the first realistic drift driver simulator to the gamers.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nECC Games<\/strong> is a 30-person strong development studio that unites many car enthusiasts among its ranks. While designing the game, they were strongly inspired by the essence of drifting. Their product will feature the most iconic cars from the history of this motorsport. Each vehicle has a different driving model and can be modified with a wide range of tuning parts and possible settings. ECC Games has been working on mobile versions of the popular Car Mechanic Simulator. Using this experience, the studio is now creating its own car tuning model, as well as the specific physics of driving. Drift isn't a time-based challenge, as the traditional racing or rallies, but competing for the best possible angle with regard to the road's axis, skid speed or optimal ride line and special effects with the obligatory smoke of the heated tires. In Drift19 you'll find all of these elements.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\"Drift19_02\"\r\n\r\nFull speed ahead\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>\r\nDrift19 <\/strong>is a unique racing game, that puts as much emphasis on the tuning options as it does on the driving model. The smallest change in the car\u2019s design has an impact on its performance, which will certainly appeal to automotive fans. Drift19 will allow players to feel the real emotions that accompany the driver entering the controlled skid on so-called spots. Next year, every enthusiast of drifting will be able to grind sideways on the iconic EBISU tracks.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nDrift19 will be available on Steam on Q1\/Q2 of 2019.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDrift19 \u2013 Steam:<\/span> https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/520950\/Drift19\/<\/a>\r\nDrift19 \u2013 Facebook:<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/drift19com\/<\/a>\r\n \r\n","post_title":"Drift19","post_excerpt":"On its way","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"drift19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-12-07 00:01:55","post_modified_gmt":"2018-12-07 00:01:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=202963","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":202524,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_content":"

BREAKING DIMENSIONS REVEALS TRAILER FOR OAKWOOD<\/em> ON PC<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Horror Survival Game Set to Launch December 4th on Steam PC<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\nVancouver, CANADA - November 19, 2018 - <\/strong>Breaking Dimensions, in collaboration with Polygon Dust, are pleased to announce that their first-person horror survival game, Oakwood<\/em><\/strong>, is set for a December 4th \u00a0launch on Steam PC. The developers bring a mix of AAA and indie experience, having worked on a variety of titles, including Slender: The Arrival <\/em>and Valley. <\/em>In Oakwood<\/em><\/strong>, players are thrown into a high-intensity, single-player flight for survival from the horrors haunting an abandoned campground in the forests of British Columbia.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nArriving late to the abandoned Oakwood campground, you find the violent remains of your friends\u2019 campsite. Exploring the forest and the dilapidated lodge, you soon realize that prehistoric creatures, once thought to be extinct, now hunt the grounds. You\u2019ll run breathlessly through raptor infested forests, get lost in dark corridors, and hold your breath to avoid the most formidable dinosaur of all.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSteam Store Page:<\/strong> <\/span>https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/890970\/Oakwood\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nIn Oakwood<\/em><\/strong>, players will clutch their flashlight, traversing through the abandoned campground on a search for their missing friends. As they explore, players will uncover clues about the violent events that unfolded the evening before. Realizing the dangers surrounding the campground, players will need to dash through forests, hide in dark corridors, and outsmart the prehistoric creatures who are hunting ruthlessly throughout the grounds.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"oakwood1\"\r\n\r\nOakwood <\/em><\/strong>will launch December 4, 2018, on Steam PC. For more information, please visit<\/span> www.breakingdimensions.com<\/a>, follow @BreakingDimensions and<\/span> \u2018Like<\/a>\u2019 the studio on Facebook<\/span>.\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT BREAKING DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/span>\r\nFounded in 2018, Breaking Dimensions is an independent video game design company located in Vancouver, Canada. The Founder, Garett Marks, uses strong environmental storytelling to push interesting narrative arcs and create compelling experiences. With experience in AAA, indie games, and AR\/VR, Breaking Dimensions finds new ways to immerse players in emotionally driven and highly engaging experiences.<\/span>\r\n ","post_title":"Oakwood - Trailer","post_excerpt":"Horror survival game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"oakwood-trailer","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_modified_gmt":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=202524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":202481,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-11-16 21:07:19","post_date_gmt":"2018-11-16 21:07:19","post_content":"

BAD HABIT PRODUCTIONS\u2019 MARBLE IT UP!<\/em> ROLLS ONTO STEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Bounce, Boost and Flow Through this Next-Generation Roll-Playing Game, Now Featuring a New Level Editor!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nEUGENE, Ore.<\/strong> \u2013 Nov. 16, 2018<\/strong> \u2013 Bad Habit Productions has released Marble It Up!<\/em><\/strong>, the next-generation marble roller game, on Windows PC and Mac via<\/span> Steam<\/a>. A spiritual successor to the Marble Madness<\/em> and Marble Blast<\/em> series, this high-speed platformer harnesses the pure thrill and joy of marble-racing action and is available today for $19.99.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMarble It Up!<\/em> is the joyful, bouncing marble game you\u2019ve been waiting for. Jump, boost and roll through 50 awesome levels of kinetic platforming puzzles with custom-built marble physics, racing the clock past moving platforms, icy terrain, gravity-bending surfaces and more. Grab power-ups to launch into the air, slow time and glide to the finish line through mind-bendingly psychedelic worlds, discovering secret collectibles and unlocking stunning new marbles.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWatch and compete against the ghosts of your own best times plus those of friends and the world\u2019s top players on the online leaderboards with Marble It Up!<\/em>\u2019s dynamic replay system. Your wits and reflexes will be tested in a challengingly rewarding experience running beautifully in vibrant 60 fps color.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Marble It Up! <\/em>arrives on Steam with a robust level editor so players can create, share and play their own incredible marble maps with the world through Steam Workshop. Standout creations may even be featured in the game\u2019s best-of-the-best curated community map chapter. New game modes, multiplayer, and bonus levels are also expected to be added in free future content updates.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"marbleitup1\"\r\n\r\nMarble It Up!<\/em> is a collaboration between several independent studios, spearheaded by Bad Habit Productions and developed by The Engine Company, Alvios, Arcturus Interactive, and Shapes and Lines. The team unites talent and experience from titles like Starsiege: Tribes<\/em>, Tribes II<\/em>, Marble Blast Gold<\/em>, Marble Blast Ultra<\/em>, the Torque Game Engine, Social City<\/em>, QuiVr<\/em>, Disney City Girl<\/em> and more.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMarble It Up!<\/em> is also available on Nintendo Switch and is currently in development for Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system. This game is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, visit<\/span> http:\/\/marbleitup.com<\/a> and @MarbleItUp on Twitter.<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Marble It Up! Rolls Onto Steam","post_excerpt":"Marble platformer","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"marble-it-up-rolls-onto-steam","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-11-16 21:15:33","post_modified_gmt":"2018-11-16 21:15:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=202481","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":138},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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 <\/p>\r\n","post_title":"Clan O\u2019Conall and the Crown of the Stag Review","post_excerpt":"Action platformer","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"clan-oconall-and-the-crown-of-the-stag-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:49:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:49:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206593","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206302,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-05-28 13:43:05","post_date_gmt":"2021-05-28 12:43:05","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Frontier Developments<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatform:<\/strong>\u00a0PC (Steam)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre: <\/strong>Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Frontier Developments<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nElite Dangerous: Odyssey is an FPS and spaceship combat game that is the latest extension of Elite Dangerous. The game is set in a futuristic galaxy where the protagonist flies between galaxies to undertake missions. The galaxy seems infinite. The scale of planets and galaxies to visit is huge. I haven't played Elite Dangerous in a long time but I was looking forward to seeing what it had to offer and I will delve through the multiple game types and the action feast that is Elite Dangerous: Odyssey.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo start, I mainly played the FPS mission-based game, where you travel the galaxies where you attempt to gain influence and power up your character. It has that classic action RPG style gameplay mixed with a huge emphasis on the action elements. I loved the FPS elements, it's very action-focused and you have to choose how you negotiate each mission. The FPS is mixed with interstellar travel. Different planets have different temperatures and gravity which mean each level is unique. There is a mix of stealth elements, shooter, all-out mayhem and lots of little clever gameplay mechanics such as specialist tools. I did find the gameplay a bit repetitive without a story to bind your missions together, the game consists of what would be considered side missions. If you like the mechanics of going from planet to planet and upgrading your player then this may be up your street.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"elited_o1\"\r\n\r\nThe control system does require a keyboard and mouse just with the sheer amount of menus and options available, the controller just won't be suitable. The regular FPS controls make it easy for anyone to get acclimated with the game. There is an array of menus and side menus that can be a bit clunky, to begin with, it did require a couple of hours to get used to them. The FPS elements are pretty standard and the spaceship does require a bit of time to be proficient. Extensive controls and menus are needed to track missions, spaceships, planets and goals.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMaps, space and levels are all rendered well, this will vary on the GPU that you have but even on my mid-tier GPU, it was awesome to look at it. The frame rate at 1080p was consistent for me and I didn't encounter any graphical issues. The game isn't fully an open world. Each area you visit is enclosed and limits where you can roam. The mix of martian, moon and space environments provide a backdrop for the levels. Each level\/area has its unique buildings such as factories, outposts, laboratories, refineries etc. It does give a sense of a series of planets that are inhabited, a living world where you drop into different places to complete missions. The whole space theme, ships, environments and outposts are done well. The gameplay reminds me of Mass Effect without the central story to pin it all together, it's the game I think that comes closest to what Elite Dangerous: Odyssey plays like except a first-person view. Just like Mass Effect, the game is mission-based as opposed to wandering amongst the planets.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"elited_o2\"\r\n\r\nThere is also a space combat mode that allows you to pit yourself against other online players. It allows for deathmatch and team deathmatch modes. I found this tons of fun and I thought it was cool but I found matchmaking poor and a lack of full games an issue. Though there could be huge scope for an improvement in terms of matchmaking which detract from the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"elited_o3\"\r\n\r\nOverall, the game is interesting, I love the mix of FPS action-based space action mixed with spaceship combat. I like the use of tools and levelling up your character as you see fit. There is a huge world to explore and tons of missions to boot. The single-player game has elements of massively multiplayer online games too where other commanders are visible in lobbies and stations. The spaceship and deathmatch combat is awesome but I found matchmaking poor and very rarely played with more than 3 people.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"elited_o4\"\r\n\r\nThe game does suffer from a host of bugs and issues which made the first person game extremely frustrating. The point score of 5\/10 is pretty much down to bugs and issues. I encountered multiple mission-ending bugs where I had to do a game reset. I found the most frustrating thing is that I was getting into a rhythm and then some sort of bizarre issue stopping your gameplay. These bugs need to be addressed to get the whole experience. With bugs and issues fixed, I could see the game as being very enjoyable but I was left frustrated most of the time. I was hoping the game wouldn't crash or just end abruptly. I found the lack of story in the FPS made the game lacklustre and the missions became quite repetitive quickly and with bugs hugely frustrating.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong>\u00a05\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Review","post_excerpt":"FPS and spaceship combat game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"elite-dangerous-odyssey-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206302","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206248,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2021-05-17 21:20:31","post_date_gmt":"2021-05-17 20:20:31","post_content":"

Developer:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>8 Circuit Studios<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Platform: <\/span><\/strong>PC (Steam Early Access)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Genre:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Action<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Publisher:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>8 Circuit Studios<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Project Genesis is a PVP sci-fi shooter that is both an FPS and spaceship combat game too. The game is set in a futuristic world where you take the role of operatives who are trying to either take control of bases or protect them from intruders. It's not a new game in that sense, it follows classic FPS genres. The game heavily leans on being a team-based game too. It must be noted that the game is in early access and there are updates, fixes and improvements occurring periodically. This should be considered as a preview.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The game does have a lot going for it, I'm a huge fan of FPS and spaceship combat. This game tries to meld and join the two formats. It's interesting from a gameplay point of view that you can shift from either game type seamlessly in the game. It does combine the game types well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The FPS does remind me of games I have played for years which is no bad thing, there is a huge amount of action and joyful mayhem. It was easy to pick up and play. It has all the classic elements of an FPS:- quick, frantic and lots of mayhem going on. You can customise and play load-outs that suit your style i.e. tank, stealth and so on. It took a little more time to get adjusted to the spaceship combat gameplay. I always find flying elements have a steeper learning curve and it's not that bad in all honesty. Like the FPS elements, the visuals are superb and the action matches it too. The graphics are slick and the game does well in both game types. I didn't suffer any graphical bugs or bugs when playing the game.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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There is a huge amount of customisation and personalisation in the game types, the customise does affect your play style, you can choose smaller quicker spaceships or heavier tank builds same applies to the FPS elements too. The game also provides some solid tutorials and walkthroughs of all aspects of the game which helped me a lot and got me up to gaming speed quicker.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

I played primarily on US servers, while the ping times weren't the best, it didn't affect my gameplay. The net code was solid and the franticness of the game shone through. I had very little noticeable latency.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The game is solid, the game mechanics and visuals are all good. I like the inclusion of two different games in the one, both are done well and enjoyable to play. I found it hard to find players at certain times of the day or certain days but once I managed to find a game it was enjoyable. I loved the action-packed nature of FPS and its high intensity, the spaceship is less intense but action-packed. It does what it attempts to do very well. I really enjoyed my time playing the game and want to play more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

https:\/\/www.8circuitstudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Developer:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Platforms:<\/strong> Mac, PC (Reviewed), Switch<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, RPG<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Publisher:<\/strong> Supergiant Games<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hades is the wonderful imagined rogue-like dungeon crawler. The game manages to delicately balance the rouge-like game with a story underneath, it's tough and difficult but each play-through allows you to power up to progress a little further each time. Every subsequent run is a little easier. This is set in the wonderfully reimagined Underworld with a host of characters from Greek mythology and you play as Zagreus and his journey to escape.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The game centres on Zagreus (son of Hades) and his journey out of the Underworld. You start with a weapon that has a normal and a special attack, you can unlock more weapons as you progress through the game. You can cast a gem too that can inflict damage. These are your primary forms of attack. You have a dash\/dodge mechanic too. As you progress through the game you gain power-ups (boons), these last for several dungeons, until you die or until you replace them. These power-ups are vital to surviving each dungeon and ultimately escaping. The combination of your initial weapon of choice and the power-ups define your playstyle through that run and each run is different due to the random nature of power-ups. That's the game in a nutshell in a simplistic form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The developers have kept the gameplay super simple but allowed for an amazing array of character build types from melee, ranged or somewhere in between. Then the power-up mechanism has a huge array of choice and combinations too. As with any rogue-like, you will die a lot. I found the numerous character playstyles that varied so much through each run which gave the game longevity and its novelty factor. There wasn't a point in the game after 30 hours of game time that I felt bored, it just was engrossing and engaging, it was tons of fun. It was so much fun and difficult too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hades is primarily a cartoon(y) art style, the Underworld has several stages that are themed too. Each stage has its nuances and level design features that can be used to your advantage. There is a huge cast of characters of Greek Gods from Hermes to Athena to Ares to name a few, each with their personality and voice-over too. The voice-overs and acting are superb which adds a whole another dimension to the gameplay and storytelling elements. The characters help to paint the world around you and your place in it. Humour is used effectively too to enhance the storytelling aspects as well. The lighting, sound effects and level design are amazing. Hades combines an amazingly addictive rogue-like with a fantastic story and setting to boot. The choice of Greek Mythology is present with the costumes, weapon designs and every artefact at every level.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Hades achieves so much that many rogue-likes games want to accomplish and does it in an amazingly and thoroughly enjoyable way. The visuals are superb and every aspect is artistically rendered with a meticulous eye for detail. The use of Greek mythology sets the scene for the game as you battle your way out of the Underworld. The art style is lush, vibrant and dark amidst the background of the Underworld. It delivers an amazing story with fantastic voice acting. The story is intriguing and has the right amount of humour to enhance it even more. Every character looks stunning and the voice acting ties the story and gameplay together. The voice-overs are a masterstroke too, this helps elevate the storytelling. The game achieves a wonderful balance between being not forgiving but giving you enough bonus and power-ups for subsequent plays. You will die a lot but the game balance is fair and the more you play, the more persistent power up and perks you can use for the next run through. This is what a rogue-like should aim to achieve.
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It's undoubtedly my favourite rough-like dungeon crawler but it elevates itself above just being a dungeon crawler in my opinion. It's amazing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Overall:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

<\/code><\/pre>\r\n","post_title":"Hades Review","post_excerpt":"Rogue-like dungeon crawler","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hades-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:57:18","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:57:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206003","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205773,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-12-14 14:59:03","post_content":"Developer:<\/strong> Crema<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms:<\/strong> PlayStation 5 (Reviewed), PC (Steam)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong> Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong> Humble Games<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTemtem is the massively multiplayer creature collection game. This version of the game is an early access copy and it's available on Steam as well the Playstation 5. Temtem is a\u00a0 Pok\u00e9mon clone with some additions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"temtem_1\"\r\n\r\nFirst impressions: I had an issue when I installed the game and a game-breaking bug where the screen was blurred stopped me playing the game the first night I had it. It was fixed in the morning. As I'm playing it on PS5, load times are quick, seems to keep a solid 60 fps frame rate and play well. It's bright, colourful and is action-packed from the get-go. It plays super smooth. As for the gameplay, you play as a creature\/monster tamer who navigates a host of islands fighting creatures and capturing them too. It plays along the lines of any turn-based strategy games, your creatures have levels and the level up as you gain more experience. It's similar to the last Pokemon game I played but that's a while ago. It's a Pok\u00e9mon clone that's also an MMO. The game can also be played in a solo mode but there is an emphasis to team up and play with other Temtem tamers too. There are co-op adventures too and I think this will be needed for certain parts of the game. I found some of the mechanics a bit odd where you can't refuse a fight against other tamers in the game, for me, this broke the flow of the game as I was getting used to it. There is tons of customisation of your characters and your residence too. The game has crossplay too which is awesome.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"temtem_2\"\r\n\r\nA few annoyances for me were around the sound effects used to character voices as you engage with them, it's this high pitched \"hmmmm\" noise and I found it grating fairly quickly. This made me want to mute the sound effects and music, it's just a bit too much for me.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"temtem_3\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you need a Pok\u00e9mon fix on your PC or PS5, this fills the gap quite well. If you liked turn-based strategic battling too this will also be up your street. The game is still in early access so you may encounter issues and bugs, the game-breaking bug I had was resolved quickly. There is huge scope for this game to be a game you play for ages as this is an MMO. All the co-op games and playing online players were smooth and solid. From an early access point of view, this is a very promising game and I would be keen to see what changes are made when it becomes a full release. If you have the itch of playing a monster tamer MMO, this will hit a lot of boxes.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Temtem Review","post_excerpt":"Creature collection game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"temtem-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 16:08:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 15:08:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205773","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":202963,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-12-06 21:39:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-06 21:39:22","post_content":"
Drift19 \u2013 the world\u2019s first realistic drift driver simulator is on its way<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n6th of December, 2018 <\/strong>\u2013 Drift19 <\/strong>is the world\u2019s first professional drift driver simulator. There are many racing titles available on the market where drifting is just an option, but there has never been a game dedicated strictly to this motorsport technique. Build and tune cars in your own workshop, meet friends for a ride and practice your skills on demanding tracks. Feel what it\u2019s like to be the part of the drifting community!<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nHandbrake turn<\/strong><\/span>\r\nDrifting is one of the most demanding driving techniques, which involves taking turns using controlled skid. Because of its popularity, a professional drifting league was established in Japan, which has spread to various countries across the globe. As a consequence, a Polish game developer decided to bring the first realistic drift driver simulator to the gamers.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nECC Games<\/strong> is a 30-person strong development studio that unites many car enthusiasts among its ranks. While designing the game, they were strongly inspired by the essence of drifting. Their product will feature the most iconic cars from the history of this motorsport. Each vehicle has a different driving model and can be modified with a wide range of tuning parts and possible settings. ECC Games has been working on mobile versions of the popular Car Mechanic Simulator. Using this experience, the studio is now creating its own car tuning model, as well as the specific physics of driving. Drift isn't a time-based challenge, as the traditional racing or rallies, but competing for the best possible angle with regard to the road's axis, skid speed or optimal ride line and special effects with the obligatory smoke of the heated tires. In Drift19 you'll find all of these elements.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\"Drift19_02\"\r\n\r\nFull speed ahead\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>\r\nDrift19 <\/strong>is a unique racing game, that puts as much emphasis on the tuning options as it does on the driving model. The smallest change in the car\u2019s design has an impact on its performance, which will certainly appeal to automotive fans. Drift19 will allow players to feel the real emotions that accompany the driver entering the controlled skid on so-called spots. Next year, every enthusiast of drifting will be able to grind sideways on the iconic EBISU tracks.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nDrift19 will be available on Steam on Q1\/Q2 of 2019.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\nDrift19 \u2013 Steam:<\/span> https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/520950\/Drift19\/<\/a>\r\nDrift19 \u2013 Facebook:<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/drift19com\/<\/a>\r\n \r\n","post_title":"Drift19","post_excerpt":"On its way","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"drift19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-12-07 00:01:55","post_modified_gmt":"2018-12-07 00:01:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=202963","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":202524,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_content":"

BREAKING DIMENSIONS REVEALS TRAILER FOR OAKWOOD<\/em> ON PC<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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Horror Survival Game Set to Launch December 4th on Steam PC<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\nVancouver, CANADA - November 19, 2018 - <\/strong>Breaking Dimensions, in collaboration with Polygon Dust, are pleased to announce that their first-person horror survival game, Oakwood<\/em><\/strong>, is set for a December 4th \u00a0launch on Steam PC. The developers bring a mix of AAA and indie experience, having worked on a variety of titles, including Slender: The Arrival <\/em>and Valley. <\/em>In Oakwood<\/em><\/strong>, players are thrown into a high-intensity, single-player flight for survival from the horrors haunting an abandoned campground in the forests of British Columbia.<\/span>\r\n\u00a0<\/span>\r\nArriving late to the abandoned Oakwood campground, you find the violent remains of your friends\u2019 campsite. Exploring the forest and the dilapidated lodge, you soon realize that prehistoric creatures, once thought to be extinct, now hunt the grounds. You\u2019ll run breathlessly through raptor infested forests, get lost in dark corridors, and hold your breath to avoid the most formidable dinosaur of all.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSteam Store Page:<\/strong> <\/span>https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/890970\/Oakwood\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nIn Oakwood<\/em><\/strong>, players will clutch their flashlight, traversing through the abandoned campground on a search for their missing friends. As they explore, players will uncover clues about the violent events that unfolded the evening before. Realizing the dangers surrounding the campground, players will need to dash through forests, hide in dark corridors, and outsmart the prehistoric creatures who are hunting ruthlessly throughout the grounds.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"oakwood1\"\r\n\r\nOakwood <\/em><\/strong>will launch December 4, 2018, on Steam PC. For more information, please visit<\/span> www.breakingdimensions.com<\/a>, follow @BreakingDimensions and<\/span> \u2018Like<\/a>\u2019 the studio on Facebook<\/span>.\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT BREAKING DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/span>\r\nFounded in 2018, Breaking Dimensions is an independent video game design company located in Vancouver, Canada. The Founder, Garett Marks, uses strong environmental storytelling to push interesting narrative arcs and create compelling experiences. With experience in AAA, indie games, and AR\/VR, Breaking Dimensions finds new ways to immerse players in emotionally driven and highly engaging experiences.<\/span>\r\n ","post_title":"Oakwood - Trailer","post_excerpt":"Horror survival game","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"oakwood-trailer","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_modified_gmt":"2018-11-19 22:03:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=202524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":202481,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-11-16 21:07:19","post_date_gmt":"2018-11-16 21:07:19","post_content":"

BAD HABIT PRODUCTIONS\u2019 MARBLE IT UP!<\/em> ROLLS ONTO STEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Bounce, Boost and Flow Through this Next-Generation Roll-Playing Game, Now Featuring a New Level Editor!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\nEUGENE, Ore.<\/strong> \u2013 Nov. 16, 2018<\/strong> \u2013 Bad Habit Productions has released Marble It Up!<\/em><\/strong>, the next-generation marble roller game, on Windows PC and Mac via<\/span> Steam<\/a>. A spiritual successor to the Marble Madness<\/em> and Marble Blast<\/em> series, this high-speed platformer harnesses the pure thrill and joy of marble-racing action and is available today for $19.99.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMarble It Up!<\/em> is the joyful, bouncing marble game you\u2019ve been waiting for. Jump, boost and roll through 50 awesome levels of kinetic platforming puzzles with custom-built marble physics, racing the clock past moving platforms, icy terrain, gravity-bending surfaces and more. Grab power-ups to launch into the air, slow time and glide to the finish line through mind-bendingly psychedelic worlds, discovering secret collectibles and unlocking stunning new marbles.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWatch and compete against the ghosts of your own best times plus those of friends and the world\u2019s top players on the online leaderboards with Marble It Up!<\/em>\u2019s dynamic replay system. Your wits and reflexes will be tested in a challengingly rewarding experience running beautifully in vibrant 60 fps color.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Marble It Up! <\/em>arrives on Steam with a robust level editor so players can create, share and play their own incredible marble maps with the world through Steam Workshop. Standout creations may even be featured in the game\u2019s best-of-the-best curated community map chapter. New game modes, multiplayer, and bonus levels are also expected to be added in free future content updates.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"marbleitup1\"\r\n\r\nMarble It Up!<\/em> is a collaboration between several independent studios, spearheaded by Bad Habit Productions and developed by The Engine Company, Alvios, Arcturus Interactive, and Shapes and Lines. The team unites talent and experience from titles like Starsiege: Tribes<\/em>, Tribes II<\/em>, Marble Blast Gold<\/em>, Marble Blast Ultra<\/em>, the Torque Game Engine, Social City<\/em>, QuiVr<\/em>, Disney City Girl<\/em> and more.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMarble It Up!<\/em> is also available on Nintendo Switch and is currently in development for Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system. This game is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, visit<\/span> http:\/\/marbleitup.com<\/a> and @MarbleItUp on Twitter.<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Marble It Up! Rolls Onto Steam","post_excerpt":"Marble platformer","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"marble-it-up-rolls-onto-steam","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-11-16 21:15:33","post_modified_gmt":"2018-11-16 21:15:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=202481","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":138},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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