Tag: 2D
Review: Dungeon Clawer Demo is Almost a Dream Time Waster
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I’ve been watching Dungeon Clawer from a distance for a while now. Much like any other obnoxious arcade tween I love a good crane machine. As the crane game master from my friend group, Dungeon Clawer really spoke to my inner child. If I wasn’t already sold on the idea…
Review: Miniatures Demo is Short but Packed with Charm
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The Miniatures demo from Other Tales Interactive may be one of the shorter demos on the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration roster, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in story and visual direction. In the demo, we see the beginning of one of the 4 stories planned…
Review: Wax Heads Waxes Punk Nostalgia
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Ready for a cozy-punk slice-of-life narrative sim about managing a struggling record store? Look no further than Wax Heads, an upcoming interactive fiction, 2D puzzle game from two-person team Patattie Games. I was able to play the demo for Wax Heads as part of the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam,…
MetalMercs! Comes to Steam With Free Demo
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Are you ready for an epic, galactic journey of tactical command, political intrigue, and relentless mech warfare? Then the upcoming title MetalMercs! from Retro Action Games has you covered and has a demo out now! Command a band of mech wielding mercenaries and take on randomly generated missions filled with…
Review: Dead Plate is a gory yet satisfying meal
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The pressure of a demanding kitchen can be enough to make anyone sweat. But in Dead Plate by Studio Investigrave, the fear goes far beyond burnt orders and impatient customers. Can this horror 2D restaurant tycoon game, with a dash of a visual novel, satisfy the palate or does it…
September Release Announced for Marko: Beyond Brave
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European indie developer Studio Mechka has announced its first original IP. Marko: Beyond Brave, is an action-adventure Metroidvania inspired by Slavic folklore and 90s cartoons. The game will be released on Steam September 17, 2024 with a playable demo available now. Play as Marko, a young warrior who awakens the…
Review: Spill the Beans demo provides a mix of charm and mystery
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From afar, Spill the Beans from Skeletal Games looks like a simple visual novel about the interpersonal drama of magical characters, all set in a quaint corner coffee shop. However, much like ordering a marshmallow, nutmeg, and caramel hot chocolate, you’ll learn that there’s a lot more to this game…