Tag: pixel art
Wall World 2 Playtest Ascends to Steam
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The vertical frontier beckons once more as Wall World 2‘s inaugural playtest launches on Steam, inviting players to scale new heights in Alawar’s ambitious sequel to 2023’s breakout roguelite. This hands-on preview unveils a dramatically expanded vision of the original’s addictive “tower defense meets mining expedition” formula, now with procedurally…
Quantum Witch, a Game of Feuding Gods, Out Now
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How would you deal with a feud between old gods? Inspired by games like Undertale and Stardew Valley, Quantum Witch is solo developer NikkiJay’s first release. The game follows the story of a farm girl named Ren, who gets caught up in a conflict far bigger than herself. You the…
Get a Taste of Witchbrook’s Magic
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There’s a special charm to pixel art life-sims. Announced during the Nintendo Direct, and coming this winter, Chucklefish and Robotality’s Witchbrook promises to be an absolutely magical time. With the unique city Mossport surrounding the titular Witchbrook College, players take on the role of a magical college student. You’ll make…
Review: Dreaming Isles Demo Shows a Game with Potential
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I would venture that farming simulators make up most of the ‘games that raised me’. Farming and crafting sims are my go-to genre so I’m always looking for fresh spins on the genre. The demo for Dreaming Isles from one man development team YawningDad caught my attention for its nautical…
Mudborne wants to help you live your froggy dreams
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Future Friends Games is proud to announce Mudborne, a casual nature management game from developer Ellraiser, half of the TNgineers team. With early looks boasting the same pixelated charm as past titles like APICO, it’s time to wake up Mud Born. We have a pond to fill with fancy frogs. …
Review: Embrace has the makings of a timeless classic
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Embrace is a pixel art platformer with three haunting levels. With breathtaking artistry, fluid animation, incredible music, challenging gameplay, and a compelling story, the only thing that gives away that this was a student project is how short it is. Created as a final project, Embrace is the work of…
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…
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, Retro RPG is Out Now
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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, the highly anticipated, retro inspired, action RPG from Metamorphosis Games, in partnership with publisher Fireshine Games, is finally here! Dive into an elaborate, steam-powered world recovering from a catastrophic calamity. Post-calamity, the people of Canaan have fractured into four Machiavellian factions with no clear path toward…
Review: CTRL FREAK, A Lofi Dystopia
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There is something special about indie games, something that is amplified in games put out just for the love of doing it. If you’re like me, itch.io is your homebase for finding new and unique games. CTRL FREAK, a game written by Drakka with art and music by BibiXP, is…