INDUSTRIA is a game that, in certain situations, undoubtedly offers interesting visuals and sound design. However, while playing, you’ll encounter a large number of graphical glitches in particular, and aside from a few moments where the atmosphere feels more immersive, it’s an average FPS game. Its inspiration from Half-Life 2 promised an interesting gaming experience. Setting the story in an alternative steampunk city had great potential, but this potential went largely untapped—especially since practically nothing happens for the first 30 minutes, and before you know it, the game is over. Furthermore, even though it’s been a few months since the game’s release and many fixes have been implemented, the Steam achievement for completing the game on Hardcore is still not working.
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Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr is a well-crafted game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, which clearly focuses on solid gameplay, action, and "blood and gore" elements. The characters and their specializations are complemented by a weapon-based skill system that is very well-designed and adds even more variety. However, after a few hours of initial excitement, the game can start to feel very repetitive, mainly due to the generic, repetitive tasks.
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Ghostwire: Tokyo is undoubtedly one of this year’s most pleasant surprises. The combination of an open-world action-adventure and an RPG is a success. The game’s story makes you want to keep going and uncover the secrets of its world. In some situations, the tension is palpable—not just because of the combat, but also due to the various terrifying encounters you’ll face. Completing side missions assigned by spirits, yokai, nekomata, or tanuki also has its own charm and fits perfectly into the game. It’s clear that a great deal of care was put into the side missions as well. In terms of gameplay and the absence of weapons, this is a relatively fresh take on the FPS genre that simply captivates. However, the game is slightly let down by minor bugs and, at times, unbalanced combat in certain situations. It will most excite fans of Japan and its local folklore and legends.
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King Arthur: Knight's Tale is undoubtedly a very interesting game that offers players a fantastic take on the legend of King Arthur. Given the various moral choices that influence your journey and your companions, it’s a game with great replay value—you simply won’t be able to resist trying to play through everything with different companions and a different playstyle. The icing on the cake is the graphics, sound design, and fantastic soundtrack. However, what drags the game down are non-functional subtitles in some sections and minor bugs. The game also takes up an incredible 125 GB of disk space.
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Project Wingman is a very well-made flight arcade game that can proudly hold its own against AAA titles. While it’s occasionally evident that this is a one-man project with a limited budget, it’s a refreshing change of pace that will win you over with its gameplay, mission design, and graphics. The AI behaves exactly according to the selected difficulty level, and your teammates aren’t just there for show. In Conquest mode, you can also build your own mercenary air force army according to your own preferences and focus. The only real criticism is the menu controls and interface. If you can get past that, you’ll have a game that will keep you entertained for hours, whether it’s through dogfights, free flight, or the graphics.
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Elex 2 is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise that skillfully builds on its predecessor. The story itself and its subsequent impact on the world, the old factions, and the characters are truly well-done; they feel believable and solid. The gameplay is enjoyable, and the game simply draws you in, making you want to keep going and complete various tasks, explore the world, craft gear, negotiate with factions, and take down enemies. It’s clear that the developers have learned from their previous mistakes and are striving to improve the open-world RPG style they’re so familiar with. While there are still a few bugs, they aren’t anything so extreme that they would significantly spoil the experience or dampen the desire to play.
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Aeon Must Die! is undoubtedly a highly innovative and distinctive title that breathes new life into the genre. However, it certainly isn’t a classic beat ’em up, as many of the combat sequences and action scenes are interrupted by dialogue windows. To top it all off, the gameplay is a bit clunky, and the combat feels awkward. Even so, it’s a well-made game that’s innovative, with distinctive visuals and a perfect soundtrack—that is, if you’re a fan of synthwave. Once you get the hang of the combat and game mechanics, you’ll keep coming back, even if you keep getting your butt kicked, because you’ll just want to take down that ever-improving, tougher-than-ever monster.
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Wartales definitely has a lot to offer and is already clearly among the best in its category. The developers at Shiro Games have incorporated the best they could into the game, focusing on the harshness of the medieval setting and its gloomy atmosphere, combined with tactical RPG elements and turn-based combat. Combined with survival elements and various moral choices that can influence the world, this is clearly a great combination. However, some game mechanics remain a bit of a mystery—these aren’t exactly bugs, but it would be helpful to explain how they work in the tutorial.
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Even in this early access phase, with a few bugs still present, Settlement Survival is a very enjoyable building strategy game. The game offers a reasonable level of difficulty tailored to your preferences, and the gameplay is enlivened by various events and natural phenomena that can really put you through the wringer. The developers at Gleamer Studios have done a great job drawing inspiration from their sources and have successfully achieved their goal. If you’re a fan of building strategy games and can overlook the graphics—which lack more advanced modern effects—as well as the limited variety of resource categories, you’ll enjoy the game.
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach definitely breathes new life into the FNAF series. The game features new characters that will appeal to both longtime fans and new players alike. Plus, you don’t necessarily need to be familiar with the series to enjoy the game. In some situations, the tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife, and there are moments when you’ll feel your heart leap out of your throat. Unfortunately, the game also has a few flaws in the form of bugs and areas where the animatronics simply get stuck.
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They Always Run is a very well-made 2D platformer that stands out particularly for its graphics. The combat mechanics are complex enough to provide enjoyable gameplay, and at the same time, the attention to detail makes every enemy kill truly satisfying. However, there are some flaws that detract from the game. Even so, it’s a pleasant mix of genres that makes for a solid platformer.
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Compared to The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa, Arrest of a Stone Buddha is clearly more straightforward. You won’t find as much text or decision-making here. Although the game offers two possible endings, there are very few narrative segments, which are made up for by action. It is essentially a bloody 2D shooter. Yeo’s constant effort to push players toward “anti-entertainment” will deter many, as this is a game that requires extreme patience. In terms of gameplay, however, it’s a great combination of open-world and shoot ’em up elements.
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Cultist Simulator is definitely not for everyone. In a way, the game attempts to break down established gameplay mechanics and is, in a sense, suited for those who love challenges and originality. Alexis Kennedy’s distinctive style is unmistakable here, but while playing, you’ll encounter far more confusion and ambiguity than in *Fallen London* and *Sunless Sea*, on which Kennedy worked. The game certainly has an original concept and execution, but the form, with its many ambiguities, has overshadowed the content and the intended effect. Cultist Simulator has squeezed an interesting story about creating a religious cult into a card game, but its harshness and ambiguities, along with various elements that can strongly frustrate players, have definitely diminished its entertainment value.
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Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice is a pleasant return to the world of Shadow Tactics for me. Just like in the original game, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, you’ll fully utilize your team’s potential, combine abilities, and employ various strategic elements. Unfortunately, the game is very short and consists of only six missions. The size of the three main maps significantly extends the gameplay, but of course, it will depend on your skill and tactics. Players of the original game have a clear advantage here, but newcomers will also find something to enjoy. If you liked the original game, enjoy real-time strategy and stealth action, and on top of that, love challenges and Japan, this game is perfect for you.
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Tactical Combat Department is a well-crafted turn-based strategy game set in the real world and centered around special forces. There are no superpowers, undead, or magic, which is quite rare in this genre. The inspiration drawn from the SWAT series has clearly paid off. The game has great potential, but it still has a long way to go before it can truly stand out from its competitors in this category.
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War Mongrels brings some innovative elements to isometric RTS games. The story and characters are really well-written, and the intense atmosphere greatly enhances the gaming experience. The heroes are well-designed and possess unique abilities, making every team member indispensable. The graphics are very well-done and impressive. The game’s brutality and the option to play in combat mode—essentially navigating the map in a shooter-style—make War Mongrels very original and refreshing. However, the game still suffers from some technical issues, which are being gradually fixed. Once the developers manage to polish the game, it will become a top-tier stealth RTS that is sure to captivate players.
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Expeditions: Viking is a well-crafted turn-based RPG that relies on a story-rich game world. The main story is complemented by a wide variety of well-designed side quests that can often leave you scratching your head. You’ll never be sure whether your choice was the right one or if it will have fatal consequences down the line. Your friends can become enemies, and an enemy can eventually become an ally. Unfortunately, the game is starting to show its age, so don’t expect it to meet today’s standards. Nevertheless, it’s a very well-made and challenging RPG that, if you give it a chance, will reward you with hours of entertainment.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an amazing game with fantastic production values and breathtaking graphics. It’s a perfect RPG that stays true to the real world and historical accuracy. Thanks to its story, numerous side quests, and activities, the game will become a real time-sink, as it will simply draw you in. Some players might not fully appreciate the unique combat system, which is quite complex at first. However, if you devote a few hours to the game and let it fully guide you through the basics of gameplay, you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular experience in a world you won’t want to leave.
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Vikings – Wolves of Midgard is a well-made game that had great potential. Unfortunately, however, it is slightly let down by the lack of certain elements typical of the chosen genre. In particular, the lack of side quests, dungeons and their looting, and active NPCs is disappointing. The game is essentially a hack-and-slash title without a deep story, though, as I read in a statement before its release, that was exactly what the developers were aiming for. In other words, less of a deep story and plenty of action—and in that regard, they succeeded. The game offers great fun where you’ll be taking down enemies and monsters from rich Norse mythology.
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Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game is already at this stage a very good game that makes you think and rethink your every move. The game features a very elaborate character system, many items and a game world set on an interplanetary ship. Difficult battles and tactical AI additionally ensure that you feel good about every win, at least until you look at the loot or go for the reward for completing a task, when you're more likely to pull a sad face. Your actions have consequences and a tarnished reputation is hard to repair. If you work for one faction, the other factions will react strongly to it. The game still has a long way to go, but it is already a hilarious RPG at this stage.
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