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[Moobabe]

Inside is one of my favorites of 2016, but I imagine Quadrilateral Cowboy will end up being so too

They're such different games. But man, I loved Inside. Haven't been this into watching and reading theories and discussions of a game since finishing SOMA

I won't be home until Wednesday night now - so I have a day or so to prepare myself and my thoughts for purchase times...

SO!

Inside
Quad Cowboy
Ghost of a Tale

Given money/time are short I think I would rather have something short I finish in 1/2 sittings OR something that is super deep mechanically that I can keep coming back to.

Man - having no time REALLY sucks.

Edit

Also We Happy Few is out in, like, 2 hours!

 

[More_Badass]

No Trace trailer

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Quadrilateral Cowboy - $19.99 (PC)

http://blendogames.com/qc/

Hacking. Dial tone. Cassette decks. Sabotage. Suitcase decks. Brainbox injectors.
Quadrilateral Cowboy is a single-player adventure in a cyberpunk world. Tread lightly through security systems with your hacking deck and grey-market equipment. When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.

Ghost of a Tale - $19.99 (PC)

http://www.ghostofatale.com/

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

We Happy Few - $29.99 (PC, Xbox One)

http://compulsiongames.com/en/10/we-happy-few

From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.

Headlander - $19.99 (PC)

http://www.adultswim.com/games/headlander/

Launch into the ultimate head trip as you blast through psychotic robots in a retro 70's sci-fi action adventure from Double Fine Productions. It is a world of automation, a utopia gone wrong in which all of humanity have transferred their minds into robotic imposter bodies and are ruled by a computer.

 

[More_Badass]

Didn't realize that Daily Chthonicle got a paid expanded Editor's Edition currently on Steam Early Access

Daily Chthonicle: Editor's Edition - $2.99 (PC)

http://sinistersystems.com/home/?m=games&t=daily_chthonicle

This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncertainty and noir of the 1940s

 

[Toma]

Didn't realize that Daily Chthonicle got a paid expanded Editor's Edition currently on Steam Early Access

Daily Chthonicle: Editor's Edition - $2.99 (PC)

I cant even figure out what the paid edition added.

 

[Wok]

Did we already feature Captain Forever Remix? Because it looks awesome (after watching the trailer).

Captain Forever Remix - 13.99€ (Steam PC)

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/captain-forever-remix

Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts.

 

[More_Badass]

I cant even figure out what the paid edition added.

Mainly updating the interface, adding saving/loading, and adding more content. Mind you, it's early access and the dev will be working on the UI first.

I don't belive those changes are in yet

 

[Faynwulf]

Has anyone had the chance to get a 'This is the Police' review key? If yes, how is it? Reviews seam to be a bit "meh" right now. Also it seems to be delayed to August 2nd because someone at the publisher forgot to start the Steam evaluation process. Too bad, I was really looking forward to play a Simulation this Weekend. :/

 

[More_Badass]

Pathologic remake/re-imagining got its first in-game screenshots

Rest here: http://imgur.com/a/3J7X5

 

[Wozman23]

Headlander Impressions:

Good amount of metroidvania
Various skill upgrades allow for varied tactics
Typical, laugh-out-loud DoubleFine wit, especially the puns and quips by the color-coded doors. I wasted so much time approaching locked doors just to let the doors taunt and berate me.
Fun mechanics on and off body
Cool use of the visible spectrum to signify unlockable doors.
A really infectious song that's now stuck in my head: Methuselah

I went in not knowing much about it, buying it mostly on the DoubleFine name, and was pleasantly surprised with just how good it was. I'd place it second only to Psychonauts.

 

[More_Badass]

Hey, Moobabe, did you decide on what games to get?

 

[Nabs]

I'm liking Road To Ballhalla. I think I'm playing the final-ish build now, and they've polished it up a ton. I currently just beat this level that switches the perspective on you through different parts of the stage, expecting you to rotate your controller to match the change. It's neat, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't afraid of what's next. I feel like the game is laughing at me sometimes. All it's missing is an actual laugh track.

 

[Moobabe]

Hey, Moobabe, did you decide on what games to get?

I haven't even had a chance

Work and social life has been really busy this month BUT, thankfully, I'm in tonight.

I think I'm gonna go for Inside. Thought Limbo was great and reviews are super positive.

 

[One Foul Note]

I think I'm gonna go for Inside. Thought Limbo was great and reviews are super positive.

If you liked Limbo then you probably will get a kick out of Inside. Their are differences (which are difficult to get into without spoiling large chunks of the game) but looking broadly the two games are similar in tone and mechanics.

 

[Wok]

Voting!

1. Inside: I was caught by the serene yet oppressive atmosphere of the game. The sounds and the visual arts are spot-on. The puzzle elements were clever, and the game did not feel not too short, in contrast to Limbo. Definitely a memorable pick for this year.
2. Ghost: The dev knows his stuff, and the player can feel it: the controls feel right, there is a ton of content, and levels are full of hidden money, geek reference and weapon upgrades. What an impressive metroidvania game!
3. There You Go: The game is short and cute, the puzzles are kind of simple, but hey, the game is free.
4. SteamWorld Heist: I was disappointed by this game. I was expecting a ton of pinball shots and bounces, a bit like Angry Birds, but I ended up getting yet another turn-based tactic game, with too little depth.
5. The Temporal Invasion: While the game does have some contents (in the conspiracy theme, which I am not fond of), the translation is not so great and the game ends up feeling a bit cheap.

 

[NoFaceNico]

Did we already feature Captain Forever Remix? Because it looks awesome (after watching the trailer).

Captain Forever Remix - 13.99€ (Steam PC)

I love that game so much!

If you like it, you'll probably like Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime too. And don't forget to play the (original??) browser game, Captain Forver!

 

[Moobabe]

If you liked Limbo then you probably will get a kick out of Inside. Their are differences (which are difficult to get into without spoiling large chunks of the game) but looking broadly the two games are similar in tone and mechanics.

Also that Day of Defeat "remake" from the Insurgency guys is out.

Fuck.

 

[Wok]

I don't know if you guys received what I received, but let us say I am in the first round of the beta of a game for which there is an NDA, and I like the game so far (I have finished World 1 based on the "level select" menu screen). The game is already well polished.

 

[More_Badass]

I don't know if you guys received what I received, but let us say I am in the first round of the beta of a game for which there is an NDA, and I like the game so far (I have finished World 1 based on the "level select" menu screen). The game is already well polished.

I know exactly what you're talking about And I agree 100%

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I don't know if you guys received what I received, but let us say I am in the first round of the beta of a game for which there is an NDA, and I like the game so far (I have finished World 1 based on the "level select" menu screen). The game is already well polished.

I know exactly what you're talking about And I agree 100%

Yep. Had a blast going through World 1 and 2. Been anticipating the game for a long, long time and couldn't be more excited to play the alpha.

 

[Toma]

I don't know if you guys received what I received, but let us say I am in the first round of the beta of a game for which there is an NDA, and I like the game so far (I have finished World 1 based on the "level select" menu screen). The game is already well polished.

I wonder how many people are in that Beta. Going by these comments, it feels like half the Betatesters are from this thread.

 

[More_Badass]

1) Inside
2) House of the Dying Sun
3) Steamworld Heist
4) Ghost

Posted impressions of Inside, House, and Ghost over here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=210257001&postcount=99

 

[More_Badass]

Heading south on a roadtrip so won't be around here much over the weekend.

Got Severed and Snakebird on my iPad to pass the time

 

[Moobabe]

Heading south on a roadtrip so won't be around here much over the weekend.

Got Severed and Snakebird on my iPad to pass the time

Severed is SO good.

I ended buying Day of Infamy since I'm a huge DOD fan - but it's buggy as hell so I've refunded it.

 

[Toma]

Just gonna quote it from the other thread:

If you haven't heard of it, don't read anything and just give it a try. It only takes 10-15 minutes top.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/496920/

Neat idea. Didnt expect that. You should give it a try as well.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Just gonna quote it from the other thread:



Neat idea. Didnt expect that. You should give it a try as well.

I just played, I'm intrigued now.

 

[Wok]

So event[0] is based on a chatbot. To be released this September, funded by Indie Fund.

https://archives.nucl.ai/recording/...arrative-game-language-interaction-in-event0/

 

[Wok]

I received a recommendation for a cool game that I have just finished. The mechanic is SnakeBird made simpler, and I mean a lot simpler. It is a game jam by the devs of Crawl.

The Maître D' - Free (PC)

https://powerhoof.itch.io/the-maitre-d

As the Maître D' at a fancy French brasserie, it's your job to ensure patrons encounter the best service imaginable. Worm your way in with the hoity-toity by showing them their seats!

 

[One Foul Note]

Had a go on the new and improved version of Slain and although it is very much improved from its original release, it is still a fairly pedestrian platformer/2d combat game (although at least one that doesn't feel rubbish to play now at least.) With the exception of the rather nice sprite work their is little point in playing it over the ocean of other quality platformers on steam.

 

[Moobabe]

Had a go on the new and improved version of Slain and although it is very much improved from its original release, it is still a fairly pedestrian platformer/2d combat game (although at least one that doesn't feel rubbish to play now at least.) With the exception of the rather nice sprite work their is little point in playing it over the ocean of other quality platformers on steam.

Damn - that sucks to hear.

 

[Toma]

On a more positive note, Block'Hood is basically EXACTLY my type of game. Love the simulation aspects and the zen nature of it:

 

[Moobabe]

On a more positive note, Block'Hood is basically EXACTLY my type of game. Love the simulation aspects and the zen nature of it:

I'm interested in this too.

Think I'm gonna pick up ABZU tonight - saw the reviews are positive but haven't read anything beyond the numbers to go in blind.

 

[Toma]

I'm interested in this too.

Think I'm gonna pick up ABZU tonight - saw the reviews are positive but haven't read anything beyond the numbers to go in blind.

If you liked Journey/Flower... you cant go wrong really.

 

[Moobabe]

If you liked Journey/Flower... you cant go wrong really.

I did like both - and the opening of ABZU is really good so far.

 

[More_Badass]

Been on vacation away from my PS4, but I'll have Abzu and Bound awaiting for me when I get back. So that's exciting

Looks like Mother Russia Bleeds and Okhlos are releasing this month

 

[More_Badass]

Also like Ice Water Games (of Eidolon and Viridi) is working on something new

 

[Moobabe]

Also like Ice Water Games (of Eidolon and Viridi) is working on something new

FINALLY!

 

[anteevy]

Heya, Road to Ballhalla is coming out in a few hours on Steam for Windows! All infos on: http://store.steampowered.com/app/425410

The reception has been really good so far, very positive reviews and feedback from streamers/let's players.

If anyone wants to make a thread for it, that would be cool.

Edit: It's out now, and we're currently rolling a Twitch Plays build of the game here: https://www.twitch.tv/tinybuild

 

[Toma]

New thread open, this one is now CLOSED:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=212595759#post212595759