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ymgve
Jan 2, 2004


:dukedog:
Offensive Clock
Someone else had already asked for it in the Steam forums, so I added +1 there. But for now I refunded it.

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Morpheus
Apr 18, 2008

My favourite little monsters

Discendo Vox posted:

As a brief follow-up on BETON BRUTAL:


2. There's technically a weird sort of horror thing that can happen if you deliberately stare straight down to the bottom of the area or toward the top for a long time, but it's so hard to trigger you can just ignore it

Can you spoil this? I'm curious what it is but won't be buying the game anytime soon.

Discendo Vox
Mar 21, 2013

We don't need to have that dialogue because it's obvious, trivial, and has already been had a thousand times.

Morpheus posted:

Can you spoil this? I'm curious what it is but won't be buying the game anytime soon.

I've not experienced it, but at high vertigo levels a sort of shade figure can appear somewhere near you. Deliberately running into it makes spooky sounds and light changes for a temporary period.

pesty13480
Nov 13, 2002

Ask me about peasant etymology!

ymgve posted:

Someone else had already asked for it in the Steam forums, so I added +1 there. But for now I refunded it.

I've never felt so seen in my life.

I go for refund any time I can't invert my Y.

Discendo Vox
Mar 21, 2013

We don't need to have that dialogue because it's obvious, trivial, and has already been had a thousand times.

ymgve posted:

Someone else had already asked for it in the Steam forums, so I added +1 there. But for now I refunded it.

pesty13480 posted:

I've never felt so seen in my life.

I go for refund any time I can't invert my Y.

It's now added.

Hyzenth1ay
Oct 24, 2008

OgNar posted:

Any words on Tainted Grail yet?
Steam reviews are suggesting its a non Bethesda Elder Scrolls game.
Which I am fine with, but it is early access, because why wouldnt it be these days.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/Tainted_Grail_The_Fall_of_Avalon/


It is extremely early access - you don’t even get a stash yet (dev recommends selling all your stuff to vendors and using the buyback option as a stash). It’s empty, janky, and buggy. Quests either don’t work or aren’t implemented fully yet. Their map sucks. Combat tries… but once you figure out the evasion trick you can kill god. Oh, and, magic skill doesn’t go up.

That said, I’ve put about ten very enjoyable hours into this thing. There’s some really good stuff buried under the muck. Exploration feels good and the game is way more vertical than Skyrim. Honestly, their cooking system is top-freaking-tier. Combine ingredients that ought to work together… and not only do they, but you’ll make a unique dish / recipe. I’ve found probably close to a hundred recipes.

But, yeah. Very EA. Game updates will Bork your save games, crashes happen, and I ran into one weird bug that rendered my last two save games unable to load.

It will eventually be Oblivion 1.5 but it’s not there yet.

ymgve
Jan 2, 2004


:dukedog:
Offensive Clock

Discendo Vox posted:

It's now added.

Rebought, and I've found out quickly that I just can't handle the game. Reached a bit above 100m, and my palms are drenched like the pacific ocean. But I had my "fun" so no refund this time.

Nybble
Jun 28, 2008

praise chuck, raise heck
This conversation reminds me of Refunct. $3, less punishing if you miss a jump, chill vibes. That said, it can be "completed" very quickly, but the achievements encourage speedrunning it in 4 minutes which seems absurd.

(Also I might have to re-install Neon White)

Broken Cog
Dec 29, 2009

We're all friends here
The areas above 300m in Beton Brutal are, well, brutal. Extremely tight and very punishing should you miss a jump. This is also the only game I can remember where I regularly have to wipe off my keyboard and mouse from the sweat.

madmatt112
Jul 11, 2016

Is that a cat in your pants, or are you just a lonely excuse for an adult?

ymgve posted:

Warning: There's no inverted mouse option, so if you're a freak like me the game is unplayable.

I was always harangued by my friends as a kid for needing inverted controller aim, but gotdayum son inverted mouse?!

goatface
Dec 5, 2007

I had a video of that when I was about 6.

I remember it being shit.


Grimey Drawer
Look, some of us grew up playing flight sims.

Hwurmp
May 20, 2005

does Beton Brutal have HOTAS support

Jarvisi
Apr 17, 2001

Green is still best.

goatface posted:

Look, some of us grew up playing flight sims.

I grew up playing wing commander clones do those count

RC Cola
Aug 1, 2011

Dovie'andi se tovya sagain

ymgve posted:

Warning: There's no inverted mouse option, so if you're a freak like me the game is unplayable.

How is it with a controller?

Venuz Patrol
Mar 27, 2011

RC Cola posted:

How is it with a controller?

No controller support. Which may seem harsh, but it makes sense in light of some of the jumps you have to make at 300 meters and up

ultrachrist
Sep 27, 2008
Had this one on my list because it's based on the Borges story of the same name: The Library of Babel

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1822030/The_Library_of_Babel/



quote:

Inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ short story of the same name, The Library of Babel welcomes you to a world 20,000 years after the extinction of humanity. The world is now run by advanced robots, who know very little about their mythical creators. All is well and orderly in a society run by robots, until the discovery of a library that contains everything that has, is, and will ever be written— the perfect harbinger of chaos.

You play as Ludovik, a Seeker, sent to investigate a murder case in Babylon. When a state of emergency is suddenly declared, Ludovik finds himself in increasingly dangerous territory as he follows the murderer’s trail and unravels the mystery behind the Library’s sudden lockdown.

Featuring a world full of vast jungles, abandoned temples, and plentiful cybernetic inhabitants to interact with, The Library of Babel promises both a thrilling adventure full of danger and intrigue, and a thoughtful, atmospheric tale of how we consider infinity.

Jedit
Dec 10, 2011

Proudly supporting vanilla legends 1994-2014

This just popped up in my recommends as it's from the makers of Legend Of Keepers.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2316330/Shogun_Showdown_Prologue/

It's a nifty little puzzle game where you manage time and position to defeat enemies, hopefully without taking damage.

unattended spaghetti
May 10, 2013

ultrachrist posted:

Had this one on my list because it's based on the Borges story of the same name: The Library of Babel

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1822030/The_Library_of_Babel/



This is so extremely my poo poo it’s not even funny, but I’ve spent way too much on games lately. If anyone gives it a go I’d love to hear impressions.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Lone Fungus

quote:

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256934079/movie480_vp9.webm
92% out of 113. 20% launch discount.

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
A pretty nice haul of interesting games today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1464010/YOLKED__The_Egg_Game/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256911782/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1666207816

quote:

YOLKED: Follow the EGG-scruciating escape of an egg with arms!
Another one of these, not sure what to call them. Dual arm control frustration awkward platformer or something. 100% positive out of 19 though.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585730/Backbeat/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256851514/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1670268533

quote:

A mashup of puzzle and strategy games. Manipulate four threads of time to guide your band through sokoban-style puzzles. Manage squad resources over a set of limited turns. Experience a homage to 1990s ensemble dramedies. Customize the dynamic soundtrack with audio effects.
Only one positive review so far. I guess if you like Sokoban puzzles and funk music, this is the game for you!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071280/Ravenswatch/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256934753/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1678386610

quote:

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
62% positive out of around 1k reviews. Seems to be hamstrung by a serious lack of content even for early access, containing only one map and one boss. Not my thing, but polished apart from the lack of content apparently.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693280/Supplice/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256939730/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1680711681

quote:

Supplice is a stylish throwback shooter inspired by the mid-90s FPS glory days and the legendary Doom modding community. Mixing the retro stylings of 90s era shooters with colorful graphics and frantic gameplay, it creates an experience that's ever so familiar but also exciting and fresh.
Early Access. 62 positive, 12 negative. Another boomer shooter.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1453900/Curse_of_the_Sea_Rats/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256936122/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1680793172

quote:

Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
42% positive out of 19... rough. Looks pretty floaty.



And biggest of all (in my opinion), Everspace 2 released in full 1.0!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128920/EVERSPACE_2/
88% positive out of thousands of reviews. Incredibly lame and cliched story, but looks good and is fun to play and has that RPG treadmill aspect that I love despite myself.

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray

ultrachrist posted:

Had this one on my list because it's based on the Borges story of the same name: The Library of Babel

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1822030/The_Library_of_Babel/



I'm a huge Borges fan. That looks awesome!

One more:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2187290/Wall_World/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256939495/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1680714993

quote:

Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?
76% positive out of 384

StarkRavingMad
Sep 27, 2001


Yams Fan

This looks very cool, especially for under $5

cant cook creole bream
Aug 15, 2011
I think Fahrenheit is better for weather
This looks quite nice. But I am hold back by the early access tag.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


cant cook creole bream posted:

This looks quite nice. But I am hold back by the early access tag.

It was in early access for a year or so and exited today.

Swilo
Jun 2, 2004
ANIME SUCKS HARD
:dukedog:

ultrafilter posted:

It was in early access for a year or so and exited today.

I had grabbed a copy on sale during EA knowing the price would increase after full release but held off on playing it as there were regular content updates similar to the development cycle for Rogue Legacy 2. I was iffy on the kickstarter at the time as it was a new dev - and it certainly had its share of delays - but it seems like they nailed the final product.

I'm only an hour in so far and this game now has my full attention. It feels very polished and fluid in a way many of these solo indie projects don't. The obvious comparison is to Hollow Knight but so far this has a greater focus on platforming and less on souls-like combat; it also features color. There are teases of many movement abilities and they all look to be quite dynamic and interactive instead of "fire and forget" scripted skills. I've even found some minor sequence breaks with the first ability allowing me early access to a few shortcuts and collectibles. There's been a flurry of small patches in the past week and even a couple post-release, and the dev is active on the Steam forum and his Discord.

I am really tempted to stay up all night and play more, but alas.

There's also a silly tie-in if you own Haiku that says a lot about the community attitude:
https://twitter.com/MrMorrisGames/status/1644358291751837697

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765560/Pill_Baby/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256878806/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1647877351

quote:

A stylish hack and slash game about an immigrant who takes drugs for her job. Play as Anna, finding a job and moving to a new country. Explore her new life, struggles, loneliness, relationships, language barrier.
One I missed before, a trippy, somewhat avant-garde indie hack and slash. Doesn't look super duper polished, but definitely seems interesting. 94% positive out of 53 reviews.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561380/RECALL/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256925689/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1673977739

quote:

Memories are malleable and changing them will modify the present. Tackle mind-bending puzzles that rely on altering your own recollections to shape the future.
95% positive out of 23



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362790/The_Dungeon_Vendor/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256939549/movie_max_vp9.webm?t=1680655343

quote:

Travel to dungeons. Meet new heroes. Craft new weapons. Collect the loot. You are The Dungeon Vendor. The world has become a dark place and heroes are answering the call. It is time for you to help them by creating powerful weapons… for a tidy profit of course.
one positive, one negative review



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1810270/Blood_Nova/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256909348/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1664985553

quote:

Princess Love is set to assume the throne of a powerful galactic empire. But when conspirators try to thwart her ascension, Love and her best friend Kel become stranded on an interstellar lighthouse. Prove Love worthy of rule in this thrilling point and click adventure game.
This one's from 2022, but I also missed it so I'll post it now and because I like this kind of game. 97% positive out of 41

Play fucked around with this message at 22:07 on Apr 8, 2023

The 7th Guest
Dec 17, 2003

Blood Nova was solid. I enjoy Cosmic Void's VGAcore aesthetics that show up in their games.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Play posted:

Doesn't look super duper polished, but definitely seems interesting.

That's a pretty fair assessment of Pill Baby.

CabbagepotsTwo
Apr 6, 2023
Probation
Can't post for 10 years!
fighting games with deckbuilding? gently caress off

Snooze Cruise
Feb 16, 2013

hey look,
a post
fighting games with deckbuilding? gently caress on

Oenis
Mar 15, 2012

CabbagepotsTwo posted:

fighting games with deckbuilding? gently caress off

where? that sounds interesting

Hello Sailor
May 3, 2006

we're all mad here

Dunno about the current game, but Fights in Tight Spaces is a pretty good deckbuilding fighting game.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Evil is Back

quote:

"Evil is Back" is a retelling of the movies "Evil Dead 1 and 2"... With everything a low budget short film should have. For fans of 80's trash horror movies.
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256937315/movie480_vp9.webm
100% out of 15.

OgNar
Oct 26, 2002

They tapdance not, neither do they fart
And only $2

Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1949030/Sherlock_Holmes_The_Awakened/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256938250/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1680033573

quote:

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
92% positive out of 13. Looks great in terms of graphics, at the very least



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118110/Coal_Mining_Simulator/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256852942/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1632478434

quote:

Welcome to the world of Coal Mining! Start with almost nothing and get to the top - develop your mine, sell coal, buy new machines and avoid dangers in this sandbox simulator. Take control of numerous mining machines. Destroy, mine, drill, transport and blow things up.
41% positive out of 34, looks like it needs some work. Even the goddamn trailer is at like 20 frames per second maximum


Also some Tron visual novel thing came out from Disney. Which looks pretty poo poo tbh

StarkRavingMad
Sep 27, 2001


Yams Fan

Play posted:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118110/Coal_Mining_Simulator/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256852942/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1632478434

41% positive out of 34, looks like it needs some work. Even the goddamn trailer is at like 20 frames per second maximum

I tried the demo for this awhile back and it was pretty bad. And I say this as someone who loves janky rear end simulator games. Sounds like they didn't improve much from the demo.

poronty
Oct 19, 2006
a hung Aryan
Oh man Lone Fungus has been an absolute blast to play so far (I'm somewhere around 50 or 60% completion I think?), but it's once again one of those hardcore vanias that require an insane level of precision and about a million fingers on both hands for the bosses and collectathon challenges in the latter half of the game.

I'm already getting close to the point where I'll inevitably have to give up because my rhythm and reflexes are not nearly good enough for this sort of ultra-precise choreographed rhythmic ballet these games always turn into.
There's an assisted mode you can select at the start, but you can't change mode on the fly, and I've gotten way too far to start a new game now, so I'll probably just stop playing and be frustrated, as is par for the course with all these games. Oh well, it's a me problem I know. Would still absolutely recommend it!

Swilo
Jun 2, 2004
ANIME SUCKS HARD
:dukedog:

poronty posted:

Oh man Lone Fungus has been an absolute blast to play so far (I'm somewhere around 50 or 60% completion I think?), but it's once again one of those hardcore vanias that require an insane level of precision and about a million fingers on both hands for the bosses and collectathon challenges in the latter half of the game.

I'm already getting close to the point where I'll inevitably have to give up because my rhythm and reflexes are not nearly good enough for this sort of ultra-precise choreographed rhythmic ballet these games always turn into.
There's an assisted mode you can select at the start, but you can't change mode on the fly, and I've gotten way too far to start a new game now, so I'll probably just stop playing and be frustrated, as is par for the course with all these games. Oh well, it's a me problem I know. Would still absolutely recommend it!

That's my conclusion too, although I was able to see through to the end. Sitting at about 95% completion and not sure if I want to try for the rest because what little is left is so incredibly precise. The controls also seem more complicated than they have to be, there's two different kinds of attack buttons and jump buttons and dash buttons :psyduck:

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


World of Mystery

quote:

Jump into the World Of Mystery and become the best Supernatural Detective! Uncover all the mysteries of every monsters and spirits to unlock the secrets of this mysterious land.
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256922913/movie480_vp9.webm
90% out of 130. Free with a bunch of paid cosmetic DLC.

Rusted Moss

quote:

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256908067/movie480_vp9.webm
94% out of 17. 10% launch discount.

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Play
Apr 25, 2006

Strong stroll for a mangy stray
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1795470/Flooded/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256940849/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1681313749

quote:

Flooded is a reversed city-builder, in which you need to optimize your production on an island that shrinks over time. Gather enough resources to flee to safety, while the surrounding world is getting flooded.
Only 3 positive reviews so far, but it just released today. Costs 11 dollars and 69 cents which is nice both ways



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2176880/Road_To_Devadatta/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256929059/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1675686848

quote:

Inspired by the cult of the monk Devadatta, cousin and nemesis of Buddha whose betrayal caused his descent into hell. Use your wits to escape from the temple where you have awakened.
No reviews yet, has a demo, and is cheap at least.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1527950/Wartales/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256860453/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1638394495

quote:

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Most people have probably seen this game already, but it just released in 1.0. 90% positive out of over 9k reviews. Not sure if it's really my thing, man a bunch of turn based battles can get really old really quick, but there are some cool things about it: the open world, the graphics, and the kind of down to earth no fantasy take.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1409300/Rendezvous/
https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256911830/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1666246564

quote:

Rendezvous is an adventure game set in a futuristic Indonesia. For Setyo to save his sister from sharing his own fate, he must return to the streets of Neo-Surabaya before it's too late. Is it truly possible to redeem the sins of your past?
11 positive, 1 negative. Looks a little too generic to me but maybe I'm judging a book by its cover.

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