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Crossposting from the RPG thread. Cassette Beasts came out today. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256943017/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1682521206 I'm just an hour in, but it plays like a combo of Pokemon and Persona. You collect monsters in a Pokemon style overworld with movement skills based on your captures, and your characters transform into them combat. The gimmick is your party members can Voltron their monsters based on how good their relationship is, making a hybrid monster with their combined moves and stats to brute-force hard fights. There's also an action point mechanic that encourages using buffs and switching between monsters to set up your stronger attacks. It's pretty fun up front with upbeat music and a cutesy 2.5D pixel art style. Storywise you've been transported to another world, and you're channeling monsters through your off-brand Walkman after recording them in combat on cassette tapes. Super early story spoiler:  It might have an Inscryption schtick too. It's hard to say, but that's my kneejerk reaction from a deranged and polygonal enemy overlaying the screen with VHS effects.Edit: I just noticed what I spoiler tagged is in the Steam trailer. It's probably not a big thing then. Attack on Princess fucked around with this message at 20:13 on Apr 26, 2023 |
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KingKapalone posted:Pokemon has never appealed to me. Would I like this or is it the same? I imagine it's too Pokemon-like for you then, but there's a demo up if you want to see first hand.
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ska e: oops missed a page ...or did I? 🏁
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Runa posted:rainpunk Against the Storm? Which is still going strong and getting updates. It just added fox people.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623940/Bramble_The_Mountain_King/ https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256941819/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1682601068 quote:Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293460/Ash_of_Gods_The_Way/ https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256943012/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1682578620 quote:Plan and execute the perfect strategy to emerge victorious from each hand crafted battle in this turn-based tactical battle game. Every fight has different rules and objectives. Prepare your force with the right characters, spells and items to conquer every foe! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009650/Desta_The_Memories_Between_Dream_Team_Edition/ https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256927928/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1675180450 quote:Find the right words to say in Desta: The Memories Between, a cosy team-based tactics adventure. Encounter old friends, unlock new abilities, land trick-shots to resolve memories, all while falling deeper into a mysterious world. Dream Team Edition includes all updates, artbook and OST.
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Frog Act posted:Is there a thread for Shadows of Doubt? It would be super cool if there was
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quote:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009650/Desta_The_Memories_Between_Dream_Team_Edition/ Oh, this game is pretty cool. The gameplay is fun, it's turn based but you have to aim the ball manually for skillshots. It also does a good job with the NB main character; I really liked the writing. It's free on mobile with a Netflix subscription actually but it looks like the pc version is expanded.
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I've played a bunch of the recent games, some standouts for me:Play posted:The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story This game is actually super fun. Not incredibly complex but I kind of like it for that. The combat works really well and the pixel art, while not incredible by any means looks very nice. I don't give a poo poo about League of Legends but this is a cool game. ultrafilter posted:Teslagrad 2 This game also bangs, fun and satisfying puzzle platformer with all kinds of neat physics mechanics to use This one has a really cool style, I love the retro aesthetic that it absolutely nails (even though the period of gaming referenced is way before my time). It's also pretty unique and the rescued guys' AI is fun to play around with. Not amazing or anything but a pretty cool experiment with a strong commitment to a certain style. Frog Act posted:Is there a thread for Shadows of Doubt? Make one!
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Dungeon Drafters released today, and I've had my eyes on it ever since I saw a trailer https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256943472/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1682606476 this game bucks the card battler trend by being focused on persistent deck design rather than building up from nothing each run, closer to the design of CCGs like yugioh or magic: the gathering. I also like the look of the grid based combat, it looks very Tangledeep despite being in a totally different genre two reviews so far, both positive.
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The Last Case of Benedict Foxquote:Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania. No reviews yet. 20% launch discount. LIVE A LIVE quote:The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER. No reviews yet. 20% launch discount.
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ultrafilter posted:LIVE A LIVE This was originally released on the Switch and slaps hard. Visuals and audio are super good and there’s voice acting as well. Every playable story is moderately short and has unique gimmicks. Definitely big recommend, there’s also a preexisting Games thread for it.
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Pelican Dunderhead posted:This was originally released on the Switch and slaps hard. Visuals and audio are super good and there’s voice acting as well. Every playable story is moderately short and has unique gimmicks. Game punches well above its weight
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Yeah it's a gem. Doesn't feel it's age either. Was definitely ahead of its time in a ton of ways.
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Donnerberg posted:Crossposting from the RPG thread. Cassette Beasts came out today. Played this for about 4 hours and its great. I'd actually say its more Pokemon meets Crystal Project. Its really just fun to explore the world and find little secrets and jumping paths. You also unlock a bunch of Metroidvania style movement/manipulation powers.
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oh god drat it, you just had to bring up the one point of reference that would get me to actually play cassette beasts
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So many games from my wishlist have come out in the past couple days it's breaking my brain and I can't think about trying to play them all. I'm especially curious about dungeon drafters impressions though. One not mentioned (I don't think?) so far is Mail Time: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1607240/Mail_Time/ quote:Mail Time is a relaxing, cottagecore adventure set in a peaceful forest, far, far away. It's your first day on the job as a newly minted Mail Scout. Equipped with a mushroom hat, a pack full of letters, and unbridled enthusiasm, it's time to deliver letters and packages across the Grumblewood Grove.  First steam review made me laugh: quote:It's Death Stranding, but nothing hurts and everyone is happy.
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No kidding, how many games came out today? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575830/ArcRunner/ https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256943485/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1682612943 9 reviews so far, all positive. Under twenty bucks Also I'm pretty sure the new star wars jedi comes out today as well. Wish I wasn't working 70 hours a week, maybe I'd pick it up and actually have time to play it.
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Gettin picked up by mom from Starbucks in my bonnet and apron.
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Someone inclined towards cottagecore strikes me as more likely to brew their own, if they didn't prefer tea.
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Just be careful. Cottagecore and Cottagingcore are likely very different things.
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Games about delivering cargo, like Death Stranding or Mail Time, are actually cabotagecore. Common typo.
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Personally, I prefer games like Stardew Valley and other Harvest Moon-likes where you can grow lettuce. Y’know, cabbagecore.
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skeleton warrior posted:Personally, I prefer games like Stardew Valley and other Harvest Moon-likes where you can grow lettuce. Y’know, cabbagecore. I know it's a narrower niche, but I prefer the feel of courgettecore
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okay i thought someone in here called it cottagecore as kind of a joke but that actually came from the devs, that's hilarious
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That's also definitely a thing for interior design or what have you.
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Play posted:okay i thought someone in here called it cottagecore as kind of a joke but that actually came from the devs, that's hilarious Cottagecore has been a thing for awhile now outside of games
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Hwurmp posted:solarcottage corepunk
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Been playing a bit of Bramble, and I gotta say I love it so far. Incredible at evoking a sense of wonder, and mixing beauty and fun with violence and terror; just like old folk tales do. Plays almost exactly like Little Nightmares, but it's a very different game. Also, The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a very interesting game. The story and name suggest it to be a sequel but it doesn't seem like it is (?). Looks amazing, has truly impressive environments, and the best part is the puzzles don't hold your hand and it has a cool lovecraftian mystery at its core. Great voice acting too. On the negative side, the combat leaves quite a lot to be desired, the game takes a long time to load (although I am playing it on an HDD), and the control scheme is a little strange and can't be rebound. Still, it's a cool game and you can tell a lot of work, care and skill has gone into its creation. Cool Kids Club Soda posted:Cottagecore has been a thing for awhile now outside of games  Hello Sailor posted:corepunk drat that's meta
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I think punkcore exists.
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Venuz Patrol posted:Dungeon Drafters released today, and I've had my eyes on it ever since I saw a trailer I put some hours into this today, game is really nifty and I really like how the deck building works Snooze Cruise posted:
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goatface posted:I think punkcore exists. Reference, please. I'm not mad enough.
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The first time I heard a person use the term "cottagecore" was in reference to some ghibli movies which, you know, fair
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BrianRx posted:Reference, please. I'm not mad enough. we're all mad here
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BrianRx posted:Reference, please. I'm not mad enough. It doesn't return much, I might have been thinking of the label, but I'm pretty sure I remember local gigs ~15-20 years ago with bands who described themselves as punkcore. I think it was meant to be a reaction to post-hardcore going all emo, when they wanted to be even more high energy punk trad.
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