Articles with Exploration tag
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Somber Echoes Review

Somber Echoes is a platform heavy side-scrolling Metroidvania with progressive mechanics and an extensive interconnected maze of a world to explore. It feels a bit like playing Ori, if Ori was set in a dark, mostly destroyed spaceship and had multiple endings, each with their own boss battle. Co-developed by Norwegian based indie Rock Pocket Games and Lav Games, it’s part sci-fi, part post apocalyptic, and also draws from Greek and Roman mythology for both the story and impressive 2.5 D visuals built in Unreal Engine 5. It was originally released for PC on January 21st and later on PS5 and Xbox

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Lost in Random Review

Have you ever imagined living in a world where a single dice roll decides your destiny? Even if the idea never crossed your mind, now you can experience it in Lost in Random, a game developed by Zoink and Thunderful, and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 10 September, 2021.The story takes place in the strange Kingdom of Random, where everything is controlled by dice. When kids turn 12, they must roll a magical dice that chooses which part of the kingdom they’ll live in forever. You play as Even, a brave 11-year-old girl who wants to save her

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The Alters Review

This can't be happening. Wary hands tousle through unkempt hair as Jans body slunk against the cold metal wall, only slightly slowing his decent as he thudded to the floor with exhaustion. Absolutely nothing about this mission had gone to plan. NOTHING. And now...And now...He peered up, eyes straining against the translucent membrane of The Womb- it's walls thrumming as though it were alive. Maybe it was.... who knows.Certainly not you. You... you are just a builder, Jan. That's how we ended up in this fucked up situation, to begin with. JUST a builder, but perhaps in another life... in another timeline... fuck.

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Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream Review

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is the breakout title for Swedish developer River End Games - and they are coming out swinging. Taking players on an immersive and emotional journey in a somewhat alternate history, join Hanna in her adventures through the vibrant city of Eriksholm. While indeed vibrant with color, activity and character- it is also a city dealing with the heartpox: a devastating disease that is more often than not a death sentence for those who contract it- very few skirting by into the graces of recovery. Bringing this unique city and it's circumstances to life is no easy feat,

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

Ready for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? This game has everything you could want! Stunning graphics, a beautiful story, and great gameplay, but let’s go back to the beginning.The story is about a group of heroes on a desperate mission to stop a mysterious entity known as the Paintress. Each year, she awakens to paint a number on her monolith, and anyone of that age or older turns to smoke and vanishes. This year, the number is 33. And so the story begins.The first thing you'll notice when launching the game is its breathtaking visuals. Personally, I’ve never paused a game just to