Wildfrost is a new deck-builder loosely styled after the indie megahit Slay the Spire, and it looks like a deceptively adorable take on endlessly replayable card battles. Wildfrost was unveiled as part of today’s big Nintenedo Indie showcase. Like Slay the Spire, it seeks to combine the randomness and replayability …
Read More »Returnal update 2.0 adds save system and photo mode
Returnal update 2.0 is coming later today, headlined by the save system players have been clamoring for since launch. Developer Housemarque announced (opens in new tab) the update this morning, confirming suspicions sparked by a curiously large beta file spotted earlier this month. Update 2.0 introduces the “Suspend Cycle” functionality, …
Read More »Hades has finally helped me fall in love with roguelikes
There she is again. Megaera, the first boss in Hades. I’ve come up against her more than once before, but this time I feel like I can actually win. With some practice under my belt, I’m more powerful and accustomed to how everything works. I’ve learned how best to read …
Read More »Returnal devs talk weapons, randomization, and inspiration in extended gameplay walkthrough
Returnal is finally here, and if you’re not already busy making runs into Housemarque’s hotly anticipated PS5 exclusive, you can check out some extended gameplay from the devs featuring some insightful commentary. Housemarque shared just under 30 minutes of the developers playing the game and explaining some of the environments, …
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