Tag: Software

M4 Sherman tanks were seen as the backbone of the allied forces, and they have continually been a huge part of WWII since their introduction in 1942. They were not only easy to maintain but also producing them in large quantities was quite easy, too. Many of us would like to control such an amazing vehicle, and with Sherman Commander, our wish is finally coming true. Unlike other tank games that just focus on the tank itself, this one adds more focus on the infantry, which is definitely something I enjoyed and appreciated a whole lot more than expected. Commanding a tank has never felt more rewarding, and while you can see a third person view of the tank, most of the time you want to focus on the first person view, as it offers a much better perspective and you also have tighter controls that way. But I played in third person during multiple battles, and it felt just fine. Maps in Sherman Commander are not overly large, but not that small, either. I like the fact t...

Roguelike and bullet hell games go hand in hand, and sometimes they can be magical, which is exactly what happens when it comes to Cinderia. The title seamlessly combined action and roguelike gameplay with the bullet hell genre, thus offering us a very immersive, albeit quite challenging set of gameplay mechanics. In the game, we enter a land that was plunged into eternal flame by a new queen. It’s our duty to try and stop these issues from happening, and thankfully, the game doesn’t shy away from having its challenges. Every new region you enter comes with great enemy designs, and a boss that will test all your skills. Even if the game does have some English translation issues, this is Early Access and those problems will most likely get solved. But what matters in Cinderia is the gameplay, and it truly is one of the best I’ve seen in this genre. You will access all kinds of accessories to bolster your power, and various abilities that you can even upgrade to make...

Milestone is a developer widely known for their racing titles, so when I heard a revival of the Screamer IP is coming from them, I was very excited. This new version of Screamer has a very interesting story shared by anime characters, and controls that will take some getting used to. But what really matters is the gameplay, which is very fun, and no matter if you play online, in the arcade or story mode, you’ll find yourself staying on for one extra race. The Tournament mode is the game’s campaign, but also the introduction to the characters and systems offered by the title. Especially in the beginning, this mode is very dialog-heavy, and they are introducing multiple characters, which do feel overwhelming. What’s interesting is that none of the characters feel very subtle, they all have their reasons to enter the tournament, and they do want to win at all costs. While there are some soap opera elements, I think the story is decent, and I like the overall pacing th...

Dakota is in trouble, the kind that arrives at night from behind a red door. To be fair, I decide to press E and go through that door, so part of the responsibility for the torment lies with me, the player. Now I need to move around carefully, avoiding the light and making sure I don’t make noise. The monster might be weirdly made out of bark, but I wasn’t able to chop it down with my trusty ax. It takes five minutes to get past the creature while navigating the desk maze, but I have a fuse, and I proceed to light the place up. I also have a picture that, apparently, serves as a sacrifice. And electricity means that more are probably hidden an elevator ride away. Dream logic, even when tinged with horror, is weirdly consistent. I hope to make Dakota wake up soon. A new day will mean another set of records to listen to. And, with a bit of luck, an easy puzzle and then a chance to work on some new music, layering instrumental tracks and maybe a few environmental recor...

The Mongols are having a great year. Their big armies are trampling over opponents, the Europeans seem unready once we swing over their way, and we’re bringing in a ton of gold. Sure, the empire will break up once Chinggis dies, but investing in the lands of the future Golden Horde will surely set it up for success. But fast conquest, even with plenty of aid from unique buildings, will make it hard to keep the lands together later. In an alternate version of history, Poland is barely holding on, struggling to gain authority while remaining peaceful. We might get Mazovia as a vassal soon, but Silesia is playing hard to get. Burghers are powering a booming economy, but I struggle to get my equipment and metal production to keep pace. Field of Glory: Kingdoms - Burghers and Bombards is developed by AGEOD and published by Slitherine Ltd. This second downloadable content pack is, as the name makes clear, set to introduce more mechanics and campaigns. Players can now cho...

Capcom’s focus on bringing Mega Man games to every platform continues, and with the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, we finally have the great series on PC, along with some other modern platforms. Here you get 7 games in total, although it’s basically just 3 distinct Star Force games and a few variants. Regardless, there’s a lot of content here, and if you love the series, you’ll find yourself playing for many hours on end. Not having played any Mega Man Star Force game, I was not sure what I was getting myself into. But the overall experience and story was pleasant, although you feel that these games were made for the DS platform. Yet despite that, the games are very playable on PC, they look great for their age, and I didn’t encounter any crashes or performance problems, either. We follow Geo Stelar, a young child from the 23rd century. It’s a strange place because aliens exist and the world has electromagnetic waves connecting our planet with another dimen...

Gia is ruthless when she has to, consequences be damned. A former partner tried to pull a fast one, using her skills to complete a tough job, only to then abandon her. I was more than happy to allow her to turn the tables and leave him to his fate, choosing to focus on future challenges and new relationships rather than dwell on the past. Rolling the dice just right during conversations helped. Now, she’s unafraid to trade shogun and machine gun fire with the enforcers of a local baron, while driving at speed through the islands of New York. Companion Cress is providing healing, while dealing damage by bumping into all enemies that get close. I’ve aced previous car battles, using a mix of aggression and avoidance, but this one is giving me trouble. When five or six enemy cards gang up on Gia during one turn, it’s easy for her light speeder to be destroyed in one turn. The key seems to be using environmental hazards and area-of-effect attacks to nullify numerical ad...

The Legacy of Kain series is coveted for its great story and revolutionary gameplay. And while we had remasters over the past few years, we didn’t get any new entries for over 20 years now. But right after the successful Defiance remaster, we are getting Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a 2D action platformer that tries to fill in some lore gaps, while also offering some new story tidbits for the existing fans. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance features 12 levels, which vary quite a bit in length and style. One of the things I liked the most about this game is that it never tries to stick with a single formula for each level. Sure, some of them will have the platforming sections and a boss at the end. Others will focus more on lore sections with very little platforming. Despite that, it all feels very cohesive and during the 2-3 hours of play, it ends up being very satisfying, especially towards the end. The game’s story is also interesting, because it focuses a lot on Raziel’...

The villagers need more health, but I’m better equipped to purify their spirit. The cosmic demon we’re up against is using disease to try to kill them, and distrust to make it harder to actually help them. I might have to abandon one of them, which feels pretty bad. But it might be the only way to extract all bloodstones and banish this creature. I use an upgraded card to boost both health and purity for the seamstress, whose trust I already have. I will use her ability this evening to improve my deck, while also gaining a new card. She still has two levels of disease but should be OK for a few turns. I also help the butcher as much as possible, even if I lack the cards to make him trust me. Unfortunately, the herbalist might be doomed, unless I get someone’s health to 100 and get the right blessing. BLOODLETTER is developed and published by ALDAMAMI GAMES. I played it on Steam, where the title is in Early Access. The video game combines card-driven action and a ru...

When the first GreedFall launched, it was very promising for an AA action RPG, and it delivered on most fronts. People were expecting a sequel, but instead of having something that would continue the story, we got a prequel in the form of GreedFall: The Dying World. However, even if The Dying World starts 3 years before the first game’s events, it catches up to them since the story is running in parallel. Right off the bat, the idea of controlling a native of the Teer Fradee that’s captured and taken to the old continent of Gacane felt refreshing. Since last time we played as the colonizers, having a different perspective was quite interesting here. The main character’s name is Vriden Gerr, or Rootless, as he is known within his circle. Firstly, you must graduate to sage, and that means solving all kinds of issues happening inside the village. Unlike the first game where you controlled a single character alongside AI companions, here you can switch between companio...