Maksim Ivanov
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We missed Timberborn for nothing - a city-building simulator with beavers
In Timberborn, the player is given a plot of fertile land and a group of beavers - jacks-of-all-trades. You need to help your toothy charges create a utopia and survive all natural whims. This is a challenging task that requires a creative approach to construction.
From Daoist Philosophy to Superhero Battle: How the "Avatar" Universe Degraded
In 2005, the animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" was released. It was remembered for its interesting story, well-developed characters, and vibrant fight scenes, and the franchise evolved into a deep Eastern parable about finding harmony. However, with each new release, the series increasingly devolved into a mundane Western superhero fantasy. This material will explain how attempts to expand and supplement the world of "Avatar" stripped it of its depth and made it illogical.
Pure English Schizophrenia. Servant of the Lake Review
Servant of the Lake is a classic point-and-click adventure game. Here you need to collect items and use them to solve puzzles. But to solve them, you'll have to understand the game's insane logic: every item can have an unexpected use.
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs - fixing electronics under yakuza terms
In this cozy handyman simulator, you need to calmly and measuredly fix broken things. The idyll is disturbed by a war between traditionalists and progressives, who stop at nothing to achieve their goals. You'll have to navigate their whims, earn capital, and develop your own workshop.
Save the Bride at the Cost of Sanity: Twisted Tower Review
Twisted Tower has a unique and distinct visual style. Its mechanics and environmental elements are reminiscent of the BioShock series, while the "weirdness" in the plot brings to mind the cult 1995 TV series "Goosebumps". What happens if you mix them? Find out in this review.
Loot, Dice, and Past Traumas: We Missed Out on the Roguelike Lootbound for Nothing
Lootbound is a diamond in the rough. The gameplay involves performing tedious and monotonous actions, but the story of the main characters is presented so captivatingly that you forget about all the inconveniences.
No Country for Old Men. What's Wrong with Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake
To the horror of fans, Ubisoft once again remembered that it owns the rights to the Heroes of Might and Magic series. The company had already released Heroes of Might and Magic III: HD Edition, but the re-release was met with negativity. This time, they decided to completely remake the game, adding "remake" to the title. We can only review the available materials and draw conclusions about the game's future.
Anime "Sakamoto Days": A Kind Version of John Wick Worth Watching
The main character of the anime "Sakamoto Days" is a happy version of John Wick who managed to settle down and start a family. He is bothered by assassins from his former job, but it's not so bad when loving people are waiting for him at home.
Protoss vs. Eldar: Battles of the StarCraft and Warhammer 40,000 Universes
In the brutal war of two grim universes, Terrans have already clashed with the Imperium, and Zerg with Tyranids. Now it's the turn of the Protoss and Eldar: two mysterious races who, more often than others, have to survive in a world of harsh future.
Here people are beaten for their beautiful eyes: a review of the bloody fairy tale Rubinite
In the grim and cruel universe of Rubinite, serious characters coexist with cute ones. The young princess must stop the evil witch, but there will be no fairy-tale solution to this story - the path to victory lies through brutal and bloody massacres.
The Era of Sterile Game Development: What Modern Studios Should Learn from Classics
By "ancient technologies" in the gaming industry, we usually jokingly mean good optimization, games released in a finished state, the absence of endless DLCs or "surprise mechanics" - the list goes on. But let's remember the developers who wanted to create fun games and made decisions under much harsher technical limitations.
The Infinite Museion Review for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Who Dares to Reject Flesh for Unity with the Machine?
The new Rogue Trader expansion is particularly epic. The Rogue Trader will literally merge with the history of the grim universe and experience his family's past firsthand. And, of course, he's been given a new companion to make traveling the sector even more fun.
Dead Weight Review: Tentacles and Goblins, but No 18+ Content
Dead Weight is a roguelike game with charming pixel graphics. In each run, you must maneuver between islands floating above the Abyss, gaining experience and fighting for every drop of fuel. The main thing is not to feed too many enemies to the Abyss in battles, otherwise the world will plunge into madness.
The Circus Stays with the Clowns. Saying Goodbye to The Amazing Digital Circus
The animated series The Amazing Digital Circus has gained immense popularity among viewers worldwide. The series was loved for its vibrant and detailed graphics, unusual and memorable characters, an atmosphere of mystery, and humor. The final episode concludes the characters' story, reveals most of the mysteries, and offers hope for a bright future.
We wrongly missed MOTORSLICE - an indie Prince of Persia successor starring an anime girl
Playing MOTORSLICE evokes strong emotions. The game impresses with the scale of its environments, making you feel like a speck of dust, and the parkour, though sometimes clunky, involuntarily brings back memories of "Sands of Time." There's plenty of sand here too, by the way!
Gothic 1 Remake Review: A Legend Reborn
After 90 hours of exploring the remake, we analyze the project's strengths and weaknesses, and discuss what might bother old fans and why some things shouldn't have been touched.
Will GAMEOVERSE Replace "The Amazing Digital Circus"? What Makes GLITCH's New Series Captivating?
The Gameoverse series was uploaded to the Newgrounds platform back in 2009 and was a chaotic collection of video game references. But thanks to the help of the GLITCH YouTube channel, the universe was rebooted. Now it's GAMEOVERSE, where good guys help bad guys win to save game worlds.
We spent 15 hours in Gothic Remake. It's still the same great, brutal, and buggy RPG
You'll be humiliated by guards again, killed by the first wolves you meet, and deceived at every turn. The updated Valley of Mines looks mesmerizing and has improved mechanics, but it still doesn't forgive mistakes. We'll break down what pleasantly surprises in the remake, why some developer decisions raise questions, and what problems you'll have to put up with.
Zerg vs. Tyranids: Battles of the Starcraft and Warhammer 40,000 Universes
The conflict between the Terrans and the Imperium from our previous article has ended, but the war between universes continues. This time, the Zerg will have to survive, and for the first time, they will be outnumbered by their enemies.
Call of the Elder Gods or How to Uncover H.P. Lovecraft
In the adventure game Call of the Elder Gods, you'll do a lot of walking and puzzle-solving. Two brave heroes have joined forces to find the source of their terrifying dreams, hindered by supernatural forces and powerful organizations.
DOOM, Scorn, and Nier: Automata with a touch of madness. Luna Abyss shooter review
In Luna Abyss, you must explore all the strange and colorful corners of the Moon to fulfill your civic duty and thus atone for your sins. Only then will the main character gain freedom - if she can survive.
Too much fun to die here. Lucky Tower Ultimate Review
In the original Lucky Tower, you had to escape the Evil Tower, where the protagonist died in various and amusing ways. In Lucky Tower Ultimate, you have to escape the same Evil Tower, but now there are even more traps and surprises hidden here. It's very difficult to tear yourself away from the game because each run is unique.
Sol Cesto Review: Conquering Randomness in an Arthouse Dungeon
The world of Sol Cesto can be saved by reaching the bottom of the dungeon. The chosen hero must be cunning and manipulate luck to defeat monsters. If descending is not possible, the treasures obtained will help in future runs of this strange roguelike.
Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era Review - I want to play, not read
Fans of the "Heroes" universe are strict in their evaluation of new games in the series, but they liked the Olden Era demo. By the time the game was released in early access, the developers had managed to fix many bugs, add new missions, and polish the mechanics. You can already play the new "Heroes" and enjoy it. But be prepared - in places, the gameplay still feels raw, and there are questions about the plot.
Cuphead with a Shotgun: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Noir Shooter Review
Classic black-and-white animation continues to captivate game developers. Players enjoyed the vintage-style Cuphead, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire might offer even more. Did it manage to combine a shooter, a funny cartoon, and the grim reality of America's past?