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Aug 14, 2018
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]akuen is a beautiful adventure game that features a hospitalised boy, who travels to the fantasy world of Rakuen with his mother. Upon its release on 10th May of last year, Rakuen was a firm favorite here at MPG, despite flying under the radar a little. Since then, however, it has obtained a well-deserved overwhelmingly positive review score on Steam, and captured the hearts of many. ????
As an indie game, it was assumed that Rakuen would be something of a one-hit-wonder. However, Laura Shigihara (the developer and publisher of Rakuen), recently posted an exciting trailer to her channel. Entitled ‘The Farmer in the Sky – Trailer (Rakuen 3D animated series)’, the cute trailer gives us a sneak-peak of an upcoming 3D animated series, which is set in the whimsical world of Rakuen. The Farmer in the Sky is currently in development by Laura Shigihara and animator Slamacow. The series has its own YouTube channel, which will provide more details about its launch in due course.
To celebrate the exciting news of an imminent animated series for Rakuen, the game is currently 40% off on Steam!
- Aug 12, 2018
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]icontier is an upcoming pixel art-stylized miniscape RPG. The game’s retro 2D art style, alongside its life simulation elements, make it comparable to Stardew Valley and the original Harvest Moon games.
Picontier is designed by indie label SKIPMORE, who are best known for their Fairune and Drancia series titles. It is being published by Flyhigh Works Co., a company established in 2011 that specializes in localizing Japanese, English and Chinese titles.
It has recently been announced that the PC version of the game will be released via Steam this winter. Whilst FlyHigh works did not mention other platforms in their recent broadcast, the game has previously been announced for PS4, Switch, and 3DS.
About:
Picontier is a mini RPG game that allows players to enjoy slow-living on a whimsical island after being washed ashore. Its life simulation elements include farming, crafting, fishing, and mining. Like Stardew Valley, the game also appeals to the more adventurous of gamers by offering excitement. In this instance, players can journey to the dungeons to fight monsters. Additionally, the game contains a charming story and a variety of strange island creatures to communicate with. The game therefore seems to tick all the boxes where depth is concerned.
- Aug 4, 2018
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e recently wrote about the upcoming Steam release of Cartoon Network game Steven Universe: Save the Light. But Cartoon Network (CN) and Outright Games have announced that it will also be coming to Switch. The game will be ported to Nintendo Switch alongside OK K.O as part of a boxed retail CN bundle.
Steven Universe: Save the Light:
Join the Crystal Gems on the ultimate quest! A mysterious new Gem has stolen a powerful weapon. Only Steven and his friends have what it takes to stop her. “Save the Light” is a unique RPG hybrid that combines real-time and turn-based combat.
Features:
- 7 playable characters.
- Face off against an all-new Homeworld Gem created by Rebecca Sugar.
- Team up for incredible combo moves and Gem Fusions! Fuse to play as Stevonnie, Smoky Quartz, Opal, Sardonyx, and Sugilite!
- Explore and interact with expansive 3D environments. Travel to ancient Gem locations all over the world, including Strawberry Battlefield, The Great North, and Bismuth’s Forge.
- An original story co-written by Rebecca Sugar, and voices from the Steven Universe cast and special guest star Christine Baranski.
OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes:
Based on Cartoon Network’s hit show, this game stars pint-sized K.O. as he fights Lord Boxman’s evil bots to save Lakewood Plaza Turbo. In this story-driven adventure meets cartoon-brawler, you’ll complete quests, unlock moves & collect cards of your Plaza pals as you fight to become a true hero.
Features:
- Unlock different fight moves by going on crushing streaks and literally picking up stats earned in battle
- Explore Lakewood Plaza Turbo and hang out with your favourite characters
- Battle with invading robots
- Take on crazy quests for quirky characters
- Obtain Pow cards to add to your collection. Each new card obtained unlocks a new hero-helping attack move to use in battle.
- Game development was overseen by show creator Ian Jones-Quartey
- The game features a new original story with voice acting from series regulars.
The game bundle will be available for retail purchase on 30th October in North America and 2nd November in Europe. It will be available to purchase for the suggested retail price of $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99.
Being the first time either game that the two games appear on Switch, they will also be available to purchase separately from the eShop. So those who wish to go digital can purchase Steven Universe: Save the Light for $24.99/£19.99/€24.99 and OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes for $19.99/£17.99/€19.99 from the 30th October.
- Aug 2, 2018
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]re you in want of some games to play during the summer holidays? Maybe you want some new casual games to play whilst waiting (impatiently) for Animal Crossing Switch? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of 4 great upcoming casual games coming to Steam this month.
Overcooked 2 – 7th August 2018
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!
Features:
- Online/local multiplayer madness.
- Cook in new kitchens, such as a sushi restaurant, magic schools, and mines.
- Travel through teleporters and across moving platforms. Save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic and ever-evolving kitchens.
- Cook up a variety of new recipes. New recipes include sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.
Deiland – 9th August 2018
Deiland is a single-player adventure RPG with several sandbox elements, such as farming, crafting, and building. Put on the mantle of the Little Prince of Deiland and rule over your own planet!
Features:
- Improve your skills.
- Craft tools.
- Cook delicious food.
- Brew potions.
- Create items to manage and trade.
- 12 available characters.
- Over 100 quests.
- Smooth and cute graphics.
- Relaxing soundtrack.
Steven Universe: Save the Light – August 2018
Join the Crystal Gems on the ultimate quest! A mysterious new Gem has stolen a powerful weapon. Only Steven and his friends have what it takes to stop her. “Save the Light” is a unique RPG hybrid that combines real-time and turn-based combat.
Features:
- 7 playable characters.
- Face off against an all-new Homeworld Gem created by Rebecca Sugar.
- Team up for incredible combo moves and Gem Fusions! Fuse to play as Stevonnie, Smoky Quartz, Opal, Sardonyx, and Sugilite!
- Explore and interact with expansive 3D environments. Travel to ancient Gem locations all over the world, including Strawberry Battlefield, The Great North, and Bismuth’s Forge.
- An original story co-written by Rebecca Sugar, and voices from the Steven Universe cast and special guest star Christine Baranski.
DYSTOA – August 2018
DYSTOA is a surreal, poetic, and minimalistic first person exploration game. A homage to the beauty of life and death and thoughts from one or another world.
Features:
– Calm and surreal music and ambience.
– Very dense and isolated atmosphere to free your mind.
– A vast and openly shaped world.
– Beautiful scenery with intriguing aesthetics. - Jun 25, 2018
Bit of a tongue-twister eh? Are you forever skint like myself? Or are you a thrifty person who feels guilty forking out on video games? Never fear, for the Steam summer sale is here! Lasting until the 5th July, you can now nab those games you’ve been wistfully browsing through and adding to your Steam wishlist. Here are 6 discounted great games that you should totally grab whilst they’re on offer.
1) Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Being a Level-5 BANDAI NAMCO game, this sequel is naturally of excellent quality, which unfortunately is reflected in its price. It’s original price of £49.99 was too steep for me to even consider. However, it’s current sale price of £29.99 (40% discount) makes it very tempting.
2) The Witness
Currently discounted by 70% (£29.99 to £8.99), this game is hands-down a bargain. However, there’s also a bundle available on sale, which includes The Witness + Braid for just £9.82. Their combined cost would be £40.98 when purchased individually at their normal price. ????
3) South Park: The Stick of Truth
South Park: The Stick of Truth is very highly regarded on Steam. It’s one of those games you’re always tempted by, but can’t justify forking out for. Well now you can! It is currently reduced by 75% from £26.99 to £6.74.
A bundle containing South Park: The Stick of Truth + South Park: The fractured but whole is also on sale. The bundle is massively discounted by 73% from £76.98 to £20.91! ????
4) Broken Age
This beautiful game (made by indie developers Double Fine) is still adored 4 years after its release. If you haven’t already had the opportunity to play it, you can currently nab it for just £2.99, which is an 80% reduction from it’s usual price of £14.99!
(Pssst! You can also get the Double Fine bundle, which contains 18 items, for 90% off. That’s £145.83 down to £15.01!) ????
5) Undertale
One of the most loved games of 2015, you probably already own this charming and interactive pixel-graphic game. If by the off chance you don’t, you can currently get it at half-price for only £3.49.
6) Firewatch
Firewatch is repeatedly praised for its narrative and interactivity. If you want to play a unique, story-rich game that bridges the gap between games and digital writing, you’re in luck. Firewatch is currently discounted by 75% from £14.99 to £3.74
If none of these games tickle your fancy, there are plenty more bargains to choose from in the Steam Summer Sale.
Just remember to get them before the 5th July!
Happy gaming!
- May 24, 2018
About
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]aft is a multiplayer survival adventure game. The early access version of the game was released on Steam on May 23rd 2018. The game was developed by Redbeet Interactive, and published by Axolot Games.
(Below is an axolotl Kirby meme for your enjoyment)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQC7NWoO538
You’re welcome.
The developers have said that they released an early access version of Raft due to an overwhelmingly positive response to the game’s prototype.
The aim of the game is to survive at sea as you adventure across a vast and perilous ocean. You can either play by yourself, or with others, due to the game’s online co-op feature.
You start the game by awakening on a tiny raft in the middle of the ocean with only a plastic hook to your name. Survive by collecting any debris you come across with your hook, scavenging the reefs below and the islands above, expanding your raft in an attempt to make life easier, and facing whatever dangers the ocean may bring.
Features
● Multiplayer – Survive with friends by using the game’s online co-op.
● Hook – Utilise your trusty hook in order to obtain debris necessary for survival.
● Crafting – Craft survival equipment, weapons, crop plots, plus more!
● Building – Transform your raft from a basic wreckage to a floating masterpiece.
● Researching – Using the research table, discover a plethora of new things to craft.
● Navigating – Navigate your floating home towards exciting new places.
● Diving – Anchor your raft and explore the reefs below, in order to scavenge more resources.
● Fighting – Defend your raft against any threats the ocean may bring.The Early Access version can be purchased for a reasonable £14.99, which going by the game’s reviews, is good value for money. You can buy the game here.
- May 20, 2018
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ittle Witch Academia and Harry Potter fans; Hold onto your broomsticks! The enchanting, Ghibli-esque world of Little Witch Academia now has its own video game!
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is an action adventure RPG game. The game was initially released in Japan for PS4 on the 30th November 2017. In early 2018, it was announced that the release of the game’s PC version would coincide with it’s PS4 release in the west.
The game was finally published worldwide on Steam and PS4 by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment on May 15th 2018. The game costs $49.99 to download on the PlayStation Store and $39.99 on Steam.
Chamber of Time is an addition to the popular Little Witch Academia franchise ‘witch’ contains films, manga and a TV series’. The franchise has become cult viewing all over the world, especially since the films and TV series became available on Netflix.
For those unfamiliar with Little Witch Academia, entries to the series take place at Luna Nova Academy, a school for witches in training. The protagonist of the franchise is Akko, an optimistic and energetic (albeit slightly impulsive) Japanese girl who comes from a non-magical background. In my opinion, this is similar to the various Harry Potter characters that come from a Muggle family.
Chamber of Time offers players the ability to uncover the various mysteries of Luna Nova Academy. The game features the lovable protagonist Akko, as well as a variety of her friends. Players can explore dungeons, cast spells and use various magic to discover the seven wonders, as well as to resolve the mysterious time-shit that has occurred.
The game features exclusive cut-scenes made directly by the franchise’s anime studio, Studio Trigger.
With elements of RPG, this side-scrolling action game offers fans the ability to level-up character as well as finding ‘drops’ whilst exploring, which help to enhance in-game builds.
Ultimately, the game adheres to the humorous and endearing Little Witch Academia storyline that we all know and love, as well as offering a unique and interactive perspective of the world through a fun video game.
Does the concept of magic school games excite you? Why not check out the two upcoming magic school games Ikenfell and Witchbrook (formerly known as Spellbound) here.
- May 19, 2018
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]at lovers of My Potato Games, here’s some news for you to sink your claws into!
Developer’s The Gentlebros, have recently made a Paw-some announcement. Their highly regarded RPG game Cat Quest is getting a Sequel!
The sequel will be entitled Cat Quest II: The Lupine Empire, and will be released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Android, iOS, and Windows.
Whilst there isn’t currently a release date for the game, it has been hinted that a trailer will be released soon.
For those who haven’t heard of the original Cat Quest game, it is an open-world cat-themed action RPG, which contains a plethora of characters, stories and cat puns (yay!). Cat Quest was initially released on Steam on the 8th August 2017, with releases on iOS, Android, PS4, and Switch following shortly after.
The game has obtained a 10/10 rating on Steam, as well as receiving many ‘overwhelmingly positive’ reviews. Being a lighthearted game that combines cats, combat, loot, and stories, it’s unsurprising that Cat Quest was a hit! You can read more about the first game here.
Did you enjoy the first Cat Quest game? What are yours ‘felines’ about a sequel? Let us know in the comments
