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Apr 14, 2020
Journey’s End, the final major update for Terraria, is coming soon and brings loads of new content.
As if Terraria didn’t already have infinite playability, the fourth and final update for the game is bringing so much more new stuff, it’s practically like getting an all new game for free!
What exactly is coming in in version 1.4, Journey’s End? All of the details are yet to be released, but the official blog from the games developer, Re-Logic, outlines much of what we can expect to see on May 16th, when the update drops.
What will be in Journey’s End?
Journey’s End releases on the ninth anniversary of the release of the original game, and is possibly one of the biggest updates yet. Outlined in last years E3, the update is said to be bringing over 800 new items, enemies, challenges and a full revamp of world generation including new biomes.
Not only that, it seems that a master mode will be added to the game, for those that have spent extensive hours on the game over the years, and wish to test their might. This will be easier to do with the added bestiary, giving extra knowledge of weaknesses and loot drops, but I would expect an epic challenge none the less.
Golf will also be coming to Terraria, which makes sense given that the games shooting mechanics sorta resemble all the 2D mobile style golf games out there.
Journey’s End Trailer
More info
For more information on Terraria and the update, you can visit the official Terraria website. To stay up to date with everything going on with the game, be sure to follow the developers on Twitter!
Terraria is currently on sale in the Nintendo eShop for $20.99, down from $29.99.
For more fun and relaxing adventure games, check out my coverage of Coral Island.
- Sep 26, 2019
There’s something really appealing about pixel art games. Their simplistic art-style induces nostalgic childhood memories of times when 8/16-bit games were the norm. From highly regarded releases such as Undertale and Stardew Valley, to the influx of upcoming pixel-art games in the making, such as Ikenfell and Eastward, it is evident that retro graphics are still highly in demand, and that pixel art is most certainly not dead. And so here’s our 8 favourite modern-day pixel-art games:
Littlewood
Littlewood is a new RPG where you play the role of a hero who has completed their quest of defeating the evil wizard, saved the world of Solemn, and is now trying to rebuild the town of Littlewood. Being developed by the indie developer Sean Young, Littlewood brings an interesting spin to the usual town building simulator by melding together aspects of familiar games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing. Littlewood is out on Steam for $14.99 and will soon be available on Nintendo Switch as well.
Peaceful Days
Peaceful days is an upcoming indie farming RPG game that aims to please fans of the cutsie, yet so engaging simulation game genre. In Peaceful Days you will meet new characters as you stroll through this beautifully crafted town, make new friends or catch up with lifelong buddies – the choice is always yours. Head over here for some more info on the upcoming Peaceful Days game.
Stardew Valley
Originally released for Windows, Stardew Valley was highly regarded for features such as complex characters, diversity in character customisation and dating, and the game’s enigmas and secrets. Its overwhelming success leads to its release on other platforms including Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PS Vita. The popular farming sim is also available for Android and iOS. With Multiplayer now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch – soon PS4 and Xbox One, you can also enjoy farming with your friends.
Celeste
Celeste is a narrative-driven adventure platformer featuring pixel graphics. The aim of the game is to help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain. with over 700 screens of platforming challenges and secrets, and over 2 hours of original music featuring live piano and catchy synth beats, it’s no surprise that the game was given a 92% rating by Metacritic upon its release for Switch back in January. At just $14.99, the game undoubtedly offers good value for money.
Terraria
Terraria is an indie 2D Action-Adventure game developed by Re-Logic. The game was initiall released for Windows in 2011, but has since been released on various other consoles and devices. Often compared to Minecraft, features of the game include exploration, crafting, building, and combat with a myriad of different creatures. The game has ‘overwhelmingly positive’ reviews on Steam, and as of September 2019, has sold 25 million copies across all platforms. At only $9.99 on Steam, the game is affordable and offers pretty good value for money.
Undertale
Undertale is a story-rich RPG by tobyfox with ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews. Described as ‘The RPG where you don’t have to destroy anyone’, Undertale is story-rich due to your character’s journey, and also due to player choices affecting the game. You play as a human child who has fallen underground into the realm of monsters and thus, tries to find their way home. You encounter both good monsters and bad along the way, which you can choose to spare or fight. There are a variety of puzzles to complete in order to progress, and a variety of interesting areas to explore.
Rakuen
Rakuen 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. Priced at $4.99, the game offers very good value for money. A mini TV series entitled ‘The Farmer In The Sky’, which is based on the world of Rakuen, is currently in development.
Moon Hunters
Moon Hunters is an indie action RPG game developed and published by Kitfox Games. The game was initially released for Windows, Mac and Linux through Steam on March 10th 2016. It has since been released for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Described as a 1-4 player co-operative personality test, players can create their very own legend. Explore a mysterious Mesopotamian-inspired world which changes every time you play. The Steam version of the game (which is a reasonably-priced $9.99) contains a free expansion pack entitled Eternal Echoes.
Owlboy
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game for Windows, PS4, Switch, Linux, Mac, and Xbox One. Notorious for its long development cycle, Owlboy was started in 2007 and completed in 2016. Playing as Otus, who is part owl and part human, players can fly and explore an exciting world above the clouds. Gather Otus’ friends to join you on your journey as you explore the open skies. Eliminate enemies and overcome obstacles in a game deemed “worth the wait” by Destructoid. The game was first released on Steam on November 1st 2016, where it can be currently purchased for $24.99.
Crossing Souls
Crossing Souls is an indie pixel art action-adventure game set in 1986 (retro vibesss!). After a group of friends discover an unusual pink stone which allows them to travel between two worlds, they become involved in a government conspiracy. Control five kids with special skills on summer vacation whilst fighting and solving puzzles in order to save the world. Released on 13th February 2018, the game which costs $9.99 on Steam has received ‘very positive’ reviews.
Golf Story
Golf Story is an interesting take on an RPG. It is a pixel based RPG that revolves around the sport of Golf. It is from a new developer called SideBar Games. Besides a really fun and easy to learn Golf play, the game also features a story mode with tons of fun characters to meet. For the green thumb people, there is also some gardening aspect to the game. For only $14.99 this game offers many hours of fun, especially thanks to the multiplayer portion, the game has great deployability.
Hearthstead
Hearthstead is an upcoming farming and life RPG game with all the elements needed to make for an engaging experience. Games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon have redefined the farming and lime simulation genre, with marriage relationships, seasonal events and just so much more to do. The fantasy setting allows the game to take different paths with very little to no creative restrictions. I am thinking fairies, mermaids and garden gnomes who can help with chores! Head over here for some more info on Hearthstead.
.Age ( Yes, dotAge )
In .Age, you are the village elder in a town that has cursed with an apocalyptic curse. This causes all kinds of trouble for you and the villagers that you must protect while growing your village. You will need to gather resources and do research as your town grows, which will aid in the health and wealth of your citizens. If you are as excited as me, check out the latest on .Age here.
This list is by no means exhaustive as there are loads of other great Pixel-Art-Stylised games out there. Let us know in the comments what your favourite pixel art game is!?
- Jul 17, 2019
Growtopia is an adorable Minecraft and Starbound inspired game in which you can team with your friends, explore different worlds and build whatever you like. Now the game is finally heading to Nintendo Switch!
Growtopia is a sandbox game at heart, where players can unleash their creativity in ways rarely seen before. The game lets players team up with friends, explore worlds, collect resources and create “mind-bending” worlds. With more than 15.000 players playing at any given time of the day, it will be fun to see so many creations by other players all around the world.
Furthermore the game will also let you collect seeds, grow trees and of course harvest your crops! Farming is an essential part of the game and necessary if you want your world to flourish! As you keep playing the game, the world of Growtopia evolves around you and you will meet all the quirky little creatures inhabiting the environment.
The game is currently available on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac. According to Ubsioft Growtopia will be available on the Nintendo eShop starting July 18th as a free to play title. While it does offer in-game purchases, there is only one single currency that can be earned playing the game as well.
For more open world fun, check out Peace Island where you can play as nine adorable cats on the journey to decide whether or not to save humanity.
About Growtopia
Growtopia is a universe of unlimited worlds, all connected to each other. Create mind-bending worlds together with friends and fill them with anything your heart desires! Collecting seeds, growing trees, harvesting and combining seeds to make new ones is the heart of the game. As universes go, Growtopia is filled with everyday heroes and some villains too. Protect your items and play with friends safely with innovative world lock system!
Features
- Unlimited worlds
- Free to play, a single currency can be earned
- Full chat and messaging
- Thousands of amazing items to discover
- Plays great on big screen
- Jun 10, 2019
The PC Gaming Show was a press conference at E3 2019 that streamed June 10th, 2019 and was dedicated to PC gaming. The show comprised of 2-hour announcements including world exclusive games and more information on games we already love like Planet Zoo. See below for a list of PC games from the conference that we here at myPotatoGames are most excited about!
- Starmancer: is a space station building and management game. The game offers gameplay with consequences, a living sandbox environment, crafting, and managing the daily lives of colonists. It’s available for Beta access now and will release sometime in 2020. Starmancer is developed by Ominux Games and published by Chucklefish.
- Planet Zoo: Join the Beta this summer with the full release coming November 5th, 2019 (pre-order now for PC only). Below you can watch their new gameplay trailer with more actual gameplay footage coming this Friday!
- Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is an upcoming third-person survival game developed by Panache Digital Games. It now gets a release date of August 27th, 2019 for PC first.
- Terraria Journey’s End: is a massive new update including over 800 new items. The biggest news is the added features of being able to play golf and a harder difficulty mode. These updates will release sometime in 2019 and will be free for those that already own Terraria.
- El Hijo: is a non-violent western stealth game (no gunfights) in which you are a 6-year-old boy on a quest to find your mother. This game, developed by Honig Studios and published by HandyGames, will be coming to PC and consoles but still has no set release date.
As always, stay tuned with us here as we bring you more E3 2019 news with upcoming press conferences by Ubisoft and Square Enix. Will continue to talk about the most wholesome, casual, and cute games you won’t want to miss!
- Oct 28, 2018
About Forager:
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]orager is an upcoming indie game that is being developed by HopFrog and will be published by Humble Bundle, who will also publish Ikenfell and Mineko’s Night Market. Forager was initially released for free on itch.io, where it was well received. After a year of development, the game will soon be available to buy from Steam, the Humble Store and the Nintendo eShop. Whilst no set release date has been specified, the game is scheduled for release during fall 2018, meaning we should hopefully be able to play it very soon!
Described as an “idle game that you want to actively keep playing”, Forager is a 2D open world game inspired by exploration, farming and crafting games such as Stardew Valley, Terraria and Zelda. The game contains a variety of lands and biomes to explore and players can craft, gather resources, uncover secrets and even build a base.
Features:
- Gather, collect and manage resources.
- Craft useful items & structures.
- Build and grow a base out of nothing. Buy land to expand and explore.
- Level up and learn new skills, abilities, and blueprints.
- Solve puzzles, find secrets and raid dungeons!
- Achieve anything you want! The choice is yours, you set your own goals to work towards!
New Features:
- New lands and biomes (Deserts, Graveyards, Snowy Mountains, Volcanoes, and more!)
- Combat mechanics have been added! (Dungeons, Bosses, Raids, Night time invasions, etc).
- NPC interaction. Find quirky companions to trade or talk with.
- Farming mechanics, including caring for animals and the harvesting of all sorts of crops and herbs.
- Archaeology mechanics. Play as a professional secret-finder as you raid ruins, dig for artifacts and display your findings in your own museum!
- Alchemy & Rune Inscription mechanics. Allowing you to go all in on the crazy wizard fantasy, destroying big masses of resources with a single bomb or creating trees out of nothing with a powerful spellbook.
- 16+ new skills to learn and master, in a free-form upgrade system that allows you to customize your experience as you see fit. This brings the number of skills up to 64 total, each unlocking new items, structures or gameplay modifiers!
- Random events have finally been added!
- New resources, objects, structures, animals, puzzles, secrets and more! More EVERYTHING!
- Steam only features!
