Hi, my name is ColdBeer and let’s start with
Anima : The Reign of Darkness
I’m definitely not a fan of damage numbers popping out of monsters all the time, I wish
it was rather a blood or acid or you know, even vodka instead.
As developers say the game is inspired by the greatest old school games.
And yeah, this game looks like the first Diablo, it really has all the vibes and, you know,
even more...
I think it even copies the sounds from Diablo as well.
Listen to that:
Well, what do you think?
Sounds familiar?
We have a saying in Lithuania: “ant svetimo bybio į rojų išjojo” meaning “riding
to paradise on a strangers dick”.
Except that stanger this time is a very well known game named Diablo.
Also I must say that Anima was released as a mobile game before, so don’t expect miracles.
Here you will find a single player campaign and explore the abyss, kill demons, various
beasts, dark knights and other monstrosities that will remind you about your ex-girlfriend.
Game will offer about 100 levels and then challenge your skills with engaging boss battles.
For ass kicking you will have more than 60 different skills and 200 different items.
That item count doesn’t sound like much, but I always say that quality is better than
quantity.
Well except if it’s boobs.
The more - the better.
Sadly as I can see from the comments on Steam developers don't really care about their community
- for example one dude said that his mainhand weapon disappeared between games but support
has not responded to his issue at all.
Also this is the most popular negative review on their Steam page and there are no answers
by developers in there as well.
So I don't know, game it’s considerably cheap, only 10 Euros, but maybe wait for a
sale.
Death’s Door
Overwhelmingly positive reviews makes this game one of the best indie projects of the
year.
Here you control a Crow - some kind avian grim reaper, but your job of reaping souls
of the dead might get monotonous.
Suddenly your assigned soul is stolen, probably by some gopniks, and you must track down a
desperate thief to a realm untouched by death -
where creatures grow far past their expiry date and overflow with greed and power.
You will have a vast array of melee weapons, various arrows and powerful magic to overcome
a fantastic bunch of beasts and demigods - the land is full of twisted inhabitants and countless
secrets.
Here you will experience a somber yet darkly comedic tale, uncovering the secrets behind
the flow of souls, the role of the Crows and the origin of the Potato Salad-Man himself.
Oh wait, it’s not in a game, it’s a superhero nobody asked for!
Today is the last day when you can obtain this wonderful original design of Potato Salad-Man
- my first official merchandise made collaborating with Bonfire.
It will probably be worth hundreds of dollars ten years from now.
So today is the last chance for you to obtain it - this particular design will never be
on sale ever again.
You will find the link in the description below.
The Ascent
Here you will kill hundreds of enemies in a corporate-run metropolis stretching high
into the sky and filled with creatures from all over the galaxy.
So yeah, besides it being a mishmash of Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo, the game has those Star Wars
and Fifth Element vibes as well.
And that is awesome.
You will play as a worker, enslaved by the company that owns you and everyone else in
your district.
But one day you decided that enough is enough and started killing everyone.
Well, the real story is a bit more complicated, but you are watching this video not for spoilers
anyway.
Although don’t get too excited yet, some people are complaining about disappearing
save games and it seems that this is a problem that goes on for months.
Either developers have no idea how to fix it or they just don’t care.
It’s terrible in both ways.
Death Trash
This game is awesome, because it is different.
Developers tried to create something original and I think they succeeded.
Here you will spend a lot of time in usual underground facilities and dungeons, but it
has a completely different approach to narrative.
You will never know what to expect here.
Also here you will encounter extensive player freedom ranging from manual save games to
the fact that any dialogue can be just left anytime.
Also here you can kill everyone or just sneak around and leave stuff alive.
If you are not allergic to pixels, this may be a great game for you to try.
And if you are allergic to pixels, that’s ok, at least you are not allergic to boobs
and vodka, right?
Right?
Eclipse
Here you will play as an ancient god.
Yeah, not a peasant, not just a guy who developed superpowers in exchange for smaller balls,
but a real god.
So being so powerful you will crush monsters, complete quests and find and destroy the source
of evil.
Listen to that: Eclipse is a mix of nostalgic hack & slash games and sci-fi projects.
So basically
the future is now!
yeah, here you will use futuristic weapons in a medieval setting.
And you’re god!
This game is wild!
To complete the game, you will have to also use your brains: the dungeons are full of
mysteries, puzzles, secret passages and magic items.
Judging by the reviews people left on Steam I can surely say that almost everyone is impressed
by graphics.
This game is beautiful.
Just like you my friend.
Minecraft Dungeons
This is a very nice isometric Hack and Slash title, a spin-off of the very well known game
- Terraria.
[crickets chirping]
Well, maybe not.
The plot revolves around a villain known as Arch-Illager, the leader of monster armies.
Here you can brave the dungeons alone, or team up with friends!
Up to four players can battle together – all in an epic quest to save the villagers and
take down the evil Arch-Illager!
You will explore dungeons, swamps and canyons full of dangers.
One thing that distinguishes Minecraft: Dungeons from other Hack and slash games is that there
is no character development.
I think I'm gonna throw up.
No no no, please mister, it's ok.
Instead, character development is done by finding better and better equipment, mainly
weapons.
Here you can unlock over 250 unique artifacts and other stuff to perform and survive devastating
special attacks.
And when your wife finds you playing this, say that you are doing research or something.
You know, for science.
Let’s be fair, it’s a game for kids, but it has overwhelmingly positive reviews on
Steam, so how can you resist?
Tribes of Midgard
This is a cooperative survival game in which players must resist the oncoming invasion
of Giants during Ragnarök.
Latter meaning the end of the world in Viking language.
Here you’ll need to explore the wilderness and craft new weapons and be prepared to defend
the sacred center of your village from the grim shadows.
All the while, a Giant of Jotunheim stalks closer to your village, seeking to destroy
Midgard and fulfill the prophecy, so he could proudly say to you “welcome to the end of
the world”.
Basically this is a Norse mythology game where you can gather a group of up to 10 people
and try to survive in a procedurally generated world.
The longer you and your tribe survive, the greater will be the rewards!
Maybe this time your potato salad will have actual potatoes in it.
You never know.
Rewards are great.
Undungeon
When I first saw the trailer of this game I was really impressed by the psychedelic
electro rock music.
It was really original and good!
Undungeon is a mix of action, roguelike, and old-school RPG styles.
Here you will travel through the ruins of the shattered multiverse and decide its fate.
And let’s be fair - this game is pure art.
It looks and sounds very good.
But there is one flaw - when monsters hit you - they become stronger.
So if you are struggling with a normal monster, you will be struggling even more with a stronger
version of it.
That’s not the worst part
What's the worst part?
The worst part is
that if you die - you don’t actually die, but lose an organ.
Not that organ, geez, you pervert.
So you become even weaker and you will have to craft that organ (not that organ again)
later anyway.
Sometimes this game becomes an endless loop of you getting weaker and weaker.
And then you uninstall.
Some people in the Steam comments are saying that they ran off the materials needed for
crafting and that is how their gameplay has ended.
Well, don’t worry about that, you can try Undungeon for free by downloading a demo version
from Steam.
Viking Vengeance
Before I start speaking about this game I want to rant a bit about these Nordic game
names.
In this list I have already spoken about a game named Tribes of Midgard and this game
is named Viking Vengeance.
But there is another well known hack and slash RPG released in 2017 named Vikings: Wolves
of Midgard.
So sometimes it’s really hard to remember which game is which.
Am I alone here?
I hope not.
So please, future developers of Nordic themed games, don’t use words like Vikings or Midgard
in their names.
Change them into other popular Nordic words, like reindeer or, you know, IKEA.
Reindeer Vengeance
KATO KATO KATO KATO!
Reindeer Vengeance: Tribes of IKEA - sounds original enough, I don’t mind.
So in Viking Vengeance you can turn into avatars of gods during battles, wield Thor’s hammer,
use Loki's mischief skills or Odin's power to crush the balls of your enemies.
Along with the rest of their bodies of course.
You will also find a unique level up system with a variety of skills, talents and items.
Also 2 different Afterlife ways to choose from when you die.
That is actually frightening and can only mean that you will die a lot.
That is brutal.
Also people on Steam are talking that the game is littered with bugs.
Like missing music or you casualy stucking somewhere between textures or game windows
and dying because of that...
It's a common thing here.
Game has mixed reviews, but keep in mind that 65% are positive.
I cannot recommend this game, but you know, it can be really cheap on some sale, so why
not.
Sands of Aura
Although the game is played from top-down perspective and looks like a hack and slash
RPG, which it is, Sands of Aura is actually just a top-down Dark Souls.
Meaning that you will die a lot and that, at least for me, takes a lot of fun away.
Game has really beautiful graphics, and despite it’s a hard game you can control your hero
quite easily and kill some monsters without a sweat.
Well... after some practice.
But as I’ve said before - I have played the early access build of the game and I must
admit that I failed to kill the first boss.
I tried for about half an hour, but there was just no way for me to even get close to
victory.
I don’t think that in that playthrough I ever took at least half of his hp, I didn’t.
So that was the end of my game and if you are not a lover of darksoulish games it will
probably be the end for you as well.
Otherwise it’s a great game and it has very positive reviews on Steam.
Thank you for watching, have a nice day and I’ll see you next time, bye!