Once you’ve made your way through most of chapter 9 in The Plucky Squire, taken Pip through two Data ?Centers, rescued Violet and Thrash from their stint in solitary confinement, and got all of your stuff back, you’ll come across a new type of ?puzzle. 

To get through this puzzle, you’ll need to learn how to transfer items from one page to another by?? pressing them together. Thankfully, you get a small tutorial for this on a previous page, but you’ll need to figure out precise placement i??n order to solve this puzzle. 

To initially get to the puzzle, you’ll need to throw your sword at the middle button to raise and lower the platforms on either side of it. Then, fight your way to the e??nd of the room in order to begin the main puzzle of this page.

The aim of this puzzle is to get the big block on to the hexagonal switch, ?whi?ch will open the yellow door. This is easier said than done, however, and you’ll need to be outside of the book to make it happen. 

Use the portal to hop out of the book and then, with the Tilt Gauntlets, close the book from the left. When you open the book again, the block will now b?e on the opposite page, but nowhere near in the right position.

Remaining outside of the book, tilt the right page slightly to slide? the block down until it stops, then you’ll need to move on to using the Bomb Stamp to place and detonate bombs in the following order:

1. Use a bomb to press the button in the middle, lowering the lower platform
2. Use a bomb in the top hole to push the block downwards
3. Use a a bomb in the left hole to push it to the right
4. Use another bomb to press the central button, locking the block in the necessary position. 

Once you’v?e done?? all of that, your book should look like this:

All that’s left to do now is use the Tilt Gauntlets to close the book from right to left, transferring the block onto the switch and opening the?? door. Th??is will allow you to move onwards and eventually come face to face with evil Humgrump.

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As you reach Boogie Beach in Chapter 7 of The Plucky Squire, you’re getting ever closer to tracking down Humgrump and? facing him in an epic battle to win back the story of Jot and friends. However, you’ve still got a lot of puzzles to? solve before then. 

The first puzzle which might trip you up in Chapter 7 is given to you by a Starfish, whose husband finds himself buried deep in boogie sand. If you’ve been wandering around the pages of the bo??ok for a while, don’t worry, I’m here to help. 

Where is Tumba in The Plucky Squire?

Tumba is described as a ‘round Flairmingoâ€?and the only clue you have to go on for his whereabouts is that he’s likely asleep under a tree. Now, up to this point i??n the chapter, we’ve se?en a lot of trees, and there hasn’t been a chubby bird asleep under any of them. 

If you’re anything like me, you neglected to really take in everything on the title page of the chapter and this, I’m sorry?? to report, was a mistake. 

Tumba is indeed a very round Flairmingo, and he is very much asleep under a tree on the chapter’s ti??tle page. To get to him, you’ll need to hop out of the book and go back a few pages until you find the title page. Then, find the hidden portal on the page, which is very easy? to spot once you reach the page. Hop in and speak to Tumba to wake him up. 

Once y??ou’ve woken Tumba up and explained the situation, he’ll happily follow you off the page. This will re-do the narration that you already experienced, replacing Thrash with Tumba. Continue back to where you fought off Humgrump’s Henchmen to save the Starfish couple, and Tumba will automatically release the Starfish Husband from the terrifying boogie sand in which he is held.

After this, Tumba will accompany you the rest of the way through chapter 7. Make sure to keep an ey??e out for spots marked with an X on the ground, as these are all places where Tumba can help you with his digging capabilities.

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The Plucky Squire is filled with puzzles to solve, some of which are defini?tely more complex than they first appear to be. In Chapter? 5, you’ll be tasked with tracking down some errant pigs, and they’re definitely awkward swine. 

As soon as you step foot in Artia, you’ll be approached by Violet’s Mum. She’ll first do what all mothers do and comment on her daughter's appearance, then send you off to he??lp Uncle Umber with his pig problem. 

There are six pigs that you need to return, and a bonus over??ly large pig with? the ironic name of Tiny. Completing this puzzle will allow you to not only move on with the story, but Uncle Umber will also reward you with an Art Scroll for your efforts.

How to unlock the Tilt Gauntlets in The Plucky Squire

Gameplay-wise, this is the main reason you’re in Artia, so it makes ??sen?se to cover this first.

The first step to unlocking the Tilt Gauntlets is by looking in on the giant pig taking a snooze in the northeastern? area of Atria. Approaching the pig will prompt some dialogue from Moonbeard, telling you that you need to find a portal to get out of the book. Easier said than done. 

To find the portal, head to the southwest and find the hat-wearing dog next to the green and purple buildin?g. He’s concealing the portal, but he won’t move, so you’ll need to make him move. Violet will tell you that his owner might have some id??eas and that he wears a matching bowler hat. 

The dog’s owner is Mr. Magri, who can be found east of the pumpkin house. Unfortunate?ly, he needs inspiration before he can tell you how to m??ove his pet, and he asks for an apple, which you can find in the juice bar to the west. 

Retrieve the apple, meet some of ??Violet’s less-than-friendly former schoolma??tes, and then return to Mr. Magri and give it to him. Then, once he’s told you that the best way to make the dog move is by telling him it’s time for his nap, head back and talk to the dog again to uncover the portal. 

Now you’re free to jump out of the book and search for the Tilt Gauntlets. They can be found in the attic of the dollhouse. Thankfully, the path to them is pretty well signpost??ed, and all you need to do is foll?ow the paving stones and arrows. 

Once you’ve made your way inside the dollhouse, make sure to attack all the f?urniture. This will ensure you find all the keys you need to unlock your way forward, allowing you to get the Tilt Gauntlets. Once you’ve got them, head back to the book, and as a tutorial of sorts, use them to roll the giant pig into its mud bath.

Where to find all of Uncle Umbers pigs

Th??ere are four pigs which are very easy to find, as ??shown in the images above:

1. In front of the Juice Bar where you got the apple for Mr. Magri
2. Inside the church-like building close to where the dog was sitting
3. Inside the Art Gallery towards the east
4. Roaming around behind the Salvador Dali-inspired pink house

Then there are two pigs which pose more of a problem, as you’ll need to find two h??idden portals in order to r?each them:

One pi?g can be found in the southeast corner of the book. You can’t reach this area while you’re in the book, as it’s across some?? water. Approach it from outside the book, and the hidden portal will appear:

The secon??d troublesome piggy is in the northwestern corner of the book, and you’ll need to approach this one from outside the book as well because you can’t get over the wall. Once you’ve grabbed the pig, use the portal to hop back out of the book and then re-enter through the main portal where the dog was sitting. 

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The Plucky Squire is out now, and there is no shortage of achievements or trophies to unlock. Some of them are definitely easier than others, and some are downright infuriating,? taking you down a mix of tasks like beating the game and finding a list of collectibles.

Below, we've explained how to unlock all 20 achievements in The Plucky Squire, along with highlighting exactly where some of them become obtainable??.

All achievements in The Plucky Squire

Rather ??than simply giving you the description provided by developers, I’ll give some pointers as to how each achievement is earned. You might miss a few of these on your first playthrough, particularly the collectibles and one-shot achievements su??ch as “Perfect Fish Grab�

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The Plucky Squire is set to jump off the page and?? onto screens everywhere on September 17, and we finally have the exact PC requirements, so you can double check whether your set-up can handle the game. 

I’ll preface this by saying that your PC more than likely can run the game. It’s not incredibly inte?nsive, and at ?most you might have to worry about storage space. But with that said, let’s get into the details. 

The Plucky Squire PC requirements

Minimum

If you want to run The Plucky Squire at 1080p on low settings to get a minimum of 40FPS, you’ll need to make sure you meet the following requireme??nts:

Recommended

The following specs will allow you to play on the highest set??tings, at 1080p, and will give the maximum 60 FPS:

The Plucky Squire releases on PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on September 17. If you want to know exactly when you’ll be able to download the game and dive in, we’ve got you covered.

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If you’ve been hoping to take The Plucky Squire on the road, or in places where your PC can’t quite go, then you’re in luck �All Possible Futures has r??evealed that the game has obtained Steam Deck Verification in time for digital release on September 17. 

This is amazing news for anyone with a Steam Deck, as the in-and-out-of-the-storybook adventure can now be played both in and out of the house, and there’s not?hing stopping you from taking the cutesy cartoon world wherever you’re going. 

Back in December 2023, Devolver Digital cheekily noted on Twitter they were?? playing on Steam Deck, so the verified status should come as no surprise to future players. How??ever, it has been a fair while (9 months, but who’s counting?) since then, and I for one was beginning to worry that verification wouldn’t come until after the digital release. 

The Plucky Squire doesn’t appear on the Steam Deck website's list of officially verified games just yet, but just knowing that it should soon be there is more than enough to keep me ??happy.

If you’re a Steam Deck owner twiddling your thumbs as you wait for release, The Plucky Squire will be joining a long list of other epic games that are verified, including Fields of Mistria, No Man’s Sky, and Baldur’s Gate 3, so there’s plenty to keep you occupied while ???you wait.

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The Plucky Squire is set to release on multiple platforms on September 17, and the long-awaited magical, storybook-based adventure is set to include some accessibi?lity options which open up the game to every??one. 

Whether someone has limitations which regularly cause issues when gaming, or you’re thinking of getting the entire family involved in this magical jaunt through a storybook, The Plucky Squire ??is full of options which will make the game infinitely easier. And I’m not just talking about rebinding controls. 

The Plucky Squire will have two basic difficulty modes, Adventure Mode or Story Mode. The former will be the default difficulty setting when beginning a game, with challenging fights and everything else that you’re likely to expect. Story Mode, on the other hand, will include easier combat encounters with weaker enemies and j?ump assist applied as default.

On top of the two modes, there will also be a few options within the accessibility settings w?hich can help if you’re struggling, or if you’re trying to keep t??he attention of a four year old as I plan to be on September 17:

There will also be t??wo characters who will be able to help you out at any given time, Page and Minibeard. Despite her name, Page can b?e contacted even while Jot is outside of the book and will share her wisdom to assist you in your adventures. Minibeard is the hint-giver, and if you’re ever stuck, he’ll point you in the right direction. 

All of these features mean that anyone can jump into The Plucky Squire, regardless of their age or limitations. My four-year-old won’t become frustrated when she dies, because Invincibility simply won’t allow her to perish. If you’re unable to move your fingers or thumbs particularly ??quick in high-stress situations, these settings will allow you to just remove those situations. 

Whether you use these accessibility options or not is entirely up to y??ou and your playing style, but it’s nice that they’re there. 

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Devolver Digital has announced that System Era Softworks�2019 survival crafting game is getting its first paid DLC. Glitchwalkers will add new biomes, technology, gameplay features, and “that game’s first true villain.�I guess they don’t count that?? one player in a group that tries to sabotage everyone else. That’s usually me.

I’m going to paste part of the press release here because I don’t?? know how else to descr??ibe the DLC:

“Players seeking new challenges are in for a treat with the introduction of Lyn, a disgruntled member of the ESS Elysium crew who has taken to tinkering with the Astroneer Training Program’s (ATP) code. Players must work with the Elysium’s Head of Maintenance, Frank, to stop Lyn and her nefarious plans before she dismantles the ATP from the inside.�/p>

“Glitchwalkers will transport players to Aeoluz, an enormous new planet born in a glitched solar system where they’ll be tasked with counter hacking Lyn and breaking firewalls to return the ATP to normal.�/p>

I’m not totally sure what to make of that. The trailer doesn’t really say much, either, at least not to someone who’s only familiar with the early game, such as myself. I really enjoyed Astroneer back when I played it in Early Access, but the person I was playing it with didn’t dig it, so we stopped just as I was getting into it. The important thing with this ann?ouncement is that there will be more biomes and a new tech tree.

This news follows Devolver’s purchase of System Era Softworks late last year?. It’s interesting to see a game that reached 1.0 year??s ago get paid DLC, but that’s one of the benefits of the digital marketplace. I guess.

Astroneer’s Glitchwalkers ?DLC does not yet have an announced release window.

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To celebrate the recent release of the Unholy Alliance update, Devolved Digital is giving Cult of the Lamb players the chance to get their hands on in-?game items through Twitch drops. There are three décor items to gain through watching others play, and? a set available for subbing. 

All of the items up for grabs through this Twitch drop campaign will be officially released to play??ers on all platforms further down the line, although there is currently no confirmation about when this will actually happen. 

For now, if you’re playing through Steam and want to get yourself any of the following decorative pieces for your Cult of the Lamb playthro?ugh, ther??e are a number of different rewards on offer and you have until September 20 to claim yours. 

In order to get any of the following drops, you’ll need to first link your Twitch account with the Devolver Digital codes site. To do this, just head to the website and click on?? the “Connect your Twitch Accountâ€?button at the top. 

How long do you need to watch to get Cult of the Lamb Twitch drops?

There are three items ready to be claimed by players who tune into any stream on Twitch with the “DropsEnabled�tag (you can find all of the currently live and eligible streams here). The items you stand to gain, and how lo??ng you need to watch to get each of them, are as follows:

• Goat Effigy (1 hour of watch time)
• Goat Statue (2 hours of watch time)
• Goat Plant (3 hours of watch time)

In total, you’ll only need to w??atch someone play for three hours in order to ?get all of the Twitch drop items. 

How to get the Cult of the Lamb Support a Streamer pack

The Support a Streamer pack isn’t gained through watch time and instead requires you to do on??e o??f the following:

• Subscribe to a Twitch streamer with the “DropsEnabledâ€?tag active
• Gift a subscription to someone else in a stream with the “DropsEnabledâ€?tag active

For doing t??his, you’ll get not one, but four item?s for your playthrough:

• Teddy Dog follower form
• Flower Bottle decor item
• Leafy Sculpture decor item
• Mushroom Candle decor item

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The long awaited Cult of the Lamb: Unholy Alliance update launches today. With this massive patch, you’ll finally be able to embark on your quest for indoctrinated followers with a friend. On top of the free co-op update, the Pilgrim Pack ?has also been released, containing new quest??s and follower forms.

I’ve never really been a voice in the push to have multiplayer incorporated into basically every game, but I also don’t care if it is. My preference to play solo is rarely affected by the option to drag someone along. I, personally, have never thought that Cult of the Lamb would be improved by the inclusion of another human, but if you did, then I’m ?happy for you.

Cult of the Lamb: Unholy Alliance introduces the Goat as a second?? player character. While, normally, this is who the second player takes the role of, you can also slip into the skin of capra Luigi by unlocking the Goat Fleece in the crown menu. Ot?herwise, you can start co-op at seemingly any time through the pause menu.

Note that this is local co-op only.

Aside from the multiplayer, there is also, holy crap, a tonne of new stuff being added. Maybe check out the patch notes here for the whole slate.

Meanwhile, the Pilgrim Pack has a much more easily paste-able list of features. Here’s the past??e:

• The Full Pilgrim Comic Story and Bonus Pages!
• Unique In-Game Questline
• 5 New Follower Forms: Panda, Skunk, Echidna, Anteater, Camel
• 2 New Outfits & 1 New Fleece: Jalala's Coat, Rinor's Robes, Fleece of the Silken Touch
• 5 New Decorations

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Developer Free Lives announced the PC release date for its highly anticipated kicking FPS Anger Foot during today's Devolver Direct. Set to release on PC on July 11, players will finally be able to lace up and start kicking down the doors of ant??hropomorphic enemies that plague the menacing city.

I've been excited about this one since it was announced back in 2022. It look?s like the fast-paced reckless fun you'd expect from a Devolver-published title, where I'll probably die a lot and end up slamming the restart button to get right ?back into the madness.

Players will navigate various levels using their...Anger Foot...to ??kick down doors to surprise and eliminate enemies as they move through each level as quickly as possible. While your primary weapon is your foot, you'll also be able to pick up additional weapons and power-ups as you progress.

Anger Foot is set to release on PC on July 11.

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Developer Nerial announced an August 9 release date for its upcoming darkly comic dating life sim titled The Crush House. Set in the year 1999, players take on the role of a new producer named Jae tasked with filming the hottest happenings in The Crush House to keep viewer??s glued to their screens. Failure to keep the audience entertained however will result in the show's cancellation.

Set in the year 1999, players take on the role of a new producer named Jae tasked with filming the hottest happenings in The Crush House to keep viewers glued to their screens. Failure to keep the audience entertained however will result in the show's ca??nc??ellation.

Players will have to choose between four of twelve personalities to cast for each?? season of the show, trying to mix an??d match personalities and attractions to create the most entertaining segments of reality TV.

I'm still a little confused about how the actual gameplay will work but based on the trailer it looks like a good time. ?There's just something about 199??0's reality TV shows.

Those interested in checking out The Crush House can download the demo currently available on Steam. The Crush House will be released on PC on August 9, 2024.

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Devolver Digital kicked off Volvy's 15th Birthday Party by showing off developer Massive Monster's next major update for the popular base-building action roguelike Cult of the Lamb. Titled Unholy Alliance, the update is set to release on August 12, 2024 and will add local co-op to Cult of the Lamb.

Players will have the ability to? play as the Lamb or the Goat when the free update releases, joining forces to t??ackle new dungeons, slay heretics, build their cult, and more.

I haven't played Cult of the Lamb as much as I would like to, but co-op seems like a great fit for its gameplay loop. Hopefully eventually it expands to online co-op as well, for those of us that don't have local friends to play wit??h.

Cult of the Lamb: Unholy Alliance is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and?? PC on August 12, 2024?.

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Despite many protagonists lacking them entirely, there have been many great feet in first-person shooters. Duke Nukem 3D, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, F.E.A.R.; when the kickers come out, it’s often a spectacle. Anger Foot attempts to outdo all previous feats of feet.

Anger Foot comes to us from Free Lives, a developer whose work has brought us a varied portfolio that includes games like Broforce, Genital Jousting, and Terra Nil. It’s coming sometime later this year, but I got to plant m?y feet in it today. Or, recently, I guess. What day is it?

Anger Foot takes place in Shit City, a location that makes me grateful that I work for a publication that lets me swear. In Shit City, crime is the law. You heard me. If a person isn’t committing a crime, that’s a red fl?ag. At that point, police? step in to ensure that the person gets the help they need to, at the very least, participate in petty larceny.

The city is ruled by four gangs, and you play as the one person who is willing to stand up to them. But only so they can steal some new shoes. However, before you get a single moment to admire your now complete sneaker collection, it’s stolen from under them. There are only two weapons powerful enough to get that footwear back, and their names are “Left�and “Right.�/p>

Actually, there are also guns, but you’ll be getting a lo??t of mileage out of your two hooves.

Anger Foot is set up like a cross between Mullet MadJack’s corridor killing and Hotline Miami’s die-and-retry formula. Your goal is simply to reach ?the level’s exit point in the map, and any man, woman, or door that gets in your way needs to ?be kicked to splinters. One man. Two feet. All anger.

Anger Foot puts its best foot forward with its art style. Its grotesque stylings and use of bright comic-book colors are incredibly striking. The odd proportions and puppet people provide a helpful buffer to some ??of its gross-out humor. It’s like the Garbage Pail Kids have grown up with a fondness for toilets and swearing.

The music is similarly captivating. It maintains a near-constant, pulsing beat, but when there’s a break in the action, it takes on a reverberating sound, like ??it’s being played at ma?ximum volume next door.

However, after emerging from the forest of its aesthetic, there’s much less impact. Kicking doors is great. It’s fun to watch them sail across?? the room before breaking on a thug’s face. And while the actual kicking will send foes flying, it strangely lacks ?force.

Melee combat is something that first-person shooter games often have trouble with. In Anger Foot you slide about, and when your foot is raised in anger, it doesn’t feel like it connects. There’s only the sensation that there’s a dange?r zone in front of your character. If you misjudge your timing, you might just pass by your target and glide around the floor to get ready for the next approach. There’s no weight or force in play. Even the drop kick doesn’t feel good to use. A door reacts to your toes in a fun way, but everything else just falls victim to the danger zone.

This is something that bothered? me all throughout the sizeable chunk of gameplay I was served. I never felt powerful. It only takes a handful of shots to bring you down, and you’re not really given many options to avoid them in a crowded room. Keep moving, kite enemies, and keep kicking. You can pack yourself full of caffeine using cans of Thirst Fucker you find laying around, or get yourself drunk off of Brewforce if you feel like it, but it’s still just a couple of shots to bring you down.

The safest way to get through a level becomes kicking a door open, backing up, then kicking the enemies as they appear through the choke point. Even when you’re not cheesing, any time you need to be careful about your actions, the all-important momentum dies. Without the momentum, you don’t feel powerful, and that’s something that is crucial to Anger Foot and entirely lacking.

There are guns, but that’s just another problem. Their ammo is so limited, and movement is so important that in the chaos of a firefight, your feet seem more useful. That’s ce??rtainly?? on message, but it doesn’t give a reprieve from its problems.

On the other hand, optional objectives that provide stars give value to repeated playthroughs of levels (even if some are frustrating). More importantly, the stars are used to unlock new shoes, each of which comes with new buffs and abilities??. I could see myself getting deeply into collecting new kicks if the gameplay was made more exciting.

Mullet MadJack feels so similar in intention to Anger Foot: Momentum, corridors, movement. However, through the use of systems like dashing and the glory kills of recent Doom games, MadJack feels much more satisfying. It has a series of mechanics that ens?ure that you never have to stop moving and you’re constantly killing.

Anger Foot is missing something. More accurately, it’s missin?g a few somethings. There are quite a few approaches that can be taken to alleviate its issues, but it’s probably going to require a few changes. As it stands, the whole experience is just too shallow.

I’m hoping that before launch, Free Lives can implement something to bring everything together. The level design, aesthetic, and even framework are all outstanding. Everything except the core gameplay is exceptional. I love looking at it, but Anger Foot is going to need to do more ?than just put one foot in front of the other?? to really nail the landing.

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Publisher Devolver Digital is well-known for its incredible Devolver Direct showcases that feature some of the most unhinged game reveals and announcements I've ever seen. This year ?will likely be no different, and it's a showcase not to miss.

Devolver Direct 2023 saw the publisher ?introduce the world to Volvy, a character Devolver Digital has created who has a complete backstory as a mascot and video game protagonist. This year, it's apparently Volvy's 15th birthday, so he'll again be a huge part of the showcase during Summer Game Fest. To ensure you don't miss a second, I've outlined when and where?? you can watch it across every possible platform.

When and where to watch Devolver Direct 2024

Devolver Direct 2024 takes place during Summer Game Fest on June 7, 2024, at 5 PM PT/1 AM BST. For those of us in the UK, it's going to require an all-nighter, lots of coffee??, and a s??low Sunday, but the rest of the world can watch it at a reasonable time.

You can watch Devolver Direct 2024 on the Devolver Digital YouTube and Twitch channels. However, considering the showcase is part of Summer Game Fest, I'd also say that you'll be able to catch it on the official Summer Game Fest YouTube and Twitch channels when it goes live. If you want a direct link sent to your emails, sign up by RSVPing on the official Devolver Direct website. At the time of writing, Devolver Digital hasn't confirmed i??f the show?case will also be streamed to this website.

One last platform where you might be able to catch Devolver Direct 2024 is Twitter. Indie Live Expo 2024 will be streamed live to Twitter, so there's a chance Devolver Digital will include the platform in its ro??ster?? to get as much coverage as possible.

As for what you can expect to see at Devolver Direct 2024, your guess is as good as mine. The publisher has helped bring some phenomenal games like The Talos Principle 2 and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. The trailer above was released to celebrate some of the best games from the publisher over the last 15 years and should at least give you an idea of the type of gam?es you can expect to see in early June.

One game I would certainly love to see more of is Baby Steps. It's a hugely challenging walking simulator in the same vein as Getting Over It, in which you must control every limb and the balance o??f the protagonist as he climbs his ??way across a series of awkward terrains with no gear and no idea.

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Devolver Digital has announced that Cricket Through the Ages, the absolutely normal take on the sport from Terra Nil and Broforce developer Free Lives, is escaping?? mobile confinement and releasing on ??PC and Switch on March 1.

As a Canadian, I know next to nothing about Cricket. I’ve actually asked people close to me if they even know the rules, and no one does. Here’s my guess based on reading Life, the Universe and Everything: A guy throws ??a ball at a wooden block that is held up by three short poles. A guy with a flat cudgel tries to prevent the ball from hitting the structure and knocking the block from the top of it. However, there are a bunch of other guys surrounding this duel, and I have no idea what they do.

That’s my guess at how Cricket is played.

Thankfully, it doesn’t look like I need to know the rules for Cricket Through the Ages, a game that celebrates the extensive history of the sport. It seems to be aiming to give a deep dive into the sport and should teach me everything I need to know. It looks like one of those wacky physics-driven games that a?re intentionally difficult to control. Peop?le are throwing things at each other. One of the scenes actually looks like what I think the sport looks like, but they’re playing with a beach ball.

It looks fun. The press release notes it uses a “simple, one-button control scheme.�It has six game modes and can be played by yourself or against your most hated enemy. They also promise that you will??, "learn about the totally real ??history of cricket. You won’t believe it."

Cricket Through the Ages was previously only available as part of ??the Apple Arca?de service on iOS, but is now coming to real video game devices. It releases on PC and Switch on March 1, 2024.

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Most shooters aren't a simple test of aim and split-second precision. You're also trialed on your movement, eye for ???cover, and forward-thinking. It's a common recipe for the genre, but the ones that stand out most don't follow a by-the-book approach.

Children of the Sun takes that formula and t??urns it on its head, and if were just any ole shooter, it wouldn't have held my attention long. However, it manages to be so much more with its puzzle game wrapping paper, ensuring I can't get enoug??h just from my earliest of first impressions.

It's violent and clever without ever taking itself too seriously. If you're searching for a traditional FPS, this may not be?? the title to scratch the itch. For those of us seeking new experiences, whatever form they take, it's potentially 2024's most creative offering thus far.

Devolver keeps going

The name "Devolver" may not be unfamiliar to some, with the name attached to franch??ises like Serious Sam, Hotline Miami, and The Talos Principle. This time around, the publisher is working with the "up-and-coming lone developer René Rother." From the preview, it's clear we're dealing with something unique, yet pointed in its vision. 

In Children of the Sun, you must take out a cult using your trusty sniper. Get in the right position by circumambulating the centre of action until you find the right position, or at least where you think it is. Once you've found the sweet spot, practice some discipline with that trigger finger because you've only got one bullet to eliminate all of your foes.

Once? the first bullet fires, you're meant to hit a target. Fail, and you have to start from the beginning. Succeed, and your job is far from done. You'll still have control of the bullet, and, during a brief window, time slows down for an opportunity?? to find the next target using the same bullet.

Things get incredibly complex fast. Start at the wrong spot, and you won’t get the chance to hit the rest ?of the miscreants. Enter the wrong crevice, and you're blocked from the rest of the targets. It's a challenge where forethought is vita??l, and the pacing is slow.

Far be it for me to spoil you, but I will warn you that hum?ans aren't the only targets you'll be encountering, either.

A living world

It would have been fine for Children of the Sun to stick to simpler surroun??dings as a shooter already using such a compelling gimm??ick, but it's all icing on the cake here. In many cases, it is the environment itself that leaves you stuck in a cul-de-sac or blocks you from foes in other ways.

Don't shrink from th?e challenge, nor should you be afraid to die several times before finally cracking the puzzle. Instead, find ways to use the environment to your advantage. You'll be surprised at how often this is possible. Children of the Sun isn't without a dark sense of humor, either. Blasting cars and witnessing multiple cultists meet their demise is often over-the-top, but almost always hilarious. 

Not new, but not old either

While not formulaic, as mentioned, perhaps Children of the Sun's core concept isn't entirely new, but it's twisted enough. We've seen similar �but not identical �renditions in games like Superhot, and even the recent Tiger Blade functions not so differently. Nevertheless, Children of the Sun feels like its own unique spin in a way tha??t's ?enchantingly fresh.

It may be the dark, cult themes, static-filled soundtrack, the difficulty of remembering how to operate the sniper competently (is this intentional?), or the occasionally graphic kills, but Children of the Sun's union of the puzzler and sn?iper demands our attention.

On the technical side, I was never left disappointed, and it dodged frame drops on the Steam Deck despite impressivel??y tight gameplay. While the visuals won't trick you into thinking you're playing an Insomniac game, the art style is more than enough to carry it. Everything has a vibrantly grim, paper-craft-like approach, with characters and settings sporting a freshly drawn and unedited direction.

So far, Children of the Sun is one I'd recommend �or at least something I insist you watch. You'll be spending far more time planning your shot than doing any blast??ing at all with the kind of gameplay forcing you to think ahead instead of running and gunning. You get points for goofy crotch shots, the aesthetics are amazing, and the puzzles are a satisfying challenge but not impossible. Sure, it may not be the absolute fi?rst of its kind, but it's certainly a distinct one, aiming to be the best.

No release date has been set yet, outside a 2024 window, but you can find the PC demo on Steam here.

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After hitting Early Access back in June 2021, we finally have a date for the initial launch of Phantom Abyss. Th?e trap-dodging asynchronous multiplayer game is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Humble Store ??on January 25. 

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Team WIBY let the latest announcement loose on Steam. You can see some li?ghtning-fast snippets of Version 1.0 in action in the launch date trailer below.

For those just now seeing what Team WIBY has been working on, Phantom Abyss tosses players into procedurally generated temples with the straightforward but challenging task of retrieving sacred relics. As anyone who has ever traversed even the most modest of temples will tell you, that's just askin' for booby traps. From perilous chasms to t??emple guards, you only get one chance to survive and make your way through each temple, so you have to choose your relic path wisely. 

The asynchronous multiplayer comes into play as you explore the temples and spot the phantoms of fallen players who have come and gone in that temple before. You can observe the actions and deadly missteps of up to 20 phantoms �including Steam friends and total strangers �and try not to repeat the same mistakes.&n??bsp;

Fortune and glory

It's been a while since we checked the game out for ourselves, and a lot can happen in over tw??o years of Early Access.

Among the updates to look for as we venture into 1.0 are a completely overhauled Adventure Mode, a new Abyss Mode, and changes to Whips. The Abyss Mo?de was previously known as Classic Mode and acts as the heart of the game, letting players roll the dice to make their way through all four areas of a unique temple to collect the relic waiting at the end.

We can all look forward to ?failing miserably at it together later this month. 

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If you're looking for a more constructive way to deal with a ruined wasteland, Terra Nil now has a date for Nintendo Switch. Devolver Digital is bringing the eco-strategy game from developer Free Lives (BroForce) to Nintendo's platform on December 18.

Terra Nil previously made the rounds on PC, iOS, and Android (via Netflix) back in March. Devolver Digital shared a quick trailer ??to go along with the Switch news.

In Terra Nil, players are tasked with doing the opposite of what your average city- or world-builder requires. Rather than constant growth and expansion, you have to take a ruined world, breathe life back into it, and make like a tree and leave. This results in a short and sweet experience that brings something new to the table with a ??side of some much-needed optimism. 

During your time with Terra Nil you?'ll encounter a few different biomes, each of which is procedurally generated. You'll assist with ruined cities, volcanic glaciers, and more, including alternate levels that act as unlockables. There's something innately serene? about helping the world start over again, and it's fitting that you'll ultimately leave it all to thrive on its own as if you were never there in the first place. 

At the time of this writing, the reverse city builder is just due out digitally via the Ninten??do eShop. If you're looking to take some time to wind down and bring a lifeless world back from the brink, this is th??e best way to reclaim the wasteland. 

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In a blog post titled "The best is yet to come", developer System Era announced they will be joining Devolver Digital as a first party studio. System Era is best known for its open world survival crafting title Astroneer. At the time of this post, Astroneer?? has nearly 100,000? user reviews on Steam with a 92% positive score.

According to the p?ost, Devolver Digital almost became the publisher for A??stroneer years ago. Despite that not coming to fruition, the two companies stayed in touch culminating in todays acquisition.

System Era assures fans that the company, brand, and team are not going anywhere as a result of the acquisition. The company plans to continue workin??g on Astroneer, while also working on a new project they have already started on. For Astroneer in p?articular, there is already a roadmap through 2024.

This is one of those situations that just makes sense. A popular indie title like Astroneer is a great fit with Devolver Digital as a publisher. I have almost 100 hours in total in Astroneer over the years, playing several times with a cou?ple f??riends. I'm excited to see the new project they talked about as well...hopefully we get some more news soon!

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KarmaZoo, a cooperative platformer party game developed by Pasta??games and published by Devolver Digital has set a release date for November 14. In this unorthodox multiplayer experience, players seem to be encouraged to diminish the ego and prioritize their frie??nds �or, in some cases, perfect strangers.

In the release date announcement trailer, it looks like this game is predominantly speed-based in the sense that players will be put into a course where they must make it to the finish line. But unlike most games of this archetype, KarmaZoo encourages?????????????????????????? selfless actions that benefit the collective over the self. 

For example, one scenario might be a large ravine that is impossible to cross, with spikes at the bottom. If you were to jump into the ravine, your demise would trigger a tombstone to fall, providing your fellow players a stepping stone to cross it. In exchange for your ??noble sacrifice, you’d earn extra rewards at the end of the round. But, it’s not all about self-sacrifice �any positive action that benefit?s the team can be recognized and rewarded. So, it’s not a competition. It’s more a collaboration than anything else.

I say all that, but for those readers who’re itching to beat their friends in Karma-based minigames, there will be a competitive mode added to the final release. So, no matter if you’re feeling like working with a group of friends (or strangers), or if you want some brutal competition, KarmaZoo has you covered.

Based on the trailer, the game adopts this nostalgic, pixel-based art style that reminds me of indie games such as VVVVVV. I do worry that, thanks to the incredibly small sp?rite size for these characters, it’ll be a difficult one for those of us with poor eyesight. But, it might not be as big a deal in the game itself.

KarmaZoo is set for release on November 14, and will be available for the Nintendo Switch, PS??5, Xbox Ser?ies, and PC. 

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Much to the chagrin of would-be kickers everywhere, Anger Foot was one of Devolver Digital's recently-delayed games. While we may have to wait until 2024 for the full experience, a new Anger Foot trailer is here to show more of the action. See what's going down in Shi??t City for mor??e of what Free Lives is cooking up for PC.  

We got our first look at the over-the-top gameplay of Anger Foot back in June 2022. Not much has changed since, and the world and enemies look as absurd as ever. As Devolver puts it, "Shit City is a disease and your foot is the cure." That's about as much of a logline as we need. It's very Hotline Miami in 3D with a big-ass boot, fro??m the stylish visuals to the sound?track. 

Kick, shoot, it's all in the mind

The devs are aiming for replayability with secrets and unlocks that let you tackle levels in different ways. These include new sneakers, weapons, and upgradable powers that make it easier to put the boot to the bizarre enemies on the streets. The Anger Foot trailer shows off a few locations, from sewers to run-down apartments. And? yeah, enemies definitely won't find any sort of reprieve in the bathroom.  

Despite the extended wait, players have had a chance to check out a demo on Steam. There'??s still no release date in place, so we'll have to kick it until we find out when it's coming to PC. 

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Fans of shooting and floating, take note, because Gunbrella has a launch date. The latest from Doinksoft is set for September 13, 2023 on Nintendo Switch and PC. Described as a "gritty side-scrolling adventure," Gunbrella certainly looks the part in the new release date trail?er.

Okay, it's actually somehow kind of cute, too? Maybe it's the music, or maybe it's the monster that looks like a berserk Tetsuo from the climax of Akira. Whatever horrors your woodsman ends up facing, there's one constant that remains. He'll do so with a gun that is also an umbrella, and that's that. 

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Ghouls 'n gangsters

The titular firearm isn't just about shooting, gliding, and dashing; it can also be used for close-quarters combat. There aren't many enemies I've seen so far that I'd like to get close to, but I don't think we'll have much of a say in the matter. If yo??u're keen on seeing how this one plays for yourself, a?? demo is available on both platforms.

Those who pre-order will get a free copy of 2019's best entry in the cat-in-armored-mech sub-genre, Gato Roboto. The black and white side-scroller is one of those games you can beat in a single sitting if you're up for it, and it's worth playing. It's simple enough, but it looks like Gunbrella is aiming for something on a much larger scale. 

Publisher Devolver Digital is on a roll when it comes to things mixed with guns. The wildly different Wizard with a Gun launches just one month after this one. 

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There's a huge fanbase for Massive Monster's 2022 indie hit Cult of the Lamb, so it makes sense that super limited run controllers exist in?? some form or another. Released on Friday, CptnAlex is now selling a limited number of custom [licensed!] DualSense, Xbox, and Switch controllers that are inspired by the gam?e through their website. However, you'll need quite a lot of cash in the bank to nab one of these custom controllers.

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All custom Cult of the Lamb controllers

The Cult of the Lamb controllers will likely sell fast and become collectible as there are only 125 of each controller. CptnAlex is selling custom DualSenses, Xbox controllers, Joycon, and Pro Controllers. They retail for an expensive $165 a pop. The clashing green and red design showing both the kind-hearted protagonist on a bed of flowers and their mean side on bones looks gorgeous. The controllers are estimated to ship in O???ctober 2023.

The ?p?ackage, if you choose to buy it, includes the following:

• An officially licensed custom controller
• Premium packaging
• An exclusive two-inch hard enamel spinner pin
• Stainless steel authenticity card signed by artist CptnAlex

As a bit of background, CptnAlex has been a custom controller artist since 2013, and they've made intriguing art based on our favorite franchises like Persona 5, Super Mario Bros, and Hollow Knight among many others.

"By taking some old comic book pages, I created my first ever Comic Controller - a video game controller decoupaged in comic book pages - and started up my Etsy store later that day," says CptnAlex on their website. "The reception was huge." In 2020, the Etsy page turned into a full-on retail store. He says he wants to "find your passion and craft it into an incredible controller th?at changes the way you game and puts a smile on your face before your console even boots up."

Maybe you'll find a new passion to play the Don't Starve crossover with Cult of the Lamb with the new controller.

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The co-op sandbox survival of Wizard with a Gun officially has a launch date. The gunslinger from developer Galvanic Games thankfully didn't get the spotlight in the recent Devolver Delayed showcase, so look for this one to launch on October 17.

Those who pre-order can lock in the exclusive Noble Wizard Pack. The gear within includes Wizard King and Jester outfits, as well as a bonus hat. Wizards wouldn't be wizards without hats, after all. You can see more in the new trailer below and check out a demo for a limited time. 

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Wizzrobe

Wizard with a Gun was first revealed back in June 2021 during Devolver's typically madcap E3 showcase. Customization is the name of the game as you attempt to survive in a magical wilderness alone or with some friendly online assistance. The biomes—from deserts and swamps to open prairies—are procedurally generated and can be reset from your tower. If fashion is your thing, well, saddle up, pardner. D??evolver shared a quick peek at the aforementioned bonus gear:

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Playing off that customization, it sounds like experimentation is going to be a major component. Spell combinations affect enemies and the world in different ways. Trying out new things will either lead to great success (and destruction) or utter failure. Success is alright, but failure is always funny. 

Galvanic Games previously released titles like Gurgamoth and Some Distant Memory. We'll get a chance to take aim at Wizard with a Gun when it hit??s PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on October 1??7 for $24.99.

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As promised, Devolver Digital streamed their Devolver Delayed showcase today. In typical Devolver fashion, the showcase lasted a whopping three minutes with the goal of turning a negative announcement into a positive one. The upbeat video offered an opportunity to celebrate?? the games we can't play yet.

Overall, the video had a bit of a Nintendo Direct vibe with a similar red and white color theme. Furthermore, the narrators in the background of the video ke??pt an upbeat tone as they went through each title one by one. As I said, classic Devolver Digita??l fashion.

Here's the thre?e-minute Devolver Delayed Showcase in its entirety:

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Five Devolver Digital published titles delayed until 2024

In total, five games have been pushed back to next year. Perhaps the biggest delay is the action-adventure title The Plucky Squire. As the video put it, the 2D/3D adventure game f?orgot about the fourth dimension: time.

Stick it to the Stickman, Anger Foot, Skate Story, and Pepper Grinder are also all now releasing in 2024.

This year has already seen some big releases, with quite a few still planned to round out? the final months of 2024. Furthermore, the contested release schedule for the rest of the year might make one cons?ider a brief delay. However, Devolver Digital pointed out that these titles simply need a little extra time.

Also, even though these five titles will see a delay, the showcased ended with Devolver pointing out there are still titles launching this year. Gunbrella, Wizard with a Gun, The Talos Principle 2, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, and Karmazoo are still slated for 2023. Finally, the DLC for Broforce Forever and McPixel 3 are also going to release this year.

No one likes delays, but Devolver definitely handled them in a fun way. Even still, if you're a Devo??lver fan you have a lot to look forward to in the future with some very interesting releases coming in both 2023 and 2024!

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Good news! Legendary hunky games publisher Devolver Digital has announced the date and time for their feverishly anticipated blockbuster event, Devolver Delayed. It’s airing August 7th at 8 a.m. PST. You love anticipating things, so get ready to hear about all the things you’ll be anticipating for longer than you expected.

It takes a lot of courage to put on a stream that showcases all the games you’re heroically delaying until 2024. Thankfully, Devolver Digital has a tonne of courage that they’ve been harvesting from their developers for just such an occasion. You know what Shigeru Miyamoto famously said: “A good game is here now, a delayed game is forever.�/p>

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Oh, golly. What games are you hoping get delayed? Skate Story? The Talos Principle 2? Gunbrella!? Devolver has j??ust provided so many great games that they can now use to crush our spirits in Devolver Delayed. Every month that the development period of a game is extended, it heightens the chance that the world will end before we ever get to experience it?. Isn’t that exciting?

I’ve always said that my favorite part of this job is not playing games, so Devolver Delayed is something I can really get behind. It’s basically Devolver Digital saying, “Leave the procrastination to us. Shhh. Shhh. You’re safe now.�The only thing that could possibly be more exciting is a “Nintendo Canceled Game Direct�or a “Konami Games-We’re-Never-Making Showcase.�/p>

Set your microwaves for the Devolver Delayed stream on Augus??t 7th at 8am PST and get ready for plenty of reasons to scream into a pillow.

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Devolver Digital has announced that The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood will come out on August 16. This is the new game by Deconstructeam, the studio behind hits such as Gods Will Be Watching and The Red Strings Club, so expectatio?ns are set for another narrative hit.

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But what is The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood?

The beginning of the trailer is reminiscientof a kind of magical realism we see in games such as Kentucky Route Zero. Still, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood doesn't waste time revealing that? it'll be even more magical ??than expected.

It tells the story?? of Fortuna, a witch who lived in exile on an asteroid until she made a pact with some sort of space devil to gain back her freedom. She then reunites with her coven on Earth and goes on a mystical journey through space and time, where she'll come to terms with her abilities and responsibilities.

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a narrative adventure. It'll pu??????????????????????????t a lot of emphasis on the journey and relationships with ??Fortuna's coven and with the friends she'll make along the way, but it will also feature more technical gameplay elements.

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Gods Will Be Witching

Fortuna is an arcane witch. She can craft special tarot-like cards that will grant her the ability to revisit the past and foresee various possible futures for the people she meets. This mechanic will invite us to have a positive impact on the lives of ev?ery character she comes in contact with. Will we make things better?

It seems li?ke we might be lo??oking at one of those games that you'll have to replay a few times to finally get that perfect ending, and that's great.

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood will release on Nintendo Switch and PC on August 16. Pre-ordering it on Steam will get you 10% off.

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I'm not crying. It's just been raining on my face

What a blast from the past! Gunbrella comes to us from Doinksoft, who last developed Gato Roboto (if you don’t count Devolver Bootleg). That was the first game I reviewed for Destructoid, back when I was just a shy-but-plucky freelancer bugging Chris “Maximum Ups�Carter for a chance at the big time. For my first time, I did such an adequate job that I was allowed to do it again. Now h?ere I am.

I didn’t love Gato Roboto. I didn’t hate it, either, it just didn’t really have enough substance to it. In that review, I said, “It’s hard to recommend Gato Roboto when we live in a world where games like Cave Story and Iconoclasts exist.�Doinksoft must have taken that to heart (if they read it at all) because Gunbrella has many more shades of Cave Story splashed across its much more substantial body.

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Parabellumsol

Gunbrella is th??e story of the eponymous firearm-slash-accessory, and also the woodsman who carries it. His wife has been murdered by the very weapon he now carries around, and he thirsts for revenge. Also, his child has been abducted. It’s a real fill-in-t?he-blanks introduction.

I suppose that’s aside from the fact that a gun also has an umbrella built into it. That’s a new one for me. Not only does it protect you from the rain, it also can block bullets, propel you forward, and allow you to float gently back to earth. Gunbrella’s move??ment system mostly centers around this one device, and it works pretty well in that role. Given ?that you have it from the start, and it seems to have all its abilities off the hop, you learn all its functions early and can get around easily.

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Rain of bullets

The preview provided to me was a rath?er large slab of the game. It was certainly more than enough to see what Doinksoft is going for.

While Gunbrella is a gated exploration game where you explore larger and larger chunks of an interconnected world until you can move on to the next area, it doesn’t really fit under the Metroidvania, erm, umbrella. You’re not enabled progress by picking up new skills or items. Rather, you move forward by completing quests. This is one of the senses that it’s similar to Cave Story.

The other similarity is that it has a sense of humor that lays a veil over a general atmosphere of melancholy. There’s a whimsy to Gunbrella’s?? drab world that seems very human. A warmth among all the hardships that’s admirable.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think Gunbrella cut a slit in the back of Cave Story and is attempting?????????????????????????? to wear it as a new set of pants. It’s just that the two gam??es reach similar high points.

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Puttin the 'fun' in functional

Unfor?tunately, these high points don’t really translate into boss design. They’re not bad and are visually i??nteresting, but fighting them isn’t always satisfying. It’s the one place where your Gunbrella feels like it lacks impact, and its short range makes it something of a hindrance. There’s nothing egregious about them, they just appear weaker when stood up to the game’s overall strength.

Likewise, the story is an odd mix of strong characters and enjoyable dialogue, and a bunch of stuff we’ve otherwise seen before. If anyth??????????????????????????ing, the trite plot does well to give more spotlight to the worldbuilding and characters. It’s also possible that there’s a big twist coming beyond the confines of th??e preview provided that will make the whole thing pay off. I’m just tired of game wives existing for the sole purpose of dying and driving their men to kill people.

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The forecast

Overall, though, I was impressed by this serving of Gunbrella. A big part of its success comes from its movement system, but beyond just that, it provides a well-paced narrative with a thoughtful mix of world-building. So, even if the story doesnâ€??™t wind up paying off with anything and the gameplay doesn’t gain further depth, it’s still fun to play and avoids being boring.

However, I have faith that Gunbrella still has more handkerchiefs jammed up its sleeve. Even though the preview was a sizeable chunk of tofu, I’d wager that the best is yet to come. For now, I’m going to be looking forward to the chance to wrap my mitts around this powerful fashion accessory again when it launches later this year.

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