It seems like retro-style rogue-lites have been popping up more and more frequently in the indie game scene, and with this increase, it can be hard to start out. Digital Sun’s first release, Moonlighter, tries to stick its head above the rest with its blend of familiar and unique. In Moonlighter, you adventure into mysterious, ever-changing dungeons in the hopes to find riches and glory the deeper you delve. Something we have all down countless times; however, this game eschews from the cliche in its interesting take on selling your treasures. After escaping the dungeons with your life and loot, you run your own shop as a merchant selling your spoils to the town. This blend of old and new makes Moonlighter a contender, but is it enough to make a lasting impression?
After playing the latest Tohou game from Unties Games and developer Souvenir Circ titled ‘Azure Reflections’ and I was impressed - and not by what you would expect. First, this game takes place after the Scarlet Mist incident, so we begin with an unnatural scarlet mist appearing without warning, covering much of the land. It is strong enough to block out the sun, causing the affected areas to become dark and cold. Reimu Hakurei, a shrine maiden working at the Hakurei Shrine, and Marisa Kirisame, a magician, set out to find the source of the mist.
Culminating from over three years of work, Danganronpa V3 brings the murder-mystery series to its pinnacle after numerous game and anime releases, the most recent being the anime-exclusive Danganronpa 3. Although it does feature an entirely new cast of characters, V3 is definitely not for newbies to the series.
As a love letter to horror fans, PQube’s localization of the 2015 HD remaster for ROIGame’s White Day: A Labyrinth Named School still stands as one of the definitive grandparents of the first-person “hide-and-seek simulation” horror genre. Although the game still feels archaic at times, especially when compared to more recent first-person horror games such as the Outlast series or Resident Evil 7, the developer’s original creative vision still manages to shine through with the game’s unique blend of school simulation, visual novel elements, hiding mechanics and, of course, creepy ambiance.
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is the remaster of the first entry of the Hakuoki series which came out 9 years ago in Japan. Since then, the Hakuoki franchise has released numerous games and spin-offs including an anime television series. Kyoto Winds includes extra characters, an extended plot and improved graphics from the original game. Fans of the otome genre are likely already familiar with this title and know exactly what to expect.
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