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This probably won't come as much of a surprise given how many teasers and concept artwork we've been shown so far, but Unknown Worlds have just announced a chilling new standalone expansion for Subnautica - Below Zero. It'll offer a brand new storyline set in the Subnautica universe, and will take place in the ice-bound region of planet 4546B after the events of the original game.
The details are still few and far between, but Unknown Worlds have confirmed that the core gameplay mechanics such as base-building and open-ended exploration will still be the focus of Below Zero. They're also tinkering with the idea of adding more voiced dialogue to better flesh out the story, as well as introducing thermal management as a major gameplay mechanic. Since Below Zero is still early in development none of this is set in stone, but it should at least give you an indication of what direction Unknown Worlds wants to take Subnautica in.
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[Update #2]: The good news doesn't stop there as Death's Gambit is also getting its very first paid expansion on February 10, 2022!
[Update]: I bring good news - Death's Gambit is getting a massive free expansion!
Death's Gambit is a Dark Souls inspired action-platformer with a focus on challenging combat and RPG-style customization. As you might imagine from that description alone, you'll spend a lot of your time wondering across an uncaring world riddled with loot, dodging enemy attacks and striking only when the time is right, and naturally, endlessly dying until you finally figure out the boss' patterns.
Rather than babble on, allow me to share with you the recently posted launch trailer. It'll give you a pretty darn good idea of what sort of style and tone Death's Gambit is going for, as well as what sort of gameplay you can expect to see. The trailer is also quite awesome in its own right, so I'd highly recommend you check it out:
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[Update]: Dead Cells is getting its first paid DLC soon - The Bad Seed.
After spending a fair bit of time in Early Access, the Metroidvania action-platformer Dead Cells has now hacked and slashed its way onto PC and consoles. As you might imagine from that description alone, Dead Cells is a combat-focused game with perma-death that will have you slowly but surely build up the skills needed to vanquish everything that stands before you. Naturally, there will be plenty of humiliating deaths along the way, but that's all part of the learning process with games like these!
While the recently posted animated trailer won't exactly show you much in terms of gameplay, it will give you a pretty darn good idea of just what Dead Cells is all about. So if you're even remotely curious, I would highly recommend you check the video below out as it is as informative as it is hilarious. Have a gander:
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Much like its predecessor, This is the Police 2 is a bit of a strange mixture of strategy, narrative-driven choices, management and turn-based combat. What this means in gameplay terms is that you will have to carefully manage your cops, make tough decisions throughout your various investigations, and when things go truly haywire, fight baddies with an XCOM-styled turn-based combat system.
If you're wondering what all of this looks like in-game, as well as what sort of tone This is the Police 2 is even aiming for, you'll find your answers in the recently posted launch trailer right below. Have a gander:
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[Update]: La-Mulana 2's very first DLC has now added some of the most challenging puzzles in the whole series.
La-Mulana 2, much like its predecessor, is a Metroidvania-styled puzzle-exploration game that doesn't hold your hand in any way. You'll be expected to dismantle complex puzzles, beat down tricky bosses, solve riddles without a helpful NPC telling you what the 'catch' is, and sometimes just try to figure out where you're supposed to go next without much in terms of hints. It's a bit of a brutal experience, but if the original La-Mulana is anything to go on, it's also one that is deeply satisfying because of how good it feels to finally beat the game at its own... well, game!
Rather than babble on, allow me to share with you the recently posted launch trailer. It'll hopefully give you a pretty good idea of just what La-Mulana 2 is all about. Have a gander:
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Mothergunship is an upcoming indie, bullet-hell FPS with a strong focus on customization, namely the ability to craft whatever monstrosity of a gun you can possibly imagine. You can create a shotgun that fires lighting out of twelve barrels, a weapon that spews spiky balls in every direction, or just a rocket launcher so packed full of explosives that no reasonable person would ever come close to it.
Since trying to explain all of this through words alone is never going to do the system justice, allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer. It'll give you a pretty darn good idea of just how silly Mothergunship can get. Have a gander:
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Death's Gambit is a highly challenging action-RPG that will have you face off against overwhelmingly powerful enemies that would love nothing more than to smash you straight into the ground. In order to survive you will need to learn their attack patterns, avoid their blows, and once the opportunity presents itself, dish out a whole bunch of damage in return. Along the way you'll also be able to obtain numerous weapons and abilities, explore vast regions filled with enemies and secrets, and just enjoy the rather fetching art style.
Since words alone will never do a game like this justice, allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer. It's a fairly short video, but it should give you a pretty darn good idea of what Death's Gambit is all about. Have a gander, it really is a lovely art style:
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[Update]: Ori and the Will of the Wisps has now been released for PC and Xbox One, and so far the reception has been pretty good!
While Ori and the Will of the Wisps is by no means a new announcement, you might be interested to hear that this lovely metroidvania will be coming to PC and Xbox One in 2019. As you'll see in the trailer down below, the gameplay appears to be a slightly improved version of the original's, though more interestingly, the already stunning visuals have somehow managed to become even better than before!
So if you're up for a bit of a sneak peek at what Ori and the Will of the Wisps has to offer, here's the most recent trailer as well as the one from last year's E3. Have a gander, they're both beyond lovely to look at:
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Tunic is a newly announced action-RPG that will have you explore a massive world, delve through various lengthy dungeons, and naturally, fight a whole host of creatures along the way with your trusty sword and shield. While there are very few details currently available, the recently posted gameplay trailer seems to point towards Tunic being heavily inspired by the Zelda series - something that only becomes more apparent when you consider the name itself is an homage to Link's iconic tunic.
But enough babbling from me, I'm sure you're wondering what Tunic actually looks and plays like. Well, wonder no more as you'll find the E3 trailer right below! Have a peek:
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If you're up for a bit of a blast from the past, look no further than the newly revealed Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. It is an upcoming action-platformer developed by Game Atelier, and heavily inspired by Monster Boy 3: The Dragon's Trap, which hails from the ancient times of 1989.
Much like Dragon's Trap, you will be able to transform into six different animals in order to solve environmental puzzles, beat up enemies, and naturally, hunt down numerous secrets. There will also be a variety of weapons and items to obtain, either throughout the levels or purchased in shops, which should go a long way towards making the gameplay fresh and interesting for many hours to come. After all, if you get bored of one playstyle you can just transform into something else entirely!