PRAXIS FIGHTER X shows pretty well both the chances and limits of following a traditional formula as a single game developer: It is rock solid in any aspect, and even good in some – but within a genre that is so rich of great and colorful games, many of them more experimental in both gameplay and sound, a bit more boldness in design-decisions on every layer might have been better – and ironically this is underlined by the very fact that it does everything it actually does probably as good as one can possibly expect from an underground game production. If you don’t mind the formulaic gameplay the likeable story, the very well polished gameplay, and the overall high quality make it a great pick for underground gaming enthusiasts and shoot ‚em up veterans alike.
Studio Update: A few weeks ago I was soliciting opinions about whether or not to get a Mac Mini to replace my ailing, nearly decade-old PC.
Opinions differed, leaning toward "yes but get more RAM than base model" and I had just about decided not to do it when I stumbled on a good video from a music tech vlogger I really like (video here: https://youtu.be/obkCMxaIIFM) who did exactly what I was thinking and had great results.
Thanks to everyone that offered advice/shared their experience. Extra special thanks to everyone here in Mastodon who bought my old #TTRPG stuff and #DVDs and #Videogame collectibles to fund the extra bits I needed to buy; this would have been a lot more painful if I had to spend "real" money (i.e. money that would otherwise go to feed and house my family) on it.
Her Interactive is about to release a banger, on 7th of May! 🤯 After temporary fall from the most unfortunate entry, they rise from their knees and fly very high. Welcome 34th game in the series:
It's a HUGE upgrade, when you compare these cinematics with other ND visual novels. Can't wait to get a feel of the gameplay that they, most likely, improved in accordance to general feedback as well.
There is so much to do in and explore new locations: in 3D, no less! Essentially, you can have a ride to Prague as the detective Nancy Drew in this game and play brain crackers, haha. :blobcattea:
This week we explore an idyllic Iberian island, take pictures of birds, and rage against the capitalists destroying nature for a short-term profit - all my favourite things!
...praised for its tight control, unique and non-linear gameplay and bright presentation, and is often regarded as one of the best titles for the NES. 🤩
🕹️ Trivia about the game consoles of our childhood
Hoy empecé (y terminé) Luna's Fishing Garden. El juego tiene mecánicas de pesca y de farmeo.
El minijuego de pesca es como el de Stardew Valley y la parte de farmeo, salvo porque debes ir tú fisicamente, se siente como un point and click. Muy de tranqui, con un pixelart precioso y que lo terminas en 3 horitas. Ni tan mal.
Lo tengo por un bundle que compré, pero que vaya, pagaría su precio total (ocho euros) muy gustosamente.
#VideoGame and #ADHD friends: Do you ever get so deep into a big game and go on so many side quests you constantly have a hard time remembering what's going on in the main story? I feel like I never know what's actually going on in a story lol. I do appreciate the occasional game that does story recaps