Taking us back to when times were far more simple yet somehow better, Farming Simulator 16-Bit Edition takes a familiar franchise and gives it a retro spin that brings with it a certain charm that oozes the absorbing gaming characteristics of yesteryear. The title, by Giants Software, focuses on simplicity over the barrage of complicated mechanics we have seen in the popular, contemporary version, Farming Simulator. While the game will hold little appeal for the die hard simulation veterans out there, those chasing an escape to the golden age of gaming will find what they’re looking for in this back to basics edition. A Frustrating Start to Farming Simulator 16-Bit Edition While basking in the light of nostalgia, I somehow missed the very easy to…
On the surface, Byterunners Game Studio’s Drug Dealer Simulator is a promising concept. Quickly setting the tones using a mixture of a plethora of drugs references alongside the backdrop of a crime-ridden neighborhood, Byterunners Game Studio offer us early promises of a great game – especially for the narcotically inclined. My first impressions were that this was a game that I could get my teeth into. “Finally, a simulator that shows quality and treads an interesting path”, I optimistically thought. However, it wasn’t long before it dawned on me that Drug Dealer Simulator wasn’t without its flaws. Drug Dealer Simulator – Gameplay Drug Dealer Simulator starts the drug-peddling action with the protagonist waking up after a long night of drinking and smoking. A phone call…
Developed by Rebellion Games, Atomfall is an aesthetically joyous RPG title inspired by real events. Set against a quintessential picture postcard backdrop of The Lake District in rural Britain, Atomfall takes its inspiration from a catastrophic nuclear event in the 1950s where a fire at a nuclear site saw nuclear fallout spreading across the United Kingdom. The Windscale Fire incident was recorded (and still stands) as the worst nuclear disaster in British history. Rebellion Games have cleverly crafted the story surrounding Atomfall a “what could have been” turn of events following the disaster. The Beautiful World of Atomfall The British countryside is perfectly encapsulated by Rebellion Games as they treat us to the eye-candy landscapes of ol’ Blighty. The map is awash with the green…
Just when I was beginning to get over my hard-fought battle with Vampire Survivors addiction, Soulpotion hit me with Asgard’s Fall. Showing us that you don’t need realistic graphics to ensure a fun time, this title has all of the ingredients of another viral title. After managing to peel myself away for an unforeseeable amount of time, I thought I would share my experience before the call inevitably pulls me back into the abyss of video game addiction. Why Asgard’s Fall Tops Vampire Survivors While Vampire Survivors wasn’t the first game of it’s ilk, it was the core inspiration that opened up the floodgates to a torrent of “bullet heaven” games, so I’ll be using it as a comparative example for this article. Asgard’s Fall…
Developed by Mason and John Norvell, Airlock Arena: Profit or Perish is an aromatic broth of chaos, danger, teamwork, pace and fun. Playing your role as a merchant of the galaxy can and will be testing work. However, your years in intergalactic retail have sharpened both your eye and your wits, offering you the experience-born wiles to spot endless opportunities where others merely see barren lands. Airlock Arena will test your mettle as you complete a series of increasingly difficult contracts and fill your coffers by scouring the lands and selling just about anything you can lay your calloused hands upon. Master the tools of the trade to bend the physics of space to your very whim. Out there, where no one can hear you…
