Author: duckyobrien

I used to make a lot of space survival crafting guides and indie game previews. Now I'm currently obsessed with retro handhelds.

Deck of Ashes Gameplay Preview – Grimdark Card Battler

https://youtu.be/qQncVJwnv60 *Deck of Ashes by AYGames, published by Buka Entertainment, Whisper Games - June 9, 2020 (Full Release)*MSRP: $14.99 (Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016730/Deck_of_Ashes/ Deck of Ashes is a card battling game with light role playing elements set in a grim fantasy world. You play one of four members of the Outcast gang who inadvertently released a … Continue reading Deck of Ashes Gameplay Preview – Grimdark Card Battler →

Rising Lords Gameplay Preview – Medieval Turnbased Strategy

https://youtu.be/NMnCzDAsZPI *Rising Lords by Argonwood, published by Argonwood, Whisper Games - May 27, 2020 (Early Access)*MSRP: $TBA (Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/835650/Rising_Lords/ Rising Lords is a turn based strategy game where you take control of a feudal lord on a rise to power through conquest and diplomacy. During each turn you can micromanage your village as well … Continue reading Rising Lords Gameplay Preview – Medieval Turnbased Strategy →

Everspace 2 Demo Gameplay Preview – I’m in Spaaaceeee!

https://youtu.be/bQtq7QfLVXo *Everspace 2 developed and published by Rockfish Games - December 2020 (Planned Release)*MSRP: $TBA (Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1128920/EVERSPACE_2/ Everspace 2 is a gorgeous looking space sim. The ships look and feel great. They even sound great as well. Navigating through that galaxy is just as I imagined it to be. I would highly recommend using … Continue reading Everspace 2 Demo Gameplay Preview – I’m in Spaaaceeee! →

Volcanoids Gameplay Preview – Steampunk Survival Crafting

https://youtu.be/hc_RppWgfH4 *Volcanoids developed and published by Volcanoid - January 29, 2019 (Early Access)*MSRP: $19.99 (Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/951440/Volcanoids/ Volcanoids is a survival crafting game with an interesting premise. Every thirty minutes or so (on easy mode), the volcano in the middle of the island will erupt. This is very bad news if you're on the surface … Continue reading Volcanoids Gameplay Preview – Steampunk Survival Crafting →

Strongholds: Warlords Pax Demo Gameplay Preview

https://youtu.be/iH6EckyzsFQ *Strongholds: Warlords developed and published by Firefly Studios - 2020*MSRP: $TBA (Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/907650/Stronghold_Warlords/ Strongholds: Warlords is a real time strategy game focusing on ancient warfare. It brings to mind classics like Age of Empires (Ayoyoyo Wololo). The demo is fairly short and easy so it won't give an accurate impression on the actual … Continue reading Strongholds: Warlords Pax Demo Gameplay Preview →

Astroneer Salvage Initiative Guide – Extra Large Shredder Farm

https://youtu.be/y7jrDnVdX1A This guide assumes you have enough of the tech tree unlocked and have earned enough points to receive care packages containing two jump jets, silicone, steel, titanium alloy, and tungsten carbide. If you've been farming points in the salvage initiative event, you'll have noticed you get a lot of high end alloys. The general … Continue reading Astroneer Salvage Initiative Guide – Extra Large Shredder Farm →

Mayhem in Single Valley: Confessions Gameplay Preview – Future Retro Action Adventure Game

https://youtu.be/7KOwCVEz0FE *Mayhem in Single Valley by Fluxscopic Ltd, published by tinyBuild - 2020*MSRP: $TBA (Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282600/Mayhem_in_Single_Valley_Confessions/ Mayhem in Single Valley is a pleasant mix of action adventure and platformer covered in a 2D retro skin. You take control of Jack, on the day he is departing for the city to attend an art college. … Continue reading Mayhem in Single Valley: Confessions Gameplay Preview – Future Retro Action Adventure Game →

Someday You’ll Return Gameplay Preview – Spoopy Adventure Game

https://youtu.be/FnJvU-bBnFQ *Someday You'll Return developed and published by CBE software - May 5, 2020 (on Consoles later)*MSRP: $34.99 (PS4, Xbox One, Steam) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/840370 Someday You'll Return is a psychological horror and thriller adventure game. You play the role of Daniel, who is a rather unlikable character, searching for his estranged daughter, Stella, who is … Continue reading Someday You’ll Return Gameplay Preview – Spoopy Adventure Game →

Shop Titans Gameplay Preview – Mobile Shop Sim with Player Driven Markets

https://youtu.be/-jdRF337lso *Shop Titans developed and published by Kabam Games, Inc. - May 5, 2020*MSRP: Free to Play (Steam, Mobile) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1258080/Shop_Titans/ Shop Titans is a shop simulator where you run an equipment store for adventurers. It brings to mind games like Recettear, which are more fun to play because they are not riddled with artificial … Continue reading Shop Titans Gameplay Preview – Mobile Shop Sim with Player Driven Markets →