Welcome to the first RealGamerNewz IndieSpotlight. This series will  be an ongoing one through which we bring to the surface some of the perhaps less discovered indie games being created by serious developers in the underground of the industry. We personally spoke to the developers behind TesserÎct in order to gain a greater understanding of their project and have come forward with the following exclusive Q&A about the game for all of you gamers out there waiting for the next indie experience to sink your teeth into.
Madden NFL 25 is an NFL Football game where you hold down the trigger button to run after catching the ball, andâhaha, just kidding. The fact of the matter is Madden NFL 25 is at the top of itâs game, showcasing 25 years of innovation from the dedicated team at EA Sports who works closely with their community to remove exploits, enhance gameplay experience, and maintain realism which has never been matched in the industry. You could probably use this game to predict a lot, as EA Sports has worked very closely with NFL players to create the game by monitoring their bodyâs performance and their behavioral tendencies as well as implementing state of the art motion capture technology.
Basic overview was gone over once more and if you missed that last time hereâs a few summarizing details:
Create-A-Soldier: Replaces Create-A-Class and makes a new way to approach who you are as a player. Made up of multiple components including Character Customization.
Unlock Weapons with Squad Points to purchase equipment in any order you want.
Perk System is balanced and more custom with more Perks.
The Dark Eye: Memoria is a point-and-click adventure game thatâs coming to Windows PC and Mac OS X at the end of this month. Unlike other titles of the genre, this one is not first person and shows fully animated characters acting out the commands that you present to them. Clicking the middle mouse button (or pressing the space bar) will give also give you hints as to what you are meant to do next, something that is extremely useful for a game of this nature. The tools at your disposal, including items and magic, are a part of an auto-hiding menu.
Many people have kept on asking over and over again, âWhen are they going to change Call of Duty?â and while these changes may not be embraced by all universally, they are truly here. With Black Ops I and Black Ops II beginning to pave the way for a more balanced and polished experience, Infinity Ward has stepped up to deliver a completely refreshed, rebooted experience with Call of Duty: Ghosts. And we werenât always fans of this game, donât believe me? Just watch this video about how we called out MW3 when the rest of the media was saying it would change, and we were right, it never changed anything.
ibb & obb is an incredible experience in two player, co-operative platforming / puzzle adventuring which will have you laughing at times, doesnât require a mic to be enjoyed online, and has an equally fascinating (though slightly less playable) single player game mode. Controlling either ibb or obb, youâll run into platforming puzzles that will at first have you stumped. Quickly through either trial and error or logical rationalizing, you and your partner will find your way through each level and grow to appreciate the simplicity of ibb & obbâs gameplay design. Figuring out how to use each element of gameplay, which is introduced one at a time, is definitely part of the fun. From jump-pads to character-specific portals youâll have to master all of these in-game mechanics in order to advance.
Turbo: Super Stunt Squad will surprise you if you think itâs just a silly game for kids. Each time you start up a round you are given a short amount of time to make your way through an obstacle course which mixes racing with free-roam, trick-based concepts reminiscent of the Tony Hawk skateboarding video games of âyesteryearâ. This includes everything from grinding, half-pipes, âvertsâ, and a lot more.
If you havenât heard of Sword of the Stars: The Pit then you need to. Roguelike is a sub-genre of Role Playing Games (RPGs) in which players can only die once, and instead of story the focus is on surviving, leveling up, and advancing your character through an unforgiving world. Sword of the Stars: The Pit (available on Steam today) is the equivalent of the ideal Roguelike. With flawless execution in satisfying the everyday gamer as well as the genre veteran simultaneously, try playing it on âSeriously!?â difficulty mode right off the bat if you think youâre so tough that this gameâs too new age. It isnât. Youâll probably end up earning yourself the Ricky Fail Achievement for dying in the first round, which is just adding insult to injury at this point.
Race the Sun plays a bit like a racing rendition of Star Fox with polygons and a calculated lack of textures that gives you a really cool virtual reality type of feel while playing. Each race has multiple objectives, and you donât have to complete a perfect round to get to the next stage. So thereâs replay value in that alone since you may find yourself skipping ahead once youâve met the requirements for a level, then backtracking in order to truly master that same level. The game also features an intense online system including a login system with leader-boards and even more features. No worries though, as you can also play without all of that if you donât have time to sign up during your first run through and just want to see what all the fuss is about.
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition is the PC version of the mobile role playing game from Paradox Interactive which brings back the classic JRPG feel and gameplay many have known and fallen in love with since the early 90s and before. With this game you fill find a focus on gameplay above all else. For that we are appreciative, as most JRPGâs donât exactly have a great introduction. Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition is exactly what the RPG genre needed.
Anno Online is a free-to-play game supported by micro-transactions, but that being said itâs also a lot of fun for anybody who dreams of creating their own civilization and running it. Anno Online is based on the real-time-strategy franchise Anno (also known as Dawn of Discovery) including Anno 2070 which gave players the choice to run things with the mindset of a CEO, the mindset of a spiritual leader, or even better the mindset of an artificial intelligence.
Given the fonts and colors used to promote this game, youâd almost be reminded of HAZE, this is not a good thing. But look past that, because FUSE does what youâve often wished games would do. It goes there. FUSE uses real life legends such as Area 51 underground bases and more to set the tone for a serious adventure that is parts Action, parts Shooter, and more.
From the very start of itâs story-line Remember Me is riddled with amazing eye popping visuals of a dark futuristic world. The game play has been perfectly interlaced with the characters. This injects the player directly into the story as all of the fragmented memories help to guide along the path.
Intro- Iâm just going to keep swinging my fists and walking in your direction, if they happen to hit you in the face itâs your own fault. Remember that game when we were kids, or is it just me? Hotline Miami takes some of the most raw and unforgiving gameplay mechanics derived from street fights and brings them together into a game that will put hair on your chest. In Hotline Miami you are a killer who takes out mansions full of goons who are obsessed with rave club music and putting chicks into bathtubs. Not exactly a hero, you once did this for revenge. Now your anger, hatred, and passion are all blurring into one sadistic blend of combat.
The main character of Guacamelee! personifies the luchador culture while at the same time introducing his epic journey to share with you. You will switch between the world of the living and the dead as Juan Aguacate as you fight through your quest to stop The Calaca from taking El Presidenteâs Daughter (amongst other world-threatening things). You are given enough motivation to get into gear and really feel the meaning behind each move you make and attack you perform. Things stay interesting as unexpected plot twists and a hint of adult humor subtlety make their presence known. Each scene in the game is essential in building your characterâs back-story and place in the gameworld and arsenal leading up to the roller coaster that is ending The Calacaâs reign.
Worms Collection is a compilation title released by Team 17 and Maximum Games for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game systems. If you arenât familiar with the Worms franchise it started out long before the current generation of gaming and has its history studded with nostalgic memories for those who have come across its path. Turn-based strategy and hilarious action are combined in a unique way that only the destructible environments of Worms could truly personify. Destroy the enemy before they destroy you, or just destroy the ground beneath them first. Eventually becoming an industry mainstay, Worms has won the hearts of many gamers worldwide and this collection is one that gamers of all ages and preference will enjoy.
Leviathan Warships is a turn-based naval simulator featuring full co-operative and competitive multiplayer as well as a single player campaign and is available now on PC on platforms such as Steam published by Paradox Interactive. In this title players take full advantage of upgrading and essentially constructing their naval ships from scratch. Each turn is programmed out including cool-down ratios which must be taken into account every time a move is made. If you want to expect a good amount of damage to be deflected then you need to not only decide where to move your ships and where to aim their attacks, but you also need to keep track of which direction your ship is facing. There are only certain shield protections that you will be able to fit onto your ship as balanced with your weaponry. This is all based on the weight of each additional piece to your ship.
Mountain Crime: Requital is a game from the headquarters of game publisher, Alawar, located in Russia, Novosibirsk, and developed by Alawar Stargaze studio, located in Russia, Barnaul. Alawar Entertainment has brought the point-and-click adventure genre to a new level of entertainment. The Action-based atmosphere of this game allows you to go at your own pace, for impatient gamers who may have previously never wanted to play a point-and-click adventure game this is your game. Mountain Crime: Requital allows players to quickly blast through their favorite parts of the game with adrenaline pumping moments that will make you feel fully immersed in the gameâs story and even gameplay as your eyes are scanning every new scene you run into for clues.
Thomas Was Alone starts out as a platformer that talks to you, but it becomes so much more as it tells the story of an intuitive plot that lends itself to gameplay, or was it vice versa? One canât be too sure with such an introspective narrative that quickly becomes one metacognitive realization after another.
Intro:Â There are those who say Resident Evil Revelations HD is nothing more than a â3DS Portâ which allegedly âfeels like a mobile game stillâ, but after significant time playing through the title it becomes clear right away that those claims are false. Resident Evil Revelations HD is a solid entry in this classic franchise and actually manages to outshine all other home console entries this generation in terms of the one player experience it is capable of providing. While we enjoy Resident Evil 5 and 6 for cohesive co-operative play, these titles have also been on the victimâs end of quite a few bashings for that experience not holding up to expectations in single player play-throughs.
Pushing the boundaries of PC gaming while also managing to deliver a fully immersive narrative and gameplay experience, Metro: Last Light is essentially Fallout without the boring parts. The hit detection in this game is second to none, every shot you take will go where it should. But thatâs not the only thing about Metro: Last Light that will have you on the edge of your seat. Stealth gameplay also makes a huge appearance once again with light and shadow playing a role in the tactics and strategy employed upon approach. The setting of the game is a wasteland riddled with political corruption and wild mutants as well as a controversial race of beings that those who completed Metro 2033 should know all about. These beings are dubbed the Dark Ones.
The graphics in this game are phenomenal and although you wonât be getting the same experience on console as you will on a high-end PC, the great translation on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 actually looks fantastic and could easily pass for one of the best looking console games of the year. Beyond that the gameâsâ physics engine is tight, and just plain old fun. For once youâre able to max out your gaming experience (and we really mean max out) without having to compensate in your gameplay routine for a poor game engine. This means Metro: Last Light produces a stress-free experience aside from the difficulty which can be very brutal as you run short on ammo and resort to calculated tactics for survival.
Some moments of this game feel like they are right out of a science fiction novel and tip toe around deep thinking philosophy that will have those who pay attention to detail pondering other worldly topics and aspects. However, this type of âsending a messageâ with the game thing doesnât overstep its boundaries at all. The storyline of this game mainly intends on keeping you gripped in the action and passion of the main characters quest for survival in the Metro and at times on the scarred, worn surface of Earth itself. Adaptive artificial intelligence and intriguing enemy design will keep you on your toes and have you shocked into adrenaline mode quite often, and you will have to learn each enemyâs reaction to the guns youâve got on hand until you know the most efficient way to kill what youâre up against.
The characters in Metro: Last Light are very well developed, and youâll find yourself walking in on conversations that you just have to hear. These can distract you from the main plot, but also turn into side missions that you can actually play and experience for yourself. Most of the story lineâs non-playable characters are quite memorable, and have a distinct personality to each their own. The game is entirely single player, with no multiplayer to speak of, but you wonât mind because itâs truly a single player shooter done right that veterans of the clouded genre can be proud to own and enjoy playing more than once.
The ranger mode adds to the gameplay experience by removing the heads up display in the game and creating an even more drastic shortage of ammo. Already in the gameâs hardcore and normal modes you will need to be very careful how much time you spend wandering around in the game if you want to live. There is no swimming, and when youâre on the surface you need to be weary of how much oxygen and bullets you use now in order to balance how many you will be saving for later. Thereâs an ability to buy and sell ammo while also customizing your guns, but this chance will come only a handful of times as the gameâs highly amped action sequences take you from place to place in a powerful rollercoaster of cause and effect.
Final Verdict:Â Metro: Last Light is an extremely polished shooter with a story that grips you and gameplay that has you gripping your controller tight until the end. RealGamerNewz scores this game a 9.75 out of 10.
Audio Review Comparing PC (Played by Josh Ehresmann) and PS3 (Played by Jon Ireson) gameplay experiences:
Official Trailer:
Overall Score: 9.75 / 10
RGN Rating: Platinum Game
Review Copy Info: a console copy and a steam voucher of this game were provided by the publisher to RealGamerNewz for purposes of this review.
Available on: Computer, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3
Played on: Computer by Josh Ehresmann and PlayStation 3 by Jon Ireson
PC Specs of Review System:
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
