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Exploring The Games's avatar

I'm not much a fan of stealth, but I like what Mare of Jonah is cooking. I should really try Ale Abbey, as I play so many tycoon games in Roblox. And Karate Survivors had me at "Survivors." Dope list. Can't wait till I can give these games and their demos a look.

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James Francis's avatar

Karate Survivors is tricky! I tried the demo and it's fun, but timing the attacks while avoiding enemies is hard, and I feel there aren't enough environmental weapons to help you out. But the concept is great.

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Exploring The Games's avatar

Sounding like a challenging bullet heaven! Thanks for introducing it to me. And I hope it's hard, because more bullet heavens are fun, but not hard, so I'm curious how that would play out.

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William F. Edwards's avatar

Another Next Fest already? I still need to snag my highlights from the last one like The Crush House, granted a few of them haven't even released. A platformer from a former Disney ride designer is interesting, certainly feels like a skill set that could translate well. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and Scarlet Deer Inn also look good.

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James Francis's avatar

Yeah, there's only a four month gap between each festival. And then there are some festivals that run concurrently with Next Fest. It's a bit much!

I'm very curious about Snow Riders. I'm not big on sports games, but it looks like a fun time. Scarlet Deer Inn is interesting - I played some of the demo a few months ago and it was entertaining. But it might not be to everyone's taste.

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InGameScientist's avatar

Nova and Mandragora look so good!!

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James Francis's avatar

I think Mandragora will be too difficult for me, but also exactly what that genre's fans will want. Are you a fan of soulslike combat? Nova... well, I've played Gris. So, I'm super excited!

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InGameScientist's avatar

I didn't think I'd be a fan of the genre until I played No Rest for the Wicked. I don't think I'm ready for the full 3D experience but 2.5 and 2D I think I can appreciate!

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James Francis's avatar

I don’t know that one. Time for a wishlist add!

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