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gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Lovish: 8-Bit Adventure Launches February on Modern Consoles and PC

Lovish, an 8-bit side-scrolling action-adventure from LABS Works, will launch on February 5 for PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, Humble Store, and itch.io. The previously announced PS4 and Switch 2 versions are canceled. The game features 50+ levels with multiple objectives, randomized event scenes between rooms, more than 100 characters, an in-game shop, secrets, and a 20+ track soundtrack, delivering retro-inspired platforming with humor and replayability.

via Gematsu|

#8-bit #dangen-entertainment #gaming

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Announced as First 2D Game in 29 Years, Launching Summer 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a new side-scrolling action adventure game, has been announced for multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with a release set for summer 2025. Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu in collaboration with Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA, the game combines classic Ninja Gaiden lore with modern gameplay elements. Players will experience a new chapter in the Ninja Gaiden saga with Kenji Mozu as the protagonist, featuring a blend of old-school mechanics and modern pixel art.

via Gematsu|

#dotemu #gaming #koei-tecmo

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Mastering Time and Motion Capture in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown"

Ubisoft's new game, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, is a challenging action-platforming game with tough bosses and intricate puzzles. Here are nine essential tips to make your journey easier, including using the chakram often, upgrading gear regularly, visiting the swordmaster, taking images of memorable spots, finishing side quests, using guided mode, tweaking difficulty, buying area maps, and avoiding backtracking until acquiring the last power, the Fabric of Time.

via Kotaku|

#gaming #metroidvania #prince-of-persia

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Hidden Gem: A Must-Try Shooter for Cyberpunk Enthusiasts"

Huntdown, a 2020 side-scrolling cyberpunk shooter developed by Easy Trigger Games, is an underrated gem that offers a short but sweet run-and-gun action experience. With beautiful pixel-art environments, intense boss fights, and fourth-wall-breaking humor, players can choose from three unique bounty hunters and explore a vibrant futuristic dystopia while battling street gangs and collecting bounties. The game's cover system adds a strategic element, and the two-player co-op option enhances the fun. Huntdown is a deliriously fun cyberpunk shooter that pays homage to '80s sci-fi and is worth a try for fans of the genre.

via Polygon|

#action-game #cyberpunk #gaming

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Unveiling Features, Enemies, and More!"

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the upcoming side-scrolling Mario game for Nintendo Switch, set to be released on October 20. Players can choose from a variety of characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi, as they work together to save the Flower Kingdom from Bowser's evil influence. The game introduces new power-ups such as the elephant, bubble, and drill, each with unique abilities, and features Wonder Flowers that create trippy and surprising effects in each level. Multiplayer functionality has been enhanced, allowing for both couch co-op and online play with up to four friends.

via Decrypt|

#gaming #multiplayer #nintendo

gaming2 years ago•10 min saved

"Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo's Reinvention of Classic Side-Scrolling Games"

Nintendo's upcoming game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, aims to reinvent the classic side-scrolling formula by introducing new elements of mystery, secrets, and surprises. The game features a new world called the Flower Kingdom, expressive character animations, and eye-catching backgrounds. Players can transform into Elephant Mario, who can shoot water and stomp on enemies, as well as activate Wonder Seeds to trigger trippy changes in gameplay. The game also introduces badges that bestow effects on characters or levels, and offers more freedom to explore with a freely explorable world map. Super Mario Bros. Wonder will feature local and online co-op multiplayer, and includes new enemies and power-ups. The game's developers wanted to create a Mario game that fits the modern era and provides players with new surprises and discoveries.

via Eurogamer.net|

#game-development #gaming #new-features

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

IzanagiGames and Acquire Unveil Soul-Shifting Action Adventure Game AMEDAMA for PC

Publisher IzanagiGames and developer Acquire have announced the upcoming release of AMEDAMA, a side-scrolling, soul-shifting action adventure game for PC. Set in feudal Japan, players control Yushin, a soul without a body, as he possesses different characters in his quest to find his sister and uncover the truth behind her disappearance. With only seven days before his soul fades away, players must make choices that impact the story and face different foes along the way. The game is set to launch in 2023 with support for multiple languages.

via Gematsu|

#acquire #action-adventure #amedama

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Platinum Games Releases Free DLC for The Wonderful 101: Remastered

PlatinumGames has released Part One of the free DLC 'The Wonderful One: After School Hero' for The Wonderful 101: Remastered, which is available to download now on the Switch eShop. The DLC is a side-scrolling expansion that follows Luka's journey to becoming a superhero and features "super-duper-fun side-scrolling laser shooting action". Part Two of the DLC will be released on May 26th.

via Nintendo Life|

#dlc #gaming #laser-shooting