Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic turn-based game from Inxile Entertainment, set in the snowy area of Colorado. Combat is turn-based on a grid area, rewarding you for cleverly using your surroundings. The backdrop has an eye for detail and you can explore it in the Kodiak - a snowmobile/truck hybrid.
What we like:
Great story
80-100 hours of gameplay
120 hours of voice work
Challenging moral dilemmas
Variety in how to go about things
Co-op option available
Rewarding combat system
Detailed backdrop and exploration options
What could be improved:
No eyepatch found yet
Hats make characters bald
Limited replayability depending on playthrough choice
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Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.
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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is an RPG that relies solely on auditory perception to create an immersive experience for both those with vision impairments and those without. It follows Alex, a princess born blind who has been banished to the borderlands of her kingdom, as she attempts to reunite with her brother while supernatural forces attempt to prevent her from succeeding.
What we like:
Incredible immersion
Sold gameplay mechanics
Phenomenal sound direction and fascinating story and characters
Forgiving approach to failure
Creative "do over" experience for story proposes
What could be improved:
Requires some level of patience
Gamers with hearing impairments might not be able to enjoy the title
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an open-world RPG set in the early 1400s in the heart of Europe, Bohemia. The game follows Henry, a blacksmith's son, who is caught up in a civil war after his home village is raided. Players will explore the sprawling map of Bohemia, engage in realistic combat and make meaningful choices that will shape their story.
What we like:
Challenging combat system
Vast open-world with plenty to explore
Realistic and authentic representation of time period
Engaging storyline
Intuitive save system
Diverse range of activities such as hunting and archery
Player choice has significant impact on story outcomes
What could be improved:
Slow paced combat
Mandatory events require certain levels of skill to overcome
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party-based cRPG developed by Owlcat Games. Take part in a century-long conflict between mortals, demons and other celestial parties and save the region of Mendev or even the entirety of Golarion. Unlock tremendous Mythic powers to set in motion a chain of events that has a chance to end this conflict once and for all.
What we like:
Over 1000 spells
Feats and abilities to choose from
Flexible difficulty settings
Extensive character customization
Mounted combat
Streamlined Kingdom Management system
Turn-based tactical mode for armies
What could be improved:
Character creation can be overwhelming
Kingmaker's infamous insta-death events still exist
Tactical battles feel bare-bones compared to other systems
A vast world awaits in all-new, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God.
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"Sword & Fairy: Together Forever" tells the story among three clans "Human", "Deity", and "Demon". Play in the third person real time action mode . With the smooth combat experience, this game will come at you with a boom of the traditional oriental aesthetics. Get ready for the adventure in this beautiful oriental world.
In Wartales, you will lead a group of mercenaries through an open-world medieval landscape, filled with treasure and mysteries to uncover. Customize your team with specialized skills and equipment, as you traverse a vast terrain via horseback or on foot. With a turn-based combat system, anticipate encountering various enemies requiring strategic planning and coordination for success. Bond with your fellow comrades and celebrate an accomplished day of pillaging with a well-earned feast. In this harsh world, will you endure and prosper? Play Wartales and find out!
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Scarlet Nexus is a fast-paced action JRPG with visceral combat that follows an all-new story of humanity's struggle against a hostile alien race. You play as a special kind of soldier with the power and abilities to fight back, and you must master your psychokinetic control over objects, borrow your allies' powers, and outwit the enemies that stand in your way.
What we like:
Visceral combat
Intuitive controls
Dynamic visual novel-like cut scenes
Stunning world design
Evocative theme
Entertaining characters
What could be improved:
3D perspective can make placement difficult sometimes
