GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:12 PM Permanent Upgrades in Creatures of Ava provide players with the opportunity to vastly improve Vic's abilities, including everything from additional health to more backpack slots. Permanent Upgrade Types & Effects Health Kits – Upgrades maximum health after finding (2, 5) Health Kits Backpack Pocket – Upgrades inventory space after finding (2, 4) Backpack Pockets Stamina … The post Creatures Of Ava Permanent Upgrades Guide appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:12 PM Learning new songs in Creatures of Ava allows you to tame a wider variety of animals before using rescue bots to send them to the Ark in orbit. Below is a complete list of all the songs you can learn in Ava and where they can be found. BONUS TIP You need to obtain the … The post Where To Learn All Songs In Creatures Of Ava appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:12 PM Unlike other similar games, there is no capturing or enslaving in Creatures of Ava. Instead, we tame these beautiful creatures. We break down the unique taming mechanics of the game so you can understand how to tame all the creatures you encounter in Creatures of Ava. Before you are able to tame creatures, you must … The post How To Tame Creatures In Creatures Of Ava appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:12 PM When exploring the world of Ava, you will sometimes encounter red, fungus-like plants that create an aura of toxicity, damaging Vic if she gets too close. The poisonous fungus will often hide secrets or block paths of progress, so you will want to learn how to get past the red poisonous Withering in Creatures of … The post How To Get Past Red Poison Withering In Creatures Of Ava appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:12 PM One of the many obstacles that blocks Vic's path are speedy moving vines that quickly close areas off as Vic approaches. This guide on how to get past moving Vines in Creatures of Ava, explains how to unlock the necessary upgrade and how to use the ability Dhom to get past these troublesome vines. Much … The post How To Get Past Moving Vines In Creatures Of Ava appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:12 PM As you explore the world of Ava, you will encounter infected plants and animals that have a gold or yellow glow to them. This represents a stronger level of infection, thus requiring better tools in order to save the flora and fauna. This guide on How To Remove Yellow Withering In Creatures Of Ava explains … The post How To Remove Yellow Withering In Creatures Of Ava appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 5:10 PM  Disney's popular streaming service is set to receive yet another price hike, marking the fourth increase for the streamer since it launched in 2019. The new ad-free tier of Disney+ will soon cost $16 a month. It comes as Disney and other companies continue to try and squeeze more profit out of expensive-to-run… |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:45 PM  Baldur's Gate 3 just celebrated its first trip around the sun this past weekend. Have you, by chance, neglected to play the rightful Game of the Year 2023 (I'm not bitter) thus far? Well, if you have a PlayStation 5 and you've been waiting for the right time to jump into it, Larian Studios' masterclass in RPG design… |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:40 PM  To love Destiny 2 is to know that it can sometimes be a mess of convoluted systems buried within obscure menus. It can be difficult to suss out what new function is being given to which vendor. It can get confusing whether you're a seasoned vet or a newcomer. Now, Bungie is reintroducing attunement, a beloved feature… |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:00 PM  Famous director David Lynch explained in a recent interview that he has emphysema, a lung disease that causes shortness of breath. He blames this on his love of smoking and tobacco. But despite rumors that he was retiring, Lynch says he has no plans to do so. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:50 PM  Today is the start of Diablo IV's Season of the Infernal Hordes. It adds a new mode, quests, and a ton of rebalancing. It also accidentally let players carry over their Legendary Tempering recipes from last season, and Blizzard is being generous and giving the bug a pass this time around. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:20 PM  Saber Interactive's upcoming horror game based on the popular Quiet Place films finally has a release date and a price. And the new creepy-looking game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, is dropping in the spookiest time of the year: October. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:15 PM  Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had a big presentation during Xbox's June Summer Game Fest Showcase to gear up for its release later this year. That presentation, along with info that's been coming out in the last few weeks, has painted a clear picture of what players can expect from Black Ops 6, from expected inclusions to… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 9:00 PM  The Arena Breakout Infinite early access release date has finally been revealed, as the milsim rival to Escape From Tarkov and Gray Zone Warfare arrives on Steam in a matter of days. With over one million wishlists and a massively successful beta, Arena Breakout Infinite could very well be the answer to your realistic FPS woes. The free-to-player shooter has some big early access plans too, and now you don't have long to wait. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:12 PM  Helldivers 2's unexpected levels of early popularity were a surprise, but they were also deserved. With a sensible price point, great community building, and addictive co-op shooter action, it was a blast. In recent weeks, though, player counts have tumbled as the cadence of updates slowed down. However, the huge new Escalation of Freedom update has now arrived, and player numbers on Steam are already experiencing a massive surge. Continue reading Helldivers 2's massive new update sees PC player count surge MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:06 PM  There are too many games that fade away like gossamer clouds under harsh sunlight. Too many titles arrive and then depart, forgotten and lost to the brutal slow march of time. MMO Allods Online is one. Released back in 2010, it apparently continues to do well in Russia, but elsewhere, it's a name few remember. With several incredibly interesting ideas wrapped up in a unique setting, it probably deserved better - and now, suddenly, it's attracted an audience on Steam. Continue reading Deserted MMO Allods Online experiences sudden spike in Steam players MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best single-player MMOs, Best free MMORPGs |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:51 PM  The seasonal model in Diablo 4 is meant to offer players a fresh start with a level playing field, letting everyone experience new stuff with brand new characters. Creating a seasonal character is one of the best ways to get to grips with everything coming at players in a season and so far, that's worked really well. However, with the launch of Diablo 4 Season 5, an issue has caused some players to still have some of their goodies from the previous season, even on fresh characters. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:46 PM  Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best RPGs ever made - that's a statement I don't think many will disagree with. Larian's unspeakably good (and incomprehensibly huge) game is an all-timer, and today it's celebrating the one-year anniversary of its full launch on PC. In a new video commemorating the milestone, Larian's top dog Swen Vincke not only thanks fans for their support on BG3, but looks ahead to the studio's next project, saying that it'll be "something shiny, something big." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:41 PM  The world of Warhammer 40k has spread into several videogame genres over the last few years, but you've never been able to play a Warhammer racing game - that is, until now. Warhammer 40k Speed Freeks is a new multiplayer title that sees a cult of gear-head Orks hop in a variety of vehicles to do battle, and it's just launched in Steam Early Access ahead of its full release later this year. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games, Best racing games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:18 PM  I love Fallout New Vegas. To be fair, I love all the Fallout games - I'm not looking at you, Brotherhood of Steel - sit down. Plenty agree, with it consistently ranking at the top among many fans of the series, so much it's pretty much become a meme at this point. That said, I wouldn't be a true Fallout New Vegas fan if I didn't admit that it's got some big problems, with tons of bugs that can get stuck in your craw unless you download the right mods. How it feels can also turn many away, but one modder has released a big animation overhaul that helps it feel much more up-to-date. Continue reading Amazing Fallout New Vegas mod gives it the movement of a modern RPG MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout New Vegas mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best RPG games |
Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 8:00 PM
Shin Megami Tensei - The Roleplaying Game: Tokyo Conception is a TTRPG based off the Shin Megami Tensei series that'll come out on September 10, 2024. Pre-orders for it are open via Amazon.
You will need three to five players, as well as a GM to play. As you can imagine from the title, it will have lots of terms that a Shin Megami Tensei player should be familiar with. The references to Shin Megami Tensei aren't just in the spells you can use and demons you can fight. Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Conception will include systems from the game. You'll be able to negotiate with demons, as well as inflict or be inflicted by status ailments. That's on top of the usual TTRPG elements of rolling dice.
Tokyo Conception plays within the world of Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, but you will not need to have played that first in order to play the TTRPG. In fact, according to the publisher, you won't need to have knowledge of the franchise at all to leap in and understand the plot. The book will contain nearly 100 pages with demon stats, as well as seeds, so you can use it to make your own campaign as well.
Shin Megami Tensei - The Roleplaying Game: Tokyo Conception will come out on September 10, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:30 PM
HoYoVerse is collaborating with Guerlain in China to commemorate the playable debut of Emilie in Genshin Impact. If you buy the new Aqua Allegoria Florabloom eau de toilette or eau de parfum, you'll be able to receive exclusive merchandise. [Thanks, heiankyo_327!]
The eau de toilette set costs 980 CNY ($136.95) while the eau de parfum set costs 1190 CNY ($166.30). You'll also be able to get a fan, a necklace, a charm (that you can attach to the fan), and a smelling card. The card will feature Emilie holding flowers that resemble the vibrant Genshin Impact fan for the Guerlain collaboration. If you spritz water on the front, it can change color and you can also spritz some perfume of your choice on the back. As for the necklace and fan, you can spray them both with perfume to let them carry a fragrance.
Emilie is the newest playable character in Genshin Impact. She is a 5-star Dendro character who works as a perfumer in Fontaine. She is now available in the game alongside Yelan, a 5-star Hydro Bow user from Liyue.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The Guerlain collaboration with Genshin Impact will have pre-orders open until August 14, 2024. They'll be available in shops from August 15 to September 4, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:00 PM
Blizzard released a new story cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft titled "Threads of Destiny." The video shows the past of Ansurek the Nerubian Queen, a secondary antagonist who will appear in The War Within expansion.
Before the launch of an expansion, Blizzard often likes to release cinematic trailers to provide context or teasers for upcoming story developments. This one focuses on the Nerubians of Azj-Kahet, whose Queen Ansurek allied with the expansion's main villain, Xal'atath. Ansurek will be the final boss of Nerub-ar Palace, the first raid of The War Within that is set to launch on September 11, 2024.
The Nerubians are a race of spider-like creatures who have appeared as far back as Warcraft III, though this may be the first time we see one of their cities fully intact. As well as hosting the first raid, the Nerubian city of Azj-Kahet will also be an explorable zone in the expansion.
You can watch the full World of Warcraft "Threads of Destiny" cinematic trailer via YouTube below:
A recent update added a new pre-expansion event to World of Warcraft titled Radiant Echoes, which involves fighting the ghosts of iconic raid bosses past. Meanwhile, pre-orders forThe War Within expansion are available and include cosmetic armor sets, mounts, and even beta access at some tiers.
World of Warcraft is available now for PC and Mac, while The War Within expansion is scheduled to launch on August 26, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:30 PM
Megahouse will release a new toy based on Hanako of the Toilet, a popular Japanese urban legend. It'll come out in early August 2024.
The toy is called "Dokkiri Hanako of the Toilet," and it's quite similar to toys like Pop Up Pirate. Each player will take turns pulling down the lever of the toilet. Depending on your luck, something will pop out of the toilet on your turn. Items that will pop out are a bug, toilet paper, or Hanako herself. This toy will not require any batteries and will cost 3278 JPY ($22.70).
Hanako of the Toilet, or Hanako-san, is a very famous urban legend that pretty much everyone in Japan knows about. There are various backstories for Hanako depending on the version you hear. But in general, she's a young girl named Hanako who haunts school toilets. Like with Bloody Mary, some children may try to summon Hanako-san as a dare or a game. Because of her popularity and ubiquity, many Japanese properties feature Hanako-san as a character, or base a character off her. Examples include Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun and Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II.
The Hanako of the Toilet toy will come out some time in early August 2024. So it should be out some time soon.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:30 PM
When the Castlevania and Dead by Daylight crossover was announced, I wasn't all that excited. And I'm a pretty big Castlevania fan. I mean, I dressed in the stylings of a Castlevania character for an entire year, and even the middling Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series has grown on me after being starved of content for so long. Some of you are probably reading this thinking, "Kazuma! The Netflix series exists!" and I know that, and I don't like it.
So when Behaviour Interactive announced that it would be collaborating with Konami to bring Castlevania into the fold, I immediately assumed it would be versions of the characters that appeared in the popular Neftlix adaptation. Color me surprised when it was not. In fact, the version of Trevor and Dracula that appear in the crossover are actually two of my favorite designs. One could argue that Dracula has more or less looked the same across generations, with the version he appears as clearly being more akin to Symphony of the Night. But Trevor, oh Trevor Belmont, he's ripped right out of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and I love that.
While I might have lost some of you at Lords of Shadow, Curse of Darkness is actually my favorite Castlevania game. I love it for a lot of reasons; for Hector and Isaac, and the weird Digimon-esque Devilforging system. I just think it's a lot of fun, and I love the character designs and the sort of theatricality of it all. It's Castlevania through and through, even if you're not immediately playing a Belmont.
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness was a maligned entry in the series. Almost all Castlevania fans just wanted that classic 2D platforming experience, and while Konami was desperately trying to make 3D stick for the series, it just wasn't taking. But it had all of the flavors, all of the visuals, and was a deeply satisfying game. At least to me. I'm just one of those weirdos that actually likes a lot of the less loved entries in the series, but I've always loved Curse of Darkness. This is probably why I don't care for the Netflix series, even if it has arguably done a lot more for Castlevania than Curse of Darkness has.
That's why I was totally surprised it was Curse of Darkness Trevor that made it into Dead by Daylight. Not that I'm complaining. I'm absolutely going to slap down the dollars to purchase this Chapter, even if I don't play Dead by Daylight all that much anymore. (I'm extremely casual, and have only popped in for the Silent Hill and Resident Evil Chapters.)
So I just wanna thank whoever at Behaviour Interactive and Konami came to the decision to incorporate one of the less-liked Castlevania entries into Dead by Daylight. Because Dead by Daylight is a behemoth of a game and seeing one of my favorites designs from the Castlevania games over something that's just generally popular, is awesome.
Dead by Daylight is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X. The Castlevania crossover Chapter will come to Dead by Daylight on August 27, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:00 PM
Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh Nendoroid of Seto Kaiba, and people who buy directly from the company get a decorative Blue-Eyes White Dragon sheet for him to "summon." The figure is slated to release in December 2024 in Japan and Q2 2025, and it can currently be pre-ordered directly through the company until September 18, 2024.
For those of us in the US and Canada, the figure is available on the US storefront for $44.99. For those living elsewhere, it can be preordered on the Japanese international store for ￥7,400.
The Nendoroid of Seto Kaiba puts him in his white coat from the Yu-Gi-Oh Battle City arc. It will stand at 10cm (3.94 inches) tall. The face plates let someone display him with a proud smirk, a serious glare, or a shouting face. In addition the figure will include parts for the Battle City Duel Disk, cards, his signature pendant, and various arm parts for different posing.
Here are the sample images, which show off the Nendoroid's poses and expressions:
For a limited time, all orders from the Good Smile Company site will come with a background sheet of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. That comes with a stand, so it can be displayed behind the figure.
This is not the first Yu-Gi-Oh Nendoroid update in 2024. Earlier this year, we saw the Yami Yugi reissue happen in February, 2024.
Pre-orders for the Seto Kaiba Nendoroid will be live from August 6, 2024, until September 18, 2024. The figure is expected to ship in December, 2024. For a limited time only, pre-orders will come with the Blue-Eyes White Dragon standee, as long as supplies last.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 5:30 PM
A manga version of Sonic the Hedgehog will appear in CoroCoro Comics from the October 2024 issue. You'll also be able to check out demos of the game and purchase goods at the CoroCoro Tamashii Festival section of the International Tokyo Toy Show. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]
There's not a lot of information at the moment in regards to the Sonic the Hedgehog comic. The last piece of information CoroCoro posted about Sonic on its website was in 2023 to introduce Sonic Superstars. However, since Sonic the Hedgehog will be at the International Tokyo Toy Show as part of CoroCoro's booth, we may get more details then.
The International Tokyo Toy Show will be on August 31 and September 1, 2024. You'll be able to find the CoroCoro Tamashii Festival in the West Hall 3 at the Tokyo big Sight. As mentioned earlier, the Sonic the Hedgehog booth will feature merchandise, as well as give visitors a chance to demo some of the games. It costs 1600 JPY ($11.05) for an early bird ticket to the International Tokyo Toy Show. However, if you're a middle schooler or younger, you can get in for free.
Sonic the Hedgehog will start serialization in CoroCoro Comics from the October 2024 issue.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 5:00 PM
The latest Square Enix financial results for Q1 of the fiscal year ending in March 2025 indicate that MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV saw an increase in sales of 1.5 billion yen (about $10,33 million) year-over-year for a total of 12.5 billion yen (~$86,12 million) in profits. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
On August 6, 2024, Square Enix released the financial results for Q1 (April-June 2024) of the fiscal year ending in March 2025. Aside for the increase in profits for Final Fantasy XIV due to the release of the recent Dawntrail expansion, Square Enix reported sales of 69,915 million yen (18.4% decrease year-over year,) operating income of 10,848 million yen (increase of 250.1% YoY) ordinary income of 15,297 million yen (an increase of 66.7% YoY,) and net income of 10,844 million yen (increase of 68.6% YoY.)
As for the smart device and PC browser business, Square Enix reported a 3.4 billion yen decrease YoY in sales for a total of 18.9 billion yen due to the weakness in existing titles. However, operating income in the same fields recorded 3 billion yen for an increase of 600 million yen YoY due to the optimization of operational costs. Furthermore, the amusement business and publishing performed well, with the company observing an increase in both sales and profits.
Final Fantasy XIV and its recent Dawntrail expansion is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:00 PM
Capcom and FREEing announced the release of a new Street Fighter figure of Chun-Li in a bunny girl outfit that is almost 19 inches tall. The figure costs 38,500 yen (or approximately $265.03,) it is now available for pre-order via the Union Creative online store and will release in Japan on March 2025.
The new Chun-Li figure is 1:4 scale or roughly 19 inches (480mm) tall. It depicts the beloved Street Fighter character performing a high kick while wearing a bunny girl outfit with golden accents similar to her classic outfit. The Interpol agent is also wearing a pair of matching bunny ears, fishnet tights, and a pair of high heels.
You can take a look at the new Street Fighter Chun-Li figure here:
Back in September 2023, Premium Collectibles Studio announced the release of a realistic 1:1 scale bust of Chun-Li that costs $4,000. Additionally, Good Smile Company recently revealed a new version of the Pop Up Parade figure of Chun-Li in an alternate pink costume.
The new Street Fighter Chun-Li Bunny Girl 1:4 scale figure is now available for pre-order from the Union Creative online store. The figure costs 38,500 yen (~$265.03) and it is scheduled to release in Japan on March 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:00 PM
I get so tired. Like when I check my smart watch, sometimes during busy weeks or seasons I'll have under six hours of sleep per night. Plus with things like inflation or family troubles, that's more stress. Exhausted Man, a new game from Candelman Games, gets that and shows exactly how much effort it can feel like it takes to get things done. It's really clever! But, at the same time, it's also honestly a bit of a chore given how tasking some challenges can get in this physics puzzler.
Everyone in Exhausted Man is exhausted. From the woman going through exercises in the tutorial to the people like the game developer preparing a demo ahead of a festival. It's a real problem! However, they still need to accomplish tasks, and that's where players come in. Each person will need to accomplish a set number of "tentpole" milestones over the course of a limited number of acts, while also managing energy levels. If you manage to get all the hallmarks done, you get an optimal ending situation. However, being so tired that you can't even stand up or properly move your appendages means getting through the two to five tasks for each selected challenge each act could feel like an impossible task. Funny and clever, due to some fun flavor text, but tiring.
At the start of each "pack" and adventure you open in Exhausted Man, you hear a quick story about the goal the character is trying to accomplish in the game. You then see how many milestones you need to complete to make certain major story beats happen and get a best result. Cards will appear, depending on the props placed in the room. Each one will take up a certain amount of your limited time (but is not timed), will potentially give you multiple milestone points, and will either add to or detract from your overall energy. Completing a task also can unlock more items to place and allow you to set up more before the next act. So it's almost like you're pairing a stat management simulation with an action puzzle game.
Also, there's a nap button. That's fun. I like naps.
The thing about Exhausted Man is while I admire its concept, its humor, and the social commentary, playing this game can really tire me out! If you have your character get too tired, then there will be these yawn bubbles spawning. If you run into them, your avatar just falls asleep for a second and drops, potentially losing any progress you made. There will be moments when you can't choose which "event" will happen next in the story, that could lead to a challenge that is multi-part or especially frustrating. Even if you do pick a next act that is one you think will work, you may find out after selecting it that the items you chose as critical parts to interact with it weren't good options due to their size or them possibly moving. Building gets frustrating, since it means needing to constantly shift the camera angle to properly gauge positions and, again, maybe not selecting certain items as proper setpieces for that series of actions. Also, stages get crowded toward the ends of stories since you're constantly getting to add new props, and sometimes I wished there was an option to just… not place items before the next act.
Some anti-frustration features are in effect in Exhausted Man, to Candleman Games' credit. If your character gets stuck, you can head into the pause menu to unstick them and basically get a fresh start. I noticed after I got so exhausted that choosing an energy-rebuilding act card wouldn't make a dent, a forced event would come up that would completely refill energy. Also, there is an option to just… reset and pick a different act and challenge completely if you realize what you went with was too much and isn't working. They're little things, which help.
Also, there's the fact that you don't have to power through Exhausted Man if you are getting annoyed or exhausted. You can take breaks and come back to it. I'd recommend playing it that way! I rushed through, for the sake of the review, and it wasn't ideal.
Besides, it isn't like the controls are really ever working against you when you play Exhausted Man, especially compared to other physics games. I did have some trouble with building up "ladders" out of items. However, moving around the avatar and generally completing tasks is pretty easy. The character is responsive, and the only time I'd ever get tripped up is if the person started slithering around awkwardly shaped items (like the large toy dragon) or ones that move (like the spinning chair. The physics are on point, and it's possible to use momentum and the generally tight controls to accomplish any tasks.
I love the concept behind Exhausted Man and feel like it is a genuinely clever game, but the nature of some of the tasks mean it's best played in short bursts. Going into too many challenges at once, especially if you end up with a forced task or one that ends up being more annoying than expected, might even feel a bit stressful. Still, the concept is sound and I do recommend it! Just take your time and don't rush.
Exhausted Man is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:30 PM
People who were always curious about Mega Man mobile games can pick up Mega Man X and Mega Man X Dive Offline during a new game sale. Capcom announced both are temporarily discounted for a week.
In the case of Mega Man X Dive Offline, the current price on Google Play and App Store is $14.99. It is still $29.99, as usual, on Steam for PCs. This is the offline version of the action-game that shut down in July 2024. It allows people to access all the characters without paying for them, as they originally had to in the gacha game.
Here's the trailer for that, as a reminder of how it works:
As for Mega Man X, it costs $2.99 on the App Store and $4.99 on Google Play. This is essentially a port of the original SNES game, though there are some quality of life additions and adjustments. For example, there are visual adjustments, three difficulty options are available, and there's a Ranking mode with Endless, Score Attack, and Time Race. Regular and Full mode. There are also additional challenges and optional paid purchases.
The Mega Man X and Mega Man X Dive Offline mobile games sale is available on Android and Apple iOS devices until August 13, 2024. You can also play Mega Man X on the PC and SNES worldwide. Mega Man X Dive can also be found on PCs.
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WGB Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:51 PM The famous marsupial is coming to Game Pass along with Mafia this August. |
WGB Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:39 PM Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is finally arriving on last-gen hardware. But will it even run on an Xbox One? |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 6, 2024 5:56 PM Many games announced. The post Xbox Game Pass Adds Mafia: Definitive Edition, Creatures of Ava, and More appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 6, 2024 5:24 PM Announced via Twitter. The post Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Gets New Release Date appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:52 PM The trailer showcases new details. The post Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Gets New Zombies Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:35 PM Additionally, the PC version of the game will receive an update. The post Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Last Gen Release Date Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |