Twinworld Game Reviews

October 17, 2024 – Today sees the release on Nintendo Switch of ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist, a standalone side story to ASTLIBRA Revision, starting a new (but very familiar!) female protagonist in a 20+ hour-long adventure. Take control of the baker’s reclusive daughter as she enters challenging, randomly, generated dungeons in a roguelike fashion. A fresh perspective on the ASTLIBRA saga. A perfect blend of action, with a story and strategy game play to match.

ASTLIBRA Revision Gaiden: The Cave Phantom Mist offers a fresh perspective on the ASTLIBRA saga, delving deeper into the intricacies of the game’s world and character relationships and elevating the original game’s randomised maze elements — richer variety of rooms, challenges, and experiences that are as strong and immersive as fans have come to expect from ASTLIBRA!

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17th October, 2024. Today developer HomeBearStudio and publisher Hound Picked Games are pleased to announce that NAIRI: Rising Tide is set to release on PC Steam and Nintendo Switch on November 14th, 2024! The game is available to pre-order now on Nintendo Switch with a 25% discount – €10.79 $11.99 £9.75!

In this next instalment of the series, players can expect to experience richer, vastly improved hand drawn artwork with many new characters and, of course, some beloved friends returning!

Set after the events of NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, NAIRI: Rising Tide sees Nairi continue on her journey to save her family. As Nairi and her companions try to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin, an apocalyptic prophecy emerges that threatens to devour everything.

In NAIRI: Rising Tide players experience an engaging story filled with charm and adventure. Exploration is key with a large, hand drawn world full of colourful and memorable animal (and human) characters that players know and expect from HomeBearStudio!

As players explore, they will be able to craft creative solutions by combining items with the new Toolbelt, which will aid them with challenging brain teasers that are contained within intricate puzzle-dungeons!

Will Nairi and her companions be able to overcome the many dangers of the corrupt city of Shirin while an apocalyptic prophecy threatens to devour everything?

Features:

• World: A larger and more interconnected world/dungeons.
• Puzzles: more complex dungeons and puzzles require serious wit to overcome.
• Skip: for players who would rather focus on the narrative: dungeons can be skipped.
• Toolbelt: craft new items by placing items in the ‘Toolbelt’ and using the correct tool!
• Maps & Goal Markers: find maps to help with orientation and figure out where to go.
• Fast-Travel: alleviate backtracking by fast-travelling to key areas in the  ‘overworld’.
• Improved Hint System: purchase hints system ranging from nudges to full solutions.
• Collectibles, Lore & Log: the Journal now includes much more than just hints.
• Recruits: earn coins by recruiting certain NPCs (which also spruce up your ‘base)’.
• Figurines: coins aren’t just for hints – purchase cute figurines for extra lore!
• Item Descriptions: items can now be examined for context and/or guidance.
• Synopsis: an illustrated synopsis explains the events of ‘NAIRI: Tower of Shirin’ to catch up new and old players alike.
• Artwork: another collectible comes in the form of hidden concept art pieces.

“We were fortunate to be able to work with fewer restraints this time around and are proud of how Rising Tide turned out. HomeBearStudio is beyond excited for NAIRI fans – and any fan of the genre – to finally get their hands on the sequel!” – Joshua van Kuilenburg, HomeBearStudio.

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16th October, 2024 – Australian developer Critical Games today is pleased to announce that the console versions – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch – are available now– October 16th, 2024.

Aussie Rules!

Nine years in development is a long time but if the media praise is a good guide then critical acclaim from the PC version, released last year, proved the wait was worth it. Two top prestigious RPG US specialist gaming sites gave it marks of 87/100 and 4/5 with comments like ‘standalone classic of the genre and fantastic gameplay!’ It even got 10/10 with a must play.

See for Yourself! XB/Switch & PS Gamers! Play Me!

Now console gamers can find out for themselves. This one man indie developer, working with a small team of freelancers, deserves to be placed in the spotlight for creating a game that will immerse players in a vast world that comes to life encased in retro experiences you won’t forget!

The Game

Pilot your Airship and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Strengthen your party’s bonds with character-driven side-quests, and face off with challenging Super Bosses in dynamic.

Turn-Based Battles!

When a mistreated child with impossible powers threatens to reshape the world, a hero’s disappearance kicks off a grand adventure – and a battle for survival…

A perfect entry point into the series, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is for new and returning players alike.

Features:

• Airship Travel! Fly across an expansive World Map, filled with character-driven Side-Quests & challenging Super Boss battles!
• Nostalgia Perfected – vivid & vibrant Pixel Art visuals, with an enchanting & unforgettable Chiptune OST.
• Uplifting, Story-Rich Adventure which blends Fantasy & Sci-Fi.
• 30-40 Hours Playtime.
• Turn-Based Battles with Depth & Strategy. Freely swap allies mid-combat, & unleash Team Attacks or Omega Burst finishing moves!
• No Random Battles – enemies are always visible on the map.
• Seven Playable Characters, including a blind martial artist & an Exterminator-class robot.
• Constant Variety – everything from exploring ancient ruins to solving a robot murder mystery!
• Tightly Paced Story which balances the classic JRPG experience with modern design.
• A Tragic Villain with a Unique Twist – save the world from a vengeful Glitch!

“If you love airships, world maps, turn-based combat, and uplifting storytelling – and you’re looking for a fresh experience in that classic style – I sincerely invite you to play 8-Bit Adventures 2.” – Joshua Hallaran. (Developer)

So, while the journey has been long, the true adventure is just getting started!

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We are excited to announce that The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will launch on February 14, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG)!

About The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

No longer threatened by the mafia organization Almata, the people of Calvard have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious crimson beast sets the wheels of fate in motion once again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth and those looking to capitalize on any new developments wherever possible, no matter how sinister. With chaos once again looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor, prompting his own investigation.

Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal? The sands of time bring old and new faces together for this thrilling second installment in the Trails through Daybreak saga.

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Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D are proud and excited to announce that DROVA  – Forsaken Kin, the grim dark Pixel RPG set in a mystic celtic world is OUT NOW on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for €24.99.

Welcome to the Otherworld

In DROVA you end up in a mystical world, praised as a new hope. A new paradise. But after only a few moments you will start realizing: This is anything but a paradise. Monsters will try to kill you, characters you meet will only help you for their own favor. Drova is a grim world where every man is for himself.

Features:

• 40 Hours of Story-driven gameplay
• A brutal combat system with multiple weapon classes and magic
• A handcrafted seamless open pixel art world
• Join one of two factions to survive in this grim dark world
• Trust no one
• No AI generated content
• No microtransactions
• No lootboxes
• No cut out content for DLC
• Just a damn fine singleplayer RPG, as it should be!

A RPG Like It Should Be!

DROVA is an old school RPG. There are no quest-markers. Just an open world to explore for you. No microtransactions. Players just pay once, the 24,99€. No cut content for Day 1 DLCs. There are no DLCs. No AI generated content. Just a handcrafted world with 40 hours of content, a complex combat system and more than 250 characters to meet. DROVA stays true to its roots, the games which inspired it.

Grab your axe, sharpen your blades and explore a grim dark world in Drova – Forsaken Kin, out now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

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We are excited to share that the demo for Ys X: Nordics, the milestone entry in the legendary Ys series, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam ahead of its launch on October 25!

The Ys X: Nordics demo offers fast-paced fighting action, powerful offense and defense in Solo Mode and Duo Mode, charged elemental attacks with Mana Burst, exhilarating sailing, battles on land and sea, and more. Demo save data can be carried over to the full version of the game when it launches on October 25.

About Ys X: Nordics

A milestone entry in the legendary Ys series, Ys X: Nordics offers exhilarating, fast-paced combat, a moving story of unlikely allies, and naval exploration across the vibrant Obelia Gulf.

Following their tenuous encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol Christin and the proud pirate Karja Balta find themselves bound by fate – and the mysterious power of Mana! As they search for a way to undo the mystical ties that bind them, they soon find themselves caught up in a conflict between two factions: the seafaring warriors known as the Normans and the enigmatic and seemingly immortal Griegr. In order to save the people of Obelia Gulf, Adol and Karja must navigate the depths of their unexpected bond and the power that it grants them.

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We are excited to announce that RPG MAKER WITH, the latest installment in the RPG Maker series, is out now for Nintendo Switch! To try out the game’s creation features and play user-created games for free, the RPG MAKER WITH PLAYER is available to download on the Nintendo eShop. PS4 and PS5 versions will release in 2025.

About RPG MAKER WITH

As the latest installment in the RPG Maker series, RPG MAKER WITH features more tools and greater accessibility than ever before. The user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it easy to choose between creating simple or complex assets and functions, so you can dive right in, regardless of skill level.

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Montpellier, France – October 10, 2024. Dear Villagers and Sunny Syrup Studio are proud to announce the Spirit Mancer participation in the Steam Next Fest with its last demo between October 14 and 21, also the game will postpone its launch on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch to November 22 to deliver the best possible version of the game to players.

The 2D Hack and Slash adventure with deck-building mechanics inspired by classics like Mega Man, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Pokemon is also opening pre-orders and offering the very special Demon Hunter Edition, which lets you control exclusive dragons and tarot cards, and also features a comic book, artbook and OST.

Get the whole inferno dancing, with the Idols of IFN66, by pre-ordering Spirit Mancer!

Pre-order Bonus :

• Exclusive Idol Card Set IFN66 (5 demons spirit cards)

Demon hunter edition Bonus:

• Tarot Spirit Card Set (5 demons spirit cards)
• Ancient Dragon Spirit Card Set (5 demons spirit cards)
• Original Soundtrack.
• Digital Artbook (148 pages)
• Comics (119 pages)

In Spirit Mancer, players are in the role of a modern-day demon hunter, they can go alone or also can join forces with a friend in local couch co-op mode. Slash, Shoot and Break hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. Capture their spirits and summon them out into battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno!

Key Features

Hack and Slash action combines with deck building elements.

With a skill base card, you can summon demons to do your bidding and help you during combat.

Local co-op support.

Like in the old arcade times, join forces with a friend and jump together for an epic battle into a colourful and vibrant inferno.

100+ Unique enemies you can fight and capture

Huge variety of unique monsters and demons that you can fight and capture.

Summon captured enemies to battle as spirit cards

Capture any demons into spirit cards then summon them out into battle as your friends.

Deck building with 100+ spirit cards

Build your deck with demon spirits that you want in your pocket.

10+ Guns and weapons to be used

Blast any foes with a large variety of weapons.

8+ levels for you to explore

Beautiful beach, Volcanic fortress, Lush forest, and more Adventure a huge fantasy world of inferno with 20+ biomes to explore.

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Wednesday October 9th, 2024. Today sees the long awaited release of Fossil Games’ slasher horror ‘Camp Sunshine’ on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X and S – and is already available on PC on Steam.

In this chilling sequel to Sunshine Manor, guide Jez through a blood-soaked summer camp under siege by a relentless killer. As you explore the camp’s dark secrets, every shadow could hide your doom, and survival becomes a nightmarish game of cat and mouse. With time running out, you must uncover the twisted mystery behind the Summer Camp Slasher, where the camp’s terrifying past may be deadlier than the killer stalking you.

Will Jez escape, or will the truth claim another victim? Every second counts…Act NOW, the terror has only just started!

Features

• A deadly game of survival where the killer could strike at any moment.
• Explore the haunting grounds of a fully detailed summer camp.
• Experience a gripping, spine-chilling narrative that keeps you on edge.
• Test your wits with devious puzzles that add to the terror.
• Discover the dark secrets of Isaac Illerman through hidden diary pages.
• Face the Serial Slasher—survive two hits or it’s game over.
• Packed with jump scares and horror tributes. Perfect for Halloween Streams!

…Just Don’t Run Out Of Batteries For Your Torch!

“We’re so pleased to finally be able to bring Camp Sunshine to consoles – it’s been a long wait and we’ve been bowled over by the excitement from our fans. Now players can finally experience our love letter to 80s horror movies! Camp Sunshine is waiting for you!” – Paul, one half of Fossil Games.

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3rd of October, 2024 – Today WhisperGames is excited to announce that ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist will be coming to Nintendo Switch on October 17th. The PC version of ASTLIBRA Gaiden was originally released this February on Steam as DLC for ASTLIBRA Revision.

However, this time Gaiden is coming as a standalone title on Nintendo Switch; players do not need to own ASTLIBRA Revision or start it up to play Gaiden.

Gaiden is a side story to ASTLIBRA Revision, starring a new (but very familiar!) female protagonist in a 20+ hour-long adventure. Take control of the baker’s reclusive daughter as she challenges randomly generated dungeons in a roguelike fashion.

ASTLIBRA Revision Gaiden: The Cave Phantom Mist offers a fresh perspective on the ASTLIBRA saga, delving deeper into the intricacies of the game’s world and character relationships and elevating the original game’s randomized maze elements — richer variety of rooms, challenges, and experiences that are as strong and immersive as fans have come to expect from ASTLIBRA!

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