Twinworld Game Reviews

Liberate your world when the action-packed magical RPG REYNATIS releases on September 27, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PS 4, PS 5, and Steam! Preorders are now open for the REYNATIS limited edition on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, at the NIS America online store.

In addition, the game will include special crossover content featuring Square Enix’s NEO: The World Ends With You, featuring characters, locations, and enemies from the game!

REYNATIS is an atmospheric urban fantasy set in a realistic recreation of Shibuya, Tokyo, where the ultimate clash between magic and order is about to unfold. Seeking freedom through strength, the wizard Marin heads to Shibuya, where he meets Sari, an officer of the M.E.A., an organization dedicated to keeping wizards under control.

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Vilnius, Lithuania – May 9, 2024 – Indie games publisher Nordcurrent Labs, in collaboration with developer Emergo Entertainment, are delighted to reveal their upcoming cozy narrative adventure Fireside will launch on PC and Nintendo Switch on June 4th for $14.99 / £12.79 / €14.79. This mesmerizing journey is set to kindle warmth in players’ hearts as they venture through the great outdoors and bond with fellow travelers along the way.

In Fireside, immerse yourself in a magical world, where the captivating narrative unfolds through a whimsical hiking adventure. Explore a wonderful hand-drawn landscape by traveling between campsites, and encounter a diverse cast of fellow travelers during nightly campfires. These cozy evenings at the crackling Fireside serve as the main point for nonviolent gameplay, featuring trading, cooking, and dialogue choices that generate “soul energy” – a magical currency for upgrading the player’s home. These gatherings form the heart of Fireside’s enchantment, fostering a profound sense of fellowship and connection between characters.

You can catch an all new glimpse at Fireside’s wholesome gameplay and colorful cast of characters in the brand new release date trailer. This offers a sneak peek into Fireside’s rich, hand-drawn visuals, cozy atmosphere, non-violent gameplay and emotionally resonant stories.

“With Fireside we wanted to create a warm-hearted wholesome adventure about the beauty of connecting with others, even when we’re all on our separate journeys,” said Paul Redetzky, CEO at Emergo Entertainment. “Fireside is an Adventure about Talking, Cooking, and Trading instead of Hacking and Slaying with small choices, heartwarming stories, and relatable characters that will make you happy.. This is an escape into tranquility, full of friendly faces, serene landscapes, and magical mystery. We can’t wait to hear about your experiences in Fireside when it launches on June 4th.”

“Fireside immediately charmed us as soon as we tried it,” said Andrius Mackevičius, Head of Publishing at Nordcurrent Labs. “Its whimsical art, humorous, touching dialogue, and breadth of player choice filled us with joy, so we’re very excited to share this experience with everyone else.”

Fireside Features:

• Campfire Conversations: Gather around the campfire with friends and engage in meaningful, heartwarming or whimsical conversations.

• Trade and Barter System: Each character has their own wants and needs. Collect various items and trade with other travelers.

• Cooking: Explore 50+ recipes to cook at the campfire. Cook the items fellow travelers desire and trade with them.

• Home Building and Improvement: Collect materials and soul energy to enhance your home base. Invite friends to visit, turning your space into a hub for shared experiences.

• Helping Hand Philosophy: Emphasizes compassion and empathy. Non-violent interactions contribute to the well-being of others.

• Tranquil Ambiance: Fireside provides a calming atmosphere for a break from everyday life. Enjoy nature sounds, campfire crackles, and soothing music for a peaceful experience.

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30th April, 2024: Indie publisher Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden are pleased  to announce the forthcoming release of Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World, which continues the iconic IP, previously released on PC Engine in Japan but never before seen in the West. It was the first game in the series to be released in CD format, which allowed the development team to include animated cutscenes with voice acting.

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World, launching on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One,  Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, is a superb retro arcade action feast that captures the excitement and appeal that made it a true genre favourite.

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World was produced by Toshiro Tsuchida, who also worked as a producer in Cyber Citizen Shockman 2: A New Menace, as well as other classics such as Gley Lancer, Langrisser, and Assault Suits Valken. Later he founded G-Craft, a company known for creating the popular Front Mission and Arc the Lad RPG franchises. After Square Enix purchased G-Craft, he would work also on the Final Fantasy series.

Background Story

After Sonya wins a big prize in the lottery, she and Arnold travel to a tropical southern island to enjoy some well-deserved holidays. However, paradise soon turns into hell when a strange spaceship appears all of a sudden and starts attacking the city. Unable to just sit around and do nothing while chaos unfolds, Arnold and Sonya transform into Shockman and head to battle this new mysterious enemy!

Features Include

• Play through a big variety of stages that include platform stages as well as scrolling shooting stages
• Fight powerful bosses alone or with a friend with the 2-player mode
• Brand new English translation plus original Japanese text
• Image gallery from hand-made scans
• Handy emulation features such as rewind/forward, save states and CRT filters

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Medellin, Colombia – April 29th, 2024 – Independent game developer C2 Game Studio has today revealed that its upcoming third-person action-RPG Astor: Blade of the Monolith will launch May 30th on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The release date was revealed as part of the ID@Xbox Showcase, featuring some of the most exciting upcoming indie games from around the world. The announcement also comes in the wake of a recent title rebrand. Wield legendary runic weapons and magical abilities in fast-paced combat as you confront the source of evil found on planet Gilese, and enjoy a rich, immersive adventure as you guide a lone hero across the planet in a desperate search for answers.

“We’re really excited to finally reveal our release date for Astor: Blade of the Monolith,” said Luis Correa, Founder & game director at C2 Game Studio. “Myself and everyone at C2 are immensely proud of the game, and we can’t wait for players to get their hands on it when it releases on May 30th.”

More about Astor: Blade of the Monolith:

Explore the vibrant planet of Gliese, once inhabited by an ancient race, and now home to their sentient creations – the Diokek. After the ancients’ disappearance, the Diokek lived in peace until malevolent creatures, the Hiltsik, started wreaking havoc among their settlements. With threats of a more sinister force at play, Astor – a young Diokek warrior, must journey across Gliese to solve the mysterious disappearance of his creators thousands of years ago, believing that they may have left behind the key to their salvation.

Inspired by Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and The Legend of Zelda, Astor: Blade of the Monolith features fierce fighting mechanics and wondrous exploration. Learn new attacks, abilities and combos, use runic power to summon powerful constructs in combat, and collect legendary weapons as you crush hordes of enemies.

KEY FEATURES

• Engage in intense battles against 16 different enemies and 10 formidable bosses across over 20 hours of main story and side quests
• Arm yourself with 4 unique weapons, master dynamic skills and combos, summon powerful constructs, and craft your own combat style
• Traverse Gliese’s diverse landscapes, complete various side quests and uncover remnants left by your creators
• Test your skills in combat challenges and conquer New Game+ mode for an even greater challenge

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April 29th – Warsaw, Poland | QubicGames has announced that Baking Time by CrazyLabs will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 3rd.

Stack all kinds of mouth-watering baked goods, from croissants to cookie hearts and everything in between!

Grab your spatula, lift the baked goods out of the oven, and put them on display so that customers can buy them! With a steady stream of hungry customers waiting in line, it’s up to you to deliver their orders quickly and efficiently!

Satisfy your customers and earn money that you can spend to hire additional staff and expand your bakery! Unlock new recipes and serve even more delicious pastries!

Need a helping hand? Invite your friend to play in local co-op mode and expand your bakery to the next level! Grab your aprons and get ready to bake up a storm in Baking Time together!

Features:

• Bake over 30 different pastries that your customers won’t resist!
• Collect baked goods with a spatula and put them on the display to sell them!
• Operate the cash register and satisfy your customers’ appetites!
• Earn tons of money to unlock new levels of your bakery!
• Hire staff to help you collect the baked goods much faster!
• Unlock 32 adorable animals that boost the cash you and your bakers collect!
• Upgrade your character and workers to walk faster or carry more pastries!
• Perform baker’s tasks and claim your rewards
• Prepare baked goods for special large orders!
• Feed your cookie monsters to get money each second
• Use the teleport to move faster between levels
• Get caught up in the cooking fever and try not to get hungry!

So what are you waiting for? Keep those ovens hot and bake on!

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April 29th – Warsaw, Poland | QubicGames has announced that My Horse Stories by CrazyLabs will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 3rd.

Put on those cowgirl boots, style your new horse, and start racing like a champ!

You’re located on a horse farm that becomes your haven, and with each passing day, you grow closer to your loyal companion – a graceful horse with whom you’ll weave your own unique horse-riding tale!

To rise above the competition and conquer the racetracks, you must train tirelessly, immersing yourself in the art of horsemanship. Your dedication will bring you face-to-face with rival stars and formidable opponents who will test your skills and determination. You and your horse will form an unbreakable bond through intense training sessions, setting the stage for legendary horse riding tales that will be whispered for years to come!

But it’s not all about intense races and fierce rival stars. In the tranquil moments between training, you’ll find solace in the stars’ stable horses – majestic creatures that inspire awe and fill your heart with joy. Take the time to nurture and care for them because their well-being is crucial to your success. Pamper them with love, groom their silky manes, and dress them in dazzling saddles that reflect their extraordinary beauty.

Features:

• Train every day with your horse till you’re ready to compete in international horse races
• Compete in exciting horse story racing competitions around the world!
• Wow the crowd with your amazing jumps!
• Dress up like a champion in the most fabulous cowgirl boots ever!
• Take good care of your horse: feed, groom, and dress him up in an eye-catching saddle!
• Do farm chores.
• Upgrade your horse-story farm and build new facilities.
• Climb the leaderboard and make your family proud!

Sunday 28th April 2024. Today, Japan: crim Co., Ltd.,released of ‘El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD’ remaster for the Nintendo Switch.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron combines many genre elements with its glorious anime style graphical presentation that changes dramatically as the player progresses through a totally mesmeric experience. What is offered within El Shaddai goes far beyond these confines in that action, strategy and platforming are just a few of the challenges and exciting dangers that unfold.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is all about its simple controls. You can experience the profound action by pressing a few buttons and the same goes to the in-game jump action and battle scenes. The intuitive controls can lead you to the best gaming experience throughout the game.

Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron.

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April 24th – Warsaw, Poland | QubicGames has announced that Life Bubble by Homa will be released for the Nintendo Switch on April 26.

Embark on an exciting journey to explore new planets, collect valuable resources, and rescue lost astronauts!

Your mission is to expand your life bubble across the planet and repair your ship to continue your adventure into the unknown!

Chop wood, mine colorful crystals or diamonds, and use them to rebuild machines and bridges that will help you expand your life bubble area! Every construction needs specific raw materials, so search for their deposits and get to work!

Complete missions or sell resources you don’t need to buy characters and machine upgrades. Improve your abilities and tools to explore the planet fully prepared!

Features:

• travel through beautiful and mysterious planets, each with unique resources and terrains
• collect valuable raw materials to rebuild machines and bridges
• explore different areas and expand your life bubble over places where it is impossible to survive!
• buy various character upgrades: bag, speed, life, tools, and power
• buy machine upgrades to increase its storage capacity
• fight enemies with your power weapon
• complete missions for extra money!

Be ready for obstacles along the way. Enemies are out to conquer your tiny universe. Protect your life, bubble miniature world, and fight back like a true space cowboy!

Prepare yourself for a unique and unforgettable space adventure!

April 22nd, 2024: Today indie publisher Ratalaika Games, and 9Ratones’ Sergio Poverony, are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of ‘Zombies, Aliens and Guns’, a stylized and exciting challenge, “Run and Gun” top down shooter with a  clever mix of 2D pixels and 3D graphics.

Earth Needs a Hero – is it You?

Releasing on 26th April on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, Nintendo Switch and PC Steam, the player is Earth’s last hope against an invasion from a band of military rebels! The protagonist must rescue survivors, collect vaccines, and fight off hordes of zombies*.
*(The zombies are actually humans. Aliens attacked the planet and started turning people into zombies).

Non-stop action prevails throughout. Cross the terrain in a jeep, catch up with the train and destroy it…. face the root cause and defeat it. Life could not be so, erm… deadly!

Action, Events, Problems!

The main character is a peacekeeper, who is tasked with delivering the vaccine to the main headquarters. But during the flight, the helicopter crashed.

You will encounter pockets of zombies popping up all over the world. Scientists, unable to understand the origin of these phenomena, are trying to treat the zombies. They’ve used antiviral drugs. Nothing worked. But one military scientist found a way to subdue and tame the zombies – he invented a vaccine, which should be transferred to all countries on earth.

Progression & Aggression!

The character, as he progresses, will unlock and have access to 3 weapons – an assault rifle (default), a shotgun and a machine gun. Each weapon is upgraded, increasing the strength and rate of fire. On different locations it is more convenient to play with a shotgun, on some locations with a machine gun. But always remember that bullets run out and it takes a little time to replenish them.  You can also use acceleration, dash.

Some Interesting Facts

In case of death, the player starts the game from the beginning of the current level. In some locations zombies can be random, in some, where you have to go from point to point or save survivors, enemies are more linear.

There is no inventory, it all depends on which weapon crate you pick up. Some crates may be hidden in the game location. The player can only see the number of bullets and lives.

At almost every location, you have to solve a certain problem. For example, to bring the driver to the jeep. Collecting medicines and weapons. If the driver dies, the mission is over.

There are several biomes in the game, there is a tropical island, a forested area. The main character will ride not only on cars but also on a boat. Will visit the port. Will get through the night motorway and the dead village. Will find the cause of all the evils, will get to the alien base and destroy the main evil alien, which is protected by hordes of his zombies and aliens.

Summing Up the Game in a Sentence

A zany action film-esque game featuring zombies, aliens and guns.

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18th April 2024. Today, Japan based crim Co., Ltd., is readying for the 28th April, 2024 release of ‘El Shaddai Acension of the Metatron HD’ Remaster for the digital Nintendo Switch.

Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatro.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron combines many genre elements with its glorious anime style graphical presentation that changes dramatically as the player progresses through a totally mesmeric experience. What is offered within El Shaddai goes far beyond these confines in that action, strategy and platforming are just a few of the challenges and exciting dangers that unfold.

Improved Game Features for Switch

• Implemented Full HD support, improved framerate, optimized loading, and general optimization.
• The Switch version is visually more beautiful and fluid.
• included as bonus content are the post-ending novels “Lucifer’s Fall Chronicles of Ceta” and “El Shaddai Acension of the Metatron Art Book”.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron combines many genre elements with its glorious anime style graphical presentation that changes dramatically as the player progresses through a totally mesmeric experience. What is offered within El Shaddai goes far beyond these confines in that action, strategy and platforming are just a few of the challenges and exciting dangers that unfold.

The game is all about its simple controls. You can experience the profound action by pressing a few buttons and the same goes to the in-game jump action and battle scenes. The intuitive controls can lead you to the best gaming experience throughout the game.

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