Twinworld Game Reviews

October 11th, 2022 – Lightwood Games is thrilled to announce details of their latest word game, Letterbox by POWGI.

Letterbox is a game of anagrams and logical reasoning. The letters from a nine-letter word must be rearranged and placed into the middle of a 5×5 grid so that it forms six five-letter words. There’s just one correct answer that spells valid English words in all directions.

Letterbox by POWGI features 120 unique puzzles and, as always, the puzzles are hand-crafted and checked to ensure a pleasant and satisfying solving experience.

In typical POWGI style, the “reward” for solving each puzzle is a terrible “dad joke”.

The game will be released on Tuesday 11th October on PlayStation, Thursday 13th October on Switch and Friday 14th October on Xbox.

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06 OCTOBER, 2022 – Get ready to rampage with monster-sized arcade action –  Terror of Hemasaurus is coming soon to PC and consoles, publisher Digerati is thrilled to announce. The city smashing, human squishing, apocalyptic fun kicks off 17th October on PC (Steam, Epic, GOG, and other storefronts), priced $12.99 and with a 20% discount for a limited time.

Console versions will follow in December, arriving 5th Dec for PlayStation, 6th Dec for Nintendo Switch, and 7th Dec for Xbox.

Combining awesome pixel devastation and stupidly big explosions, Terror of Hemasaurus is the next game from Super Blood Hockey developer, Loren Lemcke.

Players take the role of one of four carnage-causing kaiju as they embark on a devastating, and darkly funny, trail of destruction that takes them across the USA as part of a dubious last ditch plan by The Church of the Holy Lizard to save humanity from its own reckless disregard of the planet. Your mission: destroy everything!

About the game

Play as a giant monster and wreak havoc on humanity in this retro city smash ‘em up! Punch buildings, slap helicopters, eat humans, kick cars – enjoy multiple ways to cause carnage! Satisfying arcade action and mindless destruction for up to 4-players!

Key Features

• MONSTERS! Hemasaurus! Clocksloth! Salamandrah! Autonomous Hemasaurus! Four terrifying (but also kind of adorable) beasts, each with their own killer moves!
• DESTRUCTION! Explosive pixel devastation and mayhem on a monstrous scale! Reduce buildings to dust. Topple skyscrapers. Destroy everything!
• DEATH! Hurl humans into helicopter blades! Butt slam into crowds of terrified citizens! Eat people for nourishment! Smoosh them all to save the planet!
• STAGES! Do what the game tells you across a variety of levels! Kick cars into buildings! Rescue the cats and dogs! Total a tower in record time!
• FRIENDS! Got buddies? Good for you! Put them to use by getting them to join you for some local co-op carnage! Up to four friends can cause terror together!

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Paris, October 4th 2022 – Video game publisher Microids is thrilled to announce the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch retail versions of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch are now available in North America.

The Limited Edition now available includes:

• The full game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch
• An exclusive official SteelBook
• The game’s original soundtrack (digital format)
• 3 lithographs
• A stickers sheet

About F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

Six years ago, the Legion invaded and colonized the Torch City, which was originally inhabited by animals. Rayton, the former soldier in the resistance war, has been living in seclusion since then. After his friend is arrested, Rayton reclaims his mechanical fist and decides to fight back. Little did he know he would be involved in a much bigger scheme between the Gang, the Resistance, and the Legion.

Developed by TiGames in Shanghai, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a 3D Metroidvania action game with a rabbit protagonist wielding a giant mechanical Fist in an original dieselpunk world. A great number of puzzles and challenges are hidden in a sophisticated and interconnected game map worth exploring. F.I.S.T. features multiple weapons, magnificent combos, upgradable skills and provides a hardcore arcade-style experience. Unreal Engine 4 offers top-class visual quality with physically-based rendering and extremely detailed textures. The game met critical acclaim when the digital versions came out, with a current PC and PS5 score of 80 on Metacritic.

Key features

• An interconnected Metroidvania world-map with more than a dozen areas with distinguishing vision themes and level design

• An in-depth storytelling focusing on the inevitable conflict between animals and machines

• A unique dieselpunk aesthetic fusing with early 20th century Shanghai landscape

• An arcade-style combat system with stunning combos and executions thanks to three multi-function weapons with distinct designs on appearance and advantages

• An engaging upgrade system for the character and skill chain to perform magnificent combos

• Countless puzzles, challenges and collectibles hidden in a fascinating vast world

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Guide your soul-infused puppets into the depths of darkness in Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society, coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and PC on February 14, 2023!

Watch the newest trailer to meet your allies and learn more about the quest at hand, and check out the official website for further information. Don’t forget to preorder your copy of the Limited Edition as well as a beautiful acrylic glitter standee by visiting our Online Store!

Meet the magical miscreants who dare to challenge the labyrinth! Watch our newest character clips to learn more about Fantie and Eureka.

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Paris, October 3rd, 2022 – Today, Microids is pleased to announce the game’s release date as well as a new demo for Arkanoid Eternal Battle, now available on Steam during Steam Next Fest (October 3 – 10). This demo will allow fans to get their hands on the Battle Royale mode and engage in thrilling competitions for up to 25 players! Those excited to (re)experience the classic block-breaker franchise will only have a few weeks to wait as Arkanoid Eternal Battle will launch October 27 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PC. In North America, the retail versions will be available November 8th.

Developed by talented studio Pastagames, Arkanoid Eternal Battle will invite players to discover or rediscover the iconic block breaker in a fully modernized and revamped version and compete online with up to 25 players in its unique cross-play Eternal Battle mode.

Steam Next Fest Demo

From today, October 3rd, to October 10th, players will be able to try out the Battle Royale mode thanks to a new demo available during Steam Next Fest. Those eager to play with the Neo, Retro and Versus modes, will have to wait a few weeks when the game launches on October 27!

Check out the demo here!

Arkanoid Eternal Battle marks the return of the emblematic block breaker game in a surprising, renewed version with 4 game modes:

• Retro: Teleport yourself in an old-school arcade parlor back in 1986 and enjoy the original game as if you were there!
• Neo: This solo mode expands on the classic gameplay with brand-new levels, a modern and stylish art direction & sounds as well as new unique blocks, bonuses and effects!
• Versus: Play locally with 2 to 4 players on the same screen!
• Eternal Battle: For the very first time, 25 players can challenge each other online in an exclusive Battle Royale mode! Use your power ups to gain advantage and aim at the top score to be the last one standing and win the game!

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September 30th, 2022 – Indie publisher Ratalaika Games, together with Indie developer Kikai Digital, join forces to celebrate today’s (30th Sept) Caffeine: Victoria’s Legacy, a choice rich, fantasy visual novel, set in a steampunk Victorian alternative reality, where coffee is all that matters! Released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, priced at €17.99 / $17.99, this is one to check out!

Features, facts and fantasy!

• Appealing and engaging story!
• Beautiful graphics.
• Over 25 hours of gameplay
• Four romanceable routes with one true ending.
• Voices characters.
• 450,000 word visual novel.
• Hundreds of choices.
• Original Music
• Animated CG scenes.
• A rollercoaster of romance
• Plus more

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Stuttgart, Germany – 29 September 2022 – It’s time to channel your inner animal and bust out your best and fastest moves because Jitsu Squad pre-orders are now live! ININ Games are proud to bring this adrenaline-tingling 2D beat ‘em up from Tanuki Creative Studio to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (PS4), and PlayStation 5 (PS5) this winter, with a digital release for the Xbox family of consoles planned for a later date.

Jitsu Squad brings back the fun of old-school brawlers from the 90s paired with an awesome hand-drawn cartoon look and the exciting style of modern beat ‘em ups, while staying true to the age-old arcade gaming rule: easy to learn, hard to master. Play alone or with up to four people in co-op mode against waves of enemies while amassing massive combo-chains and unleashing flashy super moves. Also, the game’s soundtrack was created by none other than Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music. Johnny’s hit single “Surfing on the Lava” is featured in the most recent trailer, which sees the Jitsu Squad hitting the lava waves on their boards.

Jitsu Squad has even been nominated at this year’s Dutch Game Awards in October, in the categories “Best Debut Game” and “Best Art”! The game is now widely available to pre-order at participating retailers. For more information and to pre-order, visit the official ININ Games website.

Story

Containing the soul of a powerful demon, the legendary Kusanagi Stone can grant godly powers to those who awaken it but has remained hidden over the centuries. Now, the wicked sorcerer Origami, destroyer of worlds and lord of darkness, has summoned ancient warriors to find the stone for him, cursing their souls and turning them into animals. Luckily, a mysterious monk called Ramen manages to save four warrior souls from Origami’s call: Hero, Baby, Jazz, and Aros, together are the Jitsu Squad!

Features

• Fight lightning-fast, adrenaline-tingling battles
• 4 playable characters – Turn your warrior into a real legend with the upgrade system and unique secondary weapons that open up new combos
• Slay your enemies in style with 100+ chain-combos, infinite juggles and Epic Super Specials that will make your heart beat faster
• Powerful in-game character transformations will get your blood boiling
• Tons of unique enemies to slay and 8 different planets to save
• Up to 4-player local couch co-op fun
• Team up with a friend in 2-player tag-team mode, where each player can choose up to 2 characters
• Enter the battlefield while blasting original tunes by Crush 40 singer Johnny Gioeli, famous for the iconic SONIC The Hedgehog music
• Fighting game input commands provide a nice 90s throwback

Limited Editions:

An explosive game like Jitsu Squad also deserves a bombastic Collector’s Edition, with insane items for fighting game fanatics. That’s why ININ Games is once again teaming up with Games Rocket, preparing exclusive editions that are only available in a limited quantity. You can place your pre-order right now at Gamesrocket.com.

The Collector’s Edition will include the following:

• Game for Nintendo Switch, PS4 or PS5
• Collector’s Edition box
• Colourful game manual
• Japanese-style hand fan
• Hand surfboard
• Artbook
• Soundtrack on CD
• Headband
• Acrylic diorama
• Paperwheel
• Reversible Poster
• Postcard set
• Stickersheet

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Paris, September 28^th, 2022 – Publisher Microids and IMPS, the Smurfs world license holder, are thrilled to reveal the first trailer for their highly anticipated upcoming kart-racing game, Smurfs Kart, and what fans can expect from upgraded Turbo Edition. Developed by Eden Games, well-known for their iconic racing games (Gear.Club Unlimited, Test Drive Unlimited, V-Rally), Smurfs Kart will launch November 15^th 2022 on Nintendo Switch!

The brand new trailer welcomes players to the Smurfs Racing School with an introduction to the basics of Smurfs driving!

First things first: A good start is the best way to get ahead in the race! Step on the gas at the right time to get an advantageous speed boost.

Lesson #2: Drifting allows you to race through the trickiest turns, and even gives you a speed boost!

Lesson #3: Know the tracks and you will be unbeatable! Use the ramps, discover all the shortcuts, and drive on the boost areas to take the lead on your opponents.

Lesson #4: Make the best use of the items you collect along the way! Acorns are Smurf-busting missiles, Sarsaparilla gives you a speed boost, and protective bubbles make you temporarily invulnerable. Best of all, each Smurf has their own special item to get rid of opponents in a unique way!

The “Turbo Edition” includes:

• The game
• An embroidered Papa Smurf patch
• 2 sticker sheets

Key features:

• 12 tracks set in the Smurfs’ universe: The village, the forest, the dam, the swamps… even Gargamel’s house!

• 12 iconic playable Smurfs: Handy, Hefty, Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Jokey… choose your favorite Smurf and get ready for the race! Each Smurf has its own kart and a very handy special item to help you breeze past your opponents.

• Reach 1st place by using the environment around you: Bonus items, boosts, ramps, destructible boxes, shortcuts and more!

• Smurf together: Play solo or with family and friends, with support for up to 4 players in split-screen local multiplayer!

• “Time Challenge” mode: Try to beat every Smurf at their own racetrack and reach the top of the online leaderboard with your best time!

• Unlock original bonuses as you play and try to Smurf them all in your personal album!

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Stuttgart, Germany – September 28th 2022 – Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Mebius & Starfish-SD are proud to announce that Snow Battle Princess Sayuki will receive an exclusive, limited physical release. This Run and Gun shares the gameplay legacy with its spiritual predecessor Pocky & Rocky and will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Preorders for the Limited Edition and Special Limited Edition are kicking off on Sunday, October 2nd at 12 AM CET (midnight), only at https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/.

About the game:

The snow goddess Sayuki is in love with a mortal boy who has fallen under a grave illness. Therefore, you go on a journey to find a remedy for his condition and gain the trust of the villagers, who are wary of the goddesses. If only the forces of evil wouldn’t get in the way.

With your trusty bunny Toto at your side, use different types of snow magic, upgrade them and blast your way through the hordes of yokai and other monsters standing in your way! Battle Princess Sayuki rewards an aggressive playstyle!

Snow Battle Princess Sayuki can also be played with a friend who takes the role of Sayuki’s sister Koyuki. Playing in 2-player couch co-op mode will turn the game into a competition. Who will have the highest score at the end?

Snow Battle Princess Sayuki originally was planned to be a part of the Pocky and Rocky/Kiki Kaikai series. The game changed its appearance due to TAITO being acquired by Square Enix in the fall of 2005.

Instead of scrapping the whole game, developer Starfish took their hard work and transformed the Pocky & Rocky exterior and narrative into Snow Battle Princess Sayuki. Combining the cuteness of Cute ’em Ups and the intense action of isometric fast-paced scrolling shooters, the game turned out to be a true fan-favorite within a small but passionate following and was released for the PS2 and Wii back in 2008.

Features:

• The spiritual successor of Pocky and Rocky with the familiar gameplay and a combo meter twist!
• Single and two-player modes
• Fresh setting using elements from Japanese and Western myths
• Hand-drawn meets pixel art for a unique style

Strictly Limited Editions:

Strictly Limited Games is happy to bring you this unique piece of history as part of our catalog: Giving Snow Battle Princess Sayuki the boxed legacy it deserves, with two unique limited editions, available for pre-order exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games online shop.

The Limited Edition is limited to 2,500 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,000 for PlayStation 4, at a price of 29.99€/29.99 USD, including a colorful game manual.

The Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,500 copies for Nintendo Switch and 500 for PlayStation 4, for 49.99€/49.99 USD, including lots of additional collectibles:

• Special Limited Edition Box
• Game Card/Disc (NSW/PS4)
• Colorful Game Manual
• Enemy Sticker Sheet
• Original CD Soundtrack
• Toto Bunny Plushie
• Reversible Poster
• 6 Mini Art Cards
• Mochi Bunny Recipe

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Experience the first chapter in the Crossbell saga from the renowned The Legend of Heroes series!

Lloyd Bannings returns to his hometown to follow in his late brother’s footsteps and join the Crossbell Police Department. However, he finds himself assigned to a ragtag new division called the Special Support Section. Now, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption!

Check out the Trails from Zero Fanart Gallery to see some truly amazing creations! Then check out the custom avatars and wallpapers too!

Be sure to pick up your copy from the following retailers:

• Amazon
  
• Best Buy
  
• GameStop
  
• GameStop Canada

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is now available on Nintendo Switch™, PS4™ and PC!

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