Twinworld Game Reviews

Paris, July 20th, 2021 – Microids is thrilled to unveil Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases Developed by Blazing Griffin (Murder Mystery Machine, The Ship: Remasted, Murderous Pursuits…) in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited, Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases is a detective and adventure game starring a young Hercule Poirot in one of his first cases, before he became the legendary detective we all know and love. The game will launch on September 28th on PC (Steam), Xbox One consoles, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, and will be backward compatible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S.

For the very first time, players will discover a new aspect of Hercule Poirot’s life that has never before been explored, as they experience one of his first cases as a young police officer and detective in pre-war Belgium. The development team has created an intriguing original adventure that builds on the familiar world and iconic character created by best-selling crime writer Agatha Christie. Fans of the “Queen of Crime’s” work will easily identify key elements from her stories, from Poirot’s ‘little grey cells’ to the intricate plotting of the game, and in the story’s satisfying, unexpected conclusion.

Synopsis:

In his early years as a detective, a young Hercule Poirot is invited to a reception by the influential Van den Bosch family, for the announcement of their daughter’s engagement. But tensions among the guests run high as a snowstorm descends on the town, trapping everyone inside the manor. The happy event is soon marred by the murder of one of the guests! Poirot being in the right place at the right time immediately begins to investigate. What buried secrets and deadly rivalries will he uncover?

Key features:

• (Re)discover the legendary detective in an untold crime story, by playing as Hercule Poirot at the beginning of his detective career, when he still has everything to prove.
• Put your little grey cells to the test by using your deduction skills to connect clues together in your mindmap. The mindmap will allow you to visualize and link the elements of the case in order to draw your own conclusions… and shed light on the culprit in a surprising denouement!
• Solve a complex murder case and find out what hides behind the deceptive appearances of the Van den Bosch family.
• Question all the suspects and glean crucial information from them without their knowing. Pick up on all suspicious behavior as you uncover the dark secrets and rivalries of the Belgian upper class.
• Explore a luxurious house full of buried mysteries. Uncovering the murderer won’t be the only puzzle you’ll have to solve…

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Staffordshire, UK – Lightwood Games has announced the release of their latest word puzzle game for home consoles.

Gaps by POWGI is released on Tuesday 20th July on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5; on Wednesday 21st July on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S; and on Thursday 22nd April on Nintendo Switch.

A number of five-letter words are presented with one letter missing in each. Players must add a letter to make valid English words, in such a way that the letters added, in sequence, also spell an additional valid word.

Each puzzle can have thousands of permutations, but there is only one solution! With so many possibilities to consider, finding the answer is always satisfying.

As usual, the reward for each Gaps puzzle solved is an unapologetically bad “dad joke” – a piece of pun-tastic wordplay, related to the puzzle’s solution.

Ladders by POWGI is priced at $7.99 / GBP £6.49 / €7.99.

Cross-generation upgrades are included, so PlayStation 4 owners will receive an entitlement to the PS5 version and Xbox One owners will be able to play on Series X|S at no extra cost.

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Stuttgart, July 16th, 2021: Strictly Limited Games is excited to present the awesome Rolling Gunner that can be pre-ordered from the Strictly Limited Games Shop, starting July 18th, 2021!

Created by the talented team at Mebius Games, Rolling Gunner is a thrilling side-scrolling shooter and a tough and testing representation of an out and out Bullet-Hell-Genre, which comes with an awesome arcade style and an energizing soundtrack. Rolling Gunner will be available as Limited and Collector’s Editions for pre-order from Sunday, July 18th midnight (CEST) at the Strictly Limited Games Shop! A digital version for PlayStation 4 will follow later this year by ININ Games.

Rolling Gunner, a hardcore shooter that will test you to the limit and is perfect for all die-hard Shoot ‘Em Up fans and at the same time, it also makes it easy for beginners to get started. Action galore prevails throughout… Use bullets, bombs and power ups to keep enemies at bay as you fight your way through a total of six stages.

Setting the scene

In a not so distant future, in the year 2034, the element Busterium will revolutionize the whole world. Using the new element as a power source, Buster Engines – alongside a central control computer, called BAC – were developed and replaced the old technologies in many areas.

Things went well for a long time, until BAC suddenly turns against humanity and uses the power and machines he has accumulated over time to take control of the Earth. After BAC’s attack and the subsequent chaos on Earth, the population was reduced by half. To save the remaining humans and the planet Earth, BAC must be stopped!

Fortunately, from the beginning there was a group who foresaw the danger from such a powerful AI. Secretly, they have been working on a weapon to defeat BAC – the Rolling Gun.
And now, the operation to destroy BAC begins. Being the last chance for the planet, players have to battle their way through a variety of opponents and finally face the out of control AI.

Awesome features:

• Three different spaceships to choose from.
• Different difficulty modes offer the best experience for every skill level.
• A replay feature that allows you to analyze your last attempts.
• A training feature where you can manage the settings regarding your spaceship, the stage, power up and others – get the best training for every ingame situation!
• Awesome 2D animations and bright graphics.
• Superior, energetic soundtrack by COSIO.

Get yourself an awesome limited Edition for pre-order at the Strictly Limited Games Shop.

The Limited Edition is available for €34.99 and limited to 3.000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1.700 copies for PlayStation 4.

The Collector’s Edition Features:

• Game for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4
• Collector’s Edition Box
• Artbook
• Instruction Card
• Large Reversible Poster
• Soundtrack
• Keychain
• Snow Globe
• Patch
• Individually numbered

The Collector’s Edition is available for €69.99 and limited to 2.000 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1.300 copies for PlayStation 4.

An aluminium art card is also available for €9.99 – limited to 149 copies.

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16th July 2021 – Within the Blade (WTB) on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch is  a retro styled out and out Ninja stealth action-platformer, with a mix of strategy, which was released last year on PC to much acclaim and is released today on all consoles.

Features

• Over 100 types of weapon that players can find or craft
• Branching skills to level up and master
• Secrets to unlock, with epic items to find
• Randomly generated levels
• 5 unique acts with 5 levels
• Distinct visual style, with a distinct medieval feel

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NIS America is excited to announce that The Cruel King and the Great Hero will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in early 2022! Get ready for a brand-new tale created by Sayaka Oda, director of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince (2019).

Experience a storybook-esque adventure of a young girl who dreams of being a hero and the mighty beast who protects her. But can the beast come to terms with the inevitable truth that the girl is bound to learn one day?

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Stuttgart, 15, July, 2021: ININ proudly presents a really unique game that calls for players who are not afraid of any challenge that combines action, with exciting tank battles, together with puzzle solving. ININ, the publisher through the SLG Partner Store, is excited to be releasing ConnecTank on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch with a Physical Boxed Limited and Special Limited Editions.

With its unique presentation, colourful and enchanting art style, the game’s premise is intuitive, challenging and inventive. Skill and teamwork is needed to fight rival tanks where 1 – 4 players can be a part of this 2D action adventure game.

Crazy and Fun

Set in what can best be described as a factory, which is not the kind of setting you would come to expect, players view the action from a slightly off centre top down view. It’s bold, it’s colourful and help is always on hand!

Build new tanks and take on jobs in an ever-changing world. Link conveyor belts together, craft ammo, and put out fires as you battle rival tanks to help Finneas Fat Cat deliver packages. Make deliveries for one of three barons that are seeking to become the top tycoon of New Pangea. Will you line Finneas Fat Cat’s pockets with more coins, amass an art collection with Lord Louis Longneck or help Emperor Pontius Penguin transport packages for the glory of the tundra.

Build up big honking tanks with rad designs to fight enemies and watch your skill and visions grow. Improve your existing tanks and get new tanks, not forgetting that each giant tank comes with its own skills, strengths and weaknesses. There are over a hundred missions, dozens of tanks to battle and each baron has his own drivers. Ironically as a driver yourself, whilst delivering your packages in a giant tank, you need to fight the rival shipping companies!

ConnecTank’s intuitive design ensures fluid gameplay and a collection of NPCs help progression and build momentum. Being a driver, in the bustling business world and defeating other tanks, means being skillful and precise with your weapons – exacting what, where and when to fire your cannons – is all part of the tanks you control. It really is dog eat dog with the opposing baron drivers.

A great variety of parameters are on offer to hone your skill and actions to progress. There is also a variety of vendors you can interact with and depending on which barron you are working with could affect the outcome.

Served Up Perfect

Menus, stats, numbers, grids, maps, numbers – all you would come to expect from a game of this description come complete with colour coding, etc. to make decisions easy. That said, the challenge is both compelling and fun!

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IRVINE, Calif. – July 14, 2021 – Tokyo is fading, explore the netherworld. The newly released Story Trailer depicts factions, friends and the conflict between gods and demons in Shin Megami Tensei V.

Battle between light and dark to dictate the fate of the world. Shin Megami Tensei V launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on November 12! Physical pre-orders are available now.

In the latest entry of the acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei RPG series, the ambitions of god and human clash amidst the horror of a dying world. Neither human or demon, the newly-forged Nahobino and his friends must decide what is worth saving… and prepare to sacrifice everything in its name. In a world without its creator, which path will you choose?

Key features include:

• Unfold an allusive story filled with tragic choices, make sacrifices to uphold your ideals as you pursue light or covet darkness to discover your role in the new world
• Fight through a demon-infested wasteland with the Press Turn Battle System, pinpoint enemy weaknesses so you can perform consecutive actions but make one mistake and it may be your last
• Turn formidable foes into worthy allies by recruiting them via negotiations, then fuse them to create demons customized to fit your playstyle
• Explore the expansive world of post-apocalyptic Tokyo, fully rendered in stunning 3D utilizing Unreal Engine 4, a first for the mainline Shin Megami Tensei series

Launch Edition Pre-order – $59.99

Purchase Shin Megami Tensei V from physical retailers now to receive an exclusive SteelBook® while supplies last!

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The fight to escape to the real world has begun in The Caligula Effect 2! Navigate the surreal reaches of Redo, gain the edge in combat with features such as the Imaginary Chain and Recapture Space, and mount a resistance against the virtuadoll Regret and her deadly forces!

Watch our new gameplay trailer and get ready to rise up when The Caligula Effect 2 launches October 19, 2021 for Nintendo Switch and PS4!

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Tampere, Finland June 14th, 2021: Today indie developer Random Potion is pleased to announce the start of a crowdfunding campaign for their next title, Ignis Universia: Awakening of the Erudite Empress!

Random Potion are seeking a modest goal of £40,000 at Kickstarter, and have released a demo of the game for would-be backers to sample before pledging! The game features a distinct storyline and features unique qualities that’s sure to please RPG and visual novel lovers alike!

“I’m excited to continue the story and have the ability to flesh out the characters from the original game. The battle system also gets an overhaul and a lot of added depth, something I’ve already done with previous games like Rimelands and Trulon, both of which received a lot of praise for their combat mechanics.” Arto Koistinen, Lead Designer.

“Funding the game via Kickstarter gives us a direct line to the players and complete creative freedom, which is useful when dealing with a game as quirky as Ignis Universia. Transparency and communication are important to us and we’ll be in contact with the backers throughout the project.”

Players will explore, talk to NPCs and solve tricky puzzles – each of the Chosen Sisters possess unique powers that players will utilize, as they progress through the game and its unique and quirky storyline.

Features:

• Straightforward but tactical 100% turn-based battle system
• Lovable, 4th wall breaking cast of characters
• Story that parodies and references the genre, other fiction and music but also has a serious side
• Cute summonable creatures

Ignis Universia: Awakening of the Erudite Empress is a fun and quirky love letter to classic JRPG and Visual Novels. Players take control of the Chosen Sisters and attempt to save the world from a cataclysmic catastrophe at the hands of Wizardess Galgatax and her army of undead unicorns! In this top-down 3D adventure, players explore the world of Ignis Universia, battle enemies, engage in a tongue-in-cheek storyline, and even summon a Cerberus Corgi and other cute summons to aid in battle!

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