Sunday, February 4th 2024

This Week in Gaming (Week 6)

Welcome to February proper, a week that brings one fairly big AAA release, followed by a few lesser titles. We have sparky tales, a remake by MicroProse, dungeons, inquisitors and a space based RPG game for you, none of which can be considered major releases, but might still be fun to play.

Helldivers 2 / This week's AAA release / Thursday 8 February
Helldivers 2 is a 3rd person squad-based shooter that sees the elite forces of the Helldivers battling to win an intergalactic struggle to rid the galaxy of the rising alien threats. From a 3rd person perspective, players use a variety of weapons (pistols, machine guns, flamethrowers) and stratagems (turrets, airstrikes, etc.) to shoot and kill the alien threats. Players can also aim down the sights for a more accurate 1st person camera view. Combat is accompanied by frequent sprays of blood and dismemberment as players exterminate the alien forces or players and squad mates are hit by environmental explosions or friendly fire. Enemy encampments and battlefield environments depict bloodstains and dismembered corpses.
Tales of Spark / Monday 5 February
Legend has it that in ancient times, Gonggong was defeated by Zhurong, in a fit of rage, he damaged Buzhou Mountain with a great smash, the pillar holding up the heaven. The mountain broken, followed by great flood and suffering. Nüwa could not bear the loss of life, she gathered and melted stones to mend the sky. But in the mending, there were four remaining magic Sparks with fire, thunder, cold, poison powers created and scattered all directions on the earth.
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks / Tuesday 6 February
"Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks" is a tycoon simulation game that puts you in charge of a small and young arms trading company, specializing in constructing and selling tanks all around the world. Shape the history of tank warfare as you research, design, produce and sell the ultimate fighting machines from the dawn of tank warfare to modern times. Every design decision you make will be tested on the battlefield starting from small skirmishes to world wars. Every business you engage in will affect your company and change the world history. Grow your arms trade empire, monopolize the markets and prove yourself worthy to be called a true Arms Tycoon and Tank Designer!
Dungeonoid 2 Awakening / Wednesday 7 February
Classic dungeon crawling gets a block-busting twist in Dungeonoid 2 Awakening, a top-down adventure presented in retro pixel art style! In this genre mashup, you'll pick from 4 role-playing classes, each with their own unique stats and special skill, then set off on a quest to conquer evil by controlling a floating platform to deflect a magical orb into targets along the way.
The Inquisitor / Thursday 8 February
The Inquisitor is a story-driven, dark fantasy adventure game with action elements, that compels you to face difficult moral choices. The game is set in an alternative version of (religious) reality. Inspired by bestselling Inquisitor book series by Jacek Piekara. Once nailed to the cross and near death, Jesus becomes consumed by utter rage. He breaks free and unleashes violent vengeance on all the non-believers. Centuries pass and now an army of zealot Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith in this blood-soaked Church.
Star Shift Rebellion / Friday 9 February
Infernis Prime is a mining colony in the Outer Rim, under brutal occupation. With the help of a hacked android and the discovery of a dark secret, the rebels finally have a chance. This is the story of how the Outer Rim Coalition formed, and how they broke free...





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9 Comments on This Week in Gaming (Week 6)

#1
Denver
I'd give Inquisitor a chance, at some point in the future. :)
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kapone32
Helldivers 2 looks interesting to me. Seems to have the Outriders feel.
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Dragokar
Arms Trade Tycoon is really fun!
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Sithaer
kapone32Helldivers 2 looks interesting to me. Seems to have the Outriders feel.
For me some of the previous trailers/gameplays kind of gave me Starship Troopers vibes with all of those bugs. :laugh: 'this is not a bad thing tho, too bad theres no proper game in that universe'
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KrazyT
Tales of Spark looks like a modern version of Throne of Darkness !
Nothing to bookmark this week :)
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#6
AusWolf
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks and The Inquisitor added to my wishlist.
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SN2716057
The Inquisitor looks interesting.
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SOAREVERSOR
SithaerFor me some of the previous trailers/gameplays kind of gave me Starship Troopers vibes with all of those bugs. :laugh: 'this is not a bad thing tho, too bad theres no proper game in that universe'
There have been a few things that have done this before but they've mostly been top down types. Game looks interesting though.
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Sithaer
SOAREVERSORThere have been a few things that have done this before but they've mostly been top down types. Game looks interesting though.
Alien Shooter 1-2 comes to mind, played those many years ago and that was a blast.:)
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