Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store. In Critadel, players control one of three different protagonists, each with their own unique looks, default weapons and skill sets. Nox brings her Crewgun assault rifle, Ahnushu's Natura weapon creates its own ammo from ... more.

Today, publisher of retro-and-modern games Ziggurat Interactive announced the unique and cherished classic — A Boy and His Blob — will arrive for the first time on Nintendo Switch in fall 2021. In a franchise that dates back to David Crane’s 1989 A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia, this edition by WayForward Technologies has been praised for its beautiful 2D hand-drawn animation and f... more.

Aeternum Game Studios announces that its hand drawn, 2D metroidvania Aeterna Noctis will be playable at the upcoming Steam Next Fest, from October 1st to October 7th. The demo will let players explore the first levels ahead of the game's release on December 15th on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch for $29.99/€29,99. You can check the latest Aeterna Noctis t... more.

Publisher Serenity Forge today announced that Death’s Gambit: Afterlife from developer White Rabbit will be launching digitally on Nintendo Switch and Steam for $19.99 later this month on Sept. 30. Afterlife’s upcoming release on Nintendo Switch marks the first time the Death’s Gambit IP will be available on Nintendo platforms. And for those who already own the original game on Steam, Afterl... more.

Nicalis, Inc. has set the official release date for Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 13, 2021. Critadel is a futuristic platformer/shooter/roguelike in which players run, jump and blast through the convoluted pathways and secret chambers of a giant mechanical tower. A 360°... more.

Aeternum Game Studios and PlayStation revealed today new information on the upcoming release of Aeterna Noctis, one of the most anticipated Metroidvanias of this year. This epic adventure will be available digitally on December 15th on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games for $29.99/€29,99. To sweeten the deal until the release date, the development team shared a new short g... more.

Developer Phigames and publisher Dear Villagers (ScourgeBringer, The Forgotten City) have today released their long-awaited hack'n shoot ‘em up Recompile on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass.   Recompile features stunning visuals, intense combat, tight 3D platforming, and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic. World obstacles include intelligent enemies ... more.

Aeternum Game Studio has just revealed the details of the UnderSea Fortress, one of the 16 areas that form the anticipated 2D hand-drawn metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Similar to the other areas of this promising title which the development team has shown, the UnderSea Fortress shows a unique visual and sound setting, a special level design and a lot of new enemies that are unique to the U... more.

Developer Nerd Monkeys and Publisher Hatinh Interactive have announced that award-winning hand-drawn puzzle platformer Out of Line is now available on Switch in North America. Inspired by Studio Ghibli, modern philosophy and impressionist art, the game has players embark on a journey through beautifully illustrated vistas in search of protagonist San’s identity. Out of Line is also available on ... more.

Publisher Dear Villagers (ScourgeBringer, The Forgotten City) and developer Phigames today released a new featurette for their upcoming hacking adventure Recompile. The environmental trailer shows off the sprawling digital wasteland known as the Mainframe, accompanied by a haunting orchestral score.   In Recompile, players take on the role of a semi-sentient code trapped in a hostile supe... more.