Previews & Early Access

29Jan

By JasonNo Comments

Assetto Corsa Evo – PC Preview

As the racing game genre continues to evolve, few titles have remained as respected and beloved as the Assetto Corsa series. With the early access of Assetto Corsa Evo released on 16th January to PC, the developers at Kunos Simulazioni are poised to elevate the franchise to new heights. Building upon the solid foundation of its predecessor while introducing exciting new features and improvements, Assetto Corsa Evo is set to deliver a thrilling racing experience unlike any other. Realism to the extreme How does Assetto Corsa Evo feel at the moment? What can be expected from the highly anticipated title before its full release? Gameplay The early access roadmap currently means that there are 5 available tracks to sample along with 75 highly detailed cars. The gameplay mechanics of As...

Premier League Player VR – Quest 3 Preview

19Dec

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access, VR Reviews

Premier League Player VR – Quest 3 Preview

Premier League Player VR is the first ever officially licensed VR football game. Sounds like it should be a massive hit then. Least this is what I had hoped. Developed and published by Rezzil, a company that uses both XR and VR to help train in a number of sports, the game was released earlier in December. Rezzil aimed to give fans a glimpse into the on-pitch action from a footballer's perspective. Do they succeed, or should we leave them on the bench? I Don't Know Jeff! As a football fan, there is a lot of promise here, or at least there's a lot of potential for promise. Let's take a look and see just what to expect in Premier League Player VR. Gameplay When you first fire up Premier League Player VR you are greeted with a really brief tutorial. Hit the ball in the back of the net. So...

16Dec

By KatNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Phantom Squad – PC Preview

Phantom Squad is an intense 1-4 player tactical top down shooter with some simple old school graphics, combining fast-paced combat with real-time strategy. Assemble a team of winners or end up a total disaster as you plan and extract from each mission. This is the first game developed by Ctrl Freak and will be published by Super Rare Originals! The demo for Phantom Squad is now available on Steam. The game puts you in the very well equipped but maybe not so well controlled SWAT members, dependant on your skill level, and put you through stressful situation, so be ready to grit your teeth and argue with friends over tactics as this is going to be a good one. Did I give up on the stealth and phantom approach after I broke the window? ABSOLUTELY If you have already played the demo, let u...

11Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

VOIN – PC Preview

VOIN is a new rogue-lite game with loot mechanics from Nikita Sozidar and tinyBuild. As of yesterday (10th December) it has launched into early access on Steam at an introductory price of £15.07. I played the demo a little time ago and enjoyed the gameplay then. So here’s hoping the early access is just as promising! Rise my great creation! Did you get to play the VOIN demo? What did you think of it? Let us know in the comments below. Gameplay VOIN’s intro begins with a voice of someone known as “Master”. This ominous voice tells our character (so far a nameless knight) to awaken. We are then led to navigate a set of caves and caverns which serve as the tutorial. Once done with the tutorial, we are sent to Amarict. Amarict is the games hub and here we have four portals we can go...

We Who Are About To Die – PC Early Access Preview

6Dec

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

We Who Are About To Die – PC Early Access Preview

We Who Are About To Die is a roguelite gladiator simulator with a heavy focus on physics-based combat. It is currently in Early Access and under solo development by Jordy Lakiere. The game recently hit its two years in Early Access mark by celebrating with content patch v0.7, adding a significant amount of content. You can check it out now on Steam. The Best Game I've Sucked at Since Elden Ring Looking at videos of We Who Are About To Die, you kind of get a glimpse that the combat isn't exactly the usual kind. Actually playing it is a completely different experience all together. I don't feel there have been a lot of games over the years that have struck me in such a way as this one has. Have you ever found a game to not quite play as you'd expect? Check out my thoughts on this early acc...

5Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Overthrown – PC Preview

Overthrown is a new game hitting early access today, December 5th. Created by Brimstone and published by Maximum Entertainment, the game itself is a city builder with you being its ever watchful Queen. I’ve seen TikTok videos of Overthrown and it looks pretty good. If you are curious to play it yourself, then head on over to the Steam page. Nothing is gonna stop me! Gameplay Overthrown offers two map sizes for the player, Foothills, which is medium size and a larger one called Seaside Cliffs. When you drop into your newly created world, a crown will be noticeable in the distances. It gives you the power to build, and this is how we will create our kingdom. A small tutorial is there, but it doesn’t really go that in depth. Unlike other games where you would begin making tool...

29Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Master Leaf Blower – PC Preview

Ever wondered what it was like being a Master Leaf Blower? Well thanks to developers, Frix, now you can live out those dreams. Released on November 25th into Early Access, charge your batteries, grab your rake and get ready for an epic journey across multiple locations. Blow. Harder! Being a game in early access means that as it progresses towards a full 1.0 release the game can change. What we are doing now is taking a snapshot of what the game delivers. And boy does it deliver. Gameplay Master Leaf Blower starts off strong. Jumping into the game you are greeted with an awesome introduction. All delivered in a sweet comic book-style story. The story tells of a leaf blower who hands over the reins to you, an ordinary hobo on the streets. It's time to get your hi-viz, charge your batter...

Towers of Aghasba – PC Early Access Preview

25Nov

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Towers of Aghasba – PC Early Access Preview

Towers of Aghasba is a new open-world exploration and adventure survival game by Dreamlit Games. This is the first game by the indie studio, and an ambitious one at that. The self-published title is available now as an Early Access title both on PC via Steam as well as on PlayStation 5. Towers of Aghasba Has Got the Vista Views on Target Towers of Aghasba is another one of those titles that flew well under my radar. Honestly I hadn't even heard of it prior to it popping up on our upcoming list of potential reviews. Even more surprising is that it is already on PlayStation 5 as an Early Access title. I don't feel this is a small feat for an indie studio producing their first game where the base game isn't already available in full on another platform. Though one could argue that many game...

22Nov

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Beff Jezos Simulator – PC Preview

I’m going to take a shot at starting my own company in a new simulator, comedically called Beff Jezos Simulator. Honestly, I never thought someone would create it, but here it is. And it’s launching in early access on Steam today! Gotta start from somewhere. Gameplay After you’ve made your company sign, you’re instantly thrown in and can start working. Essentially you have a computer and a willing to build an internet empire! Use your computer to purchase stock, then once it’s delivered, resell it for a higher price. The game lets you set your own price, which is a neat feature. Although it will also let you know when you're getting too greedy and charging too much. At the start of Beff Jezos Simulator the stock you can purchase is limited. You can buy basics such as party hats, pla...

14Nov

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Dungeon Inn – PC Preview

What do you get when you cross an ambitious innkeeper, rival adventurers, a dragon's demands, and two chatty cat companions? You get Dungeon Inn, developed by Cat Society, and published by Spiral Up Games, out now on Steam. Dungeon Inn – Purr-fection If you're a fan of cats, chaos, and cunning strategy (with a dash of dragon-related debt), you must check out Dungeon Inn. Leave a comment below and tell us what kind of feline shenanigans you hope to see in the full release! Gameplay You step into the boots of Sara, a plucky innkeeper who makes a dangerous deal with a dragon to set up shop next to a dungeon. Sara isn't alone however, as she is accompanied by her trusty cat friends, Butter and Bami. Keep rival guilds from duking it out on the property and make enough coins to satisfy t...