Use positioning to your advantage and plan your assault to defeat your enemies in the first demo, available on Steam today!
NICOSIA, Cyprus – CRITICAL REFLEX and Luxorix Games are thrilled to debut Deadlock Station with an action-packed trailer showcasing the all-new roguelike autobattler tactical RPG. Command your squad, build your base, explore the world and fight aliens in this fully-featured demo experience available on Steam today!
Turn the battlefield to your advantage in this pixelated tactical roguelike with indirect controls. Assemble a unique squad of heroes to destroy the alien invaders with precise strategic planning. Use resources to upgrade your base between each tactical expedition as you seek to uncover the truth about the Event and the mysterious disappearance of humans.
Key Features:
Strategic Auto Battles: Carefully plan out the attack by positioning your units and queuing unique abilities before each fight.
Use the Environment to Your Advantage: Lead your heroes into a damage-boosting anomaly, lure enemies into traps, and erect barricades to halt your opposition’s advance!
Build Your Base: Between expeditions, develop your base to unlock new items, characters, and factions to interact with, from the ruthless Order to the all-knowing Past and Future Society.
Upgrade Your Squad: Combine weapons, armor, items and mutations to create truly unique fighters, and use resources collected in battle to unlock all-new abilities!
Mysterious Artifacts: Utilize strange alien artifacts in the heat of combat to gain an advantage and help you win even the most difficult battles.
Download the demo and wishlist Deadlock Station on Steam today.
Dungeons of Hinterberg is an action-adventure game that combines elements of dungeon crawling with social simulation. Set in a picturesque Alpine village, the game features a unique blend of combat, puzzle-solving, and character interactions. Players explore various dungeons, each with its own challenges and enemies, while also engaging with the local villagers to build relationships and uncover the story behind the mysterious Hinterberg.
The game is known for its vibrant art style, engaging gameplay mechanics, and the seamless integration of social elements with traditional dungeon exploration. It’s a great choice for players who enjoy a mix of action, strategy, and narrative-driven experiences. Dungeons of Hinterberg exudes a cozy charm that makes it stand out in the action-adventure genre. I could totally play this in between spoons of ice cream.
The art style of Dungeons of Hinterberg is reminiscent of the comic strips in a newspaper, which is really delightful to see. There are hints of anime influence in the eyes of certain characters, but overall, it feels like scenes lifted straight from the funny pages. Instead of just talking about it, take a look at this first 30 minutes of gameplay, and then we can dive into more details below.
The combat system in Dungeons of Hinterberg is designed to be dynamic and engaging, blending traditional action-adventure mechanics with unique twists. The controls are fairly simple and with a tamed pace, it could be prove to be a great action-RPG for beginners and Vets! Here are some key features:
Real-Time Combat: Players engage in real-time battles against a variety of enemies, using a combination of melee and ranged attacks. The combat is fast-paced, requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
Skill-Based Mechanics: The game emphasizes skill-based combat, where players need to master different weapons and abilities. Each weapon has its own set of moves and combos, allowing for diverse combat styles.
Magic and Abilities: In addition to physical attacks, players can use magical abilities to gain an edge in battle. These abilities can be offensive, defensive, or supportive, adding depth to the combat system.
Environmental Interactions: The dungeons are filled with interactive elements that can be used to the player’s advantage. For example, players can trigger traps to damage enemies or use the environment to create strategic advantages.
Boss Battles: Each dungeon culminates in a challenging boss battle, requiring players to utilize all their skills and strategies to defeat powerful foes. These encounters are designed to test the player’s mastery of the combat system.
Progression and Customization: As players progress, they can upgrade their weapons and abilities, tailoring their combat style to their preferences. This progression system ensures that combat remains fresh and rewarding throughout the game.
Overall, the combat system in “Dungeons of Hinterberg” offers a rich and varied experience, combining action, strategy, and customization. While the magic wasn’t showcased in the gameplay, you start off with skills that aren’t your typical fire, water, and lightning attacks. Instead, you gain a Ball & Chain skill that lets you aim and throw a spiked ball, as well as a massive wrecking ball that explodes. This combination is used for various puzzles and combat scenarios, and there are other abilities to look forward to as you delve deeper into the adventure. I give the game two thumbs up, but I believe it would be even better with voiceovers.
Book your slaycation for $26.99 for a limited time. This is 10% off the regular price of $29.99, which is quite respectable. The game isn’t ultra-realistic; it’s artsy, with a digestible story-driven experience. Once you dive in, have fun and don’t forget to roll away from danger. That said, game on!
Highrise City Starts The Vacation Season With A New DLC!
Highrise City, the ambitious PC Steam ‘blockbuster’ city builder from FourExo Entertainment and Deck13 Spotlight, has built up and captivated a dedicated community constantly playing the unique mix between classic city builders and complex economy simulation.
This unique format blows away recent competition for those who have experienced Highrise City’s complexity. Deck13 Spotlight is pleased to announce their ongoing support with the announcement of the second PC DLC, Vacation Season, releasing on 5th August on Steam and Good Old Games for $9.99.
A Vacation DLC which deserves its name!
The new Vacation Season DLC offers tons of new content, starting with a whole new economy branch to satisfy a new group of citizens: Demanding tourists who will visit your city to spend their hard earned money on products exclusively designed for them.
Build tourist spots and attractions, open up hotels and set up complex tourist lines with public transport to entertain your visitors. With seven new resources and 17 new buildings and all new mechanics this expansion is ready for action.
But that’s not all!
With the release of the DLC, the Highrise City base game will receive a major free content update, introducing new resources and buildings as well. Players will be able to build massive exhibition halls to satisfy the needs of companies and they will also be able to create mowing tools as certain developments, such as parks, will need this new service.
Highrise City is available now onPC Steam and Good Old Games(GOG). The upcoming DLC Vacation Season will release on 5th August and introduce new mechanics and content.
