Why... Escape from Duckov... Rocks!

Escape from Duckov is a deceptively deep top-down PvE looter-shooter where survival, strategy, and a little quacky charm collide. What looks like a lighthearted duck adventure quickly reveals itself as a tense, addictive journey of exploration, base-building, and high-stakes retrieval missions.

 A First Look at Duckov 

At first glance, Escape from Duckov might make you smile with its waddling protagonist, but don’t be fooled—this game is as much about grit as it is about giggles. You’re dropped into a hostile world where every step forward is a gamble. The goal? Push further into the unknown, gather resources, and ultimately find your way out of Duckov. But here’s the catch: if you’re taken out, your gear stays where you fell. To reclaim it, you’ll have to brave that same area again.

 Don’t Miss The Early Perk 

Before your initial extraction, the game throws you a beneficial curveball: An early perk hidden in the starting area. Miss it, and you won’t be able to return... so do as you see in 12:36 of the gameplay above. This will give you that initial boost—that can make the difference between surviving with even more oomph or becoming duck soup.

 Hours of Exploration, Day or Night 

The loop is dangerously addictive. You’ll find yourself venturing out “just one more time,” whether it’s broad daylight or the dead of night. But beware: nighttime in Duckov isn’t just darker—it’s deadlier. Enemies become more aggressive, and visibility drops, making every step a risk. You will see unfamiliar enemies at night too.

Tip: If the threats of the night are too much for you and you're far away from the base, find a building and hunker down until daylight. Don't run out immediately because the things that caused the bumps in the night have to go away and won't just disappear. Take time in between your objectives to listen for footsteps that don't belong to you or your dog. So beware, a calm scavenging run can spiral into chaos.

 Strategy Beyond Shooting 

This isn’t just about blasting enemies. You’ll need to manage stamina, supplies, ammo, melee weapons, medicine, food, and beverages. Every expedition is a balancing act between risk and reward. After a few runs, you should get the hang of this and how to prepare for future runs while avoiding rookie mistakes.

 Building, Upgrading, and Customizing 

Back at your base, the game opens up even further. You can:

• Build and expand your base for safety and crafting.
• Recruit and strengthen your team to tackle tougher missions.
• Upgrade totems that enhance your abilities.
• Develop skills across multiple categories.
• Customize your duck to reflect your own quirky style.

This depth is what keeps players hooked, and right now the player base is over 2 million!

With over 2 million players already diving in, Escape from Duckov has proven it’s more than just a parody of extraction shooters.

On the surface, it’s a duck with a gun. But beneath the feathers lies a layered survival experience where every decision matters. From repairing bridges to explore new ground and crafting tools to reclaiming lost gear and pushing deeper into hostile territory, Escape from Duckov is a game that rewards patience, planning, and persistence. I've been getting it in because it's just that fun.

You can grab it now for $17.99 on Epic Game Store, Steam, or the Mac App Store—and join the growing flock of players proving that this duck can definitely bite back.

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Kill Knight... Mini-Review!

Kill Knight is a challenging top-down twin-stick shooter where players hunt down the Last Angel across five intense levels filled with enemies and hazards. The game features a ranking and leaderboard system that fuels the replay value.

Kill Knight was condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an... eldritch arena where you're forced to obliterate swarms of monsters and master the demon within.

While Kill Knight offers intense combat, it can be frustrating due to its difficulty. Visually this game is too dark for my tastes. It's not just dark for me, it's a little dull in the color scheme department is what I mean. The game’s fun factor may decrease over time, but the replay value is maintained somewhat through the leaderboard system. Timing the reload with so much going on can be challenging and may detract from the overall experience too, and... the music was missing that flare to complement action. Heavy metal should've been the soundtrack from beginning to end! Talk about a missed opportunity.

Pricewise, for fans of dark, top-down arcade bullet hell games, the price of $14.99 is reasonable. Precision is rewarded, you get access to a nice selection of pistols, swords, heavy weapons + armor. If you like to dominate leaderboards, this game is bound to put you and your aim... to the test.

Gameplay 3

Visuals 3

Audio 3

Price 5

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FTS: Are You Ready For A New Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter starring the Marvel Universe?

NetEase Games and Marvel Games Reveal Marvel Rivals, A New Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter Featuring a Deep Roster Across the Marvel Universe

• Assemble an all-star Marvel squad and fight in team-based, third-person 6v6 battles in the new, free-to-play, and continually evolving universe of Marvel Rivals!
• Experience an unstoppable lineup of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and Super Villains the Marvel universe has to offer.
• Devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and decimating obstacles in your path via destructible environments.

Guangzhou, China and Los Angeles, United States, March 27, 2024 – NetEase Games and Marvel Games are excited to announce their latest collaboration: Marvel Rivals, a cooperative, Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains while battling with unique super powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from across the Marvel Multiverse. Marvel Rivals is in development for PC by a NetEase team composed of global talent who previously worked on hit franchises such as Call of Duty and Battlefield.

“We are overjoyed to bring Marvel Rivals to players around the world. We have always loved Marvel’s universe and its characters, and we are so excited to develop this game,” said the Marvel Rivals Producer, Stephen Wu. “This is the game we want to make, and we feel very lucky to be the team who made all of this come true.”

“NetEase Games is excited to collaborate with Marvel Games to deliver a thrilling, fast-paced cooperative gameplay experience featuring all of your favorite Super Heroes,” said Ethan Wang, Senior Vice President, NetEase, Inc. “This partnership with Marvel Games continues our commitment to build world-class development teams and reach global audiences with cutting edge experiences.”

“Marvel Rivals is one of our most ambitious game development projects. Since the conceptualization of the game and throughout our collaboration, our Marvel team has poured our hearts and souls into this project, and we are thrilled to work with the incredible team at NetEase Games to help deliver the ultimate Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter,” says Jay Ong, EVP and Head of Marvel Games.

Marvel Rivals will feature the following:

A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster: Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse. With the Alpha Test in May, players will have access to more than a dozen playable Super Heroes and Super Villains, including iconic characters such as Black Panther, Spider-Man, Magneto, and Magik.

Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics: With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.

Dynamic Hero Synergy: Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!

Creative Environment Destruction: Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield. Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!

Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates: The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!

Marvel Rivals features a storyline crafted by the NetEase writing team where the merciless clash between the tyrannical dictator Doctor Doom and his future counterpart from the year 2099 has forced countless universes to collide in the Timestream Entanglement, creating new worlds and crises still unknown. Now, Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the multiverse must fight together and against one another as disparate groups seek to defeat both Dooms before one achieves domination of these realities. Familiar faces become newfound foes while former enemies become the greatest of allies in Marvel Rivals!

For more information about Marvel Rivals and to sign up for upcoming beta tests, please visit: 

www.marvelrivals.com.

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