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Nov 1, 2019
It looks like I’ve strangely made it my mission to find multiplayer games where the premise is “chore-like” if it were a real-life scenario. Not only do I find these types of games hilarious, but I’m also certain that they’ll make for great fun with friends. Especially if they are anything like Overcooked. May I present to you, Tools Up, a cooperative game about renovating homes. Paint walls, lay some tiles, move a bit of the furniture around in some pretty weird places. Developed by The Knights of Unity and published by All in! Games, Tools Up is coming soon in late 2019 for Steam, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
About Tools Up
Gather up to 4 players for this fun couch co-op experience for people of all skills! Renovate the apartments in the mysterious skyscraper while the tenants are away. Be sure to follow their wishes left behind on the blueprints. Tear off wallpapers, bring down walls, bust down doors, and cover the floor with vibrant carpets and panels – just be sure to do it in time and clean up after yourself!
Key Features
- Work hard – paint walls, lay tiles and throw everything you need to other rooms.
- Play better together – join up to three players to move couches against the clock.
- Expect the unexpected – environmental elements spice up things. Have you ever renovated a building surrounded by lava?
- Lead the team – whoever holds the blueprint is in charge of the camera angle.
- Join in the fun – simple controls and a low entry level make Tools Up! a perfect party game for everyone.
For more information about this game, you can check out the official website here.
- Oct 31, 2019
Re:Legend is a monster-taming adventure RPG that I’ve had the pleasure of playing and giving my first impressions on my first couple in-game days thanks to developer Magnus Game Studio and publisher 505 Game. You can even try it for yourselves on Steam Early Access with a 15% discount only today! With the newest update, you can explore a Halloween-themed island with the chance to capture more Shadow Magnus! Read on below for more details on this spooktacular event.
About Re: Legend Halloween Island Event
As we draw closer to the night of All Hallow’s Eve, a chill settles in our bones and also our beloved world of Ethia. From behind the mists, a mysterious Island has made itself known to the denizens of Ethia by spreading darkness and scares. Where did this island come from, why did it reveal itself? All is left in the dark for now, unless there are adventurers that are willing to explore and brave the terrors to come.
Players will be able to explore a brand new island in the high seas of Ethia, where something spooky is flitting about terrorizing unlucky trespassers. All of you can look forward to new items and a new area to explore, and for those that are interested in Shadow Magnus then get ready your taming items. The Halloween event island will have a higher chance of spawning the eerie Shadow Magnus, so take the opportunity to stock up. However, you might need to progress the game a bit, if you’re a beginner, before reaching the Island. Just keep going and you might even see some surprises in the isle!
For more Steam sales and Halloween events, check out my article here: Drop by Steam’s Halloween Sale Plus Events for Some Wholesome Games Gone Spooky.
- Oct 31, 2019
Today is your last chance for some spooktacular deals! From October 28th, 2019 until November 1st, 2019, Steam is having quite a large sale which you can find here. I’ve written up a list below of my ‘potato-approved’ games which also happen to have Halloween-themed events going on right now! You can even check out my previous articles of Graveyard Keeper and Two Point Hospital which are also getting the Steam Halloween Sale Plus Events treatment.
Astroneer
There are reports coming in from the Sol system that strange new flora are appearing on Atrox and Vesania! This is a limited time event that runs until 11:59 PST on November 14th! Granted on login: 1 Visor and 1 Suit Palette. Unlockable: Visor Reward. The game is available now for a limited time on Steam at 25% off.
Don’t Starved Together
Hallowed Nights has returned as of October 24th, 2019! For the most part, Hallowed Nights will remain the same as last year but with a couple new tricks and treats. A brand new character DLC has been added as well. “Wurt is a curious young Merm trying to expand her horizons… as long as those horizons don’t extend into Pig territory.” Some new skins have been added to the Hallowed Nights collection and the drop rarity for those skins has been increased during this limited time. The base game of Don’t Starve Together is 60% off as well as quite a few bundles here on Steam.
Farm Together
Plant tons of Cursed Pumpkins to unlock new themed items that will send chills down your spine! Grow Cursed Pumpkins to unlock exclusive customization and decoration items! This event ends on November 6th, 2019. Farm Together is on sale on Steam for 25% off now and for a limited time.
Jenney LeClue
The costume sets below sets the groundwork for future cosmetic costume customization and themed sets! To try out Jenny’s Spooktacular outfits, update the game, and then simply go into the in-game options menu to change costumes. You can do this from the pause menu as well, in case you change your mind mid-game. Jenney LeClue is also on sale on Steam for 20% off!
Monster Prom
With this new Ghost Story update, there will be a band new plotline. This Halloween, explore a tragic tale of romance and dread, played between Winston Montgomery and the mysterious Esmeralda. There are 3 whole new events to look forward to, each leading to what is the longest plotline to date! Also added to this update will be some eerie outfits and a modding tool. For Halloween only, enjoy a 50% discount on the base game and a 25% discount on the Second Term DLC right here on Steam.
Extra Steam Sales
Here’s a list of some other games (links provided) that are currently on sale on Steam until tomorrow, but minus the festive events. You’ll also want to check out their bundle deals!
- Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator on sale for 69% off (probably on purpose)
- Planet Coaster on sale for 70% off
- A Hat in Time on sale for 50% off
- Wuppo: Definitive Edition on sale for 50% off
- What Remains of Edith Finch on sale for 60% off
- Donut County on sale for 40% off
- Foundation on sale for 20% off (with a new update)
- Eastshade on sale for 40% off (which I recommend from my review here)
- Heave Ho on sale for 25% off
Take a look around Steam for that game you’ve been thinking of buying but haven’t made the plunge yet! And from one Tater to another, Happy Halloween!
- Oct 29, 2019
Lost Ember, created by Mooneye Studios, was announced during this year’s E3 to be releasing this past July 2019. However, during the same month, the developers stated they needed more time to polish the game and rework the story, therefore it will be delayed to a later date. As of October 28th, 2019, we finally get a release date of November 22nd, 2019 for Steam, GOG, Xbox One, PS4, and the Nintendo Switch! See below for the brand new trailer with beautiful graphics and soundtrack, and take a look at those wombats! How cute!
While in Lost Ember your main playable character is the wolf, you can possess any other animal and experience flying, digging, swimming, and climbing! While we wait less than a month to be able to play, let’s look at these confirmed animals with a list, including a fish and a mole! Other animals mentioned are: a tortoise, sloth, mountain goat, parrot, duck, yak, and eagle. For more about the game, you can check out the official website here.
Wombat
Fish
Humming Bird
Mole
- Oct 25, 2019
Book of Travels, created by Might and Delight, is a relaxing game where you can create your own character and backstory, as well as create your own story. There are no main goals or sidequests, and you don’t have to save the world. Just enjoy walking through beautifully hand-painted and calm pastoral environments alone or with a small group of friends. The game will be available sometime in 2020 for PC, Mac and Linux. You can even wishlist it now on Steam here. The developers say it will cost $30.00 on Steam “and wherever you buy Book of Travels, there will be no subscription fee.” They also plan to continue to evolve the world, its lore and its backstory, adding events and levels for years to come.
This unique RPG will focus on exploration and discovery in your own creative way. Players that choose to forge relationships and travel with companions will only have access to emotes and symbols. Through wordless communication, the developers hope the players will find unique ways to say a lot with very little. To take part in this fairytale world, you can back it on Kickstarter here and receive in-game items, and art as rewards.
For another game about exploring lush natural beauty like Book of Travels, check out my article here: Eastshade Coming to PS4 & Xbox One Vey Soon.
- Oct 23, 2019
Letters, developed by 5am Games, a team of 3 members based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a puzzle-adventure game about friendship and using your words to make a difference. Solve riddles by literally moving around words through your character’s pen pal letters all while enjoying the cute graphics, the short but sweet gameplay, and an uplifting soundtrack! The game is currently in mid-production with the goal of releasing Letters in the first half of 2021. For now, Letters will be releasing on PC and Mac, with a later possibility of mobile and Nintendo Switch versions.
As of today, October 23rd, 2019, the developers have launched their Kickstarter campaign which you can find here. Their rewards not only include a digital copy of the game but also, digital wallpapers, the digital soundtrack, physical sticker sheets, postcards, enamel pins and t-shirts, and more!
About Letters
Follow the life of Sarah by moving through pen pal letters and chat messages she sends to her friends. In a world made from paper and computers, words matter. So use their power to change drawings that block your way and interact with images of Sarah’s friends and family. Pick up words from the text and throw it at a drawing or image to change it.
Like in real life, finding the right words is hard. That’s why in Letters you can create new words by breaking apart the existing ones. Think out of the box and play with words in a new and fun way.
Follow Sarah’s life from childhood until she’s a young woman and make decisions for her along the way. Choose your words wisely cause you never know how they will affect Sarah’s life.
Key Features
- innovative word-based riddle mechanic, you’ve never seen before
- relatable coming of age story, inspired by real-life
- branching storyline where you can discover new possibilities with every playthrough
- beautifully hand-drawn visuals & pixel art evolving with Sarah’s age
- comfy, playful & casual game that focuses on narration and having fun with words
- good for practicing English skills in a fun way
Letters is inspired by the branching storyline of Life is Strange, the personal feel of A Normal Lost Phone, the nostalgia of Emily is Away Too and the creators’ own experiences growing up. Furthermore, the game also has elements from traditional word-games like Scrabble. If that piques you’re interest, try out the free demo either on Steam or itch.io now! You can also view my demo playthrough below.
- Oct 14, 2019
Mythic Ocean, created by Paralune, is a relaxing underwater adventure where you can befriend and influence gods. Explore coral reefs, caverns and more, all while talking to the local inhabitants! Now, you can try out the free demo which will allow you to experience the first 3 branching storylines. Below is the full gameplay video (with some edits for brevity) of the prologue along with my thoughts on the game. If you’re interested in trying it out for yourselves, go to the Steam page here.
Which God Will You Choose?
You play in first-person view and awaken to a talking eel in a dark cavern with no memories. I’m not even sure what kind of being we are but perhaps that is part of the mystery. You are told that having no memories is the way things should be in order to make a fair judgement. You must choose one of the gods to create a new world but to do so, you have to get to know them, ask them questions and even present to them a new ways of thinking (if you want). I always love games that let you make decisions and then give you different outcomes depending on those choices.
Meet the Locals and Three Gods
As you swim around and take in all of the beautiful underwater scenery, you can use sonar abilities to help guide you in certain directions. Keep an eye out for missing pages, fish to talk to, and new areas that house a god. You’ll learn that the gods don’t remember their past either but dream of distant memories. In this prologue you will meet Lutra (an adorable water bug), Amar (a literal party-animal) and the Twins (playful but hot-headed children). I tried my best to keep the peace with everyone and have them befriend each other as well so they weren’t so lonely. When you return to the eel, Elil can tell you which god you are currently closest to and what they are thinking.
The story had a lot more intrigue and lore then I was expecting and now I really want to find out what happens next! What kind of world will the gods create? Why is Elil technically no longer a god? Which fish is truly the ultimate life of the party?
To find out more about the full version of Mythic Ocean releasing sometime in Early 2020 on Windows PC, check out my previous article here. Want to try out some other free demos? I’ve got you covered here: Wholesome Game Demos You Can Try Out Now for Free. Finally, you can also check out my playthrough of the prologue for Stranded Sails here.
- Oct 12, 2019
We’re nearing Halloween, a wonderful time of year, and I wanted to keep you all in the festive mood this month! Although, I’ll never understand why people love pumpkins in October so much. I mean, potatoes are awesome every day of the year! Last month in September 2019, a creepy and cute little indie game gem was released for Steam, Origin, GOG and Humble Bundle. It’s a short casual and story-driven game with dark undertones but the narration by Mr. Voice and other voice acting really has me interested! If you’re a fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, then you should probably check out this title.
About Little Misfortune
Little Misfortune is an interactive story, focused on exploration and characters, both sweet and dark, where your choices have consequences. Starring Misfortune Ramirez Hernandez, an imaginative 8-year-old, who seeks the prize of Eternal Happiness, as a gift to her Mommy. Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, they venture into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bit of bad luck unfolds. Sharing the same universe with the cult video game Fran Bow, created by the visionary dev-duo Killmonday Games.
Key Features
- You may pet a doggy, a fishy, a wolfie, the Kraken, the kitty and the foxy.
- Visit a pet cemetery with a shovel.
- Now with real human voices: Hear Misfortune say some pretty cute things!
- Missing children.
- There’s a monster!
- Commit petty crimes.
- Original art by Natalia Martinsson.
- Original soundtrack by Isak Martinsson.
Stay tuned for more news on announcements for PC, console and mobile versions! For another interactive and spooky narrative game, check out this article here: A Juggler’s Tale – A Sidescrolling Puppet Theater Game.
