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The Coma Recut and Owlboy Indie Game Hands-On

The Coma Recut

The Coma Recut is a remastered version of a Korean classic survival horror game. Coma is developed by Devespresso Games. The plot follows a High School student named Yongho, who grades are very bad before exams. One day, Youngho was called for after school studies from Ms. Song. Later on meets a unknown student named Yaesol. Yaesol tells Youngho that something weird is about to go on. Youngho falls asleep in class and things turn for the worst. Now, Youngho have to survive a alternate reality where Ms. Song is a slasher. Players mush find all clues to escape this alternate realty created by Yaesol. You can interact with object, hide from zombified Ms. Song and etc. Be careful not to make a too much of a sound. If that happens Ms. Song will come after you. Players have to explore all Sehwa High School.

Youngho can buy items to replenish stamina and heath from vendor machines. There is some pop culture reference like Terminator. You can roll and cover your mouth for stealth. Youngho can collect coins to buy items and read dairy. Overall, The Coma Recut is a game that players feel stuck sometimes. You can use the D-pad to figure out main objective like finding keys. You will meet characters in the alternate dimension. The Coma Recut have new features such as rolling, new hiding mechanic and updated art style. I enjoy playing The Coma and very suspenseful title. Graphics is comic-book style and intense moments while hiding from the killer. The Coma Recut gives you chills and want to leave school. If you want to buy The Coma Recut it’s available on Steam, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

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Escaped Chasm and Clodhoppers Hands on Indies Games

What is Escaped Chasm?

Escaped Chasm is a short indie game developed by Temmie Chang. The game is inspired by Undertale and the developer Toby Fox is involved. Fox compose the soundtrack of Escaped Chasm. The plot of the game is you are controlling a lonely girl. Which is the characters name in the game, Lonely girl wants to escape the real world. She loves to draw characters and wanted to belong in another world. The game tackles issues on depression and loneliness. One day, she notice her parent is missing and writes in her journal. The girl have a pet snake named Melody and watches TV. Escaped Chasm is 15-20 minutes long. You can complete it in a day. There is 4 endings good or bad depending on your choice. Temmie uses RPGmaker to developed the game.

Back on the subject, the girl find a person with horns. He is very amuse to the girl suffering. He tells her that save her parents. After finding them dead in their room. Lonely girl makes a choice to stay behind or save them. Overall, I love the flash animation that gives the game depth, Melodramatic atmosphere and chilling horror music. Temmie and Toby are a power pair. There is a issues with animated sequence is froze up and have to restart it. This was a very well-made game and I hoping for a full version. I love Undertale and I see this game took inspiration from it. If you want to play this game. Players can demo it and follow Temmie Chang on Twitter.

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Valley of Shadow and Crescendo Indie Games Hands-on

Valley of Shadow

Valley of Shadow is a first-person narrative puzzle game developed by Tony Vaccaro. I played this game at Awesome Con 2019 along with Crescendo. There is little story in the game. Other than you are in a dark world. You will uncover your childhood memories and armed with a light staff. Valley of Shadows reminds me of early 2000 3D first-person perspective games. Your staff have different types of spells like Light, Force Missile and Fireball. Each type can light up room, ignite wood and turn water into steam. These are called side effects which helps you solve puzzles. Exploring can reward you with eastern eggs and secrets. The game is design to steer the player in a different direction. Valley of Shadow is a demo. There will be more in-store for our players in the full version.

Valley of the Shadow is a deep dark gloomy adventure. There is full-voiced that narrates the protagonist past. I like how they used real photos in the game. The puzzles is very challenging and complex. It tests your skills of puzzle solving. Atmosphere is mellow and relaxed. If you want to try this game. Visit the website for more information about Valley of Shadow. The background has a steep touch and shifts with the game. Valley of Shadow is available for demo as well. Make sure to try it out and see if you can cast a spell. Overall, I enjoy the game and want to see more in the future.

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DeathComing and Plantera – Garden and Souls Hands-On Indies

What is DeathComing?

DeathComing is a non-linear Final Destination indie puzzle game. You are collecting souls for the Grim Reaper. Blending with Isometric and top-down perspective camera work. The goal of the game is collect as many souls to win. Compete objective kills and execute your plans. While you are reaper’s little pet. Players can interact with environments to cause deaths. Be careful victims will panic and run away from danger. DeathComing teaches you the ropes like chaining death combos. There are called “Death Trap” and you get points for them. Death traps can be activated by clicking on certain ones. Don’t worry if you are stuck. There is a hint button to tell where they’re. Each act gives you three objective kills. If you complete three objective kills. The player can win the level. Deathcoming have a sense of crude humor. It’s like you’re playing god.

The game is over the top black comedy. DeathComing have well-depth character sprites and graphics. There is some lewd humor like spying on aliens. The death dialogue is funny and depressing in a way. I really love this game in a nutshell. Playing the reaper is never good or bad. The controls are simple and easy to learn. DeathComing has vast playability with a casual tone. You control the fate of people. Gathering souls might be evil and causing someone demise. The reaper is the good guy. A agent of light is the antagonist of the game. If you’re a causal gamer and love crude humor. I would give this game a try. DeathComing is available now on Steam.

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The Angel Inn & Dungeon Dreams Indie Games Hands-On

What is The Angel Inn?

The Angel Inn is a visual novel indie game developed by DdreamGames. These are the markers of Dungeon Dreams video game. The plot of the game is you are a traveling Swordsmen hired to be a bodyguard for Merchant’s Guild. You Stumbleupon The Angel Inn where you meet a pretty girl named Shea. Shea is the owner and caretaker of The Angel Inn. Not only you meet Shea, there is another adventurer named Faylin. Faylin is a typical tsundere personality and a sharp tongue. Rosebella is a musician and a noble woman who hate the Guild. Your adventure is in four days and it’s time to relax in The Angel Inn. The player choose to hang out with 3 girls and interact with them. There are 3 parts of the day.

Morning, evening and night, make sure you use them wisely. Note: this game for 18+ with lewd dialogue and content. The Angel Inn have 5 multiple endings and different character route in-game. Artstyle of The Angel Inn is very clean and elegant piece. Soundtrack is very chill and relaxing while staying at The Angel Inn. I really enjoy the demo and can’t wait for the full version. Rosebella is the best girl and can’t wait to see more of her. If you love visual novel make sure to play The Angel Inn demo today.

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