One minute of off-screen Harvest Moon: Light of Hope gameplay
The first off-screen gameplay footage of Natsume’s May-announced Harvest Moon: Light of Hope has surfaced.
Here’s an overview of the game, which promises to “encompass twenty years of spirit that has made the franchise what it is today,” via Natsume:
In Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, players begin the game as they set out looking for a fresh start and new surroundings. During their voyage, their ship is hit by a monsoon and goes down. As they drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, it will be up to the player to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse…but it won’t be easy! Nevertheless, with some hard work growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs, players will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse, and save the town!
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is due out for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC this fall.
Viking Survival Adventure Game 'Valnir Rok' Announced
Viking Survival Roleplaying Valnir Rok Announced - To Debut at Gamescom 2017
Independent game developer Encurio and indie games partner Reverb Triple XP officially announced today that Valnir Rok, an epic online Viking survival roleplaying adventure, will launch on Steam’s Early Access program this September. Set on a mystical Nordic island, gamers will fight for their life in the harsh, hostile environment where dangerous beasts of legend dwell, ruins of forgotten deities hold untold riches, and thriving villages of great clans can be joined or conquered. Valnir Rok will make its playable debut at gamescom 2017.
Battles cries, blood-soaked fields, and monsters of legend - that is what's best in Valnir Rok life.
“It’s the dream of every passionate gamer to make games and we take our first big step in making the dream into reality with the announcement of Valnir Rok,” states Sebastian Rahmel, Game Director at Encurio GmbH. “We love Vikings and survival games so it was natural for us to pursue our vision of a Viking survival roleplaying game. Our development team is very passionate about the project and we’re all looking forward to debuting the game at gamescom 2017.”
Valnir Rok is an online sandbox survival roleplaying game inspired by Norse mythology. Players will awaken to find themselves on Valnir Island and must do whatever it takes to survive in a land of wild animals, mythical beasts, and violent men. As a hardened Viking warrior, butcher your enemies in bloody combat, build and improve village structures, and form a clan to expand your power and reputation. Battle against opposing clans, place bounties on hated enemies, and discover ruin artifacts to gain favor with the gods with great deeds and holy sacrifices. Might makes right in the Viking world of Valnir Rok.
Valnir Rok will be launching on Steam Early Access in September 2017. Join the adventure filled with heroic deeds and legendary battles – follow the game development on Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook and visit the official site, https://www.valnir.net/en/
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Now Available for PS4 and Xbox One
Shadow Tactics - Blades of the Shogun is out now on consoles
Originally released on PC, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has been received overwhelmingly positively by both players and critics alike. Now PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gamers finally get the chance to hone their tactical skills as they make their way through a challenging campaign with more than 25 hours of gameplay.
Daedalic Entertainment today announced that the acclaimed Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is now available for PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Mac and Linux. Set in the Edo period of ancient Japan, Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game in which players control five unique characters, using their versatile skills to complete challenging missions without getting caught. Whether you’re luring the shogun’s guards with a strategically placed bottle of sake or unleashing a whirlwind of swords to take out an entire group, there is no one way to complete each mission. Utilize Shadow Mode to coordinate your characters and allow them to execute complex strategies simultaneously. Whether you prefer the Ninja, Samurai, Geisha, Trapper, or Sniper, be sure to employ each of their skills ruthlessly as you mastermind your grand stealth operations.
Shadow Tactics provides a free demo, letting people try the game before they buy it.
Hob will launch for PlayStation 4 and PC on September 26 for $19.99, developer Runic Games announced.
PlayStation 4 pre-orders will include a 10 percent discount for regular users and 20 percent discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Every pre-order will include the “World Shift” dynamic theme.
PC pre-orders will include a 10 percent discount. Runic Games is also launching a “Runic Games Collection” on Steam and GOG today, which includes Hob, Torchlight, and Torchlight II for $24.99.
Finally, Runic Games is calling upon fans to help them name a few of the game’s trophies. Find out more here.
Here’s an overview of the game, via its official website:
About
Hob is a suspenseful adventure game set on a stunning and brutal world in disarray. Slowly uncover your role in saving the vibrant life around you while you explore stunning landscapes, solve puzzles, and transform the planet itself.
Key Features
Wordless Narrative – Presented without text or dialogue, Hob’s story is revealed as you explore the planet and interact with the strange lifeforms that inhabit it.
Transform the World by solving puzzles and repairing the planet. The landscape will change before your eyes, opening new areas to uncover and explore.
Grapple, Punch, and Warp through the world! Use your mechanical glove-arm abilities for traversal as well as combat.
Adventure in an open world, explore ruins, befriend sprites, and battle the rogue creatures that threaten their extinction.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games from the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, Time Barons, Skorpulac, and Madhouse. Jump in and explore a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design sensibilities.
FAQ
Q. How big are the games?
A: In general, the games are slightly smaller than commercial 8-bit titles from the 80's, but rest assured that they are full games and not microgames or minigames! Completing the entire collection could easily take over a hundred hours.
Q. Who's doing what?
A: Each game has a director who came up with the core concept, but everyone on the team worked on games they didn't direct and helped with art, programming, and design.
Q. Are the games connected in any way?
A: The story of UFO 50 is that the games were all created in the 80's by a fictional company that was obscure but ahead of its time. They're all connected by a unique 32-color palette and other restrictions we decided on to make them feel more authentic.
Q. What kind of multiplayer is available in the collection?
A: All the games will feature a single-player mode, and roughly a third of the games will feature either cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes as well.
Q. What platforms is UFO 50 coming out on and when?
A: We're planning to release the game on PC first in 2018 and then move on to other platforms.
Q. How much will UFO 50 cost?
A: We're still deciding on the price, but we want it to be an easy purchase!