Got the PM. Thanks, will take a look. Been reading bunch of Wuxia novels lately so this would fit just right :).
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The Hidden Gems of 2017
- Thread starter MaskedNdi
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Wow this thread is amazing! So many games that flew under my radar. What an incredible time to be playing video games.
Detention in particular looks very much My Kind Of Thing. Thanks OP!
Detention in particular looks very much My Kind Of Thing. Thanks OP!
yea its already out since April 2017
2 Dlcs out already..last 3rd Dlc coming in March i think or feb
Oh i know it came out already, i bought it but i haven't played it to completion yet. But i'd still recommend it lots!
Not sure if it's been mentioned already, but if so it definitely deserves being mentioned again:
Bleed 2. The bundle with the first Bleed can be found on Steam here.
One of the best 2D action games ever made, maybe even Top 5. The perfection of Mega Man x Contra. You can even do pure sword runs and play it like Zero from X4. So. Good.
Bleed 2. The bundle with the first Bleed can be found on Steam here.
One of the best 2D action games ever made, maybe even Top 5. The perfection of Mega Man x Contra. You can even do pure sword runs and play it like Zero from X4. So. Good.
This thread reminded me to check out Observer. Love the cyberpunk aesthetic!
Little Nightmares too. I can only contribute Gravity Rush 2 to this thread. Seems like it was forgotten.
Little Nightmares too. I can only contribute Gravity Rush 2 to this thread. Seems like it was forgotten.
Fall of Light
I've been keeping my eye on this game for a few months now and this is (if I recall) the first time it's got a discount.
This thread is great. I'm having a tabsplosion with so many good recommendations, thank you people. This has been a great year outside of the AAA world.
For my recommendation, I'm not sureStarsectorcounts because it is still far from release and isn't even on sale on Steam. The thing is, the already playable alpha is grabbing my attention in ways I didn't think a top-down, 2D space game could. I was looking for a space game that could run on a low-spec laptop and I came across it by chance. The game is basically a fleet commander simulation with particularly deep and interesting battle mechanics with a very detailed world simulation. It has the kind of mechanics that just make logical sense and are deep enough to be very interesting with layers appearing as you progress. Highly promising and sorry I can't properly describe it.
For games released in 2017, I have to echo what many others have said. Pyre isn't exactly low-profile but the story hit me hard and I couldn't let go until I finished it. I didn't give a chance to the gameplay to shine as I played on an easy difficulty but the setting, story and atmosphere alone kept me awake and thinking. It really was about the journey but the destination was also worth reaching which is a rare things for games, all things considered. Many games botch their ending, don't focus on it or it just isn't a really satisfying conclusion. It wasn't the case here. The UI aesthetic and implementation alone are also a triumph. Highly recommended.
Also second Rime as a very good game. There's something about its atmosphere that got me through some dark times this year and it was my go-to game to recover. Brilliant game and stunning art direction/environments.
For my recommendation, I'm not sureStarsectorcounts because it is still far from release and isn't even on sale on Steam. The thing is, the already playable alpha is grabbing my attention in ways I didn't think a top-down, 2D space game could. I was looking for a space game that could run on a low-spec laptop and I came across it by chance. The game is basically a fleet commander simulation with particularly deep and interesting battle mechanics with a very detailed world simulation. It has the kind of mechanics that just make logical sense and are deep enough to be very interesting with layers appearing as you progress. Highly promising and sorry I can't properly describe it.
For games released in 2017, I have to echo what many others have said. Pyre isn't exactly low-profile but the story hit me hard and I couldn't let go until I finished it. I didn't give a chance to the gameplay to shine as I played on an easy difficulty but the setting, story and atmosphere alone kept me awake and thinking. It really was about the journey but the destination was also worth reaching which is a rare things for games, all things considered. Many games botch their ending, don't focus on it or it just isn't a really satisfying conclusion. It wasn't the case here. The UI aesthetic and implementation alone are also a triumph. Highly recommended.
Also second Rime as a very good game. There's something about its atmosphere that got me through some dark times this year and it was my go-to game to recover. Brilliant game and stunning art direction/environments.
