February 12, 2021
Gaming Spotlights
Medieval Dynasty:
Editor’s Verdict: Diamond in the Rough
What are medieval games: dragons, epic swordfights, and knights? What if you took out those aspects and put together something more realistic, while still keeping it interesting? Medieval Dynasty does just that as you lead your own village through the rugged world of the Middle Ages, and farm, hunt, and build to survive. The adventure never stops as you complete quests, from wooing a lovely lady to building your dynasty, as well as following along with the story that is provided. Medieval Dynasty has much to offer, especially being so early in its build: with captivating graphics, satisfying survival mechanics, and an easygoing storyline, this game will surely continue to improve and become something great. Available from Render Cube on Steam.
Subnautica:
Editor’s Verdict: All-Around Winner
Ever wondered what an all-oceanic type alien world would look like and how one would survive it? This open world game, titled Subnautica, follows Riley as they try to figure out some very important questions. What happened to cause the ship they were on to crash? Where are the passengers and crewmates? How will they get back home? And how will they survive on this new, strange, scary planet with nothing but the lifepod and a personal computer device to help? This charming game features stunning scenery, imaginative creatures, and a gripping plot that makes you want to keep playing, making it a popular game and our “All Around Winner” for this issue. Available from Unknown Worlds Entertainment on Steam, as well as PS4, Xbox One, and other platforms.
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy:
Editor’s Verdict: Rage-Inducer
The concept of Getting Over It is simple. You control a sledgehammer held by a guy in a cauldron. Then, using mechanics of swinging, launching, and tugging, you help the person make their way over a multitude of obstacles using only said sledgehammer. The rage aspect comes from the mechanics, where if you were to launch the guy too far or not enough, you can fall back down to where you began, or even further back. You will get some good-natured rage with trying to use your imagination to get over the obstacles, though the satisfaction of “getting over it” makes victory just that much more sweet. And with those rage-inducing mechanics, the game has earned the “Rage-Inducer” title for this week.. Available from Bennett Foddy on Steam, as well as Android, IOS, and other platforms.
—Jasmine Hanson