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Inverto – Open Alpha

March 9, 2018May 21, 2014 by Calum Fraser

Inverto is a first person shooter-puzzler with a touch of parkour, that’s inspired by Prey, Portal and the work of M.C. Escher, where you have the ability to manipulate gravity through six axis. Even in Alpha it’s a good looking game, levels have with a strong visual style that feel like a more colourful version of Portal, but with a definite Escher quality about … Read More

GLITCHHIKERS, BETA SIGN-UP

July 26, 2015May 19, 2014 by Calum Fraser

Glitchhikers (Spotted by Kotaku) is a surreal new game about that meditative place you go when you’re driving alone at night, listening to the radio. The game explores “that liminal space, that journey, that infinity, our place in the universe, the gothic sublime, love, death, and the adventure that lies between.” Throughout the game you’ll find yourself driving along the road, listening to the … Read More

DungeonUP – Open Alpha

September 10, 2018May 18, 2014 by Calum Fraser

DungeonUp is a dungeon crawler inspired by Tower of Sorcerer that features procedurally generated levels and map-based mini puzzles and charming retro graphics.

There are currently 30 levels to take on, with a variety of enemies to vanquish and loot to collect. It’s a strangely addictive game, it features intuitive gameplay and can be played entirely through mouse control, while procedurally generated levels add plenty … Read More

SuperHot – Prototype

July 26, 2015May 14, 2014 by Calum Fraser

We covered SuperHot a while ago on ABG, it’s an über-stylish FPS where time only moves when you move. Since they have just started a kickstarter campaign, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone just how awesome this game is.

Visually the game is stunning, especially in the footage of the latest builds, but it’s the time-only-moves-when-you-do mechanic that really makes … Read More

Skyhill – Alpha Demo

September 8, 2018May 12, 2014 by Calum Fraser

Skyhill is a stylish turn based roguelike point and click survival game about staying alive when there is no reason to.

You are a resident of Skyhill hotel who a survived biological catastrophe. Your goal is to get out of your penthouse in search of other people and salvation. But all elevators in the building are off and floors are flooded with hazards.

The game … Read More