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4PM

4PM - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

4PM started life as an experimental project at the National Film and Television School in the UK, after the course, Bojan decided to continue developing it to a fully releasable state. Working in film for 8 years, he wanted apply these skills to interactive narrative, learning the tools (Unity and Maya) along the way, and this is his first project.

It is an experimental take on interactive narrative, a short game dealing with a contemporary, relatable character, all told through a short, tense and audio-visually polished experience.

The Terrian Saga: KR-17

The Terrian Saga: KR-17 - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

About the Game

Within the galaxy on the Carina arm live twin solar systems rattled with conflict. The Terrius system and his brother, the Cyrinus system. These two empires travel so closely together they share multiple planets within their gravitational complex. However, the Cyrians have become embroiled in an interplanetary conflict with the Glortac People’s Resistance. Terrius has begun building military installations in order to better help combat the threat of the GPR. One of these bases, built on the planet Valiant, has been sabotaged. A terrorist has released thousands of killer robots on the Valiant base destroying all personnel. The Terrius military has determined that this terrorist may have contacts with the GPR. Due to the risk of one of their most powerful military installations, along with it’s armory falling into the hands of the GPR, Terrius has sent a strike force of 100 advanced KR drones to destroy these evil robots and restore order to the base… before Valiant makes it’s swing into the Cyrinus system.

In Terrian Saga: KR-17 players take control of a misfit military drone as it gains sentience and grows a conscious after being activated for war. Players will use an assortment of upgradable weapons including a laser, grenades, and flame thrower along with their trusted friend and sidekick, an also sentient guided missile named J1M. Players must fight their way through hordes of varying enemy robots while exploring intricate levels to uncover their mysterious past and uncovering the true enemy.

Whispering Willows

Whispering Willows - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

About the Game

Young Elena Elkhorn embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet, she received from her father, which allows her to astral project her spirit into a ghostly-realm and communicate with the dead. Play as Elena to find her missing father, use your astral projection to solves the mansion’s tricks and puzzles, help the lingering souls and discover so much more in Whispering Willows.

Game Features

Stunning Visuals and Mysteries Galore: Experience an eerie soundtrack as you overcome a myriad of puzzles and tricks in a stunning 2D graphics world.
Strong Narrative: Revel in the rich story, diverse characters and unique environments as you learn of the haunting history of the Willows Mansion.

Beekyr : Eco Shoot’em up

Beekyr: Eco Shoot'em up - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

Hellraid: The Escape

Hellraid: The Escape

PRESS RELEASE

“Hellraid: The Escape” to Launch on Apple Devices on July 10, 2014

Warsaw, Poland – June 23, 2014

Hellraid: The Escape to Launch on Apple Devices on July 10, 2014
Techland and Shortbreak Studios are pleased to announce that their latest mobile title Hellraid: The Escape will be released on Apple devices on July 10, 2014. Due to its high-quality visuals, the game will only be compatible with iPad 2 & newer, iPhone 4S & newer, and iPod Touch 5th Generation.

Hellraid: The Escape is an adventure game set in the dark fantasy universe of Techland’s Hellraid for PC and consoles. Players are trapped in a magic prison having only their cunning as their weapon. As every riddle in the game is unique, their attempt to escape will not only put their puzzle-solving skills to the test, but also challenge their reflexes and quick thinking.

Built using the latest version of the Unreal® Engine 3 technology, Hellraid: The Escape stands out among other mobile games offering stunning visuals of PC and console quality.

Hellraid: The Escape is a Universal App that includes no in-app purchases or pay-to-win elements and will be expanded with free updates in the future.

For more information about the game please visit escape.hellraid.com.

Shortbreak Studios today also released a gameplay overview of the game.

QUEST FOR INFAMY

Quest for Infamy - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

Return to the glory days of role-playing and adventure with this humor-filled fantasy epic, styled in the vein of classic PC RPGs, where you play the charming villain. Blending turn-based combat and spellcasting with puzzle solving and adventure, players can choose from three character classes—brigand (strength), rogue (stealth), or sorcerer (magic), each with unique storylines and adventures—in one of the largest retro role-playing experiences ever. A spiritual heir to yesteryear’s heroic quests, adventurers are invited to explore a world of hand-drawn wonder, as they wind their way through trap-infested dungeons, battle slavering beasts with swords or custom-made spells, and steal entire town’s worth of treasure from unsuspecting townsfolk. Being bad has never felt so good!

  • Classic fantasy RPG packed with adventure, puzzles, combat, and spellcasting
  • Play as one of three anti-heroes with unique quests: Brigand, Rogue, or Sorcerer
  • Lie, cheat, and steal your way through tales of charming villainy with multiple endings
  • Use swords, spells, or wits to blaze a path to victory: Styles vary with every play
  • Hand-drawn world seamlessly blends role-playing and adventure
  • Over 50 NPCs and 200 rooms to explore and interact with
  • Customize your own spells, skills, and adventures

Stained

Stained - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

Key Features of the Game

Random Experiences – Events are determined by the combination of glass pieces that litter the ground, leading to a variety of different enemies.
Solving Puzzles – Breaking windows can lead to unexpected breakthroughs, but sometimes shattering a window can be a challenge in itself.
Temporary Victory – Victory is usually temporary, as defeated enemies can form again, or reassemble into entirely new enemies, adding an edge of unpredictability.
A Castle with a Mind of its Own – Explore the sprawling, abandoned castle and you may be rewarded for treading the path less travelled.
Dazzling Action – Survive being under constant attack from a legion of colourful and shiny stained glass monsters, punctuated by intense boss battles.
Swiss Army Scythe – Interchangeable blades allow for distinct combat styles, each one with its own perks, like sliding down walls or dealing extra damage to weak points.

The Red Solstice

The Red Solstice - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

8-player co-op strategy/RPG set on Mars during The Red Solstice

In The Red Solstice you control one of the eight space marines that are trying to find out what happened to human colonies on Mars during the huge storm called The Red Solstice. The mix of a dark and gritty Science Fiction setting and addictive adrenaline filled gameplay – based on advanced tactics and quick decisions at the same time – makes for a great atmosphere and gameplay experience.

Pixel Burger

Pixel Burger - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

Just Beneath The Skin

Just Beneath The Skin - This Week in Gaming | oprainfall

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What's up everyone? Crystal here! I spend my time writing up the news for you all and keeping us all up to date with incoming game info from Japan. I do a little bit of everything else around here, too. :) Happy Reading!