Nine Sols is Red Candle Games’ Metroidvania masterpiece that mixes a hand-drawn sci-fi world inspired by Eastern philosophy and mythology with fast-paced parry-based combat. There are many aspects to this game that make it both unique and a revitalization of something we’ve already seen.

Let’s analyze how Nine Sols holds up in the modern 2D Metroidvania world.

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is IllFonic’s video game adaptation of the 1988 movie of the same name. The game is classified as an asymmetric horror, meaning two different-sized teams with opposing goals try to win a match. There have been several video game adaptations of famous horror movies in this genre, so you might wonder if it’s worth playing.

Source Material Recreation

Whenever I play a video game adaptation of a popular horror movie like Killer Klowns from Outer Space, I always compare how well the developers matched the content to the original source material. I do this because I want to feel like I’m inside the movie’s universe, whether by playing unique characters inserted into the story, faithfully recreating characters, or exploring maps that recreate iconic locations from the film.

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Serum combines horror and survival crafting to create a riveting world full of glowing creatures ready to tear you to shreds. Along with the music that accompanies you on your journey, you’ll have the hairs on the back of your neck rising as you play. Serum forces you to face your fears as you try to survive in a mutated, post-apocalyptic world, and while the story is solid, the actual gameplay leaves you wanting.

Serum’s Lore Is Intriguing

The opening cinematic of Serum explains much of the lore. A disaster struck humanity, a blight. Scientists created the serum, a supposed miracle that saved humans from the brink of destruction.

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When it comes to the Fallout franchise, everyone has a first game. For those of you who have been there since Day 1, Fallout (1997) was probably your first. But for newcomers, Fallout 3 or Fallout 4 was likely the one that kickstarted it all. This was also the era of amazing fan theories that include Fallout 4‘s Sole Survivor being a synth.

Fallout Theory: The Sole Survivor Is a Synth

In Fallout 4, you play as the Sole Survivor, a war veteran looking to live their life in peace with their spouse and infant son, Shaun. However, when the bombs start dropping, you’re immediately scuttled to Vault 111, which, like so many others, had a secret plan to test the cryogenic effects on humans. Sadly, this resulted in you watching raiders steal your son and kill your spouse. When you finally get out, you’re forced to enter the Wasteland to find your child.

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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is an investigation game about a down-on-his-luck duck and the low-stake crime he’s forced to investigate. It’s also an example of what happens when a mystery game fails to build tension, suspense, or even a vague sense of curiosity but pretty much nails everything else.

Good Game, Bad Mystery

What makes a bad mystery? In the case of Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, it’s a mix of underwhelming resolution and a plot that never thickens enough. Its short playtime doesn’t help either, wrapping up at just over two hours. Even the final revelation carries a weight that would only be appropriate for a mid-game twist. That’s not great for any game, but it’s utterly devastating for a mystery.

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The Fallout universe has always been a place of weirdness, even when removing the nuclear apocalypse from the equation. From human experimentation to synthetic robots, the universe was on the cusp of many great feats in science fiction, but the end result is much more sinister. This goes double for Fallout 4‘s mannequins who, according to one theory, are more than retail store props.

Mannequins Are Evil, According to One Fallout 4 Theory

Much like the real world, Fallout 4 mannequins were used for retail stores and museums to showcase clothes or depict a moment in time. However, following the Great War, mannequins were still around but as discarded remnants of a bygone era. That said, one Fallout 4 theory believes that mannequins have a much darker mission in the Wasteland.

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The Fortnite live event marks the end of the season, which means an exciting new season is just around the corner. There are always high expectations with the theme, map, and new items for a fresh season, so here are some potential features to prepare for and when they’ll arrive.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 Start Date & Details

Once the live event shows up in Fortnite, the end of the season is usually around a week later. With the live event kicking off May 16, we can expect Chapter 5, Season 3, to start May 24, 2024. Friday is a great day to begin a new season so everyone can enjoy it over the weekend (and a long weekend, with Memorial Day the following Monday). Downtime for the update will likely begin around 2-3 a.m. EST and finish around 5-7 a.m. However, you should come prepared to sit in a queue for a little while if you want to jump on right when it launches.

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The Assassin’s Creed franchise has been going strong for almost two decades, and its latest entry, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, looks to bring something new to the table. Set in feudal Japan, the series’ aesthetic is changing a lot, but even still, one iconic weapon from Assassin’s Creed III looks to be making a return.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Brings Back a Beloved Weapon

Following the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set during the Azuchi-Momoyama Period between the 15th and 16th centuries and introduces us to a new assassin named Naoe as she works with the real-life historical figure, the samurai Yasuke. From a gameplay perspective, Naoe looks to be largely stealth-based, utilizing ninja techniques to become a versatile and deadly assassin.

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Romance is always one of the prime themes in The Sims 4. Up to this point, we’ve used challenges, scenarios, and CC to spice up our love lives. However, new relationship activities, adventures, and items are just on the horizon in The Sims 4 “Season of Love” updates. Here are all the details!

There’s no intention of slowing down the fresh content in Sims 4. We’ve already seen so many new features, allowing us to build our own high schools, grow our family dynamics, and even rent out apartments. It’s about time we focus more on the romance themes of the game, and the developers plan to do just that with a whole collection of love-themed updates and packs.

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Little Kitty, Big City is out now across PC and console, and players are having a ball exploring the city on all-fours. From curling up in empty boxes and sunny nap spots to donning the most adorable hats you’ve ever seen, Kitty’s to-do list primarily includes leisurely activities sure to please cozy gamers. However, you’ll also encounter a few obstacles throughout the city as you make your way back to your apartment, which has raised some concerns about feline safety following the game’s launch on May 9.

Little Kitty’s development team has wasted no time putting these concerns to rest, reassuring players that curiosity can’t kill this cat. In fact, there’s really no way to hurt the four-legged protagonist on your Little Kitty, Big City playthrough — though puddles and unfriendly dogs will naturally give Kitty a good scare.

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