A pretty faithful recreation and demake of P.T. as if it’s running on an old HyperCard from the 90s. Created for the Merveilles #HyperJam which has 25 other entries done in the same kind of style if that’s your cup of tea.
You can watch the full video play through by Mark Medina at IGN (which is where my edit comes from).
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: April 11, 2020
“You are in a TAVERN. Well, YOU aren’t in a tavern. Some player named STEVE is in a tavern. You are just his computer program, and your job is to deal with his inane and ill-advised text commands to try and piece together a coherent game.
“Unlike other text adventures, in Run TavernQuest, you won’t be doing any typing. Instead, STEVE types to you, and you forge his adventure via multiple choice. There are hundreds of decisions to make so you can be in complete control of the game world. You decide everything from what lies behind the door the player just opened, to how the skeleton reacts to the player’s insult.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2021
“A puzzle game that explores the emotional rollercoaster of a long-distance relationship — in a world of folding paper!
“After career choices force them along separate paths, a Teacher and Architect vow to make their long-distance relationship work at any cost. Experience both sides of their story as the couple navigates the complexities of (mis)communication and the emotional ups and downs that separation brings. By flipping, folding, and unfolding the paper puzzles in their handcrafted worlds, you can help the couple overcome the emotional barriers of their relationship — but will love endure…?”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Nintendo Switch (PS4 & Xbox to come)
Release: April 17, 2020
“A single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in dangerous, distant worlds.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: April 16, 2020
“Six towers, each hiding a mask that grants the power of a natural element. Obtain them all by navigating through a set of increasingly difficult twists and turns in Linked Mask – a captivating call-back to the golden days of the Game Boy era.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
A cute little pixel art adventure that I’ve been following for a short while on twitter. I decided to put together a collection of some of the gifs that they’ve posted over the last year as it really is a cool project with lots of neat details like the grass blowing in the wind and the beautiful water. I guess the salamander is okay too.
The main focus of the game seems like it will be exploring the quaint town and interacting with its citizens in order to further the story. Also included will be a splash of platforming, puzzle solving, and maybe the ability to throw balls of yarn at people. There was a mention of cooperative play but I’m not certain if that is still on the table as things do tend to change and it was brought up a while ago.
I think we can all agree writing is not my strong suit so rather than listening to me any further if you would like to learn more you can follow the developer Rujik on twitter or check out their blog below. 🙃
Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
A cyberpunk action adventure game set in the same universe as the SCP Foundation, an organization that seeks out and captures individuals that break the natural law. There isn’t too much information on this but it’s part of the China Hero Project which aims to assist Chinese developers in bringing their games to a wider audience (including the West). Right now it seems like it’s coming out for PS4, but no word whether it’s exclusive or if more platforms are planned later.
Platforms: PS4
Release: TBA
“A 3D platformer offering an allegorical journey through three beautiful worlds. Will you discover their secrets? And at what price?
“Immerse yourself in a metaphorical tale without words, which reflects on what it means to be a hero. With your scarf as your only ally, your mission is to trap the rebellious souls that have created their own worlds. Explore three beautiful landscapes, each with its own unique mechanics. As you enter each world, your scarf will learn new abilities that will allow you to overcome the toughest challenges. Jump, glide or slide as you discover the secrets of the Ocean, the Desert and the Meadow.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: 2020
“An original first-person puzzle game – our love letter to the Portal series. We‘re excited to provide you not only with a fresh game mechanic that lets you manipulate gravity, but also to deliver a thrilling, funny and heart-warming story.
“As Stella, a talented but moderately successful inventor, you live in an enormous villa that has belonged to your family for generations now. Your family is far from ordinary – your closest relatives are a dubious bunch of ingenious explorers and villains. Now you are the last living member and sole heir to the villa. So, of course, you decide to take a look at your inheritance. What could go wrong?
“So, armed with your gravity gun and accompanied by your talking hamster, Greg, you set out to work your way through the numerous safety measures of the villa.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
“Help Jack survive his voyage of self-discovery! A local troublemaker makes a series of earth-shattering discoveries on the day he is supposed to leave home for a new life in the city.
“Mayhem in Single Valley is a thoughtful top-down action adventure. Its focus on family and everyday struggles mixed with its combat and puzzles provides an action-packed but emotional gameplay experience.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: 2020