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The game takes place during an apocalyptic epidemic that the protagonist is striving against in the 1980s Soviet Bloc, beginning in a hut deep in the woods. While this game leaves a lot of choice up to the player in terms of gameplay, with a fully explorable world and day-and-night mechanics, there is also a storyline to unlock as you strive to keep your character alive. With around 50 hours of gameplay and very little hints, guidance, or support throughout the game, Darkwood is a great game if you’re looking for something to really sink your teeth into.

The title mostly relies on sandbox-style exploration mechanics in a free-to-roam, but horrifying, world. Nominated for a whole slew of Games Connection Paris awards, this game is a necessity for fans of retro gaming, literature lovers, or anyone looking to add something a little different to their collection.ĭarkwood is a gloriously terrifying top-down survival horror game made by Acid Wizard Studio. While the visuals and platformer devices are a nice throw-back to titles from the 1980s and ‘90s, it still stays fresh. The same goes for the gameplay mechanics and artistic stylings of the game, too. Although the story borrows from the works of George Orwell, there is no over-reliance on tropes or clichés throughout the plot. Ministry of Broadcast is a particularly pleasurable experience for those who prefer games to be oriented around telling a story, as opposed to focusing predominantly on action or gameplay. This charming, difficult game gives a heavily used concept – navigating a dystopian society – new life with innovative puzzles and attractive pixel art displays. The game is the first production of the eponymous Ministry of Broadcast Studio a collaboration between Twin Petes and Fuchs+Dachs. Released in 2020, Ministry of Broadcast is a storyline-heavy platformer inspired by George Orwell’s 1984.

If you haven’t played Oxenfree yet, now is the perfect time to do so, as its much-anticipated sequel Oxenfree II: Lost Signalsis due out next year. The kind of person you choose to be throughout the game is fundamental to what you can learn about the other characters in the game, Oxenfree’s world-building, and the overall ending of the story. Borrowing from devices used in visual novels, the vast majority of the story of the game can only be uncovered based on branching pathways of dialogue between the player and the rag-tag cast of NPCs. The game is a must-have for any fan of ghost stories or old-school “choose your own adventure” games. Without giving too much away, the game revolves around unpicking the island’s many spectral mysteries and grim history with innovative scares along the way. The group of teens heads to a deserted island for an overnight party and campout, only to find a lot more than they bargained for. No aspect of the game is a let-down, from the visual experience to the compelling sound design and voice acting, to the brilliantly unpredictable story.Īlthough there are many high points of Oxenfree, the dialogue-oriented storytelling throughout the game is the main feature of the game that is so completely memorable. Created by Night School Studio, the game follows Alex ( Erin Yvette) and her classmates on an overnight trip to a remote island. Oxenfree is a multiple-choice, narrative-driven game centering on grief, loss, and sacrifice.