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ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs blends meditative disassembly gameplay with an early-aughts Tokyo aesthetic and officially licensed Atari hardware. The narrative shop sim from Mandragora and tinyBuild is out now on PC.
Soft Rains' debut title Ambrosia Sky blends fungal cleanup gameplay with a deeply empathetic narrative about why communities refuse to evacuate during disasters. The complete two-part release delivers a fascinating fusion of Metroid Prime exploration and Powerwash Simulator satisfaction, though its upgrade system and combat feel underdeveloped.
Steam delivered a packed weekend of releases on August 7, headlined by the stylish tag-team fighter Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The lineup also includes co-op puzzle adventure Big Walk, sci-fi cleaner Ambrosia Sky, Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, and the 1.0 launch of farming sim Fields of Mistria.
Valve has updated Steam with 17 new game tags, including "Bullet Heaven", a name for the frenetic, upgrade-focused genre popularized by Vampire Survivors. This move reflects industry trends and aims to improve game discovery. The update also removes 27 tags, streamlining the platform's categorization.
PowerWash Simulator introduces Shrek's iconic swamp and more locations from the Shrek movies in a new paid DLC, expanding its roster of themed expansions.
As Sony unveils the PS Plus Extra and Premium games for December 2023 on December 13, this article explores the significance of this year-end announcement and its potential impact on subscriber expectations