2019-10-30 07:55
As you certainly noticed, Hell Gates 1 was a game that was developed under pressure (3 months) and heavy restrictions (no words). For Hell Gates 2, all this was removed. The scale was upped… Read More
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2018-03-17 17:54
It has been quite a while since the announcement of the Hell Gates 2 translation project. Let us find out how well the project progresses.Entering the lush plains of Paradise Valley. Current… Read More
2017-11-12 11:16
Hell Gates 2 - Valadurs Erbe is a direct sequel to the action RPG Hell Gates. Until today, it was only available in German and anyone else was missing out on this 20+ hours epic tale. But as… Read More
2016-10-23 17:23
Maybe you have already noticed, but in the comment section of my latest article I was contacted by a site called creators.co. That is a website with lots of blog articles by fans on differen… Read More
2016-08-01 12:26
It is funny how almost every Westerner reacts with determined rejection at Japanese stuff. I am pretty sure it has something to do with cultural differences but when it gets too noisy and co… Read More
2016-06-26 17:09
Stepping on an unknown island and immediately getting eaten alive by a giant crab is not exactly a pleasant experience. To prevent such a thing from ever happening, I prepared a video tutori… Read More
2016-06-19 16:28
Neocore Games, the developer behind this game, is such a generous company. Everyone who owns parts of the original trilogy gets the Final Cut at a reduced price. As a proud owner of all thre… Read More
2016-05-31 18:20
Finally I was able to make the move from my unworthy laptop to something you could call a gaming PC. Still not the best one but I prefer it to the previous "all minimum" settings. I can bare… Read More
2016-05-26 09:45
After adventures in Mournhold, the capital of Morrowind and the Ebonheart Pact, the journey continues southwards and into the swamps of Shadowfen before finally arriving in the regions of Sk… Read More
2016-05-21 20:44
I have quite a soft spot for Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games. I haven´t dipped into the multiplayer content too much, but the solo part is vast and beautiful. So beauti… Read More
2016-04-30 21:16
Ah, Diablo 3. A game that strayed so far away from its predecessor that it created something like a sub-genre for action RPGs. Numerous games followed and tried to capture the spirit of the… Read More
2016-02-06 20:56
Back in the days when Xenoblade Chronicles was released in Europe, it was such a joy that it even banished the recently released Skyrim from my daily schedule. It was a surprise hit for me s… Read More
2016-02-06 20:53
There is a lot of depth to the combat in Xenoblade Chronicles X. In fact, it is so deep it will be certainly overwhelming at first and stay like that for quite a long time. But that is okay… Read More
2016-02-06 20:53
When you start out in Xenoblade Chronicles your character is very vulnerable and you need to hide away from most of the wildlife. As your characters develop their abilities this will gradual… Read More
2016-02-06 20:51
Now we arrive at the heart and soul of the game. Exploration was cleverly included in the game´s main goal since you need to locate the countless fragments of your spaceship and this i… Read More
2016-01-17 02:21
The current action-RPG genre looks like that: you have two gigantic mammoth trees called "Diablo 3" and "Path of Exile" that pretty much get all of the sun. And not much can grow below in th… Read More
2015-09-13 09:36
One last time we return to the world of Geralt to discuss the 2 fundamental gameplay features of gaining experience and money. Amassing experience and advancing in level is the most i… Read More
2015-09-06 17:45
Geralt´s magic arsenal consists of 5 different signs and each one of them has its own mechanics and purpose. This creates the favorable situation that no spell is entirely worthless as… Read More
2015-08-23 18:46
Attention: this is an in-depth discussion of CrossCode from the early build version 0.2.0. General Information about the game is found on the official Website of this promising action RPG o… Read More
2015-08-01 18:56
Mutagens are organs and body parts of all different kinds of monsters that can be used by the Witcher to enhance his abilities. While this sounds rather gory, they are shown as little spiky… Read More
2015-08-01 18:54
I was very surprised after discovering that in Witcher 3 potions and other alchemical products don´t really go away when used and their charges can easily be refilled. Before I realize… Read More
2015-08-01 18:53
Note: The following suggestions mainly adress the complaints about the alchemy skill tree being unattractive and full of boring passive stat increases.The alchemy makes a really weak first i… Read More
2015-08-01 18:53
Coming up with constructive feedback for the Witcher 3 is a huge effort. Yes, it is a crazy good game and everything, but pessimists like me will always come up with something to complain. T… Read More
2015-02-15 10:22
Fanart, these cool drawings from dedicated fans that also sometimes surpass what the original creators had to offer. Since Hell Gates 2 is not the biggest blockbuster out there, chances are… Read More
2015-02-06 19:30
The long journey is coming to an end. The last chapter of the big wishlist for Lords of Xulima 2 will cover little details from the classic Might and Magic series that were somehow lost in t… Read More
2015-01-17 21:34
Lords of Xulima is far more difficult than your average RPG. Still, the difficulty fluctuations follow the most common pattern found in lengthy RPGs. Selection of the oldschool-veteran… Read More
2015-01-11 12:26
After following the development of LoX for over a year now and having played it for many, many hours, I decided to make a final list of all the shortcomings in the gamplay that leave room fo… Read More
2015-01-11 12:25
After a look at the food mechanic and the non-combat skills in the first part, we will now dive deep into the available equipment in Lords of Xulima. Adventuring and finding fabled and power… Read More
2015-01-11 12:25
To offer a bit of distraction from the main plot and to offer the opportunity to earn a few extra coins and experience points, many RPGs offer secondary quests for the player to solve. They… Read More
2015-01-11 12:24
Have you already played Lords of Xulima? Even if you only played for a tiny little hour, the following chapter will cover a very familiar sting of anger that you have felt during combat.Low… Read More
2015-01-11 12:24
Character creation is an important aspect of each respectable RPG. The degree of freedom can vary greatly between the games so we will take a deep dive into Lords of Xulima´s approach… Read More
2015-01-11 12:24
Today we will take a quick glance at different possiblities to implement difficulty levels in a game. They are a invaluable tool to approach a wider audience and give less experienced player… Read More
2014-12-28 19:01
At the first glance, the experience points system in Hell Gates 2 seems pretty basic. Your hero starts fairly incompetent at level 1. By defeating enemies he gains experience and with enough… Read More
2014-08-07 19:09
Why Lords of Xulima will be a great game Substance: the foundations are already there While many projects on kickstarter.com are not much more than ideas and animated tech demos, this game l… Read More
2014-08-04 11:12
Slay hordes of monsters and solve the complex riddles of the dungeons in this first part of the Lands of Lore trilogy. OverviewLands of Lore 1 is a first-person adventure where you control a… Read More
2014-08-04 11:03
It is a bit ironic: twenty years ago, experience points were such a alien concept. They were so... Japanese. Especially here in Europe, we missed a great deal of cult classics, because RPGs… Read More
2014-08-04 10:57
When all the talking is over, blades are drawn and combat begins. But before we take a closer look at the fighting itself, let us observw where it actually takes place. Not where the initial… Read More
2014-08-04 10:53
First impressions: Lords of XulimaPerspective: ExplorationThe top-down perspective used outside of battles bears a striking resemblance to games like Baldur´s Gate. That much is obviou… Read More
2014-08-04 10:52
The dungeon is usually the place where the player´s skills are put to the test. They are filled to the brim with enemies, puzzles, traps, labyrinths and what else you can imagine. And… Read More
2014-08-03 15:49
Ah, nostalgia! Everyone has his own games that hold a special place in a person´s heart. Most of the time it´s the first games we came in contact with. Or sometimes we experience… Read More
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