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Indie game capsule reviews: Immortality, Wayward Strand, Cult of the Lamb, Betrayal at Club Low, Atuel

Radiator Blog

Actors often hold up objects awkwardly so you can click on them. There's a Portal-like moment where you escape the puzzle. Betrayal at Club Low by Cosmo D Cosmo D is best known for his Offpeak series, story-driven adventure puzzle games with large eclectic worlds and surreal architecture. Pro-tip: play with a gamepad.)

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Secrets in Videogames

Keith Burgun

This concept of “secret” doesn’t really make sense in a strategy game, contest, or a puzzle. The Final Fantasy games up until about X or so also had certain kinds of world objects you could click on and potentially get an item, which is also a common sort of secret.

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The 2020 Holiday Shopping Guide for Board Game Lovers

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When that area is complete, that meeple scores points for its owner. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops—all in order to acquire the most prestige points. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Description from Board Game Geek. Splendor – $38.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #28

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Once she had the base down, Bianca then started adding in the unique details included in the concept, like the sharp, pointed spinal fins along the character's head, neck, and back—and the fine, thin webbing between its fingers. Now the new remapped button (R-click) can be used to both cast a spell and block when a shield is equipped.

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