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#art-style

Tech industry

Monument Valley 3 breaks the series' old boundaries by adding a sailboat

Monument Valley 3 introduces sailing and evolves gameplay significantly, expanding upon the previous entries' concepts and narratives.

The game's themes highlight hope and resilience, with a more ambitious story and artistic changes that enhance the player's experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

5 months ago

Video games

Ori Devs Showcase New Direction With No Rest For The Wicked Trailer

No Rest for the Wicked has a distinct gothic art style and gameplay compared to the Ori series, transitioning into a 3D action RPG. [ more ]

Game Informer

Video games

No Rest for the Wicked Preview - Fantastically Familiar In A Faraway Land - Game Informer

No Rest For The Wicked game previewed by Marcus Stewart in Vienna

Impressive gameplay and art style in No Rest For The Wicked [ more ]

Engadget

Tech industry

Monument Valley 3 breaks the series' old boundaries by adding a sailboat

Monument Valley 3 introduces sailing and evolves gameplay significantly, expanding upon the previous entries' concepts and narratives.

The game's themes highlight hope and resilience, with a more ambitious story and artistic changes that enhance the player's experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

5 months ago

Video games

Ori Devs Showcase New Direction With No Rest For The Wicked Trailer

No Rest for the Wicked has a distinct gothic art style and gameplay compared to the Ori series, transitioning into a 3D action RPG. [ more ]

Game Informer

Video games

No Rest for the Wicked Preview - Fantastically Familiar In A Faraway Land - Game Informer

No Rest For The Wicked game previewed by Marcus Stewart in Vienna

Impressive gameplay and art style in No Rest For The Wicked [ more ]

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#video-games

Kotaku

Startup companies

Zelda-Inspired Plucky Squire Shows What Happens When A Game Doesn't Trust Its Players

The Plucky Squire is visually captivating but suffers from excessive tutorialization that detracts from player autonomy and engagement. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Writing

The Plucky Squire review jolly adventures on and off the page

The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D gameplay, challenging players with dynamic mechanics and a mix of whimsical and difficult elements. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

"It's a huge risk": exploring the Art Nouveau style of video game Songs of Silence

The upcoming video game Songs of Silence from Chimera Entertainment embraces the Art Nouveau art style, which is a risk that may be hit or miss with gamers.

Embracing the Art Nouveau style in video games is challenging and tricky, particularly in creating a 3D scene with animated characters. [ more ]

Kotaku

Startup companies

Zelda-Inspired Plucky Squire Shows What Happens When A Game Doesn't Trust Its Players

The Plucky Squire is visually captivating but suffers from excessive tutorialization that detracts from player autonomy and engagement. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Writing

The Plucky Squire review jolly adventures on and off the page

The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D gameplay, challenging players with dynamic mechanics and a mix of whimsical and difficult elements. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

"It's a huge risk": exploring the Art Nouveau style of video game Songs of Silence

The upcoming video game Songs of Silence from Chimera Entertainment embraces the Art Nouveau art style, which is a risk that may be hit or miss with gamers.

Embracing the Art Nouveau style in video games is challenging and tricky, particularly in creating a 3D scene with animated characters. [ more ]

morevideo-games

Engadget

1 month ago

JavaScript

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom plays like a traditional Zelda game, remixed

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom offers a charming and accessible entry point into the series, showcasing a unique gameplay mechanic with echoes. [ more ]

Kotaku

1 month ago

Video games

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 6 Games We Can't Wait To Get Back To

The gaming landscape requires new and innovative games to excel in art, mechanics, and creativity for successful sales. [ more ]

BOOOOOOOM!

1 month ago

Design

Illustrator Spotlight: Mabel Esteban

Illustrator Mabel Esteban from Spain draws a range of subjects with a mysterious and sometimes sinister aura, influenced by artists and social media consumption. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

4 months ago

Writing

Agathe Bray-Bourret's illustrations are "filled with clumsy nonchalant, soft characters"

Agathe Bray-Bourret uses watercolour and gouache to infuse humor and playfulness in her illustrations, emphasizing lightness and clumsiness. [ more ]

Engadget

6 months ago

Video games

Origami-inspired adventure game Paper Trail finally launches on May 21

Paper Trail game release date confirmed for May 21

Unique folding mechanic allows players to manipulate the game world [ more ]

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VG247

Video games

Ultros is the best Metroidvania I've played since Hollow Knight - it's a PlayStation and Steam must-play

Ultros is a Metroidvania game that offers a unique and immersive experience.

The game combines action, exploration, and philosophical elements with a vibrant art style. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Ultros review: like a '90s cartoon drawn by Moebius

Ultros is a game with a unique art style that combines inspirations from various sources.

The gameplay of Ultros combines elements of Metroidvania and roguelike genres, with players tasked with changing the nature of the environments to progress. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Ultros is the best Metroidvania I've played since Hollow Knight - it's a PlayStation and Steam must-play

Ultros is a Metroidvania game that offers a unique and immersive experience.

The game combines action, exploration, and philosophical elements with a vibrant art style. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Ultros review: like a '90s cartoon drawn by Moebius

Ultros is a game with a unique art style that combines inspirations from various sources.

The gameplay of Ultros combines elements of Metroidvania and roguelike genres, with players tasked with changing the nature of the environments to progress. [ more ]

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Polygon

Video games

The Green Knight meets Hellblade in this medieval horror fantasy game

Of Love and Eternity is a stylistic dark fantasy horror adventure game with a palpable melancholic atmosphere.

The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful art style that has been compared to Hellblade and Vagrant Story. [ more ]

GameSpot