Wireframe - #34 - 2020

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Early Access

Attract Mode

Soldat

Evergate

When you get an Ori vibe from a game, you tend to stop

and pay attention for a bit. Evergate has that look about

it, but mixes things up a bit to be its own thing – this is a

puzzle platformer utilising your ‘Soulflame’ to reach exits

on levels. What that means is carefully aiming a beam

of light – while leaping about – to break crystals and

activate useful powers to help you overcome challenges.

It looks lovely, and hopefully, it’ll be as nicely designed as

it is drawn.

King’s Bounty II

If you know King’s Bounty, you’re excited about
this. Not the original 1980s release – the
2008 (and on) turn-based strategy game of
epic, colourful battles and a big pile of fun.
This ‘grittier’ sequel looks like it’s doing away
with some of the whimsy of the last round of
releases under the banner, which is a shame,
but hopefully that same fine blend of satisfying
strategic play can carry through.

Early Access

Attract Mode

Originally released back in

2002, Soldat has been doing the

rounds in the competitive gaming

community ever since. Mixing the

best elements of Worms, Scorched

Earth, and Counter-Strike, Soldat

sees players controlling a wee

soldier with rocket boots as they

pootle around maps in a violent

ballet reminiscent of My Friend

Pedro. The devs decided to bring

the free game the way of Steam a

few years ago, and right now we’re

on course for a 1 April release,

with the game to be open-sourced

following the official launch.

Population Zero

Think of a world where Rust met ARK, then No Man’s

Sky turned up for a natter too. You’ve pretty much got

Population Zero nailed down, at least from a cursory

glance. Survival, combat, building, hunting, a weird alien

world, and a title that could end up prophetic if the whole

thing goes bottom over boob.

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