Lost Kingdoms (Day Eight) – Trial by Fire…and Poison

https://whatsontheshelf.blog/2026/05/15/race-to-git-gud-day-8-lost-kingdoms/

"Ereban: Shadow Legacy"
Is This Stealth Masterpiece Worth It?
Watch my quick review!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ib_of7lT0

🇬🇧 After a long time of checking, editing, and revising, I've finally been able to put my thoughts on #LiesOfPOverture into a coherent form. You could say this is part #review, part story analysis, but either way, it's a pretty wild ride - just like that DLC itself. 😂😉

🇩🇪 Nach langem Überprüfen, Editing und Überarbeiten habe ich es endlich geschafft, meine Gedanken zu #LiesOfP: Overture in zusammenhängende Form zu bringen. Man könnte sagen, das Ganze ist eine Mischung aus Review und Story-Analyse, aber in jedem Falle ist es eine ziemlich wilde Achterbahnfahrt - genau wie der DLC selbst. 😂😉

#Tumblr (ENG): https://ideas-on-paper.tumblr.com/post/806553500496658432/lies-of-p-overture-my-thoughts-and

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Hades II: A stellar sequel that exceeds expectations

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1420647/hades-ii-a-stellar-sequel-that-exceeds-expectations/

For maid monday, what about playing DamselVania?

There is only a demo of the first area and the game is sadly discontinued.

As the title says, it's a metroidvania with a damsel in distress twist. Vivi, the main character is locked in a maid outfit with a leash and most of what happens is tying up or being tied up.

But it happens in such an adorable mood 

https://boundforgreatness.itch.io/damselvania

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Every now and again, you have one of those games that scratches an itch you did not even know you had prior to playing it. When my friend suggested ARC RAIDERS to me during the open beta playtest, I was willing to give it a go as I could hear his excitement. The next 32 hours of gameplay for me were more than I could have imagined going into it, but it was also hampered by some jarring AI voices.
REVIEW https://www.sifter.com.au/post/arc-raiders-reaches-new-heights-shooter-extraction

#arcraiders #extractionshooter #videogamereview

UltraGirl Alters Demo Review: First Impressions and Gameplay

Disclaimer

I was asked to cover the UltraGirl Alters demo for my blog. I understand this isn’t the full game, and will be a bit more lenient with my review. That said, this will be my honest review of the demo.

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Table of Contents

What is UltraGirl Alters?

Ultragirl Alters is an SRPG out now on Steam, with a demo available for anyone who wants to try it.

You have been hired as the manager for the virtual idol group, Alters. When you aren’t busy helping each girl navigate their hectic social lives, you’ll be guiding through battle against the waves of enemies that threaten the city. Each girl Each girl where’s her unique Tokusatsu-style hero suit that you can upgrade as you gain experience. Can you keep the world safe from monsters while becoming the world’s greatest idol group? What secrets will you uncover along the way?

Gamplay

UltraGirl Alters is a turn based strategy game with a few social mechanics to break up the story.

Social Events

The game has a cute chibi mode where the player can experience the story. During this part of the game, players will build their relationship with each of the girls helping them through the game’s many side missions. Leveling these bonds unlock special events that add a bit of flavor or world building. Players also get to explore a bit of the world, but it is very limited. Mostly, the chibi half of the game is where the player collects the story and learns the dark secrets behind the evil corporation that controls everything.

Combat

Players take control of the girls in their Tokusatsu-style suits as they fight off waves of monsters. Each girl has their unique set of abilities and skill that can be leveled up through experience. Each girl can move and take an action per round. Girls can either make a basic attack or use one of their abilities during their action, if they have enough energy. Basic attacks generate the energy needed to cast an ability. The key to combat is to position effectively while using your resources efficiently.

Impressions

While there are a few aspects of this game that I liked and got me interested, I definitely need to see more. Overall, the game is fine, but I can see it being a niche game made for an intended audience.

Art

If you like anime, then you will appreciate the character design. UltraGirl Alters definitely has its waifu bait, and that isn’t a bad thing. The girls are cute, but there is a bit of fan service. I like when I can play my waifu games in public. For the combat part, I think the level design is too busy. It was hard to make out what was going on most of the time, and the suits don’t look very cool. As for the exploration parts, you are either going to love the chibi design or hate it. I think the chibi art is cute, but found the story a little lacking.

Story

The Demo only plays through the tutorial a bit of the intro. While it isn’t enough to judge the quality of the story, there is nothing in the intro that hooked me. The biggest issue I have with what is available is the writing. It is a little awkward in parts and a little cheesy in others. This might be due to translation issues. Unless the full game leans into the silliness and carries a light-hearted narrative with fun characters I care about, I don’t see me finishing this game. The story isn’t the worst, but considering art, tone, and gameplay, I rather be playing Disgea 7.

Gameplay

Combat is interesting for the first few round before it grows a little stale. Enemies feel a little unfair, and the busy map makes it hard to tell what is going on. You are either going to enjoy this type of combat or hate it, and I certainly wasn’t a fan. Maybe it gets better in later levels, and I am willing to give it a try just in case. Unfortunately, based on the demo alone, when it comes to chibi turn-based combat, I rather be play Disgea 7.

Conclusion

If you like the SRPG style combat and don’t mind the over-the-top (sometimes poorly written) cutesy tones of the story, I still recommend you check out the demo first. I think the combat is a little too simple for what you’re getting. The social chibi bits are cute, but they don’t add enough to the game to make them worth it. I think the game is cute and has its potential, but I need to see more of it before I can recommend it. For now, I recommend you check out the demo and wait for the sale.

You can pick up your copy of UltraGirl Alters on Steam.

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Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott reviews Supergiant Games’s “Hades II,” which brings Witchcraft to the series’s roguelike gameplay and deep immersion into Greek mythology.

https://wildhunt.org/2025/10/review-hades-ii-takes-players-from-the-depths-of-tartarus-to-the-heights-of-olympus.html

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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit vuelve con una mezcla explosiva de humor y dificultad extrema.
Control preciso, ritmo frenético y una estética que homenajea lo mejor (y peor) de los 8 bits.

🎮 Disponible aquí: https://game.page/angryvideogamenerd8-bit/alberto_knu

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