Topic: game influences
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Bryan Lee O'Malley's 3 All-Time Favorite Games
Bryan Lee O'Malley had deep, holistic involvement in the new game **Scott Pilgrim EX**, focusing on writing and character design, in contrast to his limited role in the 2010 adaptation. The game's core inspiration is the classic beat 'em up **River City Ransom**, reflecting O'Malley's personal ga...
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Mario + Rabbids Creator Reveals New Game: Bradley the Badger
*Bradley the Badger* is a new meta-platformer from industry veterans, where players guide a character through his designer's unfinished game worlds using a Developer Kit, blending classic gameplay with a narrative about creativity. The game is the debut title from Day 4 Night Studios, founded by ...
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Easy Delivery Co.: A Cozy, Lynchian Dream
Easy Delivery Co. is a unique game that combines a relaxing delivery simulation with a subtly unnerving atmosphere, where players control a cat driving a truck in a snowy, isolated mountain community. The gameplay involves managing deliveries, energy, and cold while uncovering eerie mysteries, su...
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Become a Djent-Fueled Robot Samurai in Morbid Metal's Playtest
Morbid Metal is a roguelike character action game featuring three distinct cyberninjas, procedurally generated stages, and a combo-driven combat system with a style meter. The game emphasizes seamless character swapping during combat for dynamic sequences and was delayed from early access, but a ...
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Ananta's Anime Bunny Girl Game Blends Spider-Man, Yakuza & GTA
The free-to-play RPG **Ananta**, developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase, combines an anime aesthetic with a sprawling urban open world, drawing inspiration from major gaming franchises. Its gameplay integrates mechanics from popular titles, featuring fluid Spider-Man-like movement, Arkh...
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Lost Soul Aside Review: A Stunning Fusion of Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry
Lost Soul Aside excels with its visually spectacular combat system, blending fluid weapon-switching and satisfying combos inspired by games like Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy. The game suffers from a generic, predictable narrative with underdeveloped characters and significant performance issue...
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Cronos: The New Dawn Review: A Survival Horror Hybrid That Lacks Identity
Cronos: The New Dawn combines elements from games like Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space but lacks a unique identity, offering a competent yet unoriginal experience. The game excels in its oppressive atmosphere and detailed sound design, creating a deeply immersive and unsettling horror environment....
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