Category: Previews

Blending 1930s animation with a noir detective narrative, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is an upcoming first-person shooter from Fumi Games, published by Playside. Set in a world where anthropomorphic animals inhabit a city rife with corruption, this game takes inspiration from the classic aesthetics of early cartoons and mashes them up with gritty crime stories. During Gamescom, we had a chance to dive into the game’s development process and its unique artistic direction, getting a glimpse of what’s in store for this striking combination of genres. Continue reading “MOUSE: P.I. For Hire preview”

Set in a beautifully crafted dark world where samurai mythology meets fast-paced action, Phantom Blade Zero by S-GAME is shaping up to be a thrilling hack and slash adventure. Drawing from Chinese martial arts and Japanese samurai lore, it’s a game with stylish combat, steeped in the heavy atmosphere of a shadowy underworld. We had the opportunity to dive into this intense experience during Gamescom, and walked away with a lot to be excited about, even though some elements might prove daunting for certain players. Continue reading “Phantom Blade Zero preview”

After the success of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, Two Point Studios is back with another simulation management title that leans heavily into quirky, lighthearted humor. This time, the developers have us managing museums across Two Point County. From curating exhibits to managing staff and keeping thieves at bay, Two Point Museum looks like it’s shaping up to be another engaging and entertaining sim experience. We had the chance to go hands-on with a demo of the game at Gamescom, and here’s what we thought. Continue reading “Two Point Museum preview”

The iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in Mutants Unleashed, an action-packed brawler developed by AHEARTFULOFGAMES and published by Outright Games. While the franchise is often associated with kid-friendly fare, this new entry looks ready to appeal to a wider audience, including older fans of the Turtles. We got a hands-on look at the game during Gamescom and came away with some promising impressions of how it builds on both its source material and its deep brawling mechanics. Continue reading “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed preview”

Owlchemy Labs, the team behind beloved VR titles like Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator, is about to launch a brand-new multiplayer experience. Dimensional Double Shift takes players on a wacky journey through the Omniverse, where up to four friends can team up do things like running a diner or working a service station. We got a chance to dive into the chaotic, hand-tracked gameplay during our meeting with the developers at Gamescom, and here’s what we learned. Continue reading “Dimensional Double Shift preview”