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Since we're on the eve of a NextFest, I will also perform a Demo Dump™.

#GameSystemTypeTimeFinished?ScoreRecommendNotes
123MegabonkPCDemo48Complete9Yesfuckin' stupid; PS1 3D Vampire Survivors-like with a skateboarding skeleton
125Signy & Mino: Against All GodsPCDemo31Complete9YesReally great JRPG with Mario RPG meets Valkyrie Profile combat
134HellclockPCDemo126Did Not Finish9YesIts like playing a miniature Diablo 3; I had a lot of fun!
135Lost in Random: The Eternal DiePCDemo102Complete9YesHades by another name, yet oh so sweet still
137goblinAmericaPCDemo33Complete8YesSurrealist FPS with lots of hidden secrets to explore
142All Will FallPCDemo47Did Not Finish8YesInteresting colony builder on the ocean; tides, junk drifting, construction physics
150InkshadePCDemo126Complete9YesIt's Inscryption, but with SRPG combat with figures
152Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!!NintendoGame60Dropped8MaybeI really wanted to like it, but it makes me motion sick sadly
154Process of EliminationNintendoGame30Did Not Finish8YesDNF 'cause will buy it later; Danganronpa at home™
168Out Of HandsPCDemo119Complete9YesDifficult and esoteric card rpg; mindfuck style game and artstyle
171ReplicubePCDemo62Complete8YesIn a post zachatronics world, this fits in with a more chill vibe style Lua game
172Patrick's ParaboxPCDemo25Complete8YesInception Sokoban, we must go a layer deeper!
176Shroom and GloomPCDemo61Complete8YesLove the look and the gameplay, but I broke it on my second run (infinite combos)
177Funguys SwarmPCDemo79Complete8YesHigh fidelity Brotato clone, love the artstyle
184Net.Attack()PCDemo120Complete8YesBrotato-like with a visual basic style power up system
185BALL x PITPCDemo120Complete8YesRoguelite Breakout

And now for the standouts, IMO

MegabonkPCDemo48Complete9Yesfuckin' stupid; PS1 3D Vampire Survivors-like with a skateboarding skeleton
Signy & Mino: Against All GodsPCDemo31Complete9YesReally great JRPG with Mario RPG meets Valkyrie Profile combat
HellclockPCDemo126Did Not Finish9YesIts like playing a miniature Diablo 3; I had a lot of fun!
Lost in Random: The Eternal DiePCDemo102Complete9YesHades by another name, yet oh so sweet still
Out Of HandsPCDemo119Complete9YesDifficult and esoteric card rpg; mindfuck style game and artstyle

And as always, the raw stuff...

#GamePlatformTypeTimeFinished?ScoreRecommendNotes
121GnomesPCDemo41Did Not Finish6NoI feel like I should have loved it, but I don't
122Golden WardenPCDemo16Complete7MaybeEasy to play, but I don't quite understand the mechanics; bundle fodder
123MegabonkPCDemo48Complete9Yesfuckin' stupid; PS1 3D Vampire Survivors-like with a skateboarding skeleton
124Hand of AnimaPCDemo4Dropped5NoIt's just very mediocre, sadly. Feels hollow.
125Signy & Mino: Against All GodsPCDemo31Complete9YesReally great JRPG with Mario RPG meets Valkyrie Profile combat
126Songs of RatsPCDemo4Dropped5NoNot for me at all
127Rising HeatPCDemo67Did Not Finish6MaybeFeels like something is there, but it doesn't click like similar games
128Castle CraftPCDemo28Did Not Finish7MaybeFeels like DQ Builders, but dunno if I like the time limits
129Gobocore: Goblin Rescue Squad AutobattlerPCDemo38Complete6NoSolid effort, but its not worth looking into unless a lot of work is done
130OverlootingPCDemo63Complete7MaybeI feel like the demo is all I need from the game; going to need more depth
131Starlight LegacyPCDemo18Did Not Finish6NoThin JRPG
132Nubby's Number FactoryPCDemo45Complete7NoSeems like people like it, but it doesn't do it for me
133Master of PiecePCDemo22Dropped4NoDon't like it; it's not easy to quickly read the battlefield and it seems overly hard
134HellclockPCDemo126Did Not Finish9YesIts like playing a miniature Diablo 3; I had a lot of fun!
135Lost in Random: The Eternal DiePCDemo102Complete9YesHades by another name, yet oh so sweet still
136Mars AttractsPCDemo4Did Not Finish6MaybeAck ack ack ACK ACK ack ack ack Ack ack ack
137goblinAmericaPCDemo33Complete8YesSurrealist FPS with lots of hidden secrets to explore
138Car RepairPCDemo35Complete7YesEastern European 90s simulator
139Deadzone: RoguePCDemo102Complete6MaybeFun, but uses AI, recycles devs previous failed game, that they didnt deliver on
140Tainted Grail: The Fall of AvalonPCDemo60Did Not Finish7MaybeInterested, but buggy and crashing
141Shadow of the RoadPCDemo65Did Not Finish7MaybeEdo period D&D, it appears its history may be questionable...
142All Will FallPCDemo47Did Not Finish8YesInteresting colony builder on the ocean; tides, junk drifting, construction physics
143CrimsonwoodPCDemo42Did Not Finish5NoIt's there and it's a game
144Let Them Come: OnslaughtPCDemo34Complete6NoVery slow brotato
145Deadly Days: RoadtripPCDemo55Did Not Finish7MaybeHas chops, but buddle fonder level of interest
146Maze MicePCDemo30Did Not Finish6MaybeGood pedigree, but its boring pacman roguelike
147Rune DicePCDemo27Did Not Finish6MaybeAlmost there, the dice mechanics/physics seem off
148Trials of InnocencePCDemo3Did Not Finish6MaybeIts Chinese Ace Attorney
149Squirreled AwayPCDemo5Did Not Finish6NoSquirrel game with crafting/survival like stuff? Meh
150InkshadePCDemo126Complete9YesIt's Inscryption, but with SRPG combat with figures
151Tiny Dangerous Dungeons RemakePCDemo22Complete7MaybeIts a cute little metroidvania, but no hooks, nothing beyond simple
152Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!!NintendoGame60Dropped8MaybeI really wanted to like it, but it makes me motion sick sadly
153Tales of Djungarian HamsterNintendoGame30Did Not Finish6NoMachine translated glorified pet hamster sim that's VERY light on the sim
154Process of EliminationNintendoGame30Did Not Finish8YesDNF 'cause will buy it later; Danganronpa at home™
155UpstreamPCDemo64Complete7MaybeGetting over it with Bennett Fishy; decide if that's worth it for you
156Nautical SurvivalPCDemo14Did Not Finish7MaybeIf Brotato with a nautical notion is something you wish...
157Flocking HellPCDemo68Complete7MaybeInteresting minesweeper style strategy game, but I feel like the demo is enough
158Magicbook AutoBattler: ContractPCDemo2Dropped5NoWall of inscrutible stuff hits you up front that just turned my brain off
159METAL EDENPCDemo41Complete6MaybeBlurry, but fun... a little too much shit on the screen
160Expedition: Into DarknessPCDemo13Dropped5NoBland
161DeathTowerPCDemo4Dropped5NoSRPG for ants with weird control scheme
162AbyssusPCDemo6Dropped6NoAnother blurry UE5 shooter
163OddRoomPCDemo4Dropped4NoAnother blurry UE5 shooter with barfy head bob
164Becoming SaintPCDemo3Dropped6MaybeDunno what its trying to do but I dont think its for me
165Strange SeedPCDemo12Dropped5NoSpore adjescent but jsut not good
166Wardens of ChaosPCDemo1Dropped5NoRealtime blobber, nah
167HeroguePCDemo1Dropped4NoFlash version of Darkest Dungeon style rogue
168Out Of HandsPCDemo119Complete9YesDifficult and esoteric card rpg; mindfuck style game and artstyle
169Schedule IPCDemo46Did Not Finish7MaybeIts fun. I kinda feel like the time mechanic kinda sucks, but there's a good vibe
170Dungeon And PuzzlesPCDemo2Dropped6NoVery basic style puzzle game
171ReplicubePCDemo62Complete8YesIn a post zachatronics world, this fits in with a more chill vibe style Lua game
172Patrick's ParaboxPCDemo25Complete8YesInception Sokoban, we must go a layer deeper!
173Loot PlotPCDemo7Dropped6NoI'm too stupid for whatever is going on here
174Cast n ChillPCDemo7Did Not Finish7MaybeSays what it is on the tin; just a chill fishin' game, no other hooks
175LetalisPCDemo4Dropped6MaybePokemon but with gladiators; the music is a no for me
176Shroom and GloomPCDemo61Complete8YesLove the look and the gameplay, but I broke it on my second run (infinite combos)
177Funguys SwarmPCDemo79Complete8YesHigh fidelity Brotato clone, love the artstyle
178Desktop Survivors 98PCDemo30Complete7YesIf you ever watched Buddy Holly on Windows 95, you might have nostalgia for this
179Wool at the GatesPCDemo64Complete7YesRTS/Tower Defense game with lots of promise
180DiacriticPCDemo2Dropped5NoCancelled game
181Overencumbered In Another WorldPCDemo37Complete5NoWeapons grade puns that are sure to irradiate your senses; an okay distraction
182Shuffle TacticsPCDemo29Dropped5NoIllegible in terms of gameplay mechanics and visual understanding
183UNBEATABLEPCDemo19Dropped6NoMuse Dash at home
184Net.Attack()PCDemo120Complete8YesBrotato-like with a visual basic style power up system
185BALL x PITPCDemo120Complete8YesRoguelite Breakout

So that's 64 games and I have 34 left in the queue. I would also say I love the uptick of fungus based games, such that Funguys Swarm and Shroom and Gloom definitely rank, as well. Gonna be a fun week. Wonder how much overlap there will be stuff I've already played?
 
Any thoughts on Planet of Lana or Wavetale? Both cheap on Fanatical.

It seems Wavetale may be buggy, don't know why it has good Steam reviews. It's also stuck at 1080p apparently.
 
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Solid-Snake-Eyes said:
Any thoughts on Planet of Lana or Wavetale? Both cheap on Fanatical.

It seems Wavetale may be buggy, don't know why it has good Steam reviews. It's also stuck at 1080p apparently.
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Wavetale was under a dollar on humble back in April (price mistake). I think it also generated 2 keys for some people (double mistake). Planet of Lana was free on Amazon (GOG key)
 
Thanks for pointing out the free Planet of Lana (I should have it there). I will just play it on GOG. I want to see if I should be excited for the newly announced sequel. I wishlisted the cool looking Steam games from the Xbox presentation.
 
Y'all should try Dead at Disco. You want Beat Hazard/AudioSurf, but with a Batman combat brawler instead?

Just get some shonen anime or fighting game soundtracks and go to town. I spent nearly two hours trying out different music I have on my HDD and just laying waste to dudes.

It's like getting to the last episode in a shonen anime and its the final big turn and the theme song drops mid-battle. But like, every time you play.

I dunno, it has me pretty hyped, but it's totally YMMV based on your music interests. Already poised to be in my Top 5 this week!
 
TheKbob said:
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That was the game I created a Steam account for, 17 years ago.
 
TheKbob said:
Y'all should try Dead at Disco. You want Beat Hazard/AudioSurf, but with a Batman combat brawler instead?

Just get some shonen anime or fighting game soundtracks and go to town. I spent nearly two hours trying out different music I have on my HDD and just laying waste to dudes.

It's like getting to the last episode in a shonen anime and its the final big turn and the theme song drops mid-battle. But like, every time you play.

I dunno, it has me pretty hyped, but it's totally YMMV based on your music interests. Already poised to be in my Top 5 this week!
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I rather enjoyed Beat Hazard back in the day. I continually eyeball 2 and 3 to grab when they go on sale, but I find it unlikely I'll invest the time in them, given how many games I already don't play, but I'll keep an eye on Dead at Disco, thanks for the heads up!
 
Some stuff I've been playing - STALKER Trilogy EE and Nobody Wants To Die.

Impressions/Reviews of sorts.
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - Enhanced Editions -> PC via GOG:
They're all....fine. Nice to have 64-bit EXE and Global Illumination (if you want to turn G.I.) on too, so that's the best part here. Runs fine on my RTX 3060m laptop & also my 3070 desktop at 1080p all maxed-out. Every now and then, a hitch - not often, so not that much of a big deal. Biggest issue for some here might be censorship, since they removed some Russian Voice-overs, monuments, signs, papers, etc. Hopefully they fix that in patches officially or for modders. Nice to have gamepad support though, as I do like sometimes just roaming w/ gamepad in any games when nada's happening and then quickly switch to gamepad (or vice versa, when switching from combat to just roaming). Would be nice to see more mods come to these new editions. I've got two done of these EE versions already (Shadow of Chornobyl EE and Clear Sky EE); already at work on Call of Prypiat EE. SoC EE took me almost 17 1/2 hours and Clear Sky EE took me about 20 hours. Having a blast; still got more to go with CoP EE, as I'm almost 8 1/2 hours into that.

Nobody Wants To Die - PC via Steam:
Finished it last night, after 12h or so. Often, players take like 7-10h, so....take it how you want with me taking my time, having to figure out a few puzzles took some time to get right, checkpoints causing me to redo sections, or whatever. Really enjoyed this game. You're a cop in this Blade Runner-like and Altered Carbon-like dystopian of a cyberpunk-y settings & world, trying to solve some murders. All kinds of weird twists and turns, as you have to recreate murder scenes, solves murders (using murder-board and figure out who is doing this how & why), and more. Story and character stuff is really good. Graphics look great on UE5 (Unreal Engine 5) here on Epic settings at 1080p, provided you can actually run it. Had to lock it to 45fps with MSI Afterburner, just to keep it running right to keep the bouncing b/t often 40 and 60fps from happening; 45fps was a nice happy medium. Really enjoyed this game, to say the least.
 
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I didn't know demos could have achievements. The demo for Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi has five. I should have played this demo earlier, pretty cool but the sale just ended.
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Yeah, I just noticed this with another game called "No, I'm Not A Human". The original demo was in a compilation game called Violent Horror Stories: Anthology, but they recently put a newer standalone demo on Steam with more content. And it's apparently got 26 achievements.

store.steampowered.com

No, I'm not a Human on Steam

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times.
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Demo achievements are actually kind of smart

The devs can use them to measure engagement, what players interact with, and what they don't.

You'll get achievement chasers, sure, but the overall percentages should tell you good data on how people enjoy your demo (or at least finish it!).

I dug through the pre-event demo queue and the takeaway is that AI slop is still there, but no substantial yet. Lots of solitaire based games. Maybe I've already chewed through bigger ones, but there wasn't a lot of head turners for me off the top of my head.

Will have to see more when I'm at my PC proper and not on the Steam app.

Edit: I turned off the adult filter for something awhile back and left it off just because the stuff coming out is sometimes the dumbest garbage. There's straight up a game called BOOBS and it's exactly what it says on the tin. There so many ridiculously long light novel titles ...

Also, I guess China really doesn't care about IP rights.

Edit 2: You bet your left CTRL key I'm going to review The Count of Monte Clicker.

Edit 3: I think this is the first time I gave up getting to the bottom of the demo list. There's way too much slop now. "Service Job" simulators, VS clones, AI VNs, etc.

Many games appear to be attempting to take three different popular games, throwing them in a blender, and hoping the outcome is "the next thing." Or perhaps that it looks close enough to one of the three games that people accidentally buy it.

The roiling mass of garbage Steam sits upon makes me feel sad for actual indie devs out there trying. More so since there's probably a massive pool of them since all the layoffs over the year or so.
 
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Edit 3: I think this is the first time I gave up getting to the bottom of the demo list. There's way too much slop now. "Service Job" simulators, VS clones, AI VNs, etc.

Many games appear to be attempting to take three different popular games, throwing them in a blender, and hoping the outcome is "the next thing." Or perhaps that it looks close enough to one of the three games that people accidentally buy it.

The roiling mass of garbage Steam sits upon makes me feel sad for actual indie devs out there trying. More so since there's probably a massive pool of them since all the layoffs over the year or so.
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The same thing happened to me. Usually I have a list of around 30-40 demos to try but I gave up after 15 or so. After the 5th futa runner, the 15th vampire survivors and/or deckbuilder game and the 40th AI/simulator garbage I got out of there. At least most of what I got should be interesting, like Morsels...
 
caldazar said:
I installed a few demos that piqued my interest. Hopefully they'll be decent.

Frosthaven
Funguys Swarm
Hell Clock
Nightmare Frontier
Undermine 2
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Hell Clock is great. Indie Diablo 2/3.

Nightmare Frontier is on my list, looks good!

I probably have 70+ demos now, sigh. I'm a sucker for the more Brotato style clones... If I can just stop playing each one for two hours, I might survive this week.
 
Undermine 2 is also almost exactly like Undermine 1. If you like that, you'll likely like the sequel. There is a mass amount of slop and I'm still trying to get to the bottom of the demo list, but there is some very low effort stuff where I'm at. I'm likely going to end up around 80 demos myself. There is a high chance 30 or so will end up being played for 5 minutes or less, but we'll see. There are way too many Vampire Survivors clones and AI 18+ games. I can tell the AI artwork easily now.

Edit: I made it to the end of the list. Time to install about 40 games right now. The Steam servers are very slow right now so I recommend queing up a good amount.
 
nitrosmob said:
Undermine 2 is also almost exactly like Undermine 1. If you like that, you'll likely like the sequel. There is a mass amount of slop and I'm still trying to get to the bottom of the demo list, but there is some very low effort stuff where I'm at. I'm likely going to end up around 80 demos myself. There is a high chance 30 or so will end up being played for 5 minutes or less, but we'll see. There are way too many Vampire Survivors clones and AI 18+ games. I can tell the AI artwork easily now.

Edit: I made it to the end of the list. Time to install about 40 games right now. The Steam servers are very slow right now so I recommend queing up a good amount.
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I actually hit 100. Got through many in 10 minutes or less. Winnie's Hole ended up filling most of my evening, though. Dunno if it's Top 5 worthy, but it's certainly novel.
 
Most of my evening was taken up by Absolum. It's a buggy and a lil unpolished beat em up similar to the D&D arcade games. The fighting is really, really fun with hard bosses. I hadn't played a beat em up as fun in a while (last was Streets of Rage 4 probably).
 
Been running that Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi demo for a bit over 24 hrs trying to get the last achievement. It's for reaching level 100, I'm only on level 59. Each subsequent level takes longer to earn. At least I don't have to do anything. I think I'll buy this game next time there's a sale. There is not a lot to it, but it looks nice and is pretty cheap. I like the ambient rain noise option, and some of the songs. I like customizing the room.
 
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