Inky Tomes

Almost 13 hours later I’m finished. I wanted to do more with Godzilla’s hands but I am burnt out so I just gave him the fonz thumbs up. 4th of July Godzilla themed illustrations have now been a tradition for me so let’s see how long I can keep this up. Celebrate responsibly everyone and let’s not set anything on fire unnecessarily cause this global warming thing is pretty much here now. Happy 4th. Have fun. Be with the ones you love and enjoy.

There is one ability in all of Longevous Circuit that every Tarnished dreads, but with skill it too can be overcome. The deadly hubris, however, is unavoidable.

I was not prepared for Gloom of the Terra Timber to give me the best item in the whole game so early.

A certain antagonist in Penumbra of the World Wood turned out to be less intimidating than expected, but still proved challenging in their own way.

I've been trying a bunch of Steam Next Fest demos and I must crown three kings:

I've had my eye on Mohrta for a while and it does not disappoint. A little bit of collision jank and some performance quibbles, but great levels, satisfying gunplay and very intriguing setting. The sound design deserves special mention, it really sells the weird worlds you're traipsing through.

HARK THE GHOUL has the chonky graphics I crave, and is also a fantastically weird setting that is very compelling. I find King's Field type games usually a bit on the simplistic side mechanically, but with the kick and the various items/weapon types, this one spices thing up and I want to see where it goes.

Poke ALL Toads is a decent puzzler and I enjoyed solving how to avoid retribution while annoying all amphibians, but what really got me was the wonderful animation work. Just peak charm on every frame that had me failing on purpose so I could see every animated interaction of this smug little pest of a fairy (gave me that Battle Chess nostalgia, but better because toad-based puzzling).

Not quite a king, but Project Silverfish gets honorary Baron status: