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THE HUMBLE GAMES SHOWCASE: FRESH RELEASES TO LOOK OUT FOR
For the second year in a row, Humble Games, best known for its charitable bundles, held a showcase to give gamers a sneak peek of its upcoming releases. Over the years, Humble has curated a diverse lineup of games, ranging from the puzzle/home decorating game Unpacking to the sci-fi survival horror of Signalis. This year’s showcase was no different, displaying an array of games in varying styles and genres with one common thread – stunning animation. But perhaps the most surprising announcement was the launch of the game Supraland Six Inches Under, a first-person Metroidvania game now available on PlayStation and Xbox (including Game Pass).
#BludPC – 2024
#Blud combines the worlds of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dexter’s Laboratory, setting you, a high school girl, on a mission to balance your daily life with vampire hunting. Developed by Exit 73, this dungeon crawler barely looks like a game in motion, as it appears to be a long-lost classic cartoon from Cartoon Network.
Bō: Path of the Teal LotusPC – 2024
Squid Shock Studios’ debut title, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, is a side-scrolling action game boasting a beautiful painterly art style set in a world inspired by Japanese folklore. You play as a character with shapeshifting abilities, battling monsters and unlocking new abilities by brewing teas.
Breeze in the CloudsPlatforms and release date TBD
Stormy Nights Interactive’s Breeze in the Clouds is a 2D action game set in a world based on the weather, where the villainous characters seek to pollute the environment. The game stars an adorable corgi protagonist who knows how to throw down and has an impressive soundtrack to match.
Lost SkiesPlatforms and release date TBD
Bossa Studios, best known for games like I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator, is presenting Lost Skies, a co-op survival game set in a fantasy realm made up of floating islands. Players can craft their own airship and band together with up to six players to survive waves of enemies.
Wizard of Legend 2Platforms and release date TBD
Wizard of Legend, a highly successful fantasy roguelike developed by Humble, is getting its long-awaited sequel, with Dead Mage taking up the mantle for development. In addition to online co-op for four players, Wizard of Legend 2 also boasts updated 3D graphics.
CataclismoPlatforms and release date TBD
Digital Sun presents Cataclismo, a strategy game placing players in a medieval realm where they must build structures to defend against waves of horrors.
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying MusicalPC – August 3rd
Stray Gods is an innovative game that combines narrative-driven adventure with interactive musicals. It sounds and looks amazing, and it’s launching very soon.
The Humble Games Showcase reveals an impressive range of upcoming games, guaranteed to soon be on many gamers’ wishlists. From vampires to Japanese folklore, the games’ varied themes cater to different interests; however, their beauty, animation, and soundtracks are undeniable across the board, promising an engaging gaming experience.
