Category: Initial Thoughts

Pick categories (CTRL+click for multiple): Match any Match all tags

Bioshock Infinite Early Linux Port Report

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2015

Now that Bioshock Infinite has been released for Linux, and we have taken a little time with it, we can release some thought patterns on it.

Isbarah, An Insane Action Platformer Released For Linux, Some Thoughts Thrown In

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2015

The developers of Isbarah kindly sent in a testing key of their intriguing looking action platformer now it’s on Linux, so I took a look and gave it a run.

First-person Puzzler Parallax - Game No. 1000 On Steam For Linux

By Eike, 15 Mar 2015

Last week we celebrated 1000 games on Steam for Linux. But as Liam says, quality is more important than quantity. So I took a look at game no. 1000: Parallax.

Dying Light Major Patch Released, Performance Finally Okay On Linux (UPDATED)

By Liam Dawe, 10 Mar 2015

Hooray for Techland! Dying Light is finally playable on Linux, so you can join us in having some cake. It's not perfect, but far far better! (UPDATED)

Nightside Is That RTS Game I’ve Been Waiting For On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Mar 2015

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to the developer of Nightside, and testing out a Linux build. My early thoughts are very good!

Adventure Platformer 'The Deer God' Out Of Early Access, It's Good But With Unreleased Potential

By flesk, 6 Mar 2015

We covered the crowd-funded platformer from Crescent Moon Games when it released in Early Access on Steam in December. The game had its full release last week and we've taken a look at it.

Torchlight II Now On Linux, Old News By A Day, But Here’s My Report

By Liam Dawe, 5 Mar 2015

You know since yesterday with our massive SteamOS news post that Torchlight II is now on Linux, but since the dust is settling we have had some time to check out the port, here’s how it runs.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Exits Beta For Linux, Some Thoughts & A Sale

By Liam Dawe, 26 Feb 2015

I guess I had better announce this or the flurry of emails about it will never stop! Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is now fully out for Linux, and so you may draw your swords. It's also 66% off right now!

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Released On GOG & Steam, We Take A Look At The Linux Port

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2015

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a revamp of one of the platformers I used to love, so how is it on Linux? Hint: It's good.

Lay Waste To A Fortress In Besiege On Linux, Initial Thoughts Included

By Liam Dawe, 23 Feb 2015

Besiege is a physics based building game in which you construct medieval siege engines and lay waste to immense fortresses and peaceful hamlets.

Noir Adventure Platformer 'Hot Tin Roof' Released, Great Fun But With Some Flaws

By flesk, 22 Feb 2015

The crime solving adventure platformer featuring private investigator Emma Jones and her feline partner Franky was released on Friday. I've had a look at the game and will provide some initial thoughts on the experience.

Bleed, A Bullet Hell Platformer Now On Linux

By Keizgon, 20 Feb 2015

Bleed is an indie bullet hell shootem-up platformer by Bootdisk Revolution. Originally released in 2013, the developer had stated low hopes of a native port release, but the wait for that day is now over! Initial thoughts are included.

Free Open World Game Destination Sol Is Worth A Look

By BTRE, 17 Feb 2015

Destination Sol is an open world game featuring spacecraft and randomly generated star systems and planets. It's an open source project and has recently found its way onto Steam.

Apotheon Now In Open Beta For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Keizgon, 7 Feb 2015

Apotheon is an indie game based on the concept of taking the ancient Greek mythological pottery art-style and story; incorporating it with a 2D metroidvania (platform adventure), heavy physics driven, open world.

Freaking Meatbags Released For Linux, Some Thoughts On It

By Keizgon, 5 Feb 2015

Freaking Meatbags by WildFactor is finally launching out of Early Access on Steam with a day one Mac and Linux release as their first indie title. Here's a review to help you decide if you want to buy it.

Crimsonland Arrives On Linux 11 Years After Windows, Promises Top Down Bloody Action

By Liam Dawe, 5 Feb 2015

Crimsonland is finally on Linux after 11 years of being on other platforms (originally released in 2003), so is it any good? We take a look and create a bloody mess.

Survival Game 'Rust' Fixes Linux Issues, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 4 Feb 2015

Rust from Facepunch Studios (notable for Garry's Mod) should once again work on Linux thanks to some more Unity engine updates, I've tested it and it works for me.

Lords of Xulima RPG Released For Linux, A Little On The Buggy Side

By Liam Dawe, 3 Feb 2015

Lords of Xulima has just release the Linux version of their fantasy RPG and it looks fantastic, we decided to give it a go and tell you what we think.