For me, I've been really looking forward to Serious Sam 4. I've played all the previous games, completed Serious Sam 3: BFE (plus DLC campaign) on Linux. I was very happy when Croteam released the Fusion Engine which allowed the earlier titles (SS1, SS2) to run natively on Linux.

I'm also a massive fan of the fairly similar DOOM franchise. DOOM Eternal hasn't come to Linux, and I've held off buying it - because it is only available on Windows. I did buy DOOM 2016 on Release Day. Annoyingly, DOOM Eternal appears to be even better than DOOM 2016. (Noting that DOOM 2016 was added to the Proton Whitelisted Games selection.)

Croteam - Please don't upset the Linux gaming market by only releasing Serious Sam 4 on Windows and Stadia! While we're on the subject, I'm not a fan of Stadia, and view it similar to playing with Windows - something I'm avoiding, thus far.

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I really need to get around to playing this. Looks like my type of survival game, and I've had it in my game library for quite some time, watching these updates keep on coming (and the game getting better).

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One of my friends reckons that Half Life: Alyx is the best game he's ever played. He does play on Windows though, and has plenty of money to waste on VR equipment.

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I think I'd prefer a number pad or some other real-hardware keys to perform this type of functionality rather than using a relatively expensive touch-screen. I imagine an Arduino + Hardware Buttons could do the same job, substantially cheaper, and more feedback when in use (i.e. a real click from a real button).

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Yeah, I enjoyed it too. But as I already have it on Steam, it's unlikely I'll pick it up a second time on GOG.

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Well this is good news, as I own it (but not played it yet) and when it's on Linux I'll be more inspired to try it out.

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I think there is also the fact that kids are out of school, and wanting computer access. Also Mums and Dads are at home, and wanting to use the computer too. It wouldn't surprise me that this extra home computing activity (school closed, office closed) means that multiple computers are being used at home, not just a single computer. At least some of those computers are probably older machines which have been refreshed with a Linux install.

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I tried out Pathway, a few months ago, and wasn't that bothered and decided to not keep going with it. More recently I reinstalled it again (Small game, quick to download). This time round I've been getting more into it. It reminds me a little of the travel between nodes in FTL and the short encounters. The combat sections remind me of the old turn-based, isometric X-COM game. That is packaged up in an Indiana Jones-style world, with a story to match. In another way it is similar to FTL, you start off with a group of 3 different characters, and each character plays differently so you adapt your play-throughs accordingly. You unlock extra characters as you achieve objectives in the game. (Similar to playing/unlocking different ships in FTL.)

Picking it up in a sale, and it has been sitting in my wishlist for about a year: Walden, A Game. In this, you have a mild-survival, exploration, and appreciate-nature/art/philosophy experience. The game is flawed in execution, but it is still charming and engaging and I've been enjoying it. You're living the life of writer Henry David Thoreau when he decided to "go back to nature" in his life, and try to live self-sufficiently off the land near Walden Pond.

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Not keen on the new month (Already own XCOM 2 and Niche). However some good news for subscribers "Last Month" (April) - We got given a copy of Train Valley 2 (Steam key + DRM Free download).

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Looks interesting. Added to wishlist. I'm quite keen on a number of survival-centric games.

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