Yep, totally agree with PLG above - I've played the starter wizard to level 3, beating the boss twice now, so he's almost completely unlocked, and I thought the game maybe didn't have much more to show. But the second character is refreshingly different to play, with cards that look small, but which have the "expand" trait, so they explode outwards when you play them, and occasionally, the effect of the card is how many tiles the card can expand! She also has a LOT of "exhaust" cards, and a mechanism to bring them back into play - these cards will get better each time they're exhausted, encouraging the mechanic overall.

Really atmospheric, and some nice synergies too.

It's missing some kind of relic system currently, which pretty much every deckbuilder implements (Slay the Spire, Roguebook, Monster Train, etc). Something to subtly (or fundamentally) alter the core gameplay mechanics if you're lucky enough to line it all up.

There could also be more in the way of upgrades. Right now, all you can really do is add an attack or defence rune to an existing sigil/shape which is a little underwhelming. I suppose there are also a couple of upgrades for overall damage and duration, but I imagine the final game will have more.

Great start, great demo, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the final release now!

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protonGE is kind of a requirement on linux

Funnily enough, I haven't used it in about four years or so. Maybe it depends on the kinds of games you play though.

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Does this mean DMC3 now works out of the box on linux?

I don't know if this fixes DMC3 fully, but it won't be "out the box" unless the official Proton adopts these patches. This article is about Glorious Eggroll's version of Proton that you have to download separately, either manually, or by using one of the tools that manage Proton versions for you.

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I'm really, really looking forward to this, and I had no idea there's a demo!

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The magic system is reminiscent of Magicka, but deeper. Choosing the spell looks a bit clunky though. Reckon I'll give the demo a shot.

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Never really been a fan of Arkanoid games, but I have to say, this has piqued my interest!

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Big recommend for Journey to the Savage Planet - absolutely loved that game. I think there's a sequel just out too? Or about to land?

And obviously a Short Hike is incredible.

I might splash on this one though, cos I haven't played the others.

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I'd have spent hundreds of pounds on Destiny 2 by now if they hadn't blocked us. I spent quite a lot on Warframe instead. And Path of Exile 2. I don't want to think how much I've spent on Helldivers 2.

I don't even consider myself a big spender that way, but if the numbers are accurate, even a small perecentage of Linux users must equate to hundreds of thousands of potential revenue sitting on the sidelines.

But yeah, it does feel hostile. I wonder where that hostility comes from?

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I bought this in 2023, played for 71 minutes to get through the tutorial, and then waited for my online pal to get in touch about playing it together. He never did. So I've requested a refund - it was £15. I doubt I'll get it, but worth a shot.

EDIT: Denied, as expected.

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Meanwhile, at Bethesda: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/oblivion-remastered-studio-is-reportedly-laying-off-300-people/ [External Link]

So, uh, yeah. I'll be over here playing Skyblivion, definitely.

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