This Week in Gaming (Week 45)

[TheLostSwede]

Welcome to the first full week of the month of November, which means colder and darker weather for the northern hemisphere, also known as a perfect time to play some games. This week things are a tad slower and this week's major release is a VR version of a famous franchise that takes place inside a metro system. This is followed by some touch typing, slugs made out of metal, roller coasters, loads of ants and finally some post-apocalyptic strategy. As always, this is just a small selection of what launches this coming week.

Metro Awakening / This week's major release / VR game / Thursday 7 November
Metro Awakening is a story-driven first person adventure built for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet. Don your gas mask, brave the crippling radiation and venture into the depths of the Metro where threats haunt your every step. Steam link




Touch Type Tale - Strategic Typing / Monday 4 November
Touch Type Tale is the strategy game you control by typing! Join a brave new era of strategy—tactical typing. Use a satisfying mesh of mechanics across a range of surprising challenges, with storybook campaigning and online play. You are Paul. (Hi there.) And the keyboard to the kingdom is yours. Steam link



Metal Slug Tactics / Tuesday 5 November
Metal Slug makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army. Steam link



Planet Coaster 2 / Wednesday 6 November
Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 - sequel to the world's best coaster park simulator! Pre-purchase Planet Coaster 2 now to receive the Bonus Ride collection, containing three thrilling rides designed to give your guests an extra boost of fun. Steam link



Empire of the Ants / Thursday 7 November
Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles. Steam link



Zephon / Friday 8 November
From the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, Zephon is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy's unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a turbulent future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive? Steam link

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[Hyderz]

I had a go at metal slug tactics demo and the gameplay itself is okayish, I had it wishlisted since last year but changed my mind I don’t think it will be a good tactics game

 

[Tomgang]

Ah a shame the new Metro game is a VR game. I love the Metro game series and have played all up to Metro Exodus.

But VR is not my thing. So sadly this Metro game will be a pass.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I love the FMS franchise! I never thought the game would get done in a Turn-based tactics way.

 

[Hyderz]

I love the FMS franchise! I never thought the game would get done in a Turn-based tactics way.

There is a remake of it on iOS and play store with with modern remake it’s lost its retro pixel charm.. and it has microtransactions

 

[FreedomEclipse]

and it has microtransactions

well its a mobile game. What do you expect??

 

[Nin]

I had a go at metal slug tactics demo and the gameplay itself is okayish, I had it wishlisted since last year but changed my mind I don’t think it will be a good tactics game

I agree. I didn't find the demo al that fun. On top of that, while they did put in a commendable effort to recreate that retro charm, I still feel they're out of touch with the originals. It's just not good enough and not fun enough.

 

[Hyderz]

well its a mobile game. What do you expect??

yeah you are right what was i expecting

 

[QuietBob]

A really nice choice of games from smaller studios this week @TheLostSwede

Touch Type Tale gets my vote for blending different genres with innovative mechanics:

I love tactics and pixel art. I'm eager to try out the Metal Slug game, too:

Also, Empire of the Ants has me intrigued and looks great. Maybe that 7900XTX will finally be put to good use:

AAA gaming can kiss my...

 

[Metroid]

Ah a shame the new Metro game is a VR game. I love the Metro game series and have played all up to Metro Exodus.

But VR is not my thing. So sadly this Metro game will be a pass.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[umeng2002]

VR? What is this? 2017?

 

[Chaitanya]

Empire of Ants looks to fall into the category of games like Stray with elements of other games used to enhance the experience. Will be watching it how users and reviwers like it.

 

[agatong55]

I had a go at metal slug tactics demo and the gameplay itself is okayish, I had it wishlisted since last year but changed my mind I don’t think it will be a good tactics game

Same here but luckily its on gamepass so I can play it that way.

 

[Super XP]

Metro VR? Ya no thanks.
I'll wait for METRO 4, the continuation from Metro Exodus Non VR.