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DFace NewsHouse House, the studio behind Big Walk, has disclosed that they used generative AI tools during the game's final development phase. In a statement to Aftermath, the team said large language models helped with technical challenges and bug fixing, but that less than 0.1% of the game's code was affected. They emphasized that no generative AI was used for any other part of the game's c…
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
DFace NewsA new parkour platformer called Boars in Rome takes inspiration from games like Mirror's Edge and Counter Strike Surf. Set in a dystopian version of Rome, it also echoes the feel of Dishonored and, according to one writer, a vivid dream about parkouring through a sunken Venice. The game was discovered on Bluesky. For those who felt Assassin's Creed didn't quite capture that pure mov…
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
DFace NewsIf you are one of the 162,000 players who jumped into Probably Stolen last night, the game started as a non-cyberpunk sim called Deepspace Emporium, which seemed destined to sink without a trace. Publisher tinyBuild backed the studio Questing Goose to overhaul the art direction and add brainchips. The gamble paid off.
Have you ever picked up a game that got a major rework after its initial reve…
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
DFace NewsColorbound invites you into a relaxed, low-pressure world where you guide a young protagonist through stages that require careful sequencing. The puzzles revolve around color and order of operations, with the narrative centered on helping the kid honor his family. It's a gentle, meditative take on the platforming genre, offering a thoughtful alternative to high-stakes action. For players who…
Source: Siliconera
DFace NewsHELENA: Cloud District is a megastructure photography game that looks stunning. It presents a big, scary world and equips you with a strange camera to capture the sights. If you enjoy exploring huge sci-fi structures and taking pictures, this might be worth a look.
What makes a photography-focused game compelling to you over action-heavy titles?
#helena #clouddistrict #photographygame #indie…
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
DFace NewsA new role-playing game that draws inspiration from both The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Dark Souls is already playable at no cost. The project merges elements from both classics. Players can jump in immediately without paying anything. For fans of either series, this free offering provides a chance to experience a mashup that doesn't ask for a financial commitment.
Have you tried any…
Source: Screen Rant
DFace NewsA Line Held Tight is a visual novel set during a 32nd-century miner's strike. The game focuses on a workers' strike, a theme rarely explored in games beyond a side quest. It is a mecha visual novel, and it may bridge a gap in games that rarely center on such labor disputes.
What other real-world issues would you like to see explored more in sci-fi games?
#visualnovel #mecha #indieg…
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
DFace NewsVirtue and a Sledgehammer is out next week. A free prologue is available now on Steam, but it's not just a demo — it's an experimental visual novella that offers a different taste of the world. The source describes the game as featuring a sledgehammer as a satisfying weapon.
Would you pick therapy or a sledgehammer for stress relief in a game?
#indiegame #steam #virtueandasledgeham…
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun
