<p>STONE is the debut story from Convict Games. It tells the story of hungover koala detective who wakes to find his love Alex has been kidnapped.</p>

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An indie adventure game about a secret highway in the caves beneath Kentucky. It was nominated for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize in the 2013 IGF awards.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Developed by indie developer duo <a href="/cardboard-computer/3010-8477/" data-ref-id="3010-8477">Cardboard Computer</a>, Kentucky Route Zero is a five-part <a href="/episodic-content/3015-1293/" data-ref-id="3015-1293">episodic</a> adventure game set along an underground highway in the caves of <a href="/kentucky/3035-3861/" data-ref-id="3035-3861">Kentucky</a>. It promises classic adventure gameplay with a heavy focus on story and atmosphere. The soundtrack features traditional bluegrass music.</p><p>The game was successfully funded via a <a href="/kickstarter-funded/3015-7378/" data-ref-id="3015-7378">Kickstarter</a> campaign launched January 7th 2011 exceeding its goal of $6,500 by raising $8,583 by February 6th of that year. This puts the successful funding date of Kentucky Route Zero a full year prior to the now famous launch of the <a href="/untitled-double-fine-adventure/3030-37448/" data-ref-id="3030-37448">Double Fine Adventure</a> campaign, widely thought of as a progenitor to <a href="/kickstarter-funded/3015-7378/" data-ref-id="3015-7378">Kickstarter</a> being a viable funding platform for game development.</p><h2>Acts</h2><p>Act I was released on January 7th, 2013, in a DRM-free version for PC, Mac, and Linux platforms. 5 Acts were originally planned to be released throughout 2013. Acts could be purchased individually or as a bundle containing all 5 acts. As of February 18th, 2013, the option for purchasing Act I and any future acts individually has been discontinued.</p><p>Act II was released on May 31, 2013, Act III was released on May 6, 2014, and Act IV was released on July 19, 2016.<br /><br />Act V will be released on January 28th, 2020.</p><h2>Music</h2><p>Kentucky Route Zero features an ambient electronic soundtrack by Ben Babbitt "along with a suite of old hymns &amp; bluegrass standards" recorded by The Bedquilt Ramblers, which Babbit is also a member of. Babbit also provides sound design and foley work for the game.</p><h2>System Requirements</h2><h3>PC System Requirements</h3><p><strong>Minimum:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong>Windows 7</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong>1 GHz</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong>512 MB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong>Directx 9.0c compatible video card</li><li><strong>DirectX®:</strong>9.0c</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong>250 MB HD space</li></ul><p><strong>Recommended:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong>Windows 7</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong>1 GHz</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong>1 GB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong>Directx 9.0c compatible video card</li><li><strong>DirectX®:</strong>9.0c</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong>250 MB HD space</li></ul><h3>Mac Minimum System Requirements</h3><ul><li><strong>OS:</strong>OSX 10.5 Leopard</li><li><strong>Processor:</strong>1 GHz CPU</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong>512 MB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong>OpenGL 3.0+ compatible video card</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong>250 MB HD space</li></ul><h3>Linux Minimum System Requirements</h3><ul><li><strong>Processor:</strong>1 GHz CPU</li><li><strong>Memory:</strong>512 MB RAM</li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong>OpenGL 3.0+ compatible video card</li><li><strong>Hard Drive:</strong>250 MB HD space</li></ul>

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Obsidian Entertainment's second crowdfunded game, set in the pirate-infested tropical archipelago of Deadfire.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is <a href="/obsidian-entertainment/3010-1520/" data-ref-id="3010-1520">Obsidian Entertainment</a>'s sequel to their first <a href="/crowd-funded/3015-8703/" data-ref-id="3015-8703">crowdfunded</a> game, <a href="/pillars-of-eternity/3030-39775/" data-ref-id="3030-39775">Pillars of Eternity</a>. The game's story will pick up after the events of the first game, featuring the same player protagonist and a mix of new and returning NPCs. The game builds upon the foundation of its predecessor's <a href="/isometric-viewpoint/3015-246/" data-ref-id="3015-246">isometric</a> realtime-with-pause tactical combat and choice-heavy dialogue, while adding more world reactivity, dynamic weather, enhanced AI, and NPC daily schedules that can influence quest progression.</p><h2>Crowdfunding</h2><p>On January 25, 2017, the crowdfunding campaign for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire was launched on fig with a funding goal of $1.1 million. The campaign successfully met its goal after 23 hours.</p><h2>Characters</h2><ul><li>Aloth Corfiser - Voiced by <a href="/matthew-mercer/3040-100784/" data-ref-id="3040-100784">Matthew Mercer</a></li><li>Edér Teylecg - Voiced by Matthew Mercer</li><li>Edwin - Voiced by <a href="/ashley-johnson/3040-101253/" data-ref-id="3040-101253">Ashley Johnson</a></li><li>Eothas - Voiced by <a href="/taliesin-jaffe/3040-120010/" data-ref-id="3040-120010">Taliesen Jaffe</a></li><li>Maia Rua - Voiced by <a href="/marisha-ray/3040-164276/" data-ref-id="3040-164276">Marisha Ray</a></li><li>Pallegina mes Rèi - Voiced by <a href="/mela-lee/3040-167298/" data-ref-id="3040-167298">Mela Lee</a></li><li>Rekke - Voiced by <a href="/sam-riegel/3040-89833/" data-ref-id="3040-89833">Sam Riegel</a></li><li>Serafen - Voiced by <a href="/liam-obrien/3040-97533/" data-ref-id="3040-97533">Liam O’Brien</a></li><li>Tekēhu - Voiced by <a href="/travis-willingham/3040-98590/" data-ref-id="3040-98590">Travis Willingham</a></li><li>Xoti - Voiced by <a href="/laura-bailey/3040-45059/" data-ref-id="3040-45059">Laura Bailey</a></li></ul><h3>Companions</h3><p>There are seven recruitable story companions in Pillars of Eternity II, three returning from the previous game (Aloth, Edér &amp; Pallegina) and four new.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Character</th><th scope="col">Race</th><th scope="col">Class</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Aloth</td><td>Wood Elf</td><td>Wizard</td></tr><tr><td>Edér</td><td>Meadow Human</td><td>Fighter</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Maia Rua</td><td>Island Aumaua</td><td>Ranger</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Pallegina</td><td>Avian Godlike</td><td>Paladin</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Serafen</td><td>Wild Orlan</td><td>Barbarian</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Tekēhu</td><td>Marine Godlike</td><td>Druid</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Xoti</td><td>Savannah Human</td><td>Priest</td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Critical Role DLC</h3><p>Voice actor Matthew Mercer returns to voice both companions he voiced in the first game, Aloth &amp; Edér. In addition Obsidian Entertainment made a deal with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek_%26_Sundry" rel="nofollow">Geek &amp; Sundry</a>'s <a href="/dungeons-dragons/3025-167/" data-ref-id="3025-167">Dungeons &amp; Dragons</a> livestream show, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Role" rel="nofollow">Critical Role</a>, of which Mercer is the host &amp; <a href="/play-as-dungeon-master/3015-8506/" data-ref-id="3015-8506">Dungeon Master</a>.</p><p>As well as many characters in the game being voiced by the Critical Role cast, when creating characters &amp; companions in the game, as free DLC, players can use the character portraits and voices of Critical Role's 1st campaign characters, the group Vox Machina, and one of Mercer's NPCs, Gilmore.</p><figure data-align="left" data-size="medium" data-img-src="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/2487/3019911-dcn_c6vvqaaljg8.jpg%20large.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-3019911" data-ratio="0.56222222222222" data-width="1800" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1800px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.2%" href="https://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/0/2487/3019911-dcn_c6vvqaaljg8.jpg%20large.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-3019911"><img alt="The characters of Critical Role" src="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/2487/3019911-dcn_c6vvqaaljg8.jpg%20large.jpg" srcset="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/0/2487/3019911-dcn_c6vvqaaljg8.jpg%20large.jpg 1800w, https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/0/2487/3019911-dcn_c6vvqaaljg8.jpg%20large.jpg 960w, https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_medium/0/2487/3019911-dcn_c6vvqaaljg8.jpg%20large.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a><figcaption>The characters of Critical Role</figcaption></figure><ul><li>Laura Bailey as Vex'ahlia Vessar</li><li>Sam Riegel as Scanlan Shorthalt</li><li>Ashley Johnson as Pike Trickfoot</li><li>Taliesin Jaffe as Percival de Rolo</li><li>Marisha Ray as Keyleth</li><li>Travis Willingham as Grog Strongjaw</li><li>Liam O'Brien as Vax'ildan Vessar</li><li>Matthew Mercer as Shaun Gilmore</li></ul>

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An HD remake of Warcraft III containing everything from Reign of Chaos & Frozen Throne with rebuilt models, updated graphics, and 4K resolution. 

The third game in the series puts players in a food truck making its way across war-torn America.

Lode Runner Legacy is a platforming game by Tozai Games, largely based on the 1983 Lode Runner. New additions are voxel style graphics, Steam Workshop support and a first person mode.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Music Racer is a rhythm driving game developed and published by AbstractArt for PC.</p><h2>System Requirements</h2><h3>PC</h3><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">PC Minimum</th><th scope="col">PC Recommended</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows 7</li><li>Processor: 1.2 GHz</li><li>Memory: 1 GB RAM</li><li>Graphics: 256</li><li>Storage: 200 MB available space</li><li>Sound Card: Any soundcard</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Operating System: Windows 10</li><li>Processor: 2.0 GHz</li><li>Memory: 4 GB RAM</li><li>Graphics: 512</li><li>DirectX: Version 11</li><li>Storage: 200 MB available space</li><li>Sound Card: Any soundcard</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

An adventure game about an anthropomorphic falcon defense attorney, named Jayjay Falcon, solving various crimes in 19th century Paris.

A side-scrolling action-platformer where the staff of a video game company beats up software bugs in their video game. It features characters and locales from other Arc System Works titles (such as Guilty Gear, Kuniokun, and Double Dragon).

Labyrinth of the Witch is an isometric RPG built with speedrunners in mind.


Skellboy is an action-adventure in a paper-cut world where the player can swap body parts gathered from enemies to acquire new abilities.

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Take command of a robot as it infiltrates human society with a prototype mouth. Communicate in actual human conversations by mastering the difficult and disgusting art of using a tongue and lips to make words.

The third entry in the Van Helsing series, a real-time action RPG featuring the infamous vampire hunter.

Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Ash of Gods is an upcoming tactical RPG to be released in March 2018 on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux). It combines elements of a visual novel, tactical RPG and CCD game. The game development was partially funded via Kickstarter in March 2017. </p><h2>Story</h2><p>Events of the game take place in a world called Terminium on a continent of the same name. One thousand years ago the continent was struck with a catastrophic event that deemed its central part uninhabitable as well as cut it off from the rest of the world. Survivors scattered throughout the outer regions of the continent managed to rebuild civilization of sorts.</p><p>Three hunded years later another disaster sweeped over the continent - a plague killing thousands and a total war of northen and southern realms. The northeners were led by a misterious group of beings, called the Reapers, set on drowning the world in blood and suffering. Even united the souther kingdoms didn't stand a chance if not for the help of a group of thirteen misterious warriors that stopped the Reapers and the war.</p><p>Another seven hundred years later, when the game starts, another Reaping is unfolding. The Reapers appear again in the world, the plague starts and the war is inevitable. Several individuals are able to face them, but will they do it or just focus on surviving?</p><h2>Characters</h2><p>Game's three protagonists are:</p><ul><li>Thorn Brenin - an experienced warrior and a leader, small nobleman and a retired head of the city guard. When the Reaping started in his native city of Albius he managed to escape with a small group of followers, among which was his own daughter. He will do everything to make sure she, as well as her brother, stationed in the military outpost in a different city, survive the Reaping.</li><li>Lo Feng - a member of a legendary cult of professional warriors, eikonians. When the Reaping starts he is fulfilling his contract as a bodyguard to a northen nobleman. His mission is to return to his native island to warn the rest of the cult of the unfolding events.</li><li>Blance -  a powerful eternal being, a member of the original therteen warriors that managed to stop the Reaping last time. This time he will try to repeat this, and save the world once again.</li></ul><p>Though their origin story is predetermined it is up to the player to determine their motivations and choose their pathes in the game.</p><h2>Gameplay</h2><p>With three protagonists avaiable the player will be playing for each on of them in chapters, one after another. The gameplay can roughly be divided into three parts:</p><ul><li>Dialogues - executed in the traditional Visual Novel style with some update to it.</li><li>Combat - tactical turn-based combat on a grid-based field with some card game elements.</li><li>Global map and local hubs - allow to choose next destination, manage the team and resources</li></ul><p> </p>

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HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed is a 4-player CO-OP shooter where players take on the role as customisable action figures.

<p><em>oOo: Ascension</em> (pronounced "Triple O: Ascension") is a fast-paced arcade-style game that mixes together elements of traditional platformer and racing games. The player must navigate their way through increasingly challenging worlds as they attempt to beat each course either alone or with a friend in local co-op mode in the fastest possible time.</p><figure data-align="right" data-size="medium" data-img-src="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/37/379695/3148297-screenshot_02.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-3148297" data-ratio="0.5625" data-width="1920" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1920px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/37/379695/3148297-screenshot_02.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-3148297"><img alt="Dodge Spinning Blades, moving walls, lasers and other hazards" src="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_medium/37/379695/3148297-screenshot_02.jpg" srcset="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/37/379695/3148297-screenshot_02.jpg 1920w, https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/37/379695/3148297-screenshot_02.jpg 960w, https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_medium/37/379695/3148297-screenshot_02.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a><figcaption>Dodge Spinning Blades, moving walls, lasers and other hazards</figcaption></figure><p> </p><p>Using minimal controls throughout (move, boost and brake), each level challenges the player to reach the end point - signified by a glowing yellow platform - without touching any walls, going off the edge of the track or hitting any of the numerous hazards that populate each level. Additional game mechanics are introduced as the player progresses, taking the form of new dangers such as spinning blades, shooting turrets, triggers that deactivate certain walls and more.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The game consists of 90 levels, split into 9 sections of 10 levels that each introduce at least one new mechanic and expand on it as the player progresses, often culminating in a boss-like encounter in the final level of each section that tests the players' understanding of the mechanic in a time-restricted manner.</p><p> </p><p><em>oOo: Ascension</em> is also notable for containing no alphabetical text - in both the main menu and the in-game display a combination of symbols and numbers represents all the information to the player. The game was developed by Kenny Creanor and published by EM Studios, originally launching as an Xbox exclusive in May 2018 and a PC/Mac version being made available on Steam in September of the same year.</p><figure data-align="left" data-size="medium" data-img-src="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/37/379695/3148296-screenshot_01.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-3148296" data-ratio="0.5625" data-width="1920" data-embed-type="image" style="width: 1920px"><a class="fluid-height" style="padding-bottom:56.3%" href="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/37/379695/3148296-screenshot_01.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-3148296"><img alt="Play 90 levels across 9 unique worlds" src="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_medium/37/379695/3148296-screenshot_01.jpg" srcset="https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/37/379695/3148296-screenshot_01.jpg 1920w, https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/37/379695/3148296-screenshot_01.jpg 960w, https://giantbomb1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_medium/37/379695/3148296-screenshot_01.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" data-width="480"></a><figcaption>Play 90 levels across 9 unique worlds</figcaption></figure><p> </p>

Familia is a retro, 90s style RPG, and a love letter to a simpler time in gaming.