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CONTROL Resonant Is an Action Game… and an RPG, and a Superhero Game, and More Besides
CONTROL Resonant is described as a multifaceted action game that blends elements of RPGs, superhero titles, and open-world exploration. The sequel introduces deep RPG mechanics, expansive zones in a warped Manhattan, and superhero-like traversal abilities for the playable character, Dylan Faden. The game also incorporates dark humor through its depiction of bureaucratic absurdity within the Federal Bureau of Control.
Ledgerbound Review - Paperwork courtship
Ledgerbound is a tactical RPG dating sim with a unique bureaucratic fantasy setting. While the game starts with simple and repetitive combat, it evolves over its 20-25 hour campaign, offering more tactical depth. The narrative and character development shine through its extensive voiced dialogue and eclectic cast, saving the experience from its uneven writing and underutilized premise.
Security 51 Playtest is Now Live on Steam
Alawar has announced that the playtest for Security 51, an atmospheric horror security guard simulator inspired by Papers, Please and SCP, is now live on Steam. Players will work the checkpoint of an underground Area 51 bunker, verifying staff and deciding who can enter while dealing with anomalies and escalating uncertainty. The playtest is available now, with the full game planned for a 2026 release.
Pyre Lookout is a Disco Elysium-esque tale of bureaucratic incompetence, red tape, and frogs
Pyre Lookout is a short, Disco Elysium-inspired flash game developed by Outstar and titos2k that satirizes bureaucratic incompetence and red tape. Players navigate a series of pointless rules and forms while a fire rages in their lookout tower, highlighting the absurdity of corporate HR language and outdated procedures. The game, created for a game jam, uses dice rolls for interactions and features witty dialogue that captures the frustrating yet humorous nature of excessive bureaucracy.
Mandated Fate Brings Bureaucratic Sci-Fi Dystopia to the Curious Odyssey Festival
Mandated Fate, a bureaucratic sci-fi dystopia developed by Tetrarchy Studios, is participating in the Curious Odyssey Festival on Steam. The game features hand-crafted 3D assets and explores themes of technological oppression and political intrigue in a gravity-dominated world. A 1-minute preview trailer is available, with a demo coming soon.
