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Shoe it All! Review | TheXboxHub
Shoe it All! is a joyful and immediately understandable game that celebrates the nostalgic act of kicking shoes off a swing. Developed by Amberbite and Bright Gambit, the game features satisfying physics-based gameplay with over-the-top reactions and chain reactions, reminiscent of games like Pain. Despite its superficiality and brevity, the game offers pure, accessible fun for all ages, making it a highly recommended and instantly enjoyable experience.
I never thought a fishing sim could be this fun, but How to Fish proves me wrong with its ridiculous physics, killer…
The multiplayer fishing simulator How to Fish offers surprisingly fun and chaotic gameplay, exceeding expectations with its ridiculous physics and combat elements. Players can fish, beat their catch to death, and use the proceeds to upgrade equipment or bait, all while dealing with aggressive wildlife and friendly-fire with up to four friends. The game features challenging boss encounters that require teamwork and preparation, making for a uniquely entertaining experience.
We Are So Cooked heading to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
1312 Interactive and Dwarven Brothers have confirmed that the physics-stealth game We Are So Cooked will be released on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game challenges up to four players to discreetly dispose of a body while avoiding onlookers, security, and environmental hazards.
Running the Loop: Sonic’s Secret to Defying Gravity
This article discusses the iconic looping mechanics in Sonic the Hedgehog games and how they defy gravity. It explores the game design principles that allow Sonic to maintain momentum and speed through these challenging level elements.
Oids PC - A brilliant Thrust-like game comes over to the ZX Spectrum NEXT
Oids PC, a faithful recreation of Dan Hewitt's 1987 Atari ST game, has been released for the ZX Spectrum NEXT by Mausthekat. This new version preserves the original's challenging momentum-based physics and features 60fps performance, an optional CRT filter, and all six original galaxies.
New Minecraft mod adds ragdoll physics, and Bethesda would be proud
A new PC mod for Minecraft, created by Leonardoinc22, adds physics-driven player ragdolls using Sable's physics system. Players can activate the ragdoll effect by pressing 'H', with the mod also functioning on servers for multiplayer visibility. A related mod, Ragdoll Reactions, adds physics effects for in-game events like crashes and explosions.
I enjoy Fallgrade's grainy physics-defying city almost as much as I fear its foggy giant spider
Fallgrade is an upcoming indie game from developer vladkudas that features physics-defying gameplay and a unique visual style. Players collect orbs in a desolate city by manipulating gravity, while avoiding a giant spider named Karl. The game also includes a forest area where players can control the sun. A demo is currently in development, and the developer is embracing the game's distinctive grainy filter.
One of Switch's best puzzle games, Suika Game, is getting a PC release soon
Aladdin X's popular Nintendo Switch puzzle game, Suika Game, is set to release on Steam for PC soon. The game, also known as Watermelon Game, has achieved over 7.4 million downloads on Nintendo's platform and features physics-based gameplay where players combine fruits to create larger ones, aiming to avoid filling the box.
Besiege: The Broken Beyond Released
The science fiction expansion 'The Broken Beyond' is now available for the sandbox physics-based siege engine game Besiege. The expansion adds new elements to the game, which is available on PC, macOS, and Linux. A launch trailer has also been released.
Celebrate ANZ games with all the demos from Frosty Games Fest
Frosty Games Fest, an event celebrating Australian and New Zealand developers, has concluded, highlighting numerous game demos available for players. Featured titles include the turn-based RPG Apathema, the Lovecraftian adventure Apothecurse, the collectathon RPG Fishing Echoes, the story-rich horror game Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch), the sci-fi strategy roguelite Management In Space, the physics roguelite Slayblade, and the cozy idle game The Isle of Lost Bees. All showcased games are currently available on PC via Steam, with Janet DeMornay also slated for PlayStation 5.
Lexispell is Balatro for people that love spelling bees and hate gambling
Lexispell is a new roguelike word game that draws comparisons to Balatro but replaces gambling mechanics with spelling challenges. Players act as witches, collecting letters to spell words and earn points, with bonuses awarded for word length and special letter combinations. The game is available on PC via Steam.
New Ill trailer sets a new bar for videogame ultraviolence, with at least three skull crushings
The trailer for the upcoming survival horror game Ill, developed by Team Clout and published by the company behind Atomic Heart, showcased extreme violence and gore during Sony's State of Play showcase. The game, set to release in 2027, features advanced physics and dismemberment systems, with its Steam page describing a research fort overrun by horrific Aberrations.
Yerba Buena, out today, is a Portal-esque puzzle platformer where your weapon of choice is copying and pasting physics
Yerba Buena, a new puzzle platformer, is now available on PC and Steam. The game allows players to copy and paste the physics and movement properties of objects onto other items, enabling unique puzzle-solving opportunities. It is set in an abandoned video game world and features a narrative about an NPC named Barb trying to save San Francisco.
Exodus is going all-out with its bizarre interstellar physics, and you can learn more during the Future Games Show…
Exodus, a sci-fi space exploration game from Archetype Entertainment, will feature an extended gameplay look during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6, followed by a trailer in the PC Gaming Show on June 7. The game, which stars Matthew McConaughey, will explore concepts of time dilation and interstellar physics, where time experienced by the crew can differ drastically from time on Earth.
Sequel to Hit PS5 Adventure Game Gets Release Date Window
Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced that The Talos Principle 3, the final installment in the puzzle-adventure franchise, is set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5. The game will feature complex puzzles set in a world where the laws of physics do not apply, tasking players with uncovering the history of a lost civilization.
MassEve – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
MassEve is a fast-paced roguelike twin-stick shooter that immerses players in the subatomic universe as a neutrino. Players can utilize a variety of quantum tools and build-crafting options to manipulate physics and reshape the universe. A beta playtest sign-up is currently available.
Marblearium – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Marblearium is a new laid-back marble adventure game focused on satisfying physics and lofi beats, inviting players to explore a gigantic, looping track. The game emphasizes a calm, hypnotic experience with branching paths, hidden shortcuts, and collectible marbles, while a meaningful loss mechanic adds stakes by requiring players to reclaim progress if they fall off the track. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
The Voyager – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Voyager is a first-person narrative adventure game where players embody an inventor who travels between parallel worlds to uncover a disturbing threat known as the Krags. The gameplay blends environmental challenges, horror, FPS, stealth, and puzzle elements, with a narrative that unfolds through exploration, dreams, and journal entries. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Conservation of Bass Turns Physics Into Playful Gaming
Conservation of Bass is a new indie game developed by emlise, available on itch.io, that uses the principle of conservation of mass as its core gameplay mechanic. The puzzle platformer transforms abstract physics concepts into an interactive and playful experience, appealing to both science enthusiasts and gamers looking for unique challenges. The game represents a growing trend of indie titles focusing on educational content and experimental design.
Pengilo – Proper Frosty Fun?
Pengilo is a physics-driven puzzle platformer from Eastasiasoft and Double Mizzlee, now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features 50 levels where players control a penguin, utilizing a mid-air time-slowing and redirection mechanic to navigate challenges and collect stars. It offers a blend of gentle pacing and thoughtful puzzles, with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
