VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game was more moving and accurate than I expected
The quirky and poignant Japanese indie adventure Refind Self: The Personality Test Game gradually reveals its story and the player’s personality.
How do game devs deal with negative reviews? We asked the Rusted Moss creators
Developers of the metroidvania Rusted Moss published by PLAYISM discuss their opinions on negative reviews and open up about how they deal with them.
Bright Memory: Infinite adds partial 3rd-person mode that lets you see the costumes in action
Bright Memory: Infinite adds partial 3rd-person mode (Perspective-assist mode) that lets you enjoy the protagonist Shelia's costumes more than before.
Ib remake to add English support on May 17
PLAYISM has announced that the remake of Ib will receive English language support with the next update Ver.1.03, which is set to go live on May 17 at 6 p.m. (PDT).
Idol Manager coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4 & PS5 on August 25 [Update]
Indie game publisher PLAYISM has announced that Idol Manager is coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 25. The Switch port will contain the same content as the PC version. [Update] Idol Manager is coming to PS4/PS5 on the same day as well
Samurai Bringer is off to a good start, even selling well outside of Japan
Samurai Bringer is showing strong sales out of the gate. While PLAYISM didn’t provide us with numbers, they did say that the game is selling at a higher pace than they anticipated.
Ib developer interview: Why a remake after 10 years?
Ib developer interview: Why a remake after 10 years? What has changed from the original?
Ib remake is off to a good start, appearing on Steam’s Global Top Sellers
Ib remake is off to a good start, according to the publisher PLAYISM. The game was among the top 3 games on Steam’s Global Top Sellers list at one point, even though it only supports Japanese.
Ib remake gets a JP release date on Steam: April 11
The remake of Ib, a popular Japanese 2D horror game that was originally released in 2012, is coming out on Steam on April 11. It'll only support Japanese at launch.
Goose action shooter Mighty Goose to release free DLC on April 19
Indie game publisher PLAYISM has announced that Mighty Goose will be receiving a free DLC on April 19. A water-themed stage will be available once players finish the main story.
Dungeon RPG Potato Flowers in Full Bloom to release on March 10
Dungeon RPG Potato Flowers in Full Bloom to release on March 10 for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. Potato Flowers in Full Bloom is a dungeon exploration RPG that takes you through an underground labyrinth in search of legendary crop seeds.
Steam page for Ib remake opens, now with PLAYISM as the publisher
Steam page for Ib remake opens, now with PLAYISM as the publisher. The original Ib was released in 2012 as a free game created by a solo game developer that goes by kouri.
Bright Memory: Infinite costume DLC free giveaway likely contributed to population growth on Steam
Bright Memory: Infinite costume DLC free giveaway likely contributed to population growth on Steam. According to a spokesperson for PLAYISM, sales have increased substantially in the past few days.
Single player social deduction RPG Gnosia is now available on Steam
Single player social deduction RPG Gnosia is now available on Steam. Gnosia is a werewolf-style game with some design adjustments made to make it playable solo.
Japanese roguelite Samurai Bringer is coming to Steam, PS4, and Switch on April 21 [Update]
Japanese roguelite Samurai Bringer is coming to Steam, PS4, and Switch in spring 2022. Kill Youkai monsters, horn your samurai skills, and take out Yamata no Orochi, the legendary eight-headed serpent.
Magical Girl vs. Mech TPS MaguSphere – Magical Cannon Girls to release in 2022
Magical Girl vs. mech TPS MaguSphere - Magical Cannon Girls to release in 2022. MaguSphere is a third-person shooter where you play as a magical girl named Houka Hozumi, who can hold a tank gun with just one hand.
Gamebook-style RPG The Use of Life is coming to Steam this spring
Gamebook-style RPG The Use of Life is coming to Steam this spring. The demo version is now available in English. The ending is determined by how you ultimately “use your life.”
Anime-style 3D bullet hell action game Homura Hime announced for Steam
Anime-style 3D bullet hell action game Homura Hime announced for Steam. Homura Hime is being developed by the Taiwan-based team called Crimson Dusk.
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell officially announced for Steam
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell officially announced for Steam. The story will take place five years after the events of Momodora III.
PLAYISM GAME SHOW 2022 to be held on Jan. 22 (PST)
Japanese indie game publisher PLAYISM has announced the schedule for their online event PLAYISM GAME SHOW 2022. It is scheduled to take place on January 22 at 23:00 PST (January 23 at 16:00 JST).
Bright Memory: Infinite will release on Nov. 11, free for those who own Episode 1
Bright Memory: Infinite will release on Nov. 11, those who own Episode 1 can get it for free.
The Good Life is now available. A debt repaying small-town mystery adventure by SWERY
The Good Life is out now. The Good Life is a debt repaying small-town mystery adventure created by SWERY's White Owls studio.