VARSAV Game Studios, the team behind Bee Simulator, is back with a brand-new mission, this time sending players into the paws of a four-legged secret agent. Their latest title, Barkour, combines high-speed action, stealthy takedowns, and—yes—dog parkour, with its first-ever gameplay trailer now unleashed. Even better, a free demo will drop on Steam starting October 2, 2025, lining up perfectly with this year’s Steam Next Fest.

Canine Spy Action

In Barkour, you take control of Agent T.H.U.N.D.E.R., a dog with gadgets, agility, and plenty of tail-wagging charm. Missions are built to be flexible, letting players decide whether to sneak past enemies, dive into combat, or pull off wild parkour runs across rooftops and obstacles.

What’s in the Demo?

The Steam demo launching October 2 will give players an early taste of life as a canine secret agent. Expect to test out gadgets, sniff out objectives, and string together gravity-defying parkour moves as you get a feel for the game’s blend of stealth and action.

Features Worth Barking About

• Dog first, agent second – T.H.U.N.D.E.R. may be a trained professional, but he still wags his tail, flicks his ears, and behaves like a real pup.

• Choose your approach – Stealth, combat, or straight-up barkour; every mission can play out differently.

• High-tech gadgets – From grappling hooks to rocket launchers, the arsenal is as outrageous as it is fun.

• Diverse playgrounds – Explore gothic castles, secret headquarters, eerie greenhouses, and creepy amusement parks.

With its mix of spy-thriller missions and over-the-top canine charm, Barkour looks ready to pounce on fans of quirky action adventures when the demo drops this October.

Co-Op Carnage Meets Roguelite Strategy

In Terminull Brigade, you’ll join a strike force of distinct heroes fighting back against a relentless AI invasion inside a chaotic, futuristic cyber world. With roguelite progression, fast-paced shooting, and dynamic team synergy at its core, this is far more than just another shooter — it’s a test of reflexes, strategy, and how well you and your crew can sync up under pressure.

Already gathering momentum from its early alpha run in late 2024, Terminull Brigade is gearing up for a full free-to-play launch later this year. But the demo? That’s your early ticket to see what all the hype’s about.

What’s in the Demo?

3 Unique Heroes

• Heyneckes – The classic brash gunslinger, dealing damage from afar.

• Aurora – A former esports champ turned battlefield controller and support pro.

• Blade – The up-close-and-personal katana wielder who slices before you blink.

2 Futuristic Battlegrounds

• Neon City – Fight through a sprawling, sci-fi metropolis full of verticality and danger.

• Wasteland – A stripped-down, tactical arena perfect for outmaneuvering deadly AI waves.

Multiple Difficulty Levels

Conquer a map to unlock harder tiers — only the toughest Rogueteers will survive the most brutal AI swarms.

Perk System

Customize your builds and create new playstyles with every run. Want your blade to bounce lightning between enemies? Go for it. Prefer turret spam with support auras? That’s on the table, too.

Your Squad. Your Build. Your Fight.

Whether you’re diving in solo or forming a four-player dream team, the Terminull Brigade demo is your first shot at experiencing its blend of tactical shooting, roguelite unpredictability, and digital chaos.

This one’s for the players who love quick fights, deep customization, and a dash of cyberpunk flair.

Wishlist Terminull Brigade on Steam, download the free demo starting June 9, and join the resistance. The Nullverse won’t save itself.

Published by Fireshine Games and built for 1–4 players, Far Far West blends gunslinging action with supernatural chaos as you and your crew of mechanical mercs take on monster-filled contracts in a West gone rogue.

High Noon Gets an Upgrade

You’re not just packing pistols — in Far Far West, players switch between classic six-shooters and devastating spell attacks using a card-based magic system. Fireballs, healing bursts, and elemental chaos are all part of the arsenal as you ride deep into cursed territories to complete missions, clear out dungeons, and hunt down bounties in style.

The world is packed with danger, from haunted mines and reanimated skeletons to swampy storms and ghost trains that serve as gateways to even stranger regions. Each contract takes you further into the unknown, pushing your team’s loadout, synergy, and reflexes to the limit.

Build Your Robo-Bounty Legend

Customization plays a big role in your rise through the outlaw ranks. Pick your perks, upgrade your gear, and specialize your robot gunslinger however you see fit — whether you’re cracking skulls with precision headshots, slinging magic for massive damage, or keeping your crew alive with clutch heals.

Town hubs let you upgrade your guns, unlock new spells, chill at the saloon, and deck out your robotic cowboy with fresh skins for both you and your ride. This ain’t just about survival — it’s about looking damn good doing it.

Yeehaw Meets “What the Hell Was That?”

The team behind Pumpkin Jack is leaning hard into their signature spooky-meets-slapstick style. Think classic cowboy shootouts with a supernatural twist, all wrapped in a chunky, stylized aesthetic. According to Fireshine Games, this is “chaotic co-op action with a spooky twist,” and they’re not wrong.

“We’re so excited to be working with Evil Raptor on their return to the Wild West,” said Rob Feather, Senior Product Manager at Fireshine Games. “Far Far West is a unique Wild West shooter that players are going to love.”

Get Ready to Ride

Far Far West is targeting a 2026 Early Access launch on Steam, with sign-ups now open for an upcoming playtest. Add the game to your Steam Wishlist and be among the first to step into the steampunk saddle.

Move Like Water, Fight Like a Storm

In Fading Echo, you play as One, a young warrior in a fractured multiverse who can shift between human, water, and vapor forms. It’s not just a visual gimmick — this fluidity drives the core gameplay. Whether you’re flowing through tiny gaps as a droplet, exploding into enemies as a pressure bomb, or gliding across landscapes in pure vapor form, every transformation opens up new paths in exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving.

The team at Emeteria is going all-in on systemic gameplay. Elements interact dynamically — steam, ice, force, and even the occasional colossal flying whale (seriously, there’s a flying whale) — pushing players to stay reactive and creative in how they approach the game’s ever-shifting challenges.

A Universe on the Brink

The world (or worlds) of Fading Echo are part of the “Echoverse,” a collapsing multiverse made up of broken realms. Your starting point is Corel, a planet of lost ruins, corrupted portals, and secrets buried in the bloodline of your protagonist. It’s a world where reality bends — literally. Each zone plays by its own rules, and you’ll need to learn how to adapt fast. One moment you’re solving a puzzle in ancient ruins, the next you’re dodging through time-warped enemies on unstable terrain.

Driven by a comic book-inspired art style and built in a reactive engine where no two areas behave quite the same, Fading Echo looks like it’s aiming for that rare balance between style, substance, and sheer imaginative force.

Top-Tier Talent, Indie Soul

For a first internal project, Emeteria and New Tales are pulling no punches. The voice cast includes some heavy hitters — Samantha Béart, Jasmine Bhullar, Laura Bailey, and Matt Mercer are all lending their voices to breathe life into this fluid world. And the soundtrack? Original score by a composer who (according to the devs) “just vibed with the game’s weird energy and never looked back.”

Sylvain Sechi, Head of Studio at Emeteria, put it best:

“We didn’t want to make a backdrop — we wanted to make a world you can mess with. Creativity, curiosity, and a little recklessness are always rewarded.”

And that’s exactly what Fading Echo seems to promise: not just an action-adventure, but a living system where you get to play with the rules, not just follow them.

Fading Echo is set to release in 2026. You can wishlist the game now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

]]> 34123 https://www.yogomi.com/2025/05/blades-of-fire-demo-now-live/ Fri, 16 May 2025 05:38:56 +0000 https://www.yogomi.com/?p=33328 The blades have been drawn, and the fight begins now.

Blades of Fire, the upcoming action-adventure epic from acclaimed developer MercurySteam, has just launched its public demo, giving players an early chance to step into its dark, twisted world ahead of the game’s full release on May 22.

This isn’t just a quick preview — it’s a full-on trial by fire. Players can jump into the opening chapter of the game, where legendary weapons are forged in blood and steel is turned to stone under the curse of the ruthless Queen Nerea.

A First Look at a World in Ruin

The demo introduces players to the core mechanics and atmosphere of Blades of Fire:

• Visceral combat that rewards skill and timing

• Cinematic storytelling that sets the tone for a war-torn fantasy world

• Stunning, dangerous environments packed with secrets and lore

• Weapon forging and material collection that will carry over into the full game

That’s right — your progress in the demo transfers to the full release, including materials gathered and key story advancements. Whether you’re just curious or already gearing up for launch day, this is your chance to get a head start.

Critics and content creators are already calling Blades of Fire one of the boldest and most visually striking action-adventures of the year — and now you can see why.

The demo is available now for free on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Steel your nerves, sharpen your blades, and prepare to face the fire. Blades of Fire launches May 22, but your legend can begin today.

This fresh take on Painkiller isn’t just bringing back the chaos—it’s turning it up to 11 with a reworked arsenal packed with satisfying alt-fires, elemental effects, and that signature over-the-top style fans love. From classics like the Stakegun to the titular Painkiller itself, there’s no shortage of ways to paint the battlefield red.

Featured Weapons from the Trailer:

• Electrodriver – Rapid-fire shurikens that bounce off walls and fry everything in sight.

• Stakegun – Yep, it’s back. Impale enemies from afar with brutal precision.

• SMG & Handcannon – Mix it up with high-speed ammo dumps or calculated, long-range kills.

• Shotgun – Devastating at close range and perfect for staggering mobs of demons.

• Rocket Launcher – Because sometimes only a huge explosion will do.

• The Painkiller – This fan-favorite melee weapon hooks enemies, shreds them apart, and rewards you with ammo refills. Beautifully savage.

Set in a twisted purgatory, Painkiller throws you into a war against the demonic forces of Azazel. Condemned for your sins, you’ve been given one shot at redemption—and it involves a lot of blood, fire, and heavy metal. Whether you go it alone or jump into co-op with up to two friends, expect high-octane action, grotesque creatures, and level design that leans into the dark, gothic atmosphere that defined the original.

Key Features:

• Insane Weapon Variety – Dual fire modes, elemental effects, upgrades, and tarot card buffs? This arsenal means business.

• Fast-Paced Combat – Jump, hook, and dash your way through bone-covered biomes while unleashing chaos.

• Choose Your Fighter – Four unique characters—Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch—each with perks that affect how you fight and survive.

• Solo or Co-op Mayhem – Tackle the demonic invasion solo or team up with up to two others in online co-op.

• Massive Boss Battles – Face off against monstrous Nephilim and other horrors from Azazel’s army.

Painkiller is locked and loaded for a Fall 2025 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. If the trailer’s anything to go by, it’s shaping up to be a wickedly good time for fans of old-school shooters and newcomers alike. Wishlist it now on Steam.

Trident’s Tale invites players into a magical, action-packed world full of high-seas thrills and island mysteries. You’ll step into the boots of Ocean, a fearless female adventurer setting sail across a vast and colorful ocean teeming with unique islands, quirky characters, mind-bending riddles, eerie dungeons, and intense battles—whether it’s against monstrous sea creatures, rival pirate gangs, or other lurking dangers.

The demo went live just as a brand-new gameplay trailer premiered during the Future Games Spring Showcase Live from GDC, giving players a fresh look at the game’s exciting mix of on-foot exploration and naval combat.

3DClouds, one of Italy’s biggest game studios, is no stranger to high-energy titles, with Transformers: Galactic Trials, Paw Patrol World, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem under their belt. But Trident’s Tale marks an exciting departure as an original IP, crafted by their 60-person development team with even more projects on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.

“We cannot wait to see what people think of Trident’s Tale,” said 3DClouds CEO Francesco Bruschi. “It’s exciting for us to create a brand-new universe from scratch, complete with iconic characters that players of all ages can connect with. We hope the demo feedback helps us refine the game even further before launch.”

Trident’s Tale is available to wishlist now on PC and PlayStation 5, with Xbox and Nintendo eShop listings coming soon. Try out the demo on Steam today.

Save the World… As a Slime!
In Slime Heroes, you’ll step into the gooey shoes of a slime on a mission to cleanse a whimsical world plagued by mysterious corruption. Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with challenging-yet-approachable puzzles, fierce battles, and hidden treasures. Along the way, you’ll uncover a touching story of friendship, forgiveness, and what it truly means to be a hero—because even slimes can rise to greatness!

Key Features to Look Forward To

• Dynamic Ability System: Collect magical gems from defeated foes and combine them to craft unique skills that suit your playstyle. Switch them up anytime for a truly customizable combat experience.
• Solo or Co-Op Play: Tackle the adventure on your own or team up with a friend in couch or online co-op. With a shared loot system, you and your partner can create complementary abilities to conquer the toughest foes.
• Expansive Open World: Explore six vibrant regions, each ruled by its own god. From secret passages to hidden dungeons and puzzles, there’s always something new to discover.
• Slime Customization: Make your slime truly your own! Customize their face and colors, and collect hats that not only add style but provide stat buffs to help you in battle.

Mark Your Calendars!
Slime Heroes will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on February 13, 2024. A Nintendo Switch version will follow soon after, with a release date to be announced.

To get started, head over to the Captain Blood Steam page, download the demo, and prepare for epic sword fights and daring rescues. Don’t forget to wishlist the game while you’re there—Captain’s orders!

What Is Captain Blood All About?
In Captain Blood, you take on the role of the most fearless pirate captain ever to sail the Spanish Main. With a mug of grog in hand and an eye for adventure, your latest quest comes courtesy of a local magistrate whose daughter has been kidnapped. With your crew by your side, you’ll embark on a wild rescue mission filled with danger, romance, and good ol’ pirate mischief.

Expect plenty of classic 2010 gameplay charm, from swashbuckling sword fights and cannon battles to fun pirate shenanigans and exciting Quick Time Events (QTEs). It’s the perfect mix of retro pirate action and modern thrills!

What You’ll Get in the Demo
During Steam Next Fest, you can play the first two levels of Captain Blood. Here’s what you can expect from the demo:

• Classic Pirate Action: Step into the boots of Captain Blood himself, battling enemies across the high seas with all the retro goodness of fixed cameras, weapon switching, and QTEs.
• Hand-to-Hand Combat:** Prove your pirate skills with intense melee combat, using slick techniques and brutal finishing moves to take down enemy pirates.
• Ship Deck Brawls: Take the fight to enemy ships, boarding them for epic brawls with unique combos and executions.
• Arsenal of Pirate Weapons: Wield everything from cutlasses and muskets to throwing knives and hand bombs, and unleash your ship’s cannons to blast enemies to smithereens.
• Graphic Novel Art Style: Immerse yourself in a world that feels straight out of a pirate comic book, with a stylized look that enhances the adventure.

Coming Soon to All Platforms
Captain Blood is set to launch later this year on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Whether you’re a console or PC gamer, you’ll soon be able to join the pirate crew on the platform of your choice.

Download the Captain Blood demo now and sail into adventure during Steam Next Fest. Make sure to follow on Twitter, Facebook, and wishlist the game on Steam to stay up-to-date with all the piratey goodness!

In Coridden, you play as a monster-shifter, able to transform into the beasts you defeat. Whether you venture alone or team up with up to three friends in co-op, your mission is to uncover the dark secrets hidden within the legendary city of Aasha. As you journey through this science-fantasy world, you’ll upgrade your human and beast forms with new gear and skills, preparing for the battles ahead.

Coridden features intense, action-packed combat, where your timing, gear, and shapeshifting abilities all play a crucial role. With four human classes and seven beast masteries to choose from, you’ll build your powers and customize your character as you level up. In co-op mode, players can combine forces, riding on each other’s backs to form powerful cavalry units and take down enemies together.

Explore the open world of Heera, take on side quests, and uncover hidden treasures as one of four siblings, each with their own personality, adding depth to conversations and choices along the way.

Get ready to shapeshift, team up, and fight your way through Coridden!