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Previews and Early Access

First impressions, previews, and early access coverage. These articles are part of the editorial archive, but they are not always final scored reviews.

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Carles "Zettai"
PreviewAug 21, 2026

Political Survival – Head of State

Political Survival - Head of State turns every decision in government into an uneasy balancing act between the economy, public happiness, the military, technology and the environment.

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Carles "Zettai"
PreviewAug 18, 2026

I Want to Play the Villain!

I Want to Play the Villain! transforms a theatrical performance into a casting puzzle. Its demo barely lasts thirty minutes, but it is enough to show an idea that is…

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Carles "Zettai"
Early AccessAug 5, 2026

Anomaly President

Anomaly President combines sharp beat 'em up combat, roguelite builds and biting political satire into an Early Access game that already feels substantial, despite one frustrating late-game bottleneck.

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Carles "Zettai"
PreviewJul 23, 2026

OMEA

After six runs through its only available story, OMEA proves that an AI-powered game master can create a playful, replayable adventure. Punishing dice rolls, long waits and continuity errors show…

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Carles "Zettai"
Early AccessApr 10, 2026

Slay the Spire 2

Slay the Spire 2 does not try to replace what made the original essential. It expands it with new characters, more unlocks, and a co-op mode that can turn a…

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Sandro "Tecnofanes"
PreviewFeb 23, 2026

Freestyle Football 2

5 against 5 online matches, characters with their own abilities, street aesthetics and a system in which each player controls a single footballer.

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Carles "Zettai"
Early AccessNov 18, 2025

Tower Factory

Tower Factory’s tower defence, automation and resource systems click together surprisingly well, though the grind and crystal mechanic still show the rough edges of Early Access.

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Carles "Zettai"
ReviewNov 10, 2025

Tavern Keeper

Tavern Keeper refines the management-sim formula with creative freedom and a warm narrative layer, making its unfinished Early Access foundation feel full of promise.

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Carles "Zettai"
Early AccessOct 18, 2025

Ratatan

Ratatan’s rhythm-command combat already has the charisma of a worthy Patapon successor, while Early Access polish and balance work remain before its full potential can land.

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Carles "Zettai"
PreviewAug 28, 2025

The Lonesome Guild

The Lonesome Guild’s preview presents a colourful “co-op for one” ARPG with friendly characters, light combat and puzzles, and a promising focus on emotional bonds.

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Carles "Zettai"
Early AccessJul 11, 2025

Alpha Response

Alpha Response delivers fast, clean cooperative shooting with real arcade appeal, but its empty servers and lack of AI allies keep its strongest ideas behind Early Access.

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Carles "Zettai"
Early AccessDec 12, 2024

New Arc Line

New Arc Line enters Early Access with an evocative clash of magic and technology, meaningful choices and tactical combat, but it still needs substantial polish.

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