Leading with theDragon Agecomparison probably would’ve gotten more eyes on this these days, huh? TheBaldur’s Gatereference point just makes the most sense, though, especially with the isometric view. And there are plenty of fans left. I mean,Pillars of Eternityis happening.

But ontoMasquerada: Songs and Shadows. I’d hack the title at the colon, but otherwise I’m loving this “Venetian-inspired fantasy” world drawn with the colors of “French comic books and vivid games like Bastion.” It’s a less mutedBanner Sagaand more my style when it comes to “fantasy.”

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In the city of Ombre, masks are key to casting magic. You’ll play as Inspettore Cicero Gavar in his return from exile to solve a kidnapping. We’re far out, asMasqueradais planning an early 2016 PC, Mac, and “consoles” release, but you can try the demo at PAX East if you’re attending.

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

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Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

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Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover