Steam] Cute is right! PC games featuring beautiful girls Part 3

1. beautiful girl x sci-fi x battle! Metal Unit" is a side-scrolling action game with fun Huxla elements!

• Metal Unit " (JellySnow Studio)
• Genre: Action
• Release date: February 4, 2020 (*Early access)
• Price: 1,520 yen (as of November 12, 2020)
• Copyright: (C) 2020 JellySnow Studio

The situation where "characters wearing battle suits fight against enemies that threaten humanity" is a popular motif often depicted in anime and light novels, but when a beautiful girl is added to the mix, the tension is even higher! I am sure that there are many people who say, "I get even more excited when a beautiful girl is added to the mix! I am one of those people who are attracted to "fighting beautiful girls," and "Metal Unit" is an action game in which a fighting beautiful girl is the main character.

This 2D side-scrolling action game stars Johanna, aka "No. 11," a pilot girl who fights wearing a battle suit called the "M-Unit suit.

The story takes place on a devastated future Earth. Johanna's goal is to reclaim the Earth, which has been invaded by aliens from outer space and ancient creatures that have emerged from within the Earth. She also has a great mission to find and avenge her sister, who betrayed humanity and turned to the aliens' side. The game features a dramatic storyline with scenes of conversations between characters inserted in between action games.

One of the major attractions of this title is its retro game-like graphics.

Although the graphics are made of dots, the characters and backgrounds are drawn in great detail, and the animation is smooth and of high quality. Combined with the orthodox 2D side-scrolling action genre, in which players advance by making full use of jump action and attacks, the game offers a new and nostalgic experience.

The game is a stage-clearing type in which players advance to the next stage by defeating all the enemies in the stage. There is a wide variety of attacks, with melee and long-range weapons as the main weapons, as well as subweapons and ultimate techniques that can be equipped. In addition, you can use add-ons and accessories to supplement your attacks. It is exhilarating to use a variety of weapons and kick the crap out of enemies one after another.

However, the initial equipment you have at the beginning of the game is not very strong. Moreover, the enemies in this game are quite strong and the player's HP is low, so the slightest error in operation or judgment tends to put the player in a pinch in no time.

In addition, the bosses that await you in the deepest areas have a variety of attack methods and high HP, making them very formidable and dangerous to challenge with weak equipment.

The key to this is the randomness of the item acquisition elements, reminiscent of hack-and-slash games called "Huxla.

In this game, equipment has four levels of rarity, from common to legendary, and appears randomly from treasure chests placed in the stage. Naturally, the higher the rarity, the more powerful and effective the equipment is, so if you are lucky enough to obtain it, your strategy will be much smoother!　When you find a treasure chest, you can't help but pray, "I hope I get a good piece of equipment. ......

Treasure chests are not the only way to obtain equipment.

You can also craft equipment by combining materials at the base or at facilities in rest areas along the way. Weak equipment can be reborn as strong equipment by using them as materials for crafting, so don't underestimate it.

At another facility, you can choose two pieces of equipment and consume them to obtain a random piece of equipment, a so-called gacha-like "synthesis.

Consuming higher rarity items increases the probability of obtaining higher rare equipment, but the gambling element is high because you don't always get what you want. But before you know it, you find yourself plunging almost all of the equipment you get into synthesis. It's a horrible ......!

Note that if your HP drops to zero during a stage, you will lose all of your equipment. This tense feeling of having to constantly pay attention to life management, even during fierce battles with enemies, can be said to be an element of the so-called "roguelike" genre.

In addition to equipment, there are other elements in this game that can be used to strengthen oneself. One of these is "upgrades," which are performed by consuming crystals dropped from treasure chests and bosses. This is a skill tree-like system that enhances the main character, Johanna, by improving her running speed, increasing her maximum HP, and so on.

Unlike equipment, however, crystals are not so easy to obtain, so you have to accumulate them and use them while carefully considering which skills to acquire.

Metal Unit" is packed with a variety of appealing features, including a hacking element that makes you want to acquire rare equipment, exhilarating action to wipe out enemies with a variety of weapons, and a serious story about a young girl named Johanna and her older sister. At the time of writing, this title is an early access title still in development, so it is expected to be even more complete when it is officially released.

Those who want to enjoy exhilarating action and are attracted to the sight of beautiful girls fighting are welcome to play the demo version, which is currently available for free.

2. Cute beautiful girls shoot! Avoid! A bullet-hell shooter with a novel-like story "ELYSION

• ELYSION " (RONIN GAMES)
• Genre: Shooting
• Release date: November 8, 2019
• Price: 1,200 yen (as of November 12, 2020)
• Copyright: (C) 2019 RONIN GAMES

Shooting games, such as "Gradius" and "Darius," have a hardcore, mechanical image, but on the other hand, they are also a genre closely associated with beautiful girls, as in the "Touhou" series, "Mushihimesama" and "Otomedius".

ELYSION" is another shooting game in which beautiful girls play an active role.

This 2D side-scrolling shooting game takes place in a science fiction-like world. The game is categorized as a "barrage shooter," and players can enjoy the "pleasure of dodging" as they dodge their way through a barrage of bullets fired by the enemy.

The main feature of this game is the presence of cute and pretty girl characters. Starting with the main character, Shion, all the girls in the game are drawn with a cute anime touch, delighting the player's eyes.

The armors they wear are also designed in the style of late-night anime, with a lot of skin tone, which is sure to be a hit with those who like late-night anime!

Although this game is a shooting game, it is uniquely designed with adventure parts inserted here and there.

The scenario, told in gorgeous full voice, is a massive volume of more than 15,000 words!　You can enjoy it as if you were reading a science fiction light novel. In particular, the conversation events with the beautiful and unique boss characters, which are interspersed before the boss battles, are so exciting that it feels like you are watching a battle anime.

Next, let us introduce the main part of the game, the shooting part.

On the shooting screen, the main character Shiorine and the beautiful girls of the boss characters appear as cute little characters, a complete change from the adventure part. The animation of these little characters is very smooth and high quality! Be careful not to get caught up in watching them and get hit by a barrage of bullets.

In this title, not only the bosses, but also the so-called "zako-enemies" in the stages are quite fierce, and you are almost constantly bombarded by a barrage of bullets. Your ship is hit by bullets only at a single point in the center of your character. Even if a bullet hits your hair or face, it will not be a miss. However, if you are moving at normal speed, you will easily be hit by bullets. When you manage to perfectly dodge the seemingly impossible-to-avoid barrage of enemy bullets, you are guaranteed to feel a rush of brain juices.

Incidentally, this title uses an HP system, which is unusual for a shooter, so you will not miss immediately after being hit by a single bullet. This is a nice feature that allows even beginners to enjoy this bullet-hell shooter with peace of mind.

The game uses two types of attacks: shots and bombs, which is an orthodox style for a shooting game.

The key to success in this game is to actively aim for counterattacks while avoiding bullets, since the attack power of the shot is increased when the low-speed mode is activated.

Also, by taking optional items dropped by enemies along the way, you can add up to two additional options that fire shots in conjunction with your aircraft. It is quite challenging to take items while avoiding the barrage of bullets, but you want to make sure you don't miss anything.

Bomb is a special weapon that is consumed when used. This one can hold up to 10 by acquiring items dropped by enemies. When used, the bomb will make the user invincible while firing a powerful shot forward, so it can be used to reverse a critical situation in which the user is unable to avoid enemy bullets. Incidentally, the bombs are accompanied by a cut-in performance of a girl when they are used. This is again cute, so you need to be careful not to use too many bombs just to see the effect!

Another notable feature of this title is the "Gallery Mode," which seems to be quite rare for a shooting game.

In this "Gallery Mode," you can take your time to view the illustrations and animations of the main character, Shiori, as well as the beautiful girls who appear as bosses, to your heart's content. In addition, you can view all of their facial expressions and even zoom in on them.

It is easy to forget that you are playing a shooting game and just stay in the gallery.

The wide selection of difficulty levels is also appealing: "Easy" for those who are not good at shooting, "Very Easy" for beginners in bullet-hell shooting, and the challenging "Hard" for players who are confident in their skills.

Whether you like shooting games or find the character designs appealing, this is a game you should definitely try.

3. beautiful knight girl attacking dungeons! Easy-to-play roguelike RPG "Witch's Labyrinth" with dot-drawings

• Witch's Labyrinth " (ORANGE CUBE, INC.)
• Genre: RPG
• Release date: February 13, 2020
• Price: 1,480 yen (as of November 12, 2020)
• Copyright: (C) 2020 ORANGE CUBE, INC.

The first game we introduced, "Metal Unit," was an action game with roguelike elements, but roguelike games in RPGs are famous for games like the "Mystery Dungeon" series, which feature randomly generated dungeons that change shape each time they are challenged and turn-based battles.
The "Witch's Labyrinth" we will introduce hereafter is a "dungeon RPG" that even roguelike beginners can easily enjoy.

The setting of this work is the unexplored land of Astreia. There is a labyrinth where unknown treasures lie, fulfilling the wishes of those who obtain them, and many adventurers come to challenge the labyrinth every day. However, the labyrinth, created by the power of witches, changes its shape each time it is entered, so there is no one who has yet conquered the lowest level. ......

Claire, a female knight of the Order of the Holy Knights, is the protagonist of the game. The player controls her and challenges her to conquer the mysterious Witch's Labyrinth.

The first thing that catches the eye when playing this title is its beautiful graphics.

The standing character pictures displayed with dialogue are drawn in an anime style, but all other screens in the game are basically drawn with dots, reminiscent of retro games. In particular, the detailed animations of the player and enemy characters are of such quality that you can't help but admire them. I regret that I cannot show you the animation, but the gestures and facial expressions are just adorable!

This "Witch's Labyrinth" is a very orthodox roguelike dungeon RPG. The player's objective is to dive into the dungeon and reach the goal at the lowest level. The dungeon changes not only in shape each time you enter it, but also in the placement of enemies and items, so it is important to take the most appropriate action while keeping an eye on your surroundings. In addition, a "turn system" is employed whereby when you act for one turn, the enemy also acts for one turn. Therefore, you are required to be strategic in your moves, always paying attention to the distance between you and the enemy, and thinking about the opponent's next action.

In addition, there is the familiar satiety factor in this type of game, numerous invisible traps, and the "Monster House," a room full of monsters, making for a stimulating and tense game experience. The thrill of running out of bread on your plate while your hunger level is low is something that will make you sweat no matter how many times you experience it. ......

However, the overall difficulty level of this game is moderate. There are a large number of items that can be brought into the dungeon, and items can be purchased at the base before setting out on an adventure, so even roguelike beginners can play with ease.

Although the overall design of the game is orthodox, there is a unique system. The "crystals," which can be obtained on rare occasions by defeating enemies, are an item that can be used and consumed. These are items that are consumed when used, and have different effects depending on the enemy that dropped them, such as recovering HP and abnormalities, or dealing damage in three directions forward. It is also nice to know that the items can be treated as separate items and can be stocked. There are times when having or not having an item can make the difference between light and dark, and it is the key to dungeon attack.

We have so far focused on the casual aspects of the game, such as the ease of play, but in fact, there are many challenging elements in this title.

The "Binding Achievements," in which players aim to conquer dungeons while fulfilling strict conditions such as "not equipping weapons" and "not eating bread," are challenging elements for experts with a strong sense of challenge. This is ideal for those for whom simply clearing a dungeon is not enough.

The "ranch" element, which allows players to collect monsters they have defeated by taming them on rare occasions, is also very interesting. I want to collect them all! Monsters that were a nuisance in the dungeon look adorable on the farm, which is a strange sensation.

With its easy-to-play, friendly design and moderate difficulty level, "Witch's Labyrinth" is recommended for both roguelike beginners and experienced players. The quality of the dot animations is worth a look, so if you are interested in this game, please try to conquer the dungeon with Claire, the holy knight.

Incidentally, other characters besides Claire can be released as the game progresses. Ayame, a warrior of the Beast Tribe, is quite cute. ......Nice cat ears. ......

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