u/MrInternationalBunal

Does this capture the SimCity magic? First impressions of the "Metropolis 1998" Steam Demo.

Hey guys and gals, I just checked out the free demo for Metropolis 1998 on Steam, and it is a huge nostalgia trip. If you miss that classic 90s SimCity feel, this needs to be on your radar.

In my opinion, the main draw here is the incredible level of customization. It’s still really early days, so right now it plays more like a satisfying map painter than a full simulation, but it could be great for retro gaming fans down the road.

I made a short video showing off the customization tools and first impressions here if you want to see the gameplay.

Let me know your thoughts!

youtu.be

u/MrInternationalBunal — 7 days ago

▲ 2 r/HorrorGameVideos+1 crossposts

They say 95% of the ocean is unexplored, and after playing the Thalassophobia demo, I’m perfectly fine keeping it that way.

The game tasks you with scavenging military gear from crash sites and sunken subs. There’s no map, no light except your flashlight, and the scale of the "void" below you is constant. Seeing a shark silhouette pass just outside your light beam is a specific kind of terror that only this sub truly understands.

I did a deep dive into the demo, covering the plane crash site and the feeling of descending into the abyss. If you want to see what a "sweaty palms" gaming session looks like, check it out.

u/MrInternationalBunal — 14 days ago