Expired: Become a premium RPS supporter and get a copy of Phantom Abyss, out today

enTue, 22 Jun 2021 13:27:10 +0000Expired: Become a premium RPS supporter and get a copy of Phantom Abyss, out todayhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/phantom-abyss-is-free-to-supporters-of-rpsRPSTue, 22 Jun 2021 13:27:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/phantom-abyss-is-free-to-supporters-of-rpsBenefitsDevolver DigitalPhantom AbyssSupporters only

Update: This offer is expired and all Phantom Abyss codes have been claimed.

Last week, we made it easier to support RPS. Now, as promised, we've added a new benefit for premium supporters: a copy of Phantom Abyss, which released in Steam Early Access earlier today.

]]>Cracking adventure Phantom Abyss has whipped into early accesshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/phantom-abyss-has-whipped-into-early-accessCraig PearsonTue, 22 Jun 2021 10:20:20 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/phantom-abyss-has-whipped-into-early-accessSpelunkyPhantom AbyssIndieDevolver DigitalSteamTeam WIBY

Phantom Abyss’ early access opened last night five minutes before my bedtime. Two hours later I was sleepily stumbling through the game’s procedurally generated temples, watching as the ghosts of those who played before me stumbled and fell. The ego-driven concept of only one player being able to complete a temple before it’s closed forever is surprisingly moreish, though I think they need to take another crack at the controls. I haven’t claimed a temple yet, but the temples have claimed me.

]]>Devolver's E3 showcase was again a highlight in an underwhelming yearhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devolvers-e3-showcase-was-again-a-highlight-in-an-underwhelming-yearGraham SmithSat, 12 Jun 2021 21:49:53 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devolvers-e3-showcase-was-again-a-highlight-in-an-underwhelming-yearE3 2021Phantom AbyssInscryptionIndieDevolver DigitalDeath's DoorShadow Warrior 3Action Adventure

Devolver's E3 showcase was broadcast earlier tonight, at which they announced a few new games but also, more importantly, continued the story of executive Nina Struthers. The indie publisher's strange and violent keynotes have been a highlight of the last three E3s, and so it was again. You can watch the full broadcast below.

]]>Devolver's Phantom Abyss arrives in early access June 22ndhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devolvers-temple-runner-phantom-abyss-hits-steam-early-access-this-monthImogen BeckhellingSat, 12 Jun 2021 21:20:47 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devolvers-temple-runner-phantom-abyss-hits-steam-early-access-this-monthE3 2021Phantom AbyssDevolver DigitalAction AdventureTeam WIBY

We saw a peak at some extended gameplay during Day Of The Devs earlier this week, but during Devolver Digital's Stream tonight Phantom Abyss bagged itself an early access release date. Arriving on June 22nd, this action-adventure game will have players racing through treacherous temples to nick artifacts, and trying to escape alive. If you die, you can never go there again, and only one player in the world can ever beat each temple.

]]>Everything that happened at Day Of The Devs 2021https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/everything-that-happened-the-summer-game-fest-day-of-the-devs-showcase-2021Imogen BeckhellingThu, 10 Jun 2021 21:00:48 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/everything-that-happened-the-summer-game-fest-day-of-the-devs-showcase-2021Loot RiverPicogramThomas Happ GamesSoup PotElec HeadThe Wandering VillageAnnapurna InteractiveSummer Game FestDespeloteA Musical StoryVariable StateDigixArt StudioSomething We MadeLast StopTeam WIBYE3 2021Bunnyhug GamesGarden StoryAxiom Verge 2ToemDevolver DigitalDouble Fine ProductionsIndiescoveryAction AdventureBehind The FrameAcid NervePhantom AbyssRoad 96straka.studioStray Fawn StudioVokabulantisWalkDemolition Robots K.K.Death's DoorMoonglow BayUnbeatable

Indies! It's nice to see the littler games take the spotlight during all the E3 festivities, a pleasant break from Ubisoft trying to make me care about Watch Dogs or something. This years' Day Of The Devs stream took place during the Summer Game Fest kickoff, giving some fresh glimpses at games like Axiom Verge 2, Unbeatable, The Wandering Village and more. If you missed the stream, fear not, here's a big list of everything shown at the Day Of The Devs showcase.

]]>Devolver's new game has you temple-diving for treasure with ghostshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devolvers-new-game-has-you-temple-diving-for-treasure-with-ghostsEd ThornFri, 21 May 2021 10:55:48 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/devolvers-new-game-has-you-temple-diving-for-treasure-with-ghostsPhantom AbyssDevolver DigitalSteamTeam WIBY

Devolver Digital have announced Phantom Abyss, a first-person platformer where you'll run through treacherous temples in bold attempts to claim their treasure. And to aid you, you'll see the phantoms of other players who've gone before you and met their demise. As someone who liked racing against ghosts of other players in Gran Turismo, I'm already on board with this game that replaces cars with humans, and the race track with a terribly dangerous lair filled with traps. Oh, and you've only got one shot at each temple! Yeah, sorry about that.

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