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Having recently come back from playing Super Mario Bros. I was naturally intrigued by Kitsune Tails which got showcased as part of the Wholesome Direct I covered previously. It's adorable, full of Japanese inspired charm and the protagonist is a fox. All things that very much appeal to me. And like the game series it clearly takes gameplay inspiration from, it is brutal.

Players step into the paws of Yuzu, a kitsune who has recently become a courier. Yuzu is a curious and energetic fox who frequently gets into trouble. Which becomes all the more apparent with a cutscene after the first level where Yuzu gets attacked by an oni while foraging for mushrooms in a cave. A couriers life is not an easy one, especially as Yuzu gets tasked with delivering a letter to a ghostly warlord in a haunted house. The amount of stage variety in the demo isn’t bad and they aren’t easy to clear either.

It’s-a me! Super Mario!

Originally released in 1985 for NES and Famicom, There is little doubt that Super Mario Bros. has an immense legacy. Mario is one of the oldest and most recognizable names in pop culture. It's one of the earliest titles in what would become one of the biggest and most well-known gaming franchises to ever exist. In fact, it’s considered one of the greatest games of all time and in the context of the time period in which it was released, it definitely is something special that earned that legacy without question. 

Steam Next Fest is here and it has so many highlighted games and demos. Today I’m looking at one that caught my attention: Isle of Swaps.

For those who are unaware, I have a long history with card games. I’ve collected Pokémon cards since I was little. I found a Yu-Gi-Oh structure deck in a shed once(Don’t ask me what it was doing there) and play Magic: The Gathering with friends on occasion. I’ve played several digital card games of varying types. So when a new and especially cool looking card game comes along, I become interested. Now if this game sounds familiar, that's because Isle of Swaps was featured before as one of the games Daxel played for the Deckbuilders Fest back in March. It's back for round 2 as one of the games highlighted for Next Fest.

Summer Fest has rolled around and with it, a number of reveals, announcements and so much more. In particular what got my attention was the Wholesome Direct, which showcased a lot of cute and cozy games, most of which are upcoming and have demos already out. Some of these are even headed to multiple systems. Check out some of the more notable titles below.

Welcome to my Retro Nintendo Series, where I look at old Nintendo games and try to review them. Starting of course with the Nintendo Entertainment System(NES).

It's a good time to be a PlayStation fan. Sony has their Days of Play celebration which includes sales, specials, and is currently happening. Their State of Play which premiered on 5/30/24 sadly didn’t have much in the way of Furry related titles(Thank you Daxel for letting me know). That said, there’s still plenty for gaming furs to appreciate. 

Sly Cooper the Thievious Racoonis, the first game in the Sly Cooper series, is being added to the PS2 classics catalog for Plus members on June 11. 

Additionally, a number of games have gone on sale! Until 6/12, a selection of premium titles can be found for good prices. Including several Jackbox party packs and bundles.

Notable games such as: 

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 $49.69($69.99) 
• Jedi: Fallen Order $9.99($39.99)
• It Takes Two $11.99($39.99) for both PS4 and 5

Games of furry interest include:

• God of War Ragnarok $39.89($69.99) - PS5($29.99 instead of $59.99 on PS4)
• ARK: Survival Ascended $35.99($44.99)
• Mortal Kombat 1 $27.99 for Premium($69.99)
• Diablo IV Standard $34.99($69.99)
• Monster Hunter World & Rise $9.99 ea($19.99 for World, $39.99 for Rise. Expansions available for extra)
• Skyrim Anniversary Edition $16.49($49.99)
• theHunter: Call of the Wild $7.49($29.99)
• Bluey: The Videogame $31.99($39.99) 
• Overcooked: All you can eat $15.99($39.99)
• Smalland: Survive the Wilds $23.44($34.99)
• Stellaris Console Edition $17.99($59.99)
• TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock $5.99($7.99)
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy $14.99($59.99)
• PAW Patrol World $27.99($39.99)
• PAW Patrol: Grand Prix $17.99($29.99)
• Unicorn Overlord Monarch Edition $52.99($69.99)
• PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay $14.99($29.99)
• Gigantosaurus the Game $12.49($24.99)
• Toss! $11.99($19.99) 
• The Longest Road on Earth $4.99($9.99)

And MANY more! Happy shopping!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom released on May 12, 2023, almost a year ago as of the time of this writing. And before it, Breath of the Wild on March 3, 2017. Both games released to major acclaim and both have left their marks on gaming history. Yet, Tears of the Kingdom ultimately didn’t have the same impact as its predecessor.

On today's edition of Fur Sale, I bring you the latest deals on the greatest games! You can always find a good bargain if you know where to look. Presently on Steam, there are a few specials:

Devolver Digital is currently running a 15th Anniversary Sale featuring a number of games they’ve published! 

Notable titles include:

• Inscryption, a roguelike deckbuilder where the player is treated to an rpg card game experience by a mysterious individual, currently 50% off ($9.99, normally $19.99)
• Wizard with a Gun, an online sandbox survival game with some fun to look at cartoon visuals, also 50% off ($12.49 normally $24.99)
• Enter the Gungeon, a dungeon crawling experience with multiple characters to play as, currently 70% off! ($4.49 normally $14.99)

Furry Games on sale from Devolver Digital:

• Cult of the Lamb $14.99 ($24.99)
• The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse $2.99 ($14.99)
• KarmaZoo $6.99 ($9.99)
• Gato Roboto $1.99 ($7.99)
• Ape Out $3.74 ($14.99)
• Death's Door $4.99 ($14.99)

Devolver has published a large number of games of varying genres and types. There’s sure to be something in their catalog for everyone. The sale ends 5/23 so act fast!

tinyBuild is having a sale from May 20-27. Notable titles on their list including the Hello Neighbor series! 

• Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror game where players sneak around their neighbors as the Neighbors advanced AI learns from the players moves. $5.99($29.99) 
• Another notable title is Potion Craft, an Alchemist Simulator. $8.99($19.99)

Furry games include: 

• SpiderHeck $8.99($14.99)
• Dungelot: Shattered Lands $2.49($9.99)
• Faeria $4.99($19.99)

Another publisher, RawFury is also having a sale from May 20 to Jun 3. Some notable titles include:

• Cassette Beasts, a unique take on monster capturing genre $13.99($19.99)
• Pizza Possum, a chaotic arcade adventure $4.19($6.99)
• Snufkin, Melody of Moominvalley, a musical adventure with beautiful water color visuals $17.99($19.99)

And many more!

Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville immediately gained my attention from the premise: A murder mystery aboard a train? I love these types of things - Ace Attorney is one of my favorite franchises and this game definitely gave me those vibes. 

Moses and his partner Plato are police detectives whose task is to protect the ambassador from the fictional country Stowonia as he embarks on a train ride to some peace negotiations. The game starts with the two outside the train station waiting for the Clawville Express. As they wait, the various other passengers arrive and the player gets the chance to interact with them by clicking on them and striking up conversations. Players can also check out the environment and visit Moses’ mental Mind Garden, where they can review clues, characters and lore. I like the idea of being able to go back over notes at times and double checking what details might be important. An inventory also exists where players can examine items and even use them on other characters or the environment. The demo sadly doesn’t utilize this but I appreciate it being an option and something I could see being very useful down the line.

Unicorn Overlord is a tactical rpg developed by Vanillaware and released on March 8th, 2024. Those familiar with Vanillaware's work might remember Dragon’s Crown (2013) for PlayStaion 3/Vita and/or 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (2019) for PlayStation 4, both of which also featured sidescrolling and strategy elements. If you haven’t heard of them, don’t worry. Neither did I until doing research for this review.