GS:Bionic Dues takes place on the eve of a robot invasion, and everywhere signs suggest that the fault for their ascendency lies with us. This is a cruelly mechanical world devoid of natural comforts, from the city map that resembles a circuit board to the cold interface that envelops the entire experience. Aside from some illustrated avatars for mech pilots, it's not clear where the lines between humanity and robotica stand. Therein may lie some of the reason for Arcen's oddball title for this new roguelike, which manages to entertain and challenge despite its underwhelming presentation.
SteamFirst: Remember that scene in Johnny Mnemonic when the main character had to fill his head with an overload of data? Yeah, not many people do. It’s the first and last time a William Gibson story was put to screen. Sad really. Had to think hard to remember that movie in order to illustrate my week with Arcen Games latest robotic dungeon crawler; Bionic Dues.
Our tactical roguelike-like Bionic Dues is part of the latest Groupees 'pay what you want' ($1 minimum) deal. It's a Steampunk-themed bundle full of games, music, comics, and e-books -- with a portion of the proceeds will go to charity Direct Relief International. Check out the trailer to see what's included.
Hardcore Gamer: It’s Monday, and it’s also Martin Luther King Jr. day. That means beyond honoring one of the most revered civil rights activists in history, you can also save money on games thanks to the weekly Steam sale.
