Ghostlight Blog
Thu, 28th May 2015 | Posted by Ross
The big day has finally arrived, and Flame Over, Laughing Jackal’s firefighting action roguelike, is released on Steam later today priced at just $11.99. The game will go on sale at 9am PDT (5pm BST) at which point our massive 40% pre-purchase discount will expire, so make sure you hurry to the Flame Over Steam Store Page to take advantage of this great saving. We should also mention that there are cats in this game. Cats that may well burn without YOUR help. ;_; So please, do what you can… ;)
Those of you reading this after the game is released shouldn’t despair, as there will be a lesser 20% discount lasting until Thursday 3rd June. So, even if you have missed out on the 40% discount it’s still worth making sure you pick up Flame Over now.
In the run up to release we got Flame Over’s designer, Al Evans, to record a Let’s Play of the game, complete with developer commentary. In the video Al gives a general overview of the game and then takes you through the some of the features which are new to the PC version. Check it out:
For those of you who prefer something a little more unbiased, the mighty YouTuber Nerd Cubed also took a look at Flame Over for his Youtube channel, and I’m pleased (and with almost 250K views at the time of writing, very, very happy!) to say he really enjoyed it! J So, go check out what he thought of the game:
It might not be out just yet, but the PC version of Flame Over is already getting some great reviews with Epic Brew awarding it 4/5 saying: “Flame Over is a quality roguelike”
In another awesome development, the 5th largest curator on Steam, Just Good PC Games, has recommended it, saying that: “It has a lot of replay ability”
Flame Over also got a lot of great reviews for its Vita release:
“Flame Over isn’t just one of my favorite PS Vita games of the year but one of my favorite games full stop. I seriously cannot stop playing it.” - 10/10
PS Nation
“Extremely addictive. Hours and hours of pure fun.” -100%
PS3blog.net
“...packs a ferocious difficulty level and a protagonist that makes Fireman Sam look like a weakling... Not only is it one of the best games of 2015 (so far), it’s one of the best games on Playstation Vita. Period.”
Critical Indie Gamer
“Flame Over burns about as bright as a Bunsen burner with the air holes open and some magnesium tape held in the flame. It is a rock of a challenge that only Herculean gamers will complete... If you're up for the challenge, jump right in...” - 9/10
PS Vita Roundup
“Flame Over seems too hot to handle at first, but it's worth every hour you invest into it” - 8/10
Pocket Gamer
All of that feedback doesn’t even take into account the cool new content introduced for the Steam version of the game, so make sure you head over to the Flame Over Steam Store page to pick it up now! :)
Wed, 20th May 2015 | Posted by Ross
Hi everyone. We’ve got some great news for JRPG fans on PSN this week. Not only has the amazing Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer’s Call FINALLY made its way to the European PSN store, priced at a bargain £6.49 (see the previous blog for more details) but some of the PSP’s finest JRPGs have gone on sale on PSN, for all you PSP & Vita owners.
The stunning Persona 3 Portable has had its price slashed by a massive 65%, meaning that you can now pick it up for just £8.75, rather than the £24.99 it would usually cost to get this classic Atlus JRPG. Or if you want to save even more you can purchase it in a bundle with Persona 2: Innocent Sin, again saving 65% on the usual price of £39.99, meaning you pay just £14 for both these entries in Atlus’ incredible Persona series.
Once again, the Dark Hour begins!
Between one day and the next a hidden hour exists when nightmarish creatures known as Shadows roam. It falls to you to wield your inner power - Persona - to protect humankind and find some way to bring an end to the Shadows’ evil threat.
•Play as a male or female character: see your choice affect the game’s intricate social dynamics
•Master the power of Social Links: build your friendships and increase your Persona’s power
•Spend your days at school, work and with friends; fill your nights fighting the Shadows
Or, if you’d like to pick up the stunning Legend of Hereos: Trails in the Sky (and my Twitter followers will know just how much I recommend you do!:) ), then you can save an amazing 70% on the standard price of £24.99, reducing the price to just £7.50.
Embark on the largest adventure ever to grace a handheld!
A vast world awaits!
Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua set out on a long pilgrimage to become Bracers, sworn to uphold justice and peace in the land.
But when a dark plot threatens to rekindle the sparks of war, their journey becomes an epic quest to protect Queen, country and honour.
Join the legendary Bracer Guild and travel the world on an epic quest to defend justice within the kingdom.
Enjoy over 50 hours of core gameplay, plus many optional sidequests.
Plan your strategies carefully, making the most of each character, weapon and ability.
The PSN sale ends 3rd of June, so hurry over to the PSN store to make sure you don’t miss these great offers :)
Speaking of amazing savings I should remind you that Laughing Jackal’s flaming hot firefighting action roguelike, Flame Over, is released next week on the 28th May. That means that you have just over a week to take advantage of the game’s fantastic 40% pre-purchase discount, reducing the price to just £5.39. Flame Over may look cute, but don’t be fooled because underneath that bright cartoony interior the game is rock hard. So, if you fancy a real challenge, head over to the Flame Over Steam Store Page now and pre-purchase this fantastic game. :)
That’s all from me. I’ll be back next week, but until then why not follow us on our Twitter and Facebook pages, our Youtube Channel and our Google + account, where we’ll be posting all the latest news from Ghostlight? You can also follow me on Twitter for a more personal take on all things Ghostlight.
Tue, 19th May 2015 | Posted by Ross
It’s been a very long wait but I’m pleased to be able to tell you that Shin Megami Tensei : Lucifer’s Call (Nocturne in North America) has now been released as a PS2 Classic on PSN priced at just £6.49.
This is a truly excellent RPG unlike any other, offering challenging gameplay and an incredibly dark atmosphere fuelled by an amazing soundtrack. From Atlus’ hugely respected SMT series, Lucifer’s Call has a stomping Metacritic rating of 82% across 42 reviews! Here’s just a small selection:
RPGamer - 5/5
RPGFan - 92/100
Siliconera 9/10
Official US Playstation Magazine 9/10
IGN - 8.6/10
GameSpot - 8.5/10
Eurogamer - 8/10
This release is based on the special edition "Director's Cut" version of the game and features an appearance from one of video gaming’s cult characters, Dante, from Capcom's Devil May Cry™ series. Lucifer’s Call was actually the first main line Shin Megami Tensei game to be released in the West and was considered by many as one of the best games of its year. So, if you’re a fan of the SMT series and never played this game when it was first released, then go and grab it now – you will not be disappointed! :)
Set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the entire population of the world is annihilated by a global catastrophe called the Conception. Now, the fate of the entire world lies on the shoulders of one young man who must battle his way through opposing demonic forces to bring order to the world to come…
…or possibly become the harbinger of its destruction.
- Over 50 hours of gameplay!
- Choose your own path and follow one of several ideologies which will ultimately determine the fate of the entire world!
- Customize your character with Magatama, living parasites that grant the host demonic powers!
- Persuade over 100 different demons to join your party - evolve or fuse them to form even more powerful entities!
- Special guest appearance by Dante, from Capcom's Devil May Cry™ series. Will Dante become your most feared enemy or your greatest ally?