Focus Entertainment is a company from France that has been making and releasing video games for over 20 years. Some of the popular games they have released have been very successful and praised by critics.
However, not all of their games are liked by everyone. Examples of such games include Call of Cthulhu by Cyanide Studio, Atomic Heart by Mundfish, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite by Cold Iron Studios.
Focus Entertainment has a large collection of games, with many hidden treasures and big hits. These games have won many awards from various industry groups and have received excellent reviews from critics.
5. Blacktail
Blacktail is a game made by a Polish developer called The Parasight. It tells the story of Baba Yaga, a character from Slavic myths. Usually, Baba Yaga is shown as an ugly monster, but in this game, you play as a young Baba Yaga, exploring colorful mythological worlds and fighting other monsters.
Blacktail is the first game from The Parasight. It’s a story-driven first-person shooter and crafting game where you use a bow, arrows, and magic. One interesting feature is its morality system, which lets you decide if your Baba Yaga will be good or evil in her witchcraft.
4. Shady Part Of Me
An interesting thing about the indie game Shady Part of Me is that it was released shortly after it was announced at the 2020 Game Awards. The studio Douze Dixièmes, now part of Focus Entertainment, created a beautiful hand-drawn art style with watercolor and pencil shading, similar to the game Little Nightmares.
The gameplay involves solving puzzles using shadows and light, switching between 2D and 3D views. It tells its story through the environment and narration, like the game What Remains of Edith Finch. The main character is voiced by Hannah Murray, who played Gilly on Game of Thrones.
3. Curse Of The Dead Gods
Passtech Games has released four games with Focus Entertainment. They have moved to a top-down view style with strategy and roguelike elements. They perfected this style with their 2021 game, Curse of the Dead Gods, which is often compared to Hades because of its similar combat and story.
However, Curse of the Dead Gods has its unique boss designs based on its mythology. In the game, you explore a randomly generated maze filled with dangerous traps. As you progress, you can earn new weapons. You also have to keep an eye on a corruption meter, which can curse you and make the game harder if it fills up.
2. A Plague Tale: Innocence And A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Innocence and its sequel, Requiem, are survival horror games that have been nominated for awards. They tell the story of a young brother and sister. The developer, Asobo Studio, is known for making non-horror games like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Disney Pixar games, so these horror games are a big accomplishment for them.
In these games, set during Europe’s Hundred Years’ War, Amicia and her brother Hugo use only a sling to solve puzzles and survive. They must avoid huge swarms of rats that can eat anything in their path and escape from soldiers trying to capture Hugo.
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a fantastic sequel that builds on the first game. It has even better visuals, more interesting gameplay, new characters, and improved weapons.
1. Chained Echoes
Chained Echoes is a game made by a single designer from Germany, Matthias Linda. It’s a tribute to classic SNES 16-bit JRPGs and turn-based strategy games, and it has received a high score of 91 on Metacritic.
The game is about bringing peace to a fantasy continent called Valandis, a story that might seem familiar. However, it stands out with its interesting characters, a customizable airship, and an evil church, offering a unique adventure.
In the game, you and your team travel through the beautiful landscapes of Valais. Besides the fantasy elements, there’s also a steampunk theme that adds to the combat system. You can get mechanical suits to fight enemies in the air, and these suits also let you fly.
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