Pacific Drive has just released its largest free content update to date, introducing new gameplay mechanics and improvements that respond to player feedback. One of the main additions of Endless Expedition is the new save feature that allows players to suspend their progress at any time, a highly anticipated improvement that addresses previous complaints about the limitations in the game’s save system. Players had been asking for this option to suspend their games, and they have been given it. Before this update, players only […]
Pacific Drive has just released its largest free content update to date, introducing new gameplay mechanics and improvements that respond to player feedback. One of the main additions of Endless Expedition is the new save feature that allows players to suspend their progress at any time, a highly anticipated improvement that addresses previous complaints about the limitations in the game’s save system.
Players were asking for this option to suspend matches, and they have been given it
Before this update,players could only manually save their progress when entering a new section of the map, known as a junction. If a player needed to interrupt their game in the middle of a junction, they risked losing important progress. The new race suspension feature allows players to save their progress up to the moment of the pause, making the experience easier and reducing frustration.
In addition to this improvement, the update introduces the expedition system, driving adventures with a roguelike structure that generate new challenges and routes. These expeditions start in the garage and are an integral part of the main campaign, allowing players to collect useful items and upgrades for their journeys. Among the new features, there is also Ida’s Exchange, a traveling shop that appears at various points along the route.
The update not only improves gameplay but also incorporates over an hour of new music, with 21 tracks from various artists, significantly enhancing the game’s atmosphere. Additionally, Pacific Drive is currently available at a 40% discount, an attractive opportunity for new players interested in exploring this world full of anomalies.
On April 3rd, the video game Pacific Drive will receive its most anticipated update to date, titled Endless Expeditions. This new content promises to introduce a series of features and improvements that have been requested by the player community for months. An update with which we can stop playing whenever we want One of the major new features will be the implementation of a suspend and quit function that will allow players to pause the game and exit without losing progress in the middle of an exploration. This feature comes after the acknowledgment of the game’s director, Seth Rosen, who previously […]
On April 3rd, the video game Pacific Drive will receive its most anticipated update to date, titled Endless Expeditions. This new content promises to introduce a series of features and improvements that have been requested by the gaming community for months.
An update that will allow us to stop playing whenever we want
One of the major innovations will be the implementation of a suspend and quit function that will allow players to pause the game and exit without losing progress during an exploration. This feature comes after the acknowledgment of the game director, Seth Rosen, who had previously stated that the inclusion of a mid-race save system could affect the tension of the video game. However, in response to player demand, an exception has been made.
The Endless Expeditions update will also include new gameplay mechanics, maps, spawning systems, tools, cosmetics, and more than an hour of new music for the radio, in addition to the additional lore that characterizes the game’s narrative. These expansions are designed to enrich the player experience and add more depth to the gameplay, which is essential for the continued success of Pacific Drive.
The pause function in the middle of explorations is a significant change, as currently the game only auto-saves when moving between intersections. This caused frustration among players who, when forced to leave a session, could lose the progress made in an environment whose nature is exploration. With the new system, players will be able to better manage their time and responses to unexpected situations.
With these updates, Ironwood Studios hopes not only to address the concerns of its player base, but also to revitalize interest in this title, allowing users to enjoy longer and more rewarding adventures. The community is eagerly awaiting what will be revealed in the full patch notes on launch day.
The survival driving game Pacific Drive, released a year ago, has proven to be a great success in the world of video games, reaching over a million copies sold, according to the publisher Kepler Interactive. Developed by Ironwood Studios, this title has been praised for its innovative approach to car management as a central element of the gaming experience. A survival game more focused on managing our vehicle Unlike traditional survival games that focus on resource gathering like food and water, Pacific Drive places all management in […]
The survival driving game Pacific Drive, released a year ago, has proven to be a great success in the world of video games, selling over a million copies, according to the publisher Kepler Interactive. Developed by Ironwood Studios, this title has been praised for its innovative approach to car management as a central element of the gaming experience.
A survival game more focused on managing our vehicle
Unlike traditional survival games that focus on resource gathering such as food and water, Pacific Drive places all management in the player’s vehicle. In this game, the focus is on maintaining the car, which acts not only as a means of transportation but also as the protagonist. Each component of the vehicle, from the doors to the tires, has its own health meters, requiring constant vigilance to ensure its operability.
One of the most notable features of Pacific Drive is the anthropomorphism of the car. Through exposure to an environment full of anomalies, players can experience peculiarities in their vehicle, adding an element of surprise and fun to the game. For example, some cars develop strange “tics” that players must diagnose and correct, leading to unexpected and entertaining situations.
At a perfect moment for new players, Pacific Drive is available at a promotional price of 17.99 euros on Steam, with a 40% discount that will expire in approximately 17 hours. This offer represents an excellent opportunity for those who have not yet explored this fascinating world of driving and survival to do so before the price returns to its regular level.
Pacific Drive is a game where you have to drive a beaten-up car in search of parts and tools to improve it. It is similar to the game Car Mechanic. If the goal were to hunt for resources, it would be like the game State of Decay. Robotic enemies and environments that damage the car stand in the way of your next car upgrade.
We bring you a complete list of the best indie video games arriving in 2024; at least the ones we know of, because there are always surprises!
Video games never stop, not even in 2024. Many promising indies are expected to be released during the upcoming year, including many that we probably don’t even know exist. But we are aware of the existence of quite a few, and although we had to leave many out, here we have made a selection of the most promising ones. With something for everyone, it is impossible not to find a game here to keep an eye on during this 2024.
Pacific Drive
Having to investigate a place known as The Zone, we will have only one tool to survive: our van. Pacific Drive is a driving and survival game that promises supernatural encounters as we investigate things beyond our understanding. One of the most promising indies of the beginning of the year.
Garbato is a hero who, according to his story, is brave and managed to save his friends from the forces of evil. At least until the villain Funfuñón expelled him from the story to a strange 3D world very similar to ours. An adventure game with a mix of 2D and 3D elements that strongly resembles the classic The Legend of Zelda.
Holstin
How does Silent Hill in a Polish village in the 90s sound to you? Because that’s the basic idea behind Holstin. With a 2D isometric design for puzzle parts and a first-person 3D design for combat, Holstin is one of the most impressive games that should be coming to us next year. Pure terror.
Ultros
The artist and musician behind the classics Hotline Miami, El Huervo, is venturing into the development of his first video game with his own studio. Ultros has a very peculiar psychedelic aesthetic and promises to be a very interesting twist on the classic metroidvania formula with a compelling story. If someone can promise that, it’s precisely El Huervo.
One of the few downsides of GTA’s success is that Rockstar ignores its other franchises. That’s why we’re excited about Butcher’s Creek. Inspired by Manhunt and Condemned: Criminal Origins, the developer of Dusk and Iron Lung offers us a gore fantasy where we have to survive a group of psychotic killers who want to make a snuff film with us. Not suitable for faint-hearted, but for lovers of the darkest Rockstar.
SKALD: Against the Black Priory
Role-playing and dark fantasy come together in a retro game that strongly resembles games like Ultima or Eye of the Beholder. Except with a modernized UI and controls perfectly adapted to the sensitivity of contemporary players. A game that can become the obsession of many players.
Mariachi Legends
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Halberd Studios is ready to release their new game. Clearly inspired by Blasphemous, but drawing from Mexican folklore, we will have to help Death in its ultimate purpose. With a highly refined combat system and elements of action and platforming, it wouldn’t be surprising if it ends up being the indie game everyone is talking about.
An RPG for up to four people that can be played in one-hour sessions sounds like something made with the players’ material reality in mind. And that’s exactly what it is. Baladins promises us what we have always been looking for: a game that we can play with our friends and that is something deeper than the typical shooter. Now, with extremely cute art.
Demonschool
What would happen if Persona were a tactical RPG with an art style directly inspired by Go Nagai, creator of Devilman? Well, it would probably look a lot like Demonschool. A game that wears its influences on its sleeve, but is much more than the sum of its parts. A game with the potential to be one of the best hidden gems of 2024.
Rift of the Necrodancer
Returning to the Crypt of the NecroDancer is always good news. And this time we do it with a rhythm game that reminds more of a combination of WarioWare and Guitar Hero. A little fighting game, a little rhythm game, all arcade, Rift of the Necrodancer can be not only one of the games of the year, but of the decade, if it lives up to its ambition.
