ZombiWorkshop (Lucan Monks)

18 Nov 2024

Hi BLUESKY! My name is Lucan, and I’m a giant Transformers, Lego, Comic and Video Game nerd. I stream on twitch. I sell my botart on shirts at cons, I take commissions for comic covers, gameboxes, pixelart, even emotes/logos. I've worked on retro games, and I'm overwhelmingly ADHD. :P Now who dis?

TryItDaily#27: LELU (jamierowan.bsky.social) is one of those games where the only way I can describe it is 2Dzelda-like. You play a bot in a factory that's slowly earning upgrades so that they can escape. You do this mostly by solving puzzles and some light combat, but every now and (1/2)

store.steampowered.comLelu Demo on SteamGet your gears in motion for a captivating monochromatic adventure where you play as Lelu, a small but determined clockwork toy who has gained consciousness and found a taste for freedom!

you encounter boss battles. I'm a sucker for the 1-bit aesthetic and really enjoyed exploring, unlocking new abilities, which unlock other areas, and finding secrets as I made my way through the story. It kinda gave me Nes Gremlins vibes too, try it out! store.steampowered.com/app/4081630/...

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Its' the last week of Cynthia Rothrocktober! And we're going out with an occult twist? Tonight we're watching two magic-based martialarts movies back to back with Magic Crystal and Prince Of The Sun. So if you're in the discord, head over for 8ish when the sorcery begins! :D

TryItDaily#26: GRINDWORM (snailbitegames.bsky.social) traps you in a mining vehicle but in a situation where you're the only person who can prevent a disaster. Use the machine to make your way to different locations, avoiding hazards, maintaining air and wait! Is there something else (1/2)

store.steampowered.comGRINDWORM on SteamA short horror game where you pilot a grinddozer through a nightmare buried underground. Why are the walls twitching? Is that flesh? Yes. It is. This is no longer mining. This is surgery... DON'T. STO...

down here!? It plays similarly to IronLung in that one room horror way, though with more fidelity. I loved discovering the machine and how the drilling works, sound is great, and whilst the scares aren't that high so far, the tension works wonders! Try it! store.steampowered.com/app/3717830/...

TryItDaily#25: NONOLITH (justcamh.bsky.social). It's a platform puzzle game where you can take a part of the background and place it elsewhere. Either to clear paths, build bridges or even to make strange patterns that cause other strange effects. The best part of the world is that it (1/2)

store.steampowered.comNonolith Demo on SteamThe NONOLITH consumes you. Copy and paste the world around you to discover the secrets of this ancient, enigmatic structure. You are very powerful, you just don't know it yet.

nothing is outright explained to you. It's shown and tested and learnt, then you can take that information to a previous area and use it to progress elsewhere. I love a game where knowledge is progress. So this is an easy wishlist for me, try it! store.steampowered.com/app/4200670/...

TryItDaily#24: BALLISTIC.exe (tictactoedigital.bsky.social) is a creepy vibes filled gun simulator. Starting with an air pistol, fire pellets at targets on a shooting range - but... actually aim properly, watch out for drop distance, and steady that hand! Look, once you get the hang of (1/2)

store.steampowered.comBallistic.exe Demo on SteamA smuggled segment of the despicably detailed shooting simulator wrapped in a declassified computer program. Three weapons, dozens of cartridges and attachments, and absolutely nothing supernatural.

actually hitting things, then you get to deal with strange characters, traders, upgrades and all the kooky as the noir-like aesthetic keeps you unnerved. Genuinely went from hating to loving this in a few seconds, so definitely worth sticking with! Try it! store.steampowered.com/app/5066740/...

TryItDaily#23: BRAVEHEART is the comedic zombie boomer shooter you didn't know you needed! The Scottish hero William Wallace is back from the dead, along with an army of zombies, and running rampant on some quaint village. You are tasked with taking everything out and... (1/2)

store.steampowered.comGraveheart on SteamA retro FPS where William Wallace is back from the dead, Scotland is invading England, and your cursed weapons keep switching themselves at the worst possible moment.

-rescuing captives. Zombies natter away, calling out for "brains" and hearing them yell out in pain or sob cos they're being beaten had me genuinely laughing. Love the cartoony horror vibe, the brit stereotypes, and weapon variety's great too. Try it! store.steampowered.com/app/5186960/...

So... comic pickups this week: And absolutely NO-ONE is surprised that I had to get Pak and Cousens Thundercats first issue! It's great, and I'm no doubt going to have to get the rest of the series. :P Also picked up the £1 Clayface issue, and found a 50p F4 shiney reprint! WIN!

TryItDaily#22: BAD MAGPIE (milktooth.bsky.social) puts you as the titular birdo in search of gems - and like UntitledGooseGame - you have two abilities: to squawk and grab with your beak. You combine those to bully mice, smash glass, break walls and likely burn everything to the (1/2)

store.steampowered.comBad Magpie Demo on SteamYou are a magpie with one wing, a missing flock, and an unhealthy obsession with a fallen star. Steal shiny trinkets, cause chaos, and stick your beak where it doesn’t belong.

-ground. All in search of shiney magical gems from a fallen star. The fun of this game is all about exploration, and puzzle solving in a cute rural town - albeit via a birb that might have pyromania issues. An easy wishlist for me, try it out! :) store.steampowered.com/app/4813640/...

Uhhm, things have gone awry. We're a McGaveson down, so - cos it's NEXTFEST, we'll cover some more demos and maybe get to some of the ones we missed from yesterdays' stream. twitch.tv/zombiworkshop - starting now!

TryItDaily#21: INKBLOOD (@heybirdgg) is an occult detective game where you investigate the disappearance of a fellow Inquisitor. Use your dark powers and devices to peer into charmingly grim art, taking photos of important details and reporting back with your findings...(1/2)

store.steampowered.comInkblood Demo on SteamYou're an Inquisitor following a trail of death. A cult is at work, your predecessor has vanished, and the region teeters on the edge of chaos. Find the truth. Uphold the Inquisition. Do not fail.

I love the visuals and the strange occult vibes. It's a nice touch that you're kinda stuck in your coach as locals timidly interact with you. Great atmosphere, good puzzles and, as I'm a fan of these sort of games, it's an instant wishlist from me. Try it! store.steampowered.com/app/4475210/...

Try it Tuesday time! Join us as we try out a bunch of demos and hopefully find some diamonds in the rough... and also avoid all the genai stuff. twitch.tv/zombiworkshop see you there!

TryItDaily#20: DEMON CRISIS (SpookySoft) is an on rails shooter not unlike TimeCrisis... with demons. It seems to be put together with a collection of low-poly asset packs, but the game is still really fun (and way better than GenAI'ing the lot). Its exactly the sort of (1/2)

store.steampowered.comDemon Crisis on SteamA fast, ridiculous On-Rails Arcade Shooter about two government employees fighting through a demon-infested office. Play Solo or in Two-Player Co-Op using a mouse, controller, or any modern USB Lightg...

2 player arcade action I'd expect and I suspect, if you have a compatible light gun, you've got another great shooter for the collection. Shoot demons, rescue innocents, destroy the office. What more could you ask for? Try it out. store.steampowered.com/app/5177030/...

WEEK 3 of CynthiaRothrocktober and tonights double bill is going to be RAGE & HONOR followed by No Retreat, No Surrender 2! So, if you're in the discord, we start at 8ish, trailers start a bit earlier. No messing this time, that second movie has everything!

TryItDaily#19: TEENAGE BLOB (@teamlazerbeam) is an album of mini music-video video-games. The first track is free as a demo called PaperPerson and if the rest of the collection is anything like it, it's really cute fun. Sure it's a mix of simple mini games, but being that (1/2)

store.steampowered.comTeenage Blob: Paperperson - The First Single on SteamGrab some sandwiches, get on your bike and hit the streets! Paperperson is the first single from the upcoming game/ album split-release Teenage Blob; a colourful art-punk adventure towards the best ni...

the point is 'an interactive music video' it's fine. With a nod to retro games, a cute art style and a few bonuses to unlock - can't help but recommend people try this out. The full 6 track album is out already. Each one a different game, so give it a go! store.steampowered.com/app/1361240/...

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It's time! If you're feeling the Halloween spirit, maybe you just want something 'a bit spooky' to wear, or maybe you're just into supporting indie artists. I've just put not one, but TWO "halloween themed" shirts up on the print-to-order site. Get them now! www.lucanstees.co.uk

TryItDaily#18:DEAD PEST(deadpetsu.bsky.social) is a story heavy game about a struggling demon chick dealing with everyday life, paying the rent and such, whilst also trying to keep her punk band rolling. You know what sort of game you're getting into when you try to use the sink (1/2)

store.steampowered.comDead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice of Life Sim on SteamGordy and her punk band, Dead Pets, haven't hit it big but they will any day now! Go to band practice, crush a diner shift, chat with friends and manage Gordy’s mess of a life. Unleash your inner demo...

in the bathroom and you're presented with a minigame of cleaning your "toy". :P Artworks great, tunes are great, and I loved seeing what minigames would turn up, but when you get to the gig sections is where things click. Tell me more demon-lady! :P store.steampowered.com/app/1851720/...

TryItDaily#17: BADHOUSE (AndrewMorrish) is brilliant! From the nicely animated intro, to dying at the pixelated hands of a basement beastie, the presentation is top notch. I was a little skeptical about playing an auto-battling dungeon crawler, but those judgements passed quickly 1/2

store.steampowered.comBad House on SteamWelcome to your new home. The previous tenant left some things. You can have them, but there's just one condition: don’t go into the basement. Explore the many rooms of a mysterious basement in Bad Ho...

as I enjoyed how the chaotic combat and relying purely on the choices I had made, albeit some bad ones. Plus, the dark Amiga-like visuals fed my nostalgia whilst exploring and learning new abilities fed my curiosity. Easy wishlist, LOVED it, try it out! store.steampowered.com/app/3557870/...

twitch.tvZombiWorkshop - TwitchGeneral weirdo, odd artist, strange gamer, and collector of far too much junk.. oh, he's into Transformers too... Watch my unprofessional rambling, scribbling and general sucking at games. :) —…

So... in the absence of McGaveson on tonights stream, I think I'm going to cover some more demos... although, maybe after I've finished QUERN... yes, I'm still at it. We don't talk about it. Join us if you like. twitch.tv/zombiworkshop :)

TryItDaily#16: MURDER MEET CUTE is a point and click adventure about an edgy punk/metal lass running a computer repair shop who meets a potential date when her friend gets murdered! It's up to her to work out who did it, and what's going on. I loved the way that this game- 1/2

store.steampowered.comMurder Meet Cute Demo on SteamLook, just because I’m paid to fix computers, doesn’t mean I’ll sit here and listen to your life story. So what there’s been murders? Do I look like a detective?

-it uses a lot of different styles like photoshop, trad animation, pixelart, and even screenchat to reveal the story. Finding clues "online" and browsing hard-drives is cool, but as the demo is kinda short I want to know where this all goes. Try it out! store.steampowered.com/app/4867250/...

Tonights TRY IT TUESDAY will be filled with some demos from the PUNK GAMES SHOWCASE, currently running on steam. Come join us and see what you think. twitch.tv/zombiworkshop :)

If you've been keeping up with the TryItDailys - thankyou. If not, here's your chance to catch it all in one! :D So check out the games below, if you like 'em - support em - even if that means just letting people know about 'em! :)

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TryItDaily#15: CLAWSTROPHOBIA (glockblockgames) has you trapped in a room, using a claw-machine in order to gain enough points for to be let out. Use drinks and catch teddies to get the multipliers and combos that should lead you to your freedom. For me it feels like more (1/2)

And that's it for this week. Join us later tonight as we try some more demos out on stream! Or maybe let me know about any other demos I should try out!

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TryItDaily#13: DREAD OF THE DEEP (BoostedBytes) is a roguelike shooter where you control a lighthouse protecting treasure from eldritch monsters from the oceans. Aim your light to slow and stun enemies whilst any weapons automatically shoot those they can see. It's a simple 1/2

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TryItDaily#14-CASTLEVANIA:BELMONTS CURSE. (@Studio_Evil) is maybe not indie, but I love me some Metroidvanias and when one comes out, I gotta try it. So, you know the drill-Vampires, whips, combat, exploration and everything you'd want from a Castlevania game is here and at (1/2)

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TryItDaily#11: BAT IN WHITE (FatSnailStudios) is a simple premise: Keep your bat in shadow as it makes its way to its coffin. Presenting in pure black and white, you'd think this'd be easy, but the issue isn't that you have to make a path in shadow for the bat - it's that you often have to move 1/2

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TryItDaily#12: PUPPY TRUCK (@hey_midnighters) is a cartoony exploration game where fun appears to be the priority. As the titular PuppyTruck, you are birthed from a present and left to roam and solve puzzles and run/drive about generally finding out how things work and how to 1/2

It's WEEK #2 of CYNTHIA-ROTHROCK-TOBER and tonights combo is possibly her most famous western release double bill... it's CHINA O BRIEN 1 & 2! Trailers at 7:30, first movie at 8 (ish) so gather your drinks and snacks and watch this lady dragons martial art attacks! (Look, it rhymed, okay? :P)

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store.steampowered.comCLAWSTROPHOBIA Demo on SteamYou are trapped underground in a Japanese subway station and must pay off an impossible debt in this rogue-lite claw machine deckbuilder.

-variety is needed in the mods to make you actually feel like you're able to truly break the run, but I enjoyed what was there none the less. Perhaps more horror elements or, as said, ways to vary the score would help. But try it out, see what you think? store.steampowered.com/app/5297450/...

store.steampowered.comCastlevania: Belmont's CurseCrimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil E...

(2/2) the highest level of presentation. We've got beautiful gothic art, some fluent combat and movement and a ton of new powers to play about with. I've played and loved every one of these games, and this does not disappoint. Unsure? Grab the demo now! store.steampowered.com/app/4231820/...

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Behold… a JUGGERMORPH! Figured I’d try and draw something that wasn’t my normal art style and play around with something a bit more cartoony, maybe a bit Genndy Tartakovsky inspired? Whadya think?

store.steampowered.comDread of the Deep Demo on SteamAim your beam, fire, and choose which side to leave in the dark. Fight overwhelming hordes and combine weapons into powerful builds. Shape your lighthouse with a sprawling talent tree, and uncover wha...

premise, but the executions good. There's an odd juxtaposition with the theme of the game and the bright colourful enemies that messes with immersion, but mechanically it's a decent arcade shooter that's like a frantic version of MissileCommand. Try it! store.steampowered.com/app/5172710/...