As promised, here are some more Gamescom discoveries that impressed me this year. I'll probably do one more of these roundup posts and also feature single games in the next few weeks. Enjoy!

Quantum Replica (ON3D Studios, 2017)

Did someone say "fast-paced stealth metroidvania with time manipulation"" You certainly got my attention. In a grim future where every citizen is registered and monitored, you play an Intruder - an unknown, unregistered entity who somehow endangers this perfectly organized society. Searching for hints about your identity, you learn to manipulate time itself, which certainly comes in handy when faced with guards and futuristic surveillance tech. Quantum Replica's neon sheen and surprisingly fast-paced gameplay already look intriguing.
Badass Hero (Awesome Games Studio, 2017)

What really impressed me about Badass Hero was how easy it was to just pick up a controller and feel, well, like a badass hero. That's some smooth "roguelite platformer shooter" right there! The game, which has you playing inside a comic book, lets you apply persistant upgrades to your character, similar to Rogue Legacy. It won't be out for a while, but I'm really looking forward to feel that incredible badassitude again.

Edge of Eternity (Midgar Studio, Q4 2017)

Even though their Kickstarter campaign managed to raise four times the needed amount, I remained doubtful whether a team of four could develop a full-blown RPG that's actually...