Cocoon

Akin to Inception but with more otherworldly bug-like…things, Cocoon eases you in delicately enough with its world hopping, power unlocking, and puzzles. However, beyond the halfway point, you’re suddenly dealing with earth-shattering bosses, ascending through multiple levels of worlds while carrying others on your back and leveraging portals to enter and exit. It’s an experience unlike any other, delivered in roughly five to six hours and leaving you with more than a few questions when it’s over.

Tactical Breach Wizards, as the name implies, is about taking down criminals through breach-and-clear tactics but with magic. Thugs with guns eventually give way to hostile wizards, including a shadowy group that’s way more skilled. Meanwhile, you have the Necromedic who needs to kill her squadmates to heal them and the Navy Seer who keeps forgetting his backstory (though the precognition makes up for it).

With a campaign lasting about eight or so hours and the humor that defined other titles like Gunpoint and Heat Signature, Tactical Breach Wizards is a unique experience. Head here for creator Tom Francis’s explanation of how the game works. You can also check out some more extensive gameplay from Act 2 here.

Each character has unique abilities, like the Witch Cop who can reposition foes and use a broom to traverse the map; the Navy Seer who can set traps and manipulate targets thanks to some precognition; the Necromedic, who fills the healer role; and more. And yes, since this is a game by Francis, there are plenty of opportunities to knock enemies out of windows.

The fantasy elements also lead to some interesting possibilities and unique humor. Over time, you can upgrade different Operators and pursue different persons of interest. Tactical Breach Wizards doesn’t have a release date yet – it’s listed as “When it’s done” on Steam – so stay tuned for further details in the coming months.

Have you ever wanted to deal with crime by sending in a task force of wizards? Suspicious Developments’ Tactical Breach Wizards may be the game for you. Described as a “small-scale” turn-based tactics title, it sees a team of wizards outfitted in modern tactical gear playing the role of Rainbow Six. Breach and clear rooms accordingly.

Creator Tom Francis explains how the gameplay works in a new ten minute video. Fans of Gunpoint and Heat Signature will notice some similarities, like smashing enemies through windows and walls. For the most part, you’re using spells to counteract your foes and turn fights in your favour. Crooks will utilize guns, but enemy wizards will also appear down the line.

The plan for Tactical Breach Wizards is to currently have branching dialogue, equipment choices, and a campaign that’s “maybe 8 hours-ish” in length. No release date was provided – the Steam listing simply states “When it’s done.” Stay tuned for more information on the game and imagine all the uses for spells that can transform enemies into crabs in the meantime.