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Tag: Indie Games
Treasure Stack review – a tale of two ideologies
A puzzler with hidden depths – but perhaps an offputting level of initial complexity.
Steam Trawler II: Attack of the Clones
James once again bravely plunges into the Steam new-release list, and resurfaces clutching an excellent horror point-and-click adventure. He is also covered in anime girls.
Reverie: Sweet As Edition review – EarthBound by way of Zelda
A short but charming suburban adventure based on New Zealand folklore.
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight review – a beautiful, under-the-radar Metroidvania
The fourth in the underrated Momodora series from Brazilian developer Bombservice is packed with satisfying exploration.
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong review – amateur architecture at its finest
Forget bridge-building games – ski-gondola construction is far more fun. And hilarious.
Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics review – a fun XCOM-alike that feels unfinished
It’s XCOM crossed with Lovecraft! But great fundamentals can’t make up for a lack of content.
Review: Alwa’s Awakening (Switch)
A compelling Metroidvania that’s also a love letter to the NES games of yore.
Preview: Katana ZERO
Ninjas are cool, aren’t they? I shall brook no argument on this.
Ghost of a Tale is coming to Xbox One and PS4
The gorgeous mousey PC adventure is finally heading to consoles.
Today is the first day of #DiscoverIndies
The rules are simple – find an indie game you’ve never heard of before, then tweet about it using #DiscoverIndies.
From The Armchair: Christmas Game Frenzy
Yoku’s Island Express! Tomb Raider! Inside! Firewatch! Batman: Enemy Within! And more! I certainly got through a lot of games this Christmas.
January sale bargain: Yoku’s Island Express
Just under ten quid for a quality Metroidvania title.
From The Armchair: I Know What I Like… And I Know Which Games I’ll Never Enjoy
One thing that helps to thin out the backlog is sticking to just the genres you enjoy.
Review: Sundered: Eldritch Edition (Switch)
Sundered makes its debut on Switch with a ton of new features. But how does it compare with its wonderful predecessor, Jotun?
Preview: Right To Rule (PC)
The wholesome story of three friends deciding to get together and make their dream game: a multiplayer competitive RPG.
Review: Arca’s Path VR (PSVR)
Like Super Monkey Ball, but with all the fun sucked out of it.
Review: Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition (PS4)
Hollow Knight is one of the best Metroidvania games I’ve ever played, and a remarkable result for a first-time developer.
Review: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (Switch)
This spiritual successor to the venerable Wonder Boy series manages to massively improve on the games that inspired it.
Exciting goose news
Goose sock puppets! A fuzzy goose T-shirt! Untitled Goose Game has got some seriously lovely merch.