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Adult Swim Games is becoming the next big indie-friendly publisher [Updated for 2016]
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I think with the Rain World announcement, they confirmed it was coming to "PSN, PS Vita and well beyond," so interpret that as you will. Seems likely.
Conkerkid11
Member
Currently indie games funded by the community through Kickstarter are still considered indie games.
CamHostage
Member
Yeah, they've been quietly killing it for a good long time now.
I'd be really happy if Adult Swim Games got involved in a console partnership -- I know this is sort of port-begging (plus part of the Adult Swim brand is about being nimble and fresh, something that's tough on consoles) but I think it'd be a really strong announcement (especially now that they have some 3D titles, because let's face it, 3D shows pretty on a 90-foot screen) if one of the big three had an exclusive partnership to bring AS Games over to their platforms.
I'd be really happy if Adult Swim Games got involved in a console partnership -- I know this is sort of port-begging (plus part of the Adult Swim brand is about being nimble and fresh, something that's tough on consoles) but I think it'd be a really strong announcement (especially now that they have some 3D titles, because let's face it, 3D shows pretty on a 90-foot screen) if one of the big three had an exclusive partnership to bring AS Games over to their platforms.
More_Badass
Member
Here's a review from the Indie Games thread
---My Let's Play of Oblitus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-N3o1vuMF4
Quick Impressions: Oblitus is a 2D Roguelike Soulslike game whose combat is entirely focused on the use of spears. There are four bosses and (IIRC correctly, I can't seem to find the data anymore) twenty two enhancements that are really kind of necessary. My first ever boss encounter, I only managed to find "Light Armor" which did shit all against the boss. What's worse is you get locked into the fight, so you better be a super quick learner or else you are most definitely going to get the "You Have Died" screen. And it is permadeath.
The levels are pseudo-procedurally generated. I say that because, I noticed that while my runs weren't completely the same, I did notice very familiar terrain patterns and obstacles. So it's more like it's cookie-cutter puzzle pieces that fit together very well randomly.
The combat is kind-of tight. For sure throwing your spear is super satisfying and the feedback you get from expertly drilling a monster in the forehead is spot-on. You don't need to fetch your spear after you throw it, you just need to wait until a set amount of time has passed. Blocking and parrying are fine and work well. It's mostly just the movement and stabbing that are more-or-less hamfisted. The feel of the close-combat is just off. There isn't any weight to it, you'll only get some bogus feedback if a monster parries you correctly, but if you are just machine-gunning the shins of monsters there is no fatigue, so it's more or less just an annoying obstacle.
There are, however, bigger monsters that do require you to be on your toes and fight with strategy or retreat to smaller alcoves that they cannot trespass.
The art and sound design are quite lovely though. Visually and acoustically the themes blend very naturally.
Even though I think the combat could be better, I do find this game incredibly fun and interesting.
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Well, "indie-friendly"
In that they help out indie devs. Help them out with marketing, get them booth space at expos like PAX, let them bypass Steam Greenlight
Like Rain World is being published by Adult Swim, but it's still just two guys working on the game.
Machinehead
Member
I'd never heard of Death's Gambit.
It looks glorious =O
It looks glorious =O
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Holy shit, I just looked up Westerado
and it sounds incredible.
and it sounds incredible.
More_Badass
Member
Well Rain World is coming to PS Vita and PSN, and the devs have hinted at "big console news", so I wouldn't be surprised if more games get console releases as well
shaowebb
Member
I've dug Adult Swim Games for a long time. Seeing them publish such choice titles really makes me happy that someone is still out there supporting the right stuff.
My wife has been lurking for Ghost's Song news and images since it first got announced and I'm all over Rain World and Death's Gambit. Plus I bought and played the shit outta most of the other games in their published library...big fan of Super Puzzle Platformer.
My wife has been lurking for Ghost's Song news and images since it first got announced and I'm all over Rain World and Death's Gambit. Plus I bought and played the shit outta most of the other games in their published library...big fan of Super Puzzle Platformer.
More_Badass
Member
You can play the original version here
http://games.adultswim.com/westerado-action-online-game.html
It's excellent, ended up on our 50 Best Indies of 2013 list
More_Badass
Member
I obsessively keep the Rain World thread updated so sub there if you want to keep up to date with the game's development
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=750986
UltraGunner
Banned
Loved their stuff since back when they did browser games (Which reminds me, I'd love an updated version of Viva Caligula)
a secret-boss
Banned
added some of their games on my wishlist
SuperPac
Member
And the version we're putting out on Steam in April is like a deluxe, totally blown-out edition. It. Is. So. Good.
But I may be a little biased.
More_Badass
Member
Well, yeah, but "indie publisher", I mean in the vein of Devolver, in that they're publishing other games that aren't their own
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I'll be there day 1 regardless, but has there be any word on the possibility of a console version?
More_Badass
Member
Dude, I've been waiting patiently for months. Hell, I had even emailed AS after I played the OG game asking for an expanded version.
Don't make the wait even harder
Can't wait to play it
shaowebb
Member
I played it after that one streamer tried it and then couldn't stop playing for something like 30 hours. Every time someone would donate he'd stay up. The guy was obsessed with "getting the doritos" lol. Game is amazing. One of the best new mashups on several gameplay types ever made. Ninja ftw.
Thaumaturgic Tomato
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Death's Gambit has my attention. Creature design seems top notch and it's tickling my colossus fetish. Hope for more media soon and a not too distant release. According to their last youtube video, a trailer is due in February which means by tomorrow? Hope so!
Rain World has evolved tremendously. I remember the early sketches of gameplay being posted in the indie forum way back when. Seeing the AI and monsters at this stage, it's very interesting and fun to see it come together. That big monster's animation and AI is just creepy awesome.
Rain World has evolved tremendously. I remember the early sketches of gameplay being posted in the indie forum way back when. Seeing the AI and monsters at this stage, it's very interesting and fun to see it come together. That big monster's animation and AI is just creepy awesome.
SuperPac
Member
Wait, this looks great and I haven't even heard of it before.
Chip N Chance
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Holly shit, i didn't know they published Volgarr. Maybe not on xbox and thats why i never saw it. But still thats one hell of a game and one of my top games of last year. I got all the achievements accept for two and have even started speed running it. Play this game people!
GringoSuave89
Banned
I want to play and own each and every single one of these games. They look so damn good.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
When I try to go to the adult swim submissions page it defaults to the Australian website and says page not found :\
DICKS AHOY
Banned
I've heard of most of these games but honestly had no clue Adult Swim published indie games now.
A Link to the Past
Banned
It definitely does, but at the time I only knew of their flash works.
Reminds me so much of the game in my tag... just awesome!
KojiKnight
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William's Street in general have always been pretty crazy good at picking winners in both game and TV show departments. They are definitely people who love what they help produce/publish.
They also do a lot to promote indie artists via their TV bumps and the music they promote/sell/distribute via their website.
Cheat Code
Member
Now all they need is a Fork Parker.
That1BlackGuy
Member
That's a damn good lineup, ASG putting in work.
Kacho
Gold Member
I was so insanely addicted to that game!
Dog Problems
Banned
Yeah, there's so many of their browser games that I think are good. I'd love to see them expanded on and put out as purchasable.
oh shit Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe was theirs too! This whole time I played it thinking this was a perfect ASG game.
Woot! Always good to hear.
Indeed, Angline is a gem.
More_Badass
Member
According to Twitter, trailer is "coming soon"
Here's a poster
This screams Dark Souls and I don't care.
shaowebb
Member
Watch the hype of Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
This game is amazing and everyone should own it. NO EXCUSES.
FairXchange
Member
Are these all available on steam? I want to play deaths gambit? How about on ps4?
More_Badass
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The only ones that are released are Oblitus, Jazzpunk, Volgarr, and Super House of Dead Ninjas. Westerado has an early flash game version. The others are still in development
I'll update the OP with more info in a bit