More_Badass
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Hollow Knight finally has a Steam page
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367520
http://store.steampowered.com/app/367520
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Indie Games 2016 [December] Indie GOTY Voting time
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ultrazilla
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Anyone know what's going on with A.N.N.E? http://annegame.com/
The official website doesn't look like it's been updated for awhile yet the developer(I think it's just one guy) is soliciting pre-orders to help fund development after a successful 2013 Kickstarter campaign that managed to make him over $100,000.
Kickstarter link here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1445624543/anne
EDIT: His latest update appears to be from November 30, 2016 where he claims they're about 8 weeks away from alpha and he "hopes" to start beta access in April/May 2017. And reading through the updates it seems that he may have hired some extra help/team members.
According to the Kickstarter, the game was originally supposed to come out in 2013.
Seems to be a lot of red flags to me. Hope it turns out o.k. for those of you who backed it.
The official website doesn't look like it's been updated for awhile yet the developer(I think it's just one guy) is soliciting pre-orders to help fund development after a successful 2013 Kickstarter campaign that managed to make him over $100,000.
Kickstarter link here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1445624543/anne
EDIT: His latest update appears to be from November 30, 2016 where he claims they're about 8 weeks away from alpha and he "hopes" to start beta access in April/May 2017. And reading through the updates it seems that he may have hired some extra help/team members.
According to the Kickstarter, the game was originally supposed to come out in 2013.
Seems to be a lot of red flags to me. Hope it turns out o.k. for those of you who backed it.
More_Badass
Member
The Kickstarter was in 2013. It was never coming out in 2014. Three, four years for a single person project is not odd by any means. Plus, the game was playable at TGS this year
Seems to be doing fine
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
He's way overbudget but he has gotten some government funding (he's Canadian) and recently hired employees to help so my understanding is that financially the project is fine right now.
Messofanego
Banned
This is genius! Gonna make a thread for it.
More_Badass
Member
Anyone here play regularly on PS4 (especially Rocket League or Overwatch)? Been getting into online multiplayer recently, and since I never really did online before, I don't have any GAFfers as friends on consoles.
Wok
Member
It is true!
We become what we behold - Free (Browser)
Ryo Hazuki
Member
Venus Van Dam
Neo Member
Great indeed. Pretty amazing how the game has such a clever social and political critique with a minimalist design.
One Foul Note
Member
That didn't really work for me i'm afraid. I predicted the final message in like the first 10% of playtime and when the remaining 90% is just that message looped rather then it evolved, reinforced or subverted it just makes the final piece feel a little flat overall. Their is still a certain charm to it though, I really like the title.
I am playing regularly on PS4, but mostly not online games. Still nice to have people for rankings and such. Whats your psn handle?
I am currently kneedeep in Let it die btw, its a hardcore roguelite, so go take a look at it. ;p Fantastic game, if anyone wants some impressions, just let me know.
Wok
Member
I am currently kneedeep in Let it die btw, its a hardcore roguelite, so go take a look at it. ;p Fantastic game, if anyone wants some impressions, just let me know.
This looks awfully violent.
More_Badass
Member
I played it at TGS and talked a bit with Mo. It seems he changed the engine (now is unity), the game is really big, and it will appear more or less like summer 2017.
Cool. I remember playing a similar game presented by a guy from South Africa in a GDC long time ago (2013-2014). But I don't remember the name (could be it was a previous version of this)
More_Badass
Member
So any thoughts on an Indie GOTY thread? I wouldn't mind doing one, since I'm already doing the mobile one and can just copy and paste the thread format and all that. I don't think we have to do the crazy huge 50 game list of the others, Toma. Those were great, but let's be honest, that many pictures and so much text, I imagine not many read through all of it.
A more condensed ten favorites and then shorter blurbs and screenshots for like ten or twenty honorable mentions could work well IMO
I think GAF appreciates those lists. And either way, I already had an indie GOTY list and wouldnt want it to go to waste
A more condensed ten favorites and then shorter blurbs and screenshots for like ten or twenty honorable mentions could work well IMO
I think GAF appreciates those lists. And either way, I already had an indie GOTY list and wouldnt want it to go to waste
Nice, been anticipating this one for a while. Coming to iOS too
So any thoughts on an Indie GOTY thread? I wouldn't mind doing one, since I'm already doing the mobile one and can just copy and paste the thread format and all that. I don't think we have to do the crazy huge 50 game list of the others, Toma. Those were great, but let's be honest, that many pictures and so much text, I imagine not many read through all of it.
A more condensed ten favorites and then shorter blurbs and screenshots for like ten or twenty honorable mentions could work well IMO
I think GAF appreciates those lists. And either way, I already had an indie GOTY list and wouldnt want it to go to waste
Nice, been anticipating this one for a while. Coming to iOS too
LONG TIME NO SPEAK.
Though what actually happened was I couldn't log onto GAF at work because I forgot my password so could never post. Then never checked GAF at home because I was such a sleepy idiot.
Yes - GOTY would go down well, but a shorter one this time. Last year I really struggled to order stuff, but also to think of enough games I'd put enough time into to qualify.
One Foul Note
Member
I certainly would be glad to vote and assist in a goty thread. So many cool stuff out this year it would be interesting in seeing the results.
Especially if we could get more people voting as well. I'd be interested to see what indies have permeated into "mainstream" thinking thanks to exposure on PS4 etc
Wok
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Non Euclidean Room - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
https://nusan.itch.io/non-euclidean-room
Non Euclidean Room is an exploration game in a strange land. How many time a room can be connected to itself ? Your goal is to make a mental map of that room while finding cool visual spots. Then you can hope to escape.
More_Badass
Member
Empty - Free (PC, Mac, Linux, Android)
Noodles - Free (PC, Mac)
Noodles - Free (PC, Mac)
https://zerbamine.itch.io/noodles
Your friend Bouba is working over-time again, but it's not any job she enjoys doing. Who would, though. Making Word templates for clients who prefer low-cost office solutions over fresh and creative designs is not exactly the glamorous life one would imagine for a designer trying to make a living in Berlin.
More_Badass
Member
Hidden Gems thread for the Winter Sale:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1327527
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1327527
More_Badass
Member
Just learned that gaffer Lo_Fi, who you probably know from Four-Sided Fantasy or as the level designer of the Digipen game Perspective, joined the team working on Museum of Simulation Technology
Talk about a perfect fit. Perspective is still one of the most unique games to use perspective as a mechanic, so I'm so excited to see what he can do with Museum's puzzles
Talk about a perfect fit. Perspective is still one of the most unique games to use perspective as a mechanic, so I'm so excited to see what he can do with Museum's puzzles
PurpleMoustache
Member
I remembered that game existed the other day. The only word out of that team was that Polygon 8 minute demo they posted early this year/late last. You would have thought based on how viral that thing got that they would have a dedicated PR guy keeping the hype, and public awareness, up.
More_Badass
Member
Beacon is looking really good
Nomadic Sparks
Banned
Fuck yeah that looks jammy as fuck
More_Badass
Member
platypotamus
Member
Birthdays, Hand of Fate 2, and Mount and Blade 2 if it makes it out next year are maybe my 3 most anticipated games of 2017 right now. Zelda and robot dinosaur PS4 game I never remember the dumb name of are probably next.
Wok
Member
Lots of good stuff: http://www.polygon.com/features/2016/12/23/14029006/best-games-of-2017
More_Badass
Member
Posted my long-ass GOTY write-up in the main thread:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227140689&postcount=257
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=227140689&postcount=257
More_Badass
Member
Blood Money is the game that made a fan of stealth games, so the series is kind of special to me. It coming back so strongly after Absolution gives it some extra weight for meReally surprised to see Hitman that high up, but good to hear it turned out well
Wok
Member
Really surprised to see Hitman that high up, but good to hear it turned out well
To be honest, Hitman has been highly praised everywhere. I would not be surprised if it received the GOTY award by GAF.
More_Badass
Member
Stage 3 - PC
Cubisaurus Rex - PC
Northgard - 2017 (PC)
Sparklite - PC, Mac, Consoles
Rosegun - ????
Project Soul - ????
Xenomorph - PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One
Roots of Insanity - PC, Mac
Imperatum - ????
Previously Mentioned
Furious Angels
Standby
Expedition: Vikings
Children of Morta
Airheart
https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=58248.0
Stage 3 is a roguelike action RPG game inside a fantasy world.
Cubisaurus Rex - PC
http://www.dark-roast.com/
An animal kingdom adventure. Play as a variety of different animals with different abilities as you explore frozen tundras, rolling hills, deserts and more.
Northgard - 2017 (PC)
http://shirogames.com/
Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent.
Sparklite - PC, Mac, Consoles
http://redbluegames.com/games/sparklite/
Adventure across the world as Ada, a genius engineer who uses novel gadgets and gizmos to solve puzzles and take down foes. Invent new gear using the spoils gained from your exploration and defeat the gremlins before they extract the last of the world's sparklite.
Rosegun - ????
http://ymmersive.com/index.php/rosegun/
Rosegun is a first-person shooter that is story-driven and with puzzle-solving challenges. The game puts the player in a retro-futuristic island-city filled with puzzles and a mystery to solve.
Project Soul - ????
https://twitter.com/noitems_studio
A 2D action adventure focus on exploration and combat with some magical spells
Xenomorph - PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One
http://www.nerdrage.co.uk/xenomorph/
A story driven action RPG / Horror with a top down retro style. Exciting and tense combat with advanced AI, use tactics to overcome your enemies. Sometimes all out gunfights arent the way, use stealth with dynamic light and shadow system to bypass obstacles and enemies
Roots of Insanity - PC, Mac
http://www.indiedb.com/games/roots-of-insanity
This game is about the doctor, Riley McClein who has to deal with his epileptic attacks and survive on an unfamiliar environment of August Valentine Hospital .
Imperatum - ????
Previously Mentioned
Furious Angels
Standby
Expedition: Vikings
Children of Morta
Airheart
More_Badass
Member
Yo, these sound awesome
Blackwood Crossing - 2017 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
http://www.blackwoodcrossing.com/
Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.
The Sexy Brutale - 2017 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)
http://www.tequilaworks.com/en/projects/the-sexy-brutale/
Set during a single, endlessly-looping day within The Sexy Brutale a stately English mansion converted into a bizarre casino and named by the enigmatic Marquis players take on the role of elderly priest Lafcadio Boone. To progress, Boone must hide, watch and learn the colorful stories of the other guests at the ball in order to save them from grisly deaths at the hands of the mansions staff.
Hey Toma and More_Badass, can I just utter a big "thank you" for a year of Indie threads like these? They're absolutely awesome and some of the best - and most needed and educational - content on Gaf for sure. Fantastic work you two.
Maybe this is not the best place to ask but I'd love to see a top 10 (or even a top 25) Indie games in 2016 from each of you (unless you already did these in another thread, in which case: cheers!). Heck, even more awesome would be two separate lists, one for the more well-known "mainstream" games (i.e. for the Insides, The Witnesses and Stardew Valleys of this world) and one for more obscure, smaller and overlooked stuff. I definitely consider you two to be authorities on these games so I'm sure your lists would count for something. No obligations of course, just a thought.
Anyway, Merry Christmas (if you're into that)! Here's to another great year for Indie gaming!
Maybe this is not the best place to ask but I'd love to see a top 10 (or even a top 25) Indie games in 2016 from each of you (unless you already did these in another thread, in which case: cheers!). Heck, even more awesome would be two separate lists, one for the more well-known "mainstream" games (i.e. for the Insides, The Witnesses and Stardew Valleys of this world) and one for more obscure, smaller and overlooked stuff. I definitely consider you two to be authorities on these games so I'm sure your lists would count for something. No obligations of course, just a thought.
Anyway, Merry Christmas (if you're into that)! Here's to another great year for Indie gaming!
One Foul Note
Member
Mercy Christmas indie GAF. Anyone opened any good indie themed gifts yet? One of my lovely friends gifted me Orwell so I look forward into digging into it.
More_Badass
Member
Got We Are The Dwarves and Shelter 2 from a GAFfer
Eurogamer reviewed Stephen's Sausage Roll: Essential
It's a shame to see such a respected site reduced to hipster-cred clickbait like this. They could easily have dedicated Christmas to re-reviewing the obviously essential Uncharted 4 and everyone would have been happy. But no, they had to get cute, just like RPS with that abomination of a GOTY pick.
It's a shame to see such a respected site reduced to hipster-cred clickbait like this. They could easily have dedicated Christmas to re-reviewing the obviously essential Uncharted 4 and everyone would have been happy. But no, they had to get cute, just like RPS with that abomination of a GOTY pick.
More_Badass
Member
My main GOTY list is mostly indie games (see the link above)
Other games that didnt make the final cut, but are all awesome:
Sorcery 4
Brigador
Hyper Light Drifter
Samorost 3
Clustertruck
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor
Thoth
Mu Cartographer
Recursed
Offworld Trading Company
GoNNER
Particle Fleet: Emergence
Redout
Enter The Gungeon
Quadrilateral Cowboy
Firewatch
Pony Island
Veer
platypotamus
Member
Really blows my mind reading posts like this when they aren't sarcastic
More_Badass
Member
Indie GOTY Voting thread is up:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1328121
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1328121
More_Badass
Member
A promising tidbit of news from the dev of Hong Kong Massacre
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New STEALER update. Dev finished working on a different project, so he's back to Stealer now
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New STEALER update. Dev finished working on a different project, so he's back to Stealer now
How do you know it isnt?
Ah, missed that earlier link. Cheers for the honourable mentions list as well.