Haha, I am sure the list contained plenty of games that were rather well known and Baddy only listed the ones that people in this thread wouldnt necessarily already know
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Haha, I am sure the list contained plenty of games that were rather well known and Baddy only listed the ones that people in this thread wouldnt necessarily already know
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No, there was like 150 freeware games mentioned throughout the issue, along with previews of upcoming indies, reviews of every major indie from the last two/three years, in-depth articles on Dwarf Fortress, Minecraft, and other games, the future of indie development, etc.
It's a really big $20 issue. I was only skimming and looking for games I had never heard of or sounded like they had cool concepts. I was also killing time waiting for a Godzilla showing so I didn't get a chance to read the whole issue in-depth, probably missed a lot
Edit: checked online, actually it had first released back in January, curious that it was still stocked on the shelves
DangerMouse
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Twin Souls Reveal Trailer!
Doesn't show much, but the refined art style looks great
Transistor available to preorder
Wow, Twin Souls looks great. Looking forward to seeing more.
Game seems made for 3D Vision and VR.
More_Badass
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Yet another promising indie Kickstarter: Witchmarsh
Dog Problems
Banned
Trauma is a neat little adventure game. Short and easy but I liked the way it was played and it has an interesting story.
Weltall Zero
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I know I've been neglecting these threads, just wanted to say I've played quite a lot of Luftrausers on my Vita. Perfect Vita game, in fact. Loving so much all the indie love going on on Vita, in general.
I also just tried Mini Metro and liked it a lot!
From the upcoming games, I really, really wish Flying Hamster II makes it. Looks like an awesome Wonder Boy-like.
I also just tried Mini Metro and liked it a lot!
From the upcoming games, I really, really wish Flying Hamster II makes it. Looks like an awesome Wonder Boy-like.
The Super Hot KS is going super hot well, I'm so happy. <3 Though I do wonder why they're so hesitant to add console stretch goals. Surely that's something to think about after 200k has been reached.
Am I bad for preferring a true detective-style adventure game in that setting, like I always do when I read the word "mystery"? Probably.
Game still looks great, though!
Am I bad for preferring a true detective-style adventure game in that setting, like I always do when I read the word "mystery"? Probably.
Game still looks great, though!
The Super Hot KS is going superhotwell, I'm so happy. <3 Though I do wonder why they're so hesitant to add console stretch goals. Surely that's something to think about after 200k has been reached.
Am I bad for preferring a true detective-style adventure game in that setting, like I always do when I read the word "mystery"? Probably.
Game still looks great, though!
Well, they said they'll add more stretch goals at 150k, and I'd say anything up to 300k might not be unreasonable.
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Sorry for the delay. Here is a link to the new Changelog of the Distance Alpha.
http://refract.com/post/85864061051/distance-alpha-build-2780-changelog
Also with track editor now available to Alpha Backers, we thought levels would be pumped out in a couple of days. This is not the case for a backer named Niven5111 who made this gorgeous level in just one day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u2eX4stDmU#t=59
http://refract.com/post/85864061051/distance-alpha-build-2780-changelog
Also with track editor now available to Alpha Backers, we thought levels would be pumped out in a couple of days. This is not the case for a backer named Niven5111 who made this gorgeous level in just one day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u2eX4stDmU#t=59
More_Badass
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Wait, are you one of the Refract devs?
TwistedSyn
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Na man. I am actually an Alpha backer for the game. The changelog was posted a little bit late by the devs and I didn't get the information until later because of work. Also Jordan Hemenway (Dev) posted the changelog on twitter so I think it was okay to share this info with everyone here.
https://twitter.com/torcht/status/467125525132378112
So, I've thrown about two hours into Secrets of Grindea, and it's actually really, really good. I was expecting something that hit that "decent but forgettable" mark, but it's far exceeded my expectations.
The combat feels great and seems to already have a pretty wide range of options. Maybe I got lucky with my choices, but every skill/ability that I've picked up has done well in terms of both being useful and distinct. The writing's been a pleasant surprise too. I generally roll my eyes at that lazy, "nudge and a wink" trope acknowledgement that a lot of games use as a crutch in place of actually having good writing, but it works really well here. Laughed more than once. The bag companion is great, too. And, I'm right at a point where the story takes an unexpected turn and I'm interested in seeing where it's going.
Overall, definitely worth checking out if you're a Secret of Mana/general ARPG fan. Not sure if co-op is in yet, and I don't have anyone to play with regardless, but I'm positive it'd be a blast.
The combat feels great and seems to already have a pretty wide range of options. Maybe I got lucky with my choices, but every skill/ability that I've picked up has done well in terms of both being useful and distinct. The writing's been a pleasant surprise too. I generally roll my eyes at that lazy, "nudge and a wink" trope acknowledgement that a lot of games use as a crutch in place of actually having good writing, but it works really well here. Laughed more than once. The bag companion is great, too. And, I'm right at a point where the story takes an unexpected turn and I'm interested in seeing where it's going.
Overall, definitely worth checking out if you're a Secret of Mana/general ARPG fan. Not sure if co-op is in yet, and I don't have anyone to play with regardless, but I'm positive it'd be a blast.
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Been busy stuff all weekend. Screenshot Saturday posts will be up tonight or tomorrow
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Swordy - ????
Hartacon Tactics - PC
Hardland - PC
Dandy - ????
Previously Mentioned
Sarcia - $1 Early Access (PC)
Crossing The Line
Hartacon Tactics - PC
http://www.indiedb.com/games/hartacon-tactics
Hartacon is an online RPG game developed with XNA that allows players to challenge each other in online battles
Hardland - PC
http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=40541.0
Hardland is an upcoming action adventure game. We want to make it a place full of characters and creatures each with their own wants, needs and ways of working. Everything, from the creation of the world to the behavior of animals, operates by their own set of rules. This makes each play experience unique. We don't want to tell the player a story - we want the player to tell their own.
Dandy - ????
http://dandygame.tumblr.com/
What is Dandy?
If you’re a gamer the answer is sort of easy because genre names and game comparisons are inherently easy to describe, “Dandy is a horizontal schmup done as a rogue-like” or “Dandy is a slowed down, pensive Gradius.”
“Dandy is a game where you kill monsters by solving puzzles.” I think that gets closer but it’s also kind of confusing. Dandy isn’t a puzzle game
“You’re a candy wizard fighting hordes of monsters to discover new ingredients,” doesn’t even scratch the surface of what Dandy is
Previously Mentioned
Sarcia - $1 Early Access (PC)
http://www.sarcia.net/post/71664734166/sarcia
Sarcia is an open-world adventure RPG set in an unique and mysterious universe. Where you can meet all sort of things
You are a Sumir, a physical being of Knowledge. You are built to collect lore and explore the world before you.
Crossing The Line
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Pyroeis - Free beta (PC, Mac, Linux)
HEVN - ????
Copy Kitty - $10, free demo (PC)
Alfone - ????
Deadstone - 2014 (PC, Mac)
http://hovedprosjekter.hig.no/v2014/imt/spill/pyroeis/the-project/
It is a 2D action exploration game for PC that uses a custom built engine to send the player to Mars as an astronaut, where they will explore the mysterious caves and creatures below the planets surface.
HEVN - ????
http://www.hevngame.com/
A first person sci-fi survival mystery type game where you try to escape off a celestial installation and possibly save others as well (or not). You also try to gather evidence and learn about yourself as well as what happened there. There are other oddities as well
Copy Kitty - $10, free demo (PC)
http://entanma.itch.io/copy-kitty
A techno-themed platformer/shooter, where you can copy enemy weapons and combine up to 3 of them into one super-weapon!
Alfone - ????
http://amazingsoulgames.com.co/games.html
Alfone is a 2D platformer game with beautiful art and musicalization. It's designed to immerse you on a fantastic world that will make you dream about coming back to the game.
Deadstone - 2014 (PC, Mac)
http://deadstonegame.com/media/
Deadstone is a compelling blend of fast paced 2D combat and tower defense, backed by elements of resource management and an in-depth character development system.
More_Badass
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I got Sarcia, only $1. Will post impressions later
Oh, I didn't even notice it was out and playable, haha. Looking forward to your post!
Hardland is sort of confusing me. Their TIGSource devlog has pixel art, voxels, and traditional 3D models. Maybe it would help if I knew what the game was about? Anyone play Minigore?
Also, dropped a buck on Sarcia. I'll write something about it later.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
Orbital Gear- PC
Looks like Orbital Gear just went into beta. It's giving me Soldat vibes and that can only be a good thing. They're giving out keys now.
Orbital Gear is a multiplayer shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give your mech momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons to destroy your enemies. Orbital Gear features classic multiplayer gameplay with new mechanics and 3D graphics.
Looks like Orbital Gear just went into beta. It's giving me Soldat vibes and that can only be a good thing. They're giving out keys now.
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Minigore is a hectic dual stick shooter on IOS. This looks like it'll have similar combat with RPG depth and exploration
From what I understand, the voxels are just temporary visuals as they refine animations, etc.
Here's a short breakdown of the asset creation process, let's say we want to create a fox character.
1. Pixel art concept is drawn in front view to make the next step easier.
2. Copy and paste the pixel art into Qubicle Constructor and extrude it as a 3d volume.
Then define the main forms and split the model so you've got separate head, legs, body and tail.
3. Import the voxel asset into Blender. Add bevel modifier and cast modifier.
At this point it's good to animate the basic moves: Idle, walk, run, attack, block, take damage, death.
TEST THE MODEL IN THE ACTUAL GAME, IF ITS FUN AND WORKS PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP.
4. You now have a better idea what worked well and what didn't on that particular character.
It's time to paint the concept art for the final version.
5. This is how the final model looks like in the game.
It was modeled in Blender and Zbrush and textured in Photoshop.
Almost forgot to leave a quick recommendation for Scram Kitty, an eShop original (on WiiU). Fantastic indie title with rather unique mechanics. Very polished and quite challenging, as well.
Felt obliged to mention it here. Hope it comes to PC at some point so that more people get to play it.
And it would certainly need that. Minigore lacked any depth, honestly.
Felt obliged to mention it here. Hope it comes to PC at some point so that more people get to play it.
And it would certainly need that. Minigore lacked any depth, honestly.
Messofanego
Banned
What was the name of the game where you're in an art museum, it's all about visual illusions, you can see the paintings follow your sight lines and have 3D to them?
More_Badass
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Sounds like Beyond Perception
Messofanego
Banned
More_Badass
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Damn, was putting together another Screenshot Saturday post and then my laptop shut down, BSOD. Ugh
I'll try again tomorrow
I'll try again tomorrow
PandaPedinte
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Courier - 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux)
Xeno - ????
Kitsuni - Free (Browser)
Previously Mentioned
TerraTech - Free pre-alpha demo (PC, Mac)
Relativity
http://www.couriergame.com/
Experience a role-playing game where the focus is on the world, exploration, characters, puzzles, and avoidance instead of battling. Peacefully reverse an evil plot to bring a kingdom to its knees while uncovering ancient secrets, hidden conspiracies, and helping the lives of all in Veilend
Xeno - ????
http://verus-games.com/
Two-player, co-operative, suspenseful action. Work together with your teammate in order to achieve victory, rather than just playing the same game at the same time, doing your own thing. Watching each others backs will be a necessity as you both delve deep into alien worlds in search of precious minerals to send back to the homeworld.
Kitsuni - Free (Browser)
http://www.seconddimension.co.uk/games/Kitsuni/index.html
A point-and-click puzzle exploration game. The aim in this game jam was to make something with no weapons, and to create a pleasing atmosphere and soundscape.
Previously Mentioned
TerraTech - Free pre-alpha demo (PC, Mac)
http://terratechgame.com/?p=751
Experience the ultimate planetary exploration and vehicle construction game for the first time in this Pre-Alpha version for PC and Mac.
Relativity
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New IGS deal looks cool. Never heard of the game before and it seems fun
Trailer
Crashed Lander - $7, Free demo (PC, Mac, Linux)
Trailer
Crashed Lander - $7, Free demo (PC, Mac, Linux)
http://www.brainblinks.com/#/crashed-lander/
Outwit gravity. Race the clock. Explore new worlds.
Crashed Lander is a gravity-based arcade game inspired by classics like Lunar Lander and Space Taxi. You'll pilot your craft from pad to pad trying to beat your best time then flirt with that fine line between speed and control.
If youre brave enough to try Hard Mode youll be flopping around like a QWOPy, low gravity turtle. With a little practice youll be zippin' around doin' barrel rolls.
phantomspiker
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Finally finished Kentucky Route 0 Act III yesterday. I still have no clue what the fuck is going on, but I'm really digging it. It's such a beautiful game and I love the characters.
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CrossCode
The Last Night
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1. Broforce
2. Monument Valley
3. The Fourth Wall
4. Limbs
5. Life Goes On
6. CrossCode
7. Volt
8. Power Grounds
9. The Last Night
10. Radium
11. Narcissus
12. Noir Syndrome
I'm definitely going to be following CrossCode closely from now on. While the current game is only a demo, it's an extremely promising and polished demo and I can't wait to play more. The controls are tight, the animations and combat is fluid and challenging, a mix of hectic ranged attacks, evasion dodging, and close-up melee. The core mechanics seem simple at the moment, but the varied enemies and different hazards and the ability to ricochet shots makes each new area exciting and fun.
The Last Night
The Last Night is short, so there isn't much to say about the gameplay, but for such a compact piece of game, the atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. The pixel art, the lighting, the subtle details, the animations, the environments, all coalesce to bring to life its gritty Blade Runner-esque world. Not sure how the game could be expanded, but even if it's just walking through more of these wonderfully designed areas, I'd be happy. I recommend giving The Last Night a try..jpg)
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1. Broforce
2. Monument Valley
3. The Fourth Wall
4. Limbs
5. Life Goes On
6. CrossCode
7. Volt
8. Power Grounds
9. The Last Night
10. Radium
11. Narcissus
12. Noir Syndrome
I really need to sit down and play this - I finished Act 1 but I haven't touched it since.
phantomspiker
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New Gunpoint beta is out, Steam Workshop support and a new engine.
http://www.pentadact.com/2014-05-19-beta-testing-steam-workshop-and-gunpoints-new-engine/
http://www.pentadact.com/2014-05-19-beta-testing-steam-workshop-and-gunpoints-new-engine/
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phantomspiker
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I forgot to point out that it is also running on a new engine.
More_Badass
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Almost time! Transistor review embargo lifts at noon
A few reviews have leaked. Tom Chick gave the game a 2/5, some blog gave it a 3/5 because it's "too complex" for causal players (but praised everything else), and Gamereactor's review was removed but the score was an 8/10
A few reviews have leaked. Tom Chick gave the game a 2/5, some blog gave it a 3/5 because it's "too complex" for causal players (but praised everything else), and Gamereactor's review was removed but the score was an 8/10
phantomspiker
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Wasn't the biggest fan of Bastion, so I'll wait on a price drop. It's getting great scores though.
PandaPedinte
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Transistor is unlocked.
Macmanus
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I am so hyped for this game. Bastion is one of my favs.
Dug into Ep III of Kentucky Route 0. That game (or whatever it is) feels like it's on a whole different level. Just an absolutely fantastic experience.
More_Badass
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Stranded - $7.99 (PC, Mac)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/295250/
Stranded is an exploration based adventure game that allows players to assume the role of an astronaut exploring the mysterious, sun-blasted wasteland of an alien planet.
A love letter to classic point and click adventure games, Stranded is an immersive experience that allows the player the freedom to discover the story behind the games mysterious environment free from objectives and statistics.
PandaPedinte
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The minimum specs seems manageable by mostly laptops.
Beautiful.
Yeah, I have my doubts mine is up to snuff. Missing out on all the visual flourish is not the greatest proposition, either. Oh well.
I'll take the promotion so you can focus here.
More_Badass
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Well I had preordered anyway. It's playable but laggy for me. There are no graphic options, only resolutionYeah, I have my doubts mine is up to snuff. Missing out on all the visual flourish is not the greatest proposition, either. Oh well.
PandaPedinte
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Not even an .ini file to edit?