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[titch]

Been keeping this thread updated
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1001915

I know, right? And I thought it looked good the first time I saw it

Man it looks awesome - somehow i dont think i will manage to make unity do that

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

Trying for the life of me to remember an indie game that was featured on here, 16 bit side scroller style, shooter, dynamic AI, I remember gifs of some tripod looking robot enemies climbing on objects while firing weapons at the player, had a ruined civilization vibe going on in some of the environments. Any ideas? Would be interested to see where it's at now.

 

[More_Badass]

Trying for the life of me to remember an indie game that was featured on here, 16 bit side scroller style, shooter, dynamic AI, I remember gifs of some tripod looking robot enemies climbing on objects while firing weapons at the player, had a ruined civilization vibe going on in some of the environments. Any ideas? Would be interested to see where it's at now.

MegaSphere? Only pixel art shooter with dynamic AI and tripod-style enemies that I can think of

Remember any other details?

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

MegaSphere? Only pixel art shooter with dynamic AI and tripod-style enemies that I can think of

Remember any other details?

Nah just discovered and posted in your Megasphere thread, definitely not that. Kind of a bullet hell thing, there were tracking missiles coming off enemies and from the player's gun, there was a kind of spinning attack the player could do with a gun (jump and create a 360 radius blast of gunfire). I remember ruins with grass and moss growing on concrete, the tripod enemies were able to climb on spherical platforms. It could have release already and I missed it. I'll see what I can find using some google fu...

 

[More_Badass]

Nah just discovered and posted in your Megasphere thread, definitely not that. Kind of a bullet hell thing, there were tracking missiles coming off enemies and from the player's gun, there was a kind of spinning attack the player could do with a gun (jump and create a 360 radius blast of gunfire). I remember ruins with grass and moss growing on concrete, the tripod enemies were able to climb on spherical platforms. It could have release already and I missed it. I'll see what I can find using some google fu...

Jetpack Squad?

Bullet hell/shmup shooter, spinning attack, fire in 360 radius, ruins and grass, tripod enemies, etc.

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

Jetpack Squad?

Bullet hell/shmup shooter, spinning attack, fire in 360 radius, ruins and grass, tripod enemies, etc.

Heh yup was just about to say finally found it, and lookey there first discovered it from your thread too

Love the animation and art style, looks like it's still comin along:

https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CIi6gOQWcAAC7tk.mp4

 

[One Foul Note]

As someone who really didn't get on with the floatiness of the main character in Intrusion 2, Jetpack Squad is like the perfect spiritual sequel for me. All the action and mad intensity of the original game but you just fly so don't need to worry about jumping or anything. Looks top.

 

[Peltz]

Jetpack Squad?

Bullet hell/shmup shooter, spinning attack, fire in 360 radius, ruins and grass, tripod enemies, etc.

Ah shit... the game I started making in Unity is very close in concept to this. FML. This looks way cooler too.

(Look at how that tree reacts to the baddie!)

Back to the drawing board :'(

 

[More_Badass]

Calvino Noir is releasing August 27th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-6ax6mYQjg

 

[Moobabe]

Calvino Noir is releasing August 27th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-6ax6mYQjg

This month.. man. I've already spent a bunch on non gaming related stuff too

 

[PandaPedinte]

Devolver Digital weekend sale

I am Bread TF2 update I think that's the third update this receives.

 

[One Foul Note]

Devolver Digital weekend sale

Opps, some shenanigans on steam with pricing boo boos.

 

[More_Badass]

Devolver Digital weekend sale

Must...resist...and keep saving...for Soma...

I am Bread TF2 update I think that's the third update this receives.

I Am Bread really surprised me. A name like that, it's easy to mock and dismiss as a stupid mindless game, but it's a surprisingly structured and challenging platformer. You can (and have to for high scores) master the controls, the levels are unique, and there's a lot of content

 

[More_Badass]

Saw this on TIG, looks cool but you can probably guess what my first thought was when I saw it

Skychasers - PC

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=49731.0

Skychasers is a story-driven fast-paced 2D arcade shmup about supersonic jets, intense dogfights and giant bosses.

 

[NihonTiger90]

Saw this on TIG, looks cool but you can probably guess what my first thought was when I saw it

Skychasers - PC

Gunstar Heroes and Luftrausers had a baby, it seems.

 

[More_Badass]

Gunstar Heroes and Luftrausers had a baby, it seems.

So as you can guess, a lot of comments in the thread there about how it looks similar to Luftrausers

Dev posted this explaining how the game differs, besides the visuals:

But I guess i can take that opportunity to talk a bit about core gameplay by comparing it to Luftrausers. So recently I've grabbed a copy of Luftrausers and playing it. In my opinion, the core gameplay feels quite frustrating since you just can't avoid most of the incoming damage, even though you can always disengage from combat and regenerate your health. Plus controls feels somewhat unresponsive and the plane handles like it's a log with a rocket engine strapped to it's back. I'm not saying that Luftrausers is a bad game in any way, but it's just not my cup of tea.

On the other hand, we started the development with concept of "it's possible to complete the game without getting hit once" in mind. We added multiple ways to avoid situations when you get killed by some random projectile flying from the corner of the screen since it's quite a problem in such fast-paced game.

We made markers that always show locations of all off-screen targets for you, also you got that fancy "DANGER" sign appearing every time missile or boss attack are locking on you. And the whole game designed around that idea in general. So the game is solidly based on player skill with minimized chances of dying from something random that you can't predict and control.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Collecton - That game is very rough, the interface, the controls, the combat are very clunky but there is something that kept me playing it. You know that feel when a game just click with you? This is what I felt while I played Collecton. One thing that I could like to point are the graphics, they look refreshing and has some kind of charm to it.

Secrets of Grindea - I finished all the current single player content and it'll be in GOTY list late this year. Even as an Early Access title it not only show promises but already deliver with many core gameplay already implemented

 

[One Foul Note]

Can't say I had the same experience with Grindea. The demo wasn't awful by any means but unless the full game shines a lot better it seemed like nothing more then a very average action rpg.

 

[Phawx]

My Quick Look on Bard's Gold:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AjKii_u77I

Bard's Gold is similar to Rogue Legacy but is *extremely brutal*. Like one hit death, brutal. Thankfully, the simple controls: cardinal directions and two buttons, jump and attack, are laser honed. If I ever died, it was by my own fault. The controls are tight and respond as you would hope. Plus there is never a moment that the game doesn't broadcast or signal danger. You'll immediately learn to fear everything in the game. "Is that a book shelf?" You might ask yourself. "It's probably going to kill me." And you'd be correct in your assumption that it was going to kill you. Because it will kill you.

The levels are premade, but they are dispersed randomly as you progress. So world 1-2, might not be the same 1-2 in a later playthrough. I enjoy this level of randomness because you can learn levels and figure out their traps in a variety of ways.

There are two difficulty modes, Normal and Retro. Retro gives more HP to the enemies and supplies you with only one life. And since it's one hit kill, it's game over after one hit. Rewards are justified for the higher difficulty.

In terms of game design and mechanics, Bard's Gold offers a simple premise that is fun to play and is well executed. The pixel visuals have a few modern flairs like normal mapping for a nice touch of dynamic lighting juxtaposed against retro visuals.

(I am a big fan of normal mapped pixel art)

The sound plays a big role in the game so make sure to adjust the audio accordingly. The music is okay, but I would advise to lower the bgm so that the sound effects are more pronounced, which will save your life.

Overall Bard's Gold is a welcome addition to tough action platformers.​

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Santa Ragione has announced their new game this morning - Wheels of Aurelia. They weren't kidding when they said it'd be a bit different from their other works!

We are announcing our new game: Wheels of Aurelia – a narrative road trip game set in the roaring Italian 70s. Half racing game, half interactive fiction, it tells the story of Lella, a restless woman driving on the roads of the western coast of Italy, the famous Via Aurelia.

Wheels of Aurelia is going to debut at this year’s Fantastic Fest - Fantastic Arcade, check out the full festival lineup!

Very special thanks to Wiley Wiggins, Joshua Fields, the full Fantastic Fest and Fantastic Fest staffs, Juegos Rancheros, and Humble Bundle.

You can keep track of the game development and updates here: http://www.santaragione.com/wheelsofaurelia/

Artwork by: Matteo Berton

 

[More_Badass]

Early GIFs of Dascu's next game The Godbeast

 

[More_Badass]

More to be added later

Sharp Flint - PC, Mac

http://www.indiedb.com/games/sharp-flint

Shap Flint is a TPS where you can chase and hunt mammouths, wolves, and other titans of the ice age. You will craft tools, weapons and pelts to survive in the paleolithic period.

Sharp Flint looks gorgeous

Avorion - Free alpha (PC, Linux)

http://www.avorion.net/

Avorion is a sandbox multiplayer game where you find yourself in a sci-fi galaxy, far far away from the milky way. You can explore this galaxy, build your own space ships and stations and get to know other people who do the same.
You can mine asteroids to collect money, which you will then use to build your own ships.

The Godbeast - ????

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=49756.0

The Godbeast is an action/adventure game, set in a nightmarish modern city inspired by Killer7, Shadow of the Colossus, the Souls-franchise.
You will have to find, hunt and kill the old gods, in the shape of gigantic beasts, to escape.

Shardlight - ????

http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/games/shardlight/

In a post-cataclysmic world plagued by disease and hunger, a woman named Amy discovers that the all-powerful government is hiding a terrible secret. With the help of a mysterious figure, Amy will attempt to unite the oppressed, assist a revolution, and cure the plague that threatens humanity and her survival.

Dad Quest - ????

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=49471.0

Dad Quest is an action-adventure platformer with roguelite and RPG elements that follows a generation of fathers--otherwise known as Dads™--and their children as they travel across the land on a quest to reach Dad Island.
The core gameplay of Dad Quest is a mix of procedurally generated action platforming and roguelite/RPG elements that has a player exploring varied landscapes, defeating enemies, leveling up, and finding loot in the form of money, toys and heirlooms

Thea: The Awakening - PC, Xbox One

http://muhagames.com/projects/the-awakening/

In Thea: The Awakening you take on the role of a god, a patron of a small group of survivors, hopelessly trying to lead your flock through the many risks and dangers that plague Thea. Only your skill and judgement will determine whether you can save mankind from eternal Darkness.

Foundations - Free (PC)

http://gamejolt.com/games/foundations/59709

A short classic point and click adventure game
Will Nara find what she is looking for after years of scavenging along the wall?

The Wizard's Duel - ????

https://wizardsduelgame.wordpress.com/

Wizards’ Duel will be a tactical turn-based RPG with an heavy focus on emergent gameplay and procedural generation of levels.
Wizards’ Duel is about two wizards battling each other for their own motives. In this game magic comes from making pacts with powerful spirits to harness their powers. The game is then about exploring different locations to fight powerful spirits and acquire new powers while your rival is doing the same.

Previously Mentioned

Megasphere

BitUp

Cogmind

DeathTrash

Dark Flame

Doko Roko

Quartier Rouge

 

[PandaPedinte]

Santa Ragione has announced their new game this morning - Wheels of Aurelia. They weren't kidding when they said it'd be a bit different from their other works!

Nice

More to be added later

Sharp Flint - PC, Mac


Sharp Flint looks gorgeous

Avorion - Free alpha (PC, Linux)

It's for me

 

[More_Badass]

Added more games to the #SS post

 

[One Foul Note]

Sharp Flint looks gorgeous

Mental note, always remember to check any screenshot on my actual big monitor PC rather then just my Nexus. When I saw those shots earlier on my little tablets screen I thought the main dude was a massive hedgehog, like a buff Sonic. Looks cool though, getting slight Shelter vibes from it visually speaking.

 

[Nasreddin]

Santa Ragione has announced their new game this morning - Wheels of Aurelia. They weren't kidding when they said it'd be a bit different from their other works!

Looks great. After the amazing Mirrormoon I will play whatever they release next.

 

[More_Badass]

Future Unfolding - 2016 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.futureunfolding.com/

Future Unfolding lets you explore a world filled with life, both beautiful and dangerous. The world is procedurally generated, and each play-through allows you to experience a new and different layout. Observe and interact with the wildlife to get clues and discover patterns in this mystical place. Use the patterns to locate hidden secrets and find your way to the goal. Find your path with the help of wild animals, while avoiding the other less friendly creatures.

Stranger on the 103rd Floor - ????

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=44352.0

You play as a thief, infiltrating buildings, avoiding guards and using gadgets to get through areas. Each gadget can be customised using items like timers, sensors, sticky stuff, triggers etc. and new items can be crafted by picking up parts from either enemies or found lying around the levels. The environment is destructable too allowing you to drill or blast your way through walls to get to your goal. Adding these elements together should hopefully result in lots of ways to get through each situation.

Wishing Well - ????

http://namoii-onky-cake.tumblr.com/

Wishing Well is an action-adventure roguelite in which the player is on a quest to.. To.. Well; He actually doesn't know where he is. Listen, it's like this. Haru is a boy armed with a sword, shield and a book. On a somewhat sunny day he decided to throw a dime in a wishing well. Somehow the little boy fell in the wishing well along with his dime. Much unlike you would expect, he found himself in a very weird and immersive world. Scary, even. The floors are being dwelled by creatures and other strange entities.

Skyhill - 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://themandragora.ru/?page_id=185

Three months have passed since the end of World War III. Three months from the end of the world. One of the survivors, who hide from the scourge of biological weapons in the penthouse in most expensive hotel of the city finds its way down to salvation. He must search for food and water to survive; find and better weapons to fight mad mutants and all that in a randomly generated world of Skyhill, where each walkthrought becomes unique.

Semispheres - Late 2015 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://semispher.es/

Semispheres is a single-player co-op stealth puzzler where you simultaneously control two characters in connected parallel realities. The game is a mix of mind-bending puzzles and motor coordination challenges. Later levels introduce the co-op aspect of the game where the two sides need to work together (sometimes simultaneously) to progress.

Vile - PC, Mac, Linux

http://www.indiedb.com/games/vile

Vile is a 2d action roguelite about fighting demonic creatures and other horrors throughout a vile world. You must complete random objectives given to you in procedurally-generated dungeons to put a stop to the creatures forever! Collect souls to buy new weapons and new secondaries or use them to help you on your next run.

 

[More_Badass]

Now this is the kind of stuff I like stumbling upon. A game I thought had been abandoned a long time ago, since the devlog, site, and Twitter page hadn't had a post since 2014, is still in development.

And not only is it in development, it's coming to Early Access this month

Super Mutant Alien Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs8YqKvuNv4

The original flash game was really addictive already, and this expanded version is adding a ton of content, like special abilities, defense abilities and perks. And of course a visual upgrade

 

[More_Badass]

Dolphin Island 2 - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://aldiansolkai.itch.io/dolphin-island-2

A fast-paced 2D platformer
In Sora's stead, Aisha dives into the game world to rescue their classmates.

 

[More_Badass]

Let Them Come - PC

http://www.klemenlozar.com/category/letthemcome/

Inspired by retro action classics like Metal Slug and Doom, you playing as the last survivor on a mission that went sour and you’re not going out without putting up a good fight! It will feature waves of increasingly difficult monsters, item progression and satisfyingly gory combat.

 

[Moobabe]

So much cool SSS stuff here - I'll have a look once I've got coffee in me!

 

[One Foul Note]

Super Mutant Alien Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs8YqKvuNv4

Was a little more excited for this game before I learnt it was randomly generated levels, but the screens still look okay so I'll keep an eye on it.

 

[Toma]

Alright, onto some indie impressions from the OP
I've been slacking on this for a while (damn you Magic Duels and DBZ Dokkan Battle!)

 

[Moobabe]

Alright, onto some indie impressions from the OP
I've been slacking on this for a while (damn you Magic Duels and DBZ Dokkan Battle!)

I blame Rocket League

 

[taku]

Sharp Flint - PC, Mac

Interesting, I was just wondering when I'd start seeing this Unity asset pack show up in games.

 

[More_Badass]

Interesting, I was just wondering when I'd start seeing this Unity asset pack show up in games.

Considering the game originally looked like this

and it's still in prototype phase according to a dev Tweet, perhaps it's simply placeholder?

Any other popular indies that use asset packs? I've heard of the shitty rushed stuff you see on Sterling's channel, but is there a flip side? Known, popular indie games that used Unity assets?

 

[Toma]

OP impressions:

AnIMa
Not bad overall, but its a puzzle game that neither fully delivers on the impact of the "story" its trying to tell, nor the challenge of the puzzles. As it stands, its a small proof of concept demo drowning in a sea of similar titles.

Breach and Clear: Deadline
There is a good foundation for a squad tactics game here, but its just not there yet. There is a pretty diverse set of tactical actions, but they dont really feel needed. The biggest issue however, is the bland level design. Not only does it feel repetetive, but its also just not interesting to explore at all. Invisible Inc found a great way to make exploration, machines, level items etc feel meaningful, while B&C doesnt make me want to continue or experiment at all.

Caves of Qud
Very deep and challenging roguelike that WILL need some hours of readjustment. Huge overworld, tons of skills & items and an intriguing setting with thousand years of secrets hidden below the surface. I will need to retry this at one point (and it might very well end up as highly recommended eventually), as it thoroughly kicked my butt in the past 2 hours, but if you are in the mood for a new and challenging roguelike, this is definitely a good choice.

Divide by Sheep
Bloodily adorable puzzle game, with a puzzle mechanic that is as simple as it is intriguing. This is actual "number juggling", without going into deep maths. It still ends up pretty challenging with weird level elements, like a way to literally divide sheep and wolves that decimate your sheep populace, while at the same time can be used as blocking elements. Very nifty, highly recommended on PC as well, but the controls are probably a tad better suited to the mobile platforms.

Guild of Dungeoneering
I can confirm that this game improved a ton by the time I played it last, during Beta or whatever it was. The gameplay now actually ties in pretty well with the progression, in that you earn more euipment cards, which in turn improve the cards you draw from your deck to fight. If that sounds familiar, it is because GoD took more than one page from Card Hunter in that regard, which ultimately is a much more fuller, more complex and better realized version of almost everything GoD is trying to do. GoD is by no means bad, but I cannot recommend to buy GoD over simply trying the free Card Hunter.

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Highly recommended:
Divide by Sheep

Recommended:
Caves of Qud

Decent:
Guild of Dungeoneering
Breach and Clear: Deadline
AnIMa

Not recommended:

 

[More_Badass]

Surprised to see Divide By Sheep so highly recommended by you, Toma. It's a great puzzle game, for sure, but I thought the mobile game trappings might have been a slight turnoff

---

Looking at my update list, there are a lot of games I have to check out again. Steredenn, Darkwood, Prison Architect, Distance...

Btw, anyone else check out Steredenn or Darkwood? The atmosphere in Darkwood is just superb

 

[taku]

Considering the game originally looked like this

and it's still in prototype phase according to a dev Tweet, perhaps it's simply placeholder?

Any other popular indies that use asset packs? I've heard of the shitty rushed stuff you see on Sterling's channel, but is there a flip side? Known, popular indie games that used Unity assets?

Oh, I wasn't trying to insinuate anything negative. I just remember seeing that pack specifically in the unity store and thinking that it was going to be used as a base for several upcoming games.

Maybe I'm not the best person to answer your question regarding asset packs being used in known popular indie games but I'd say it's probably more common than we think.

 

[Toma]

Surprised to see Divide By Sheep so highly recommended by you, Toma. It's a great puzzle game, for sure, but I thought the mobile game trappings might have been a slight turnoff

Mobile game trappings? Might be different on PC, I suppose? The PC version costs 5€ and has no timer or ingame purchases. Different on mobile?

 

[More_Badass]

Mobile game trappings? Might be different on PC, I suppose? The PC version costs 5€ and has no timer or ingame purchases. Different on mobile?

No, I mean, like the three star system, the relatively simple core puzzle mechanic, the short levels, etc.

 

[Toma]

No, I mean, like the three star system, the relatively simple core puzzle mechanic, the short levels, etc.

How far did you play? The levels might be "short" since its limited to a few island spots, but the puzzles can become quite challenging later on when the game starts combining several mechanics. It is actually quite surprising how well the level mechanics come together in such a limited environment. Its probably more of a testament to the quality of the game that I enjoy it as much as I do, despite the obvious mobile game development.

 

[MrNinjaSquirrel]

Has anyone played Labyrinthine Dreams? I played it the other day semi randomly after hearing some good things from friends and quite liked it. It looks a lot like any other RPG Maker game, but it's a neat maze based puzzle game with a sweet story and actually decent voice acting. It's only an hour long and very cheap almost every week, so if you like stuff like To The Moon and Always Sometimes Monsters it might be worth checking out.

All I can say is that Labyrinthine Dreams is honest. Honest about what it is, in its characters, even in its fantasies. It’s solemn and optimistic, that no matter how badly it could go wrong and how much everyone tells you you’re living in a dream, your life is worth more than a paycheck and losing the chance to do what you love. A few years ago I’d have rolled my eyes. Now, this simple positivity has come to mean something deeper to me, and I’m thankful every day that there are people who understand that sometimes all anyone needs is encouragement.

http://kritiqal.com/2015/08/13/quick-thoughts-on-labyrinthine-dreams/

 

[Toma]

OP impressions:

Holy Potatoes!
I was hoping for this to be a game similar to Recettear with more of a sim/shop focus and less dungeon elements. While it does have less shop elements, the game didnt turn out the way I hoped it would be. Instead of more simulation aspects, its just more tedious and would be in dire need of other gameplay mechanics to break up a bit of the monotony. Spending 1 hour just clicking the same things without thinking or needing to optimize anything is not fun. Its a decent and polished time waster, but nothing more.

Interstellaria
It does a good job creating an appealing setting to explore, but the controls are a bit cumbersome. I like how they incorporated the FTL style ship management and its generally a pretty nifty crossover with sidescrolling action/collecting on planets. Still, I would need to play a bit more before I could actually recommend it, as I am not 100% how I would judge how these gameplay elements have been merged together. I'd love to read some other impressions on it though, anyone else played it?

No time to explain
I dont get it, what is going on here? Action platformer about parallel universes in levels that seem to continually repeat?

Rocket League
Took me a while to get around to it, but this is honestly great with friends. Shouting together after you managed to propel yourself across the field to push a ball into the goal that one of your friends passed along the side...feels crazy awesome. Extremely tight gameplay with a huge skill ceiling, that I'll never even remotely be able to reach

The Swindle
Wrote about it earlier in the thread, positively surprised me, but it definitely feels a bit too repetitive with reappearing room designs and enemies. The game is still challenging, but it just stopped the extra mile that kept it from being a classic like Spelunky.

Highly recommended:
Rocket League
The Swindle
Divide by Sheep

Recommended:
Caves of Qud

Decent:
Interstellaria
Guild of Dungeoneering
Breach and Clear: Deadline
Holy Potatoes
AnIMa

Not recommended:
No time to explain (because I dont get it)

 

[More_Badass]

I haven't played it, but what do you mean about No Time To Explain? The trailer and Steam page and reviews show off a wide range of levels and gameplay

 

[Moobabe]

OP Impressions

Rocket League

I'm not sure how much I can add here. The best multiplayer game I've played since DOTA 2. Massive skill ceiling and amazing gameplay. Game of the month.

Secrets of Grindea

In any other month this would be the best game I'd played. It's gorgeous, animates wonderfully and has a great pokemon "collect em all" thing going on. Arcade mode, too, looks to be promising but I don't wanna delve into that too much in case I spoil story mode for myself.

The Red Solstice

I didn't play this, but Alex did:

At the end of the long, blood-drenched day, there are enough tight co-op hooks here to make The Red Solstice an essential PvE purchase. A tight, focused experience that does away with the casual-friendly chumpery that dilutes developer vision in favour of expanding audience. Here, you live and die – the latter more than the former – by a ruthless law of the iron oxide jungle. Learn its ways, play by its rules.

---Highly Recommended---

Rocket League
Secrets of Grindea
The Red Solstice


More impressions over the course of this week

 

[More_Badass]

Another game I check on frequently over on TIGSource: Nikra

Yes, that thing will come back to life. And it wouldn't friendly

 

[Toma]

I haven't played it, but what do you mean about No Time To Explain? The trailer and Steam page and reviews show off a wide range of levels and gameplay

Because its not actually that wide of a variety if you are forced to replay every level a million times with minor alterations. In one hour, I played the start area (or variations thereof) like 15 times with some different enemies and different main chars, and defeated certain bosses 5 times (the ufo and the crab respectively in the gif above).

Also, there just isnt any depth to the gameplay itself. Dying is barely an issue (you instantly respawn), platforming doesnt work that well and is generally more of a joke and battles usually dont revolved around more then "keep your mouse pressed and aim at target. If you die, continue after respawn. Repeat".

There might be more here that I am missing, but I see no reason to play this game, at all.

 

[More_Badass]

Because its not actually that wide of a variety if you are forced to replay every level a million times with minor alterations. In one hour, I played the start area (or variations thereof) like 15 times with some different enemies and different main chars, and defeated certain bosses 5 times (the ufo and the crab respectively in the gif above).

Also, there just isnt any depth to the gameplay itself. Dying is barely an issue (you instantly respawn), platforming doesnt work that well and is generally more of a joke and battles usually dont revolved around more then "keep your mouse pressed and aim at target. If you die, continue after respawn. Repeat".

There might be more here that I am missing, but I see no reason to play this game, at all.

Really? I've seen footage of stuff like precision platforming around spikes. another level type where you stick to walls and need to catapult through the levels evading obstacles, etc.

Footage and gameplay seemed a lot more varied and complex than your impressions.

HowLongToBeat says the playtime ranges from 2.5 to 4 hours

 

[Toma]

Really? I've seen footage of stuff like precision platforming around spikes. another level type where you stick to walls and need to catapult through the levels evading obstacles, etc.

Footage and gameplay seemed a lot more varied and complex than your impressions.

HowLongToBeat says the playtime ranges from 2.5 to 4 hours

Maybe it starts to build up to that eventually, but I wouldnt even want to do precision platforming with those controls to be honest

Its probably better than my first impressions made it out to be (which I also partially blame on my sunday gaming marathon), considering the impressions I read everywhere else, but even considering that, the asking price of 15€ seems a bit disproportionally steep.