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Undead Bokun
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Also, the first 3 people to quote this post and actually want to play it (please dont reply just to trade it away), get an FTL Steam key. Only requirement, post your impressions here after you did
Am I too late? Would love to try it.
And 3rd. PM. All keys sent out.
The game looks absolutely gorgeous.
Undead Bokun
Member
Awesome! Downloading now. Will leave some impressions once I've been able to give it a fair shake. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks a ton!
Polioliolio
Member
Just finished 'A Dark Room'.
For being nothing but text, it's one hell of an addicting and fun game.
For being nothing but text, it's one hell of an addicting and fun game.
I know I sort of mentioned that earlier already, but to reach this many posts, it took:
7 days in the march thread.
4 days in the april thread.
9 days in the may thread.
4 days in the june thread.
and only 2 days in the current july thread. Lovely to see some more guys popping in here
7 days in the march thread.
4 days in the april thread.
9 days in the may thread.
4 days in the june thread.
and only 2 days in the current july thread. Lovely to see some more guys popping in here
Yeah, that game was amazing.
More_Badass
Member
Would you consider a game by Klei (Shank, Mark of the Ninja, Don't Starve) as an indie?
They've announced a new game
Incognita: Klei's XCOM-Inspired Espionage Tactics Game
They've announced a new game
Incognita: Klei's XCOM-Inspired Espionage Tactics Game
Another one of those "If you are unsure what it is, its fine to post about it here" cases. I was actually just discussing with someone in that thread about the usefulness of this monthly "Indie Games mega thread", because I posted over there that I would appreciate someone posting that information in this thread as well.
Edit: Thanks for posting it here btw. I am trying to get more people to do that because I cant keep an eye on GAF 24/7.
PandaPedinte
Member
I know I sort of mentioned that earlier already, but to reach this many posts, it took:
7 days in the march thread.
4 days in the april thread.
9 days in the may thread.
4 days in the june thread.
and only 2 days in the current july thread. Lovely to see some more guys popping in here
Its really nice to see this thread moving fast and more people posting here, didnt even noticed that I missed the Android Assault Cactus update. That game is looking more incredible in every new update.
More_Badass
Member
FTL is awesome. My first run lasted...10 minutes. Enter a nebula, got attacked, no sensors, lost weapons, sent crew to rooms, turned out they were on fire, rapidly losing power, tried to vent the ship, but it was too late.
Glad Xcom is rubbing off on developers. Looks neat.
Based on Klei's track record this will be an instant buy for me. I also think they did a better job with the Don't Starve beta than any other beta I can remember, especially with the current sweet trend of charging people crazy amounts for alpha/beta access.
diggmcbadass
Member
This thread turned me onto Rogue Legacy two days ago...
At least I don't have time to do crack anymore.
At least I don't have time to do crack anymore.
Undead Bokun
Member
A big thanks to Toma!
Just spent 30 minutes with FTL and can already see what the hype was about. I was interested in the game with it's comparisons to rogue-like games, a genre I fell in love with when I played Druaga on Ps2. I was a bit cautious when I saw videos of the game. It seemed to stray too far from a traditional rogue-like for me. The combat in particular scared me. Seemed too fast paced...too hectic...too "real time strategy." These may be positives to some but one of my favorite aspects of standard Rogue-likes is the turn based nature.
Still, the game sounded great so I had to give it a go. When Toma offered up a free code it seemed the perfect chance. After a short download I fired it up and jumped into the tutorial. Seemed pretty cool but that RTS nature of the video I saw kept creeping in my mind. It was then that I hit the combat tutorial. Now or never...
Then I saw it; the Pause button! You can pause the combat to issue orders...this was a game changer for me. Suddenly everything fell into place and I really started getting into it. I'm sure some will scoff at using pause but for me this allows a nice and relaxing experience.
Upon starting a new game I have to say my favorite aspect are the random events after each new jump. I can totally see myself wasting many hours on this game. I would highly recommend the game to anyone looking for what appears to be a highly replayable, fun and relaxing(or hectic if you prefer) game.
Just spent 30 minutes with FTL and can already see what the hype was about. I was interested in the game with it's comparisons to rogue-like games, a genre I fell in love with when I played Druaga on Ps2. I was a bit cautious when I saw videos of the game. It seemed to stray too far from a traditional rogue-like for me. The combat in particular scared me. Seemed too fast paced...too hectic...too "real time strategy." These may be positives to some but one of my favorite aspects of standard Rogue-likes is the turn based nature.
Still, the game sounded great so I had to give it a go. When Toma offered up a free code it seemed the perfect chance. After a short download I fired it up and jumped into the tutorial. Seemed pretty cool but that RTS nature of the video I saw kept creeping in my mind. It was then that I hit the combat tutorial. Now or never...
Then I saw it; the Pause button! You can pause the combat to issue orders...this was a game changer for me. Suddenly everything fell into place and I really started getting into it. I'm sure some will scoff at using pause but for me this allows a nice and relaxing experience.
Upon starting a new game I have to say my favorite aspect are the random events after each new jump. I can totally see myself wasting many hours on this game. I would highly recommend the game to anyone looking for what appears to be a highly replayable, fun and relaxing(or hectic if you prefer) game.
More_Badass
Member
Found a cool freeware game, not sure if it's been mentioned before
Survivor: The Living Dead
From Jayisgames:
It's really good
Survivor: The Living Dead
From Jayisgames:
It's really good
diggmcbadass
Member
There is a reason they made the pause button the biggest one on your keyboard. It is meant to be used a lot. I doubt one could finish the game without it.
More_Badass
Member
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
I'm so glad you're both enjoying it as I am too!
I'll only post my initial impressions now as I've only played the Tutorial and am yet to start a proper game but if what I have played so far is indicative of the full game then I can confidently say that all the hype is very much deserved.
My initial response to the game was how pleasant it looked and sounded. Cute and charming and aesthetically pleasing. Always a good start.
I thought the animation of one of the crew ostensibly tapping away on a keyboard whilst they're piloting the ship together with the tutorial dialogue boxes popping up on the screen was an endearing touch. Whether intended or not it made me feel like the cute little character was typing directly to me. Aww!
Speaking of the tutorial I was very impressed with it. It made what could be a fiddly and complex mass of games systems easily comprehensible. If the rest of the game is crafted with as much care and consideration then I'm really in for a treat.
Did I mention that it's cute and charming yet? Well it is
.Lastly, I was impressed with how immersed the tutorial got me with regard to the combat section with the token enemy. That is a good game as far as I am concerned. Whilst the graphics and sounds are very nice and do the job perfectly well, they are a million miles away from the ZOMG!THOSEGRAPHICSHAVESUCHCOMPELLINGTEXTURESTHATIT'SJUSTLIKEYOU'REREALLYTHERE that so many AAA games strive for nowadays with their [misguided, in my view] attempt to replicate reality. However, I say all this being of the opinion that graphics are the props [like the props on a theatre stage] and the real experience of the play [or in this case, game] is going on inside the audience/player's minds. So for this game to draw me into the combat as well as it did is a testament to its design and execution.
tl;dr: it's bloody brilliant. Do yourself a favour and play it!
Oh and Toma is awesome!
LOL I am going to make abundant use of this game feature! I tend to get on far better with games that allow me to be methodical in my play style. If I have to juggle too many elements all at the same time whilst deal with arcade quick twitch type gameplay, making decisions on the fly, then my brain turns to mush and it's all too much for me to cope with.
Thank God they put the space bar pause in!
Moar members, Moar!
Made a first impression of Assault Android Cactus over on my channel. Really just a great twin stick shooter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z93Dg6u-5YA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
More_Badass
Member
So I finally remembered to try Nitronic Rush with a gamepad. Now that is the way that game was meant to be played. A AAA quality freeware game
Has anyone seen their Greenlit followup Distance?
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And another freeware game, one of my personal favorites:
Against The Wall
The freeware game is the Alpha version
If you like it, there's a Greenlight for this game. Hasn't been Greenlit yet
Has anyone seen their Greenlit followup Distance?
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And another freeware game, one of my personal favorites:
Against The Wall
The freeware game is the Alpha version
If you like it, there's a Greenlight for this game. Hasn't been Greenlit yet
PandaPedinte
Member
So far my journey on FTL:
- Start the game on easy
- Do the first jump
- Arrives near a star with a hostile ship
- Destroy the aliens
- "You don't mess with Captain Panda"
- Next jump another hostile ship
- "It's going to be easy"
- They shot me
- Fire in almost all ship
- I'm dead
Dog Problems
Banned
More_Badass
Member
(Not sure if these have been mentioned on previous Indie threads)
Prepare for a freeware dump:
Deity - A isometric stealth action game inspired by games like Diablo, Torchlight and Batman: Arkham Asylum
Erie - First person horror
Return to the Sky - 2D platformer from Digipen
So Many Jagged Shards - "An abstract game about squeezing through awkward spaces and gradually gaining the ability to manipulate those spaces to your advantage"
Lake of Roaches - a short atmospheric weird exploration game with some dark humor
Quarantine - short puzzle platformer
When The Lights Die - first person horror designed for Oculus Rift but can be played on computers
hedraSeed - "An ambient minimal first person jumping puzzle & exploration game"
Crawl - first person dungeon crawler with some cool mechanics
Prepare for a freeware dump:
Deity - A isometric stealth action game inspired by games like Diablo, Torchlight and Batman: Arkham Asylum
Erie - First person horror
Return to the Sky - 2D platformer from Digipen
So Many Jagged Shards - "An abstract game about squeezing through awkward spaces and gradually gaining the ability to manipulate those spaces to your advantage"
Lake of Roaches - a short atmospheric weird exploration game with some dark humor
Quarantine - short puzzle platformer
When The Lights Die - first person horror designed for Oculus Rift but can be played on computers
hedraSeed - "An ambient minimal first person jumping puzzle & exploration game"
Crawl - first person dungeon crawler with some cool mechanics
PandaPedinte
Member
I've been playing FTL non stop for 2 hours and a half, and the game lives to all the hype generated around it. I don't have proper experience with roguelikes games, but this game is awesome and one of best games I've played! Can't believe I reached the end zone in my second playthrough!
As I said on my previous post, it's incredible how a game with rather simple graphics can pass the feel of tension when you encounter a difficult enemy, or that relief when you encounter a merchant where you can repair your ship after barely making alive through a difficult combat. Other positive point for FTL is the incredible soundtrack it has, the songs gives that "space feel" contributing even more to the atmosphere that the game want to pass.
I died after 2 hours near the end boss and I'm not even mad, you learn with your mistakes and it helps the next playthrough. I can't recomment FTL enough it's a must play.
As I said on my previous post, it's incredible how a game with rather simple graphics can pass the feel of tension when you encounter a difficult enemy, or that relief when you encounter a merchant where you can repair your ship after barely making alive through a difficult combat. Other positive point for FTL is the incredible soundtrack it has, the songs gives that "space feel" contributing even more to the atmosphere that the game want to pass.
I died after 2 hours near the end boss and I'm not even mad, you learn with your mistakes and it helps the next playthrough. I can't recomment FTL enough it's a must play.
Lake of Roaches is disturbing and weird, I mean really weird, but I wouldn't call it a horror game, rather some dark and twisted comedy about two older guys, you control them both at the same time, going on a fishing trip that went badly Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas style.
And don't worry about games being mentioned here before, even if it happened there's always a chance that someone could have missed some interesting titles.
One more thing, when you write about games try to include a screenshot in your post, this way it's easier for Toma to pick up games, when he's preparing new thread.
More_Badass
Member
Thanks for the advice. Updated my post with images
More_Badass
Member
I'm considering getting an Early Access game. First, would Early Access games be discounted during the Summer Sale? Or are they excluded because they're basicially betas?
And the games I'm interested in are either Infested Planet and Under The Ocean. Has anyone played them? Impressions?
And the games I'm interested in are either Infested Planet and Under The Ocean. Has anyone played them? Impressions?
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
Dog Problems
Banned
Yeah, I'm sure there will be Early Access games on sale. In fact, there's one as the Daily Deal right now.
I'll Check whether I have some Info on Infested Garden, but I highly recommended staying away from Under the Ocean for now. I bought it and it's not worth the money atm with bugs, UI issues and more. I do recommend checking out the free prequel Under the Garden though.
More_Badass
Member
Infested Planet
Oh, and if anyone missed it, I recommended a bunch of cool freeware games in an earlier post.
Desura Update:
Immortui - 1,99€
Crayon Chronicles - 2,49€
Thrust Control - Free Demo/ 3,49€
Paradigm shift - 2,99€
As always, let me know if you try/tried something so I can make sure to include/exclude it from next months thread based on an opinion and not just a hunch.
Immortui - 1,99€
http://www.desura.com/games/immortui
Immortui is a 2D top-down puzzle game, combining classic shoot 'em up mechanics with an entirely new flavour of puzzles, with a huge focus on experimentation and working things out for yourself.
Crayon Chronicles - 2,49€
http://www.desura.com/games/crayon-chronicles
Crayon Chronicles offers a relatively short (2-4 hours per play-through) but action-packed RPG experience that randomly generates the level layouts each time you play.
Thrust Control - Free Demo/ 3,49€
http://www.desura.com/games/thrust-control
As always, if you try or tried one of these, let me know so I make sure to include or exclude it from next months thread.
Paradigm shift - 2,99€
http://www.desura.com/games/paradigm-shift
Paradigm Shift You awake from a terrifying nightmare to discover that your home city of River Lake has been devastated by an explosion at a neuroscience laboratory.
As always, let me know if you try/tried something so I can make sure to include/exclude it from next months thread based on an opinion and not just a hunch.
Oh my thanks for reminding me of Distance, completely lost track of that one. Reminds me of PODRacing a long time ago set in a Tron-like universe
I'm not sure if webgames count, but Ripple Dot Zero released a few days ago and from what I've read it might be making a full release, although on twitter they said they currently don't have any other plans, but the website version will stay completely free.
I absolutely love the soundtrack though.
I absolutely love the soundtrack though.
super-famicom
Member
Really glad to see people getting into FTL! The OT got banished to Community, check it out!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491849
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491849
So I was just thinking I want to start playing more indie games since every time I try one I like it and have fun but for some reason I never pursue more games. So I googled neogaf indie games and got this thread. It's nice that for a lot of things, someone on GAF has already made a thread for what you're looking for.
Anyways, can I get some recommendations? I liked VVVVVV though I never beat it since it got a little confusing after I got deeper and deeper into the game and explored more of the map. I can't really remember many more games that I've tried. I'm not big into puzzles and that's a bit of a shame since it seems like a lot of indie games are that, puzzle games. I like action/adventure, shoot em ups, platformers but I'll try anything. Those point and click are not my thing either though The Walking Dead is awesome and I think it counts as that.
It's nice that for a lot of things, someone on GAF has already made a thread for what you're looking for. Anyways, can I get some recommendations? I liked VVVVVV though I never beat it since it got a little confusing after I got deeper and deeper into the game and explored more of the map. I can't really remember many more games that I've tried. I'm not big into puzzles and that's a bit of a shame since it seems like a lot of indie games are that, puzzle games. I like action/adventure, shoot em ups, platformers but I'll try anything. Those point and click are not my thing either though The Walking Dead is awesome and I think it counts as that.
Decided to grab the Kinetic Void early access thing. I'm curious.
Rogue Legacy most notably atm with lots of replayability (playing it for 20-30 hours now). Also, check the older threads for free 2D action games, they had some pretty fun ones like Broforce. Dust is very fun too an currently 50% off on Steam, basically a pretty Metroidvania with frantic action combat. There are probably hundred more, but I am a bit busy now.
So I was just thinking I want to start playing more indie games since every time I try one I like it and have fun but for some reason I never pursue more games. So I googled neogaf indie games and got this thread.
Anyways, can I get some recommendations? I liked VVVVVV though I never beat it since it got a little confusing after I got deeper and deeper into the game and explored more of the map. I can't really remember many more games that I've tried. I'm not big into puzzles and that's a bit of a shame since it seems like a lot of indie games are that, puzzle games. I like action/adventure, shoot em ups, platformers but I'll try anything. Those point and click are not my thing either though The Walking Dead is awesome and I think it counts as that.
Rogue Legacy most notably atm with lots of replayability (playing it for 20-30 hours now). Also, check the older threads for free 2D action games, they had some pretty fun ones like Broforce. Dust is very fun too an currently 50% off on Steam, basically a pretty Metroidvania with frantic action combat. There are probably hundred more, but I am a bit busy now.
PandaPedinte
Member
So I was just thinking I want to start playing more indie games since every time I try one I like it and have fun but for some reason I never pursue more games. So I googled neogaf indie games and got this thread.
Anyways, can I get some recommendations? I liked VVVVVV though I never beat it since it got a little confusing after I got deeper and deeper into the game and explored more of the map. I can't really remember many more games that I've tried. I'm not big into puzzles and that's a bit of a shame since it seems like a lot of indie games are that, puzzle games. I like action/adventure, shoot em ups, platformers but I'll try anything. Those point and click are not my thing either though The Walking Dead is awesome and I think it counts as that.
You can't go wrong with Rogue Legacy and Unepic. Also check Dust: An Elisyan Tail if you like metroidvania style.
It popped up here few times, so I just let you know that Lacuna Passage has been added to Steam Greenlight and Kickstarter. It's an exploration-survival type of game set on Mars. According to dev it draws inspiration from titles such as Dear Eshter, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Pokemon Snap - I've always dreamed of seeing Pokemon and DE in the same sentence.
More_Badass
Member
If you haven't played then already:So I was just thinking I want to start playing more indie games since every time I try one I like it and have fun but for some reason I never pursue more games. So I googled neogaf indie games and got this thread.
Anyways, can I get some recommendations? I liked VVVVVV though I never beat it since it got a little confusing after I got deeper and deeper into the game and explored more of the map. I can't really remember many more games that I've tried. I'm not big into puzzles and that's a bit of a shame since it seems like a lot of indie games are that, puzzle games. I like action/adventure, shoot em ups, platformers but I'll try anything. Those point and click are not my thing either though The Walking Dead is awesome and I think it counts as that.
Hotline Miami
Super Meat Boy
Mark of the Ninja
Vessel
Frozen Synapse
Nitronic Rush (freeware, link)
Limbo
Super Hexagon
FTL
woo and indeed hoo
Banned
So I was just thinking I want to start playing more indie games since every time I try one I like it and have fun but for some reason I never pursue more games. So I googled neogaf indie games and got this thread.
Anyways, can I get some recommendations? I liked VVVVVV though I never beat it since it got a little confusing after I got deeper and deeper into the game and explored more of the map. I can't really remember many more games that I've tried. I'm not big into puzzles and that's a bit of a shame since it seems like a lot of indie games are that, puzzle games. I like action/adventure, shoot em ups, platformers but I'll try anything. Those point and click are not my thing either though The Walking Dead is awesome and I think it counts as that.
Of those I've played I adore each of the following:
Bastion
FTL: Faster Than Light
Limbo
NightSky
Thomas Was Alone
They're all pretty different and there are demos for all of them except FTL on Steam or on the interwebs if you hunt around.
However, FTL can be had uber cheap at the mo so it's definitely worth the risk of a couple of spacebucks if you think it might be to your liking.
This thread is awesome as are all of you guys for giving us some support on Cactus
After Techies mentioned Greenlit gaming in last months thread I sent them a build of the game and now it's on the front page! It's crazy how good our responses have been from people who get to play the game, the major websites haven't responded to anything yet but I'm feeling the love from the awesome indie community <3
I've been too busy making Cactus and trying to finish The Last of Us to play many indie games lately, but I might have to make time for some of these recommendations. Not enough hours in the day dammit.
After Techies mentioned Greenlit gaming in last months thread I sent them a build of the game and now it's on the front page! It's crazy how good our responses have been from people who get to play the game, the major websites haven't responded to anything yet but I'm feeling the love from the awesome indie community <3
I've been too busy making Cactus and trying to finish The Last of Us to play many indie games lately, but I might have to make time for some of these recommendations. Not enough hours in the day dammit.
More_Badass
Member
The Last of Us is incredible. Luckily I finished before getting involved with Steam. What part are you up to? And if you missed them, I listed a bunch of freeware games early on this page. As if you need even more indies to play..This thread is awesome as are all of you guys for giving us some support on Cactus
After Techies mentioned Greenlit gaming in last months thread I sent them a build of the game and now it's on the front page! It's crazy how good our responses have been from people who get to play the game, the major websites haven't responded to anything yet but I'm feeling the love from the awesome indie community <3
I've been too busy making Cactus and trying to finish The Last of Us to play many indie games lately, but I might have to make time for some of these recommendations. Not enough hours in the day dammit.
First time hearing about this game. Voted instantly. Looks awesome
No need to constantly remind people about what you posted, especially if it was on the same page
We all see the posts, and especially if they have pictures in them, its pretty likely no one missed them.More_Badass
Member
Oh, my bad. I was posting from my phone and it always goes to the most recent post so I wasn't sure it was that way for everyoneNo need to constantly remind people about what you posted, especially if it was on the same page