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Indie Games 2016 [April] GOTY 2015 thread is done!
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I will play this game.
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Oh, wow, Neon Chrome's coming out today. That release snuck up on me. I enjoyed the beta quite a bit
What's that?
One Foul Note
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They said anything about that project having local play? It looks potentially enjoyable but for me these kinds of games kinda live or die on how good the ability to bully the friends sitting beside me is.
Destructible top down shooter thingie from the Crimsonland guys:
Not too fond of the art style, but might try it anyway as I loved Crimsonland.
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Cyberpunk dual-stick shooter from the devs of Crimsonland
DirtyLarry
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Just posted in another thread, definitely interested to hear some impressions on Neon Chrome. I put it on my wishlist while just perusing upcoming releases a few weeks back as it looked interesting, and I just got the email right now from Steam that it was released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FhjOx92W_Y
15 minute playthrough of Ruiner. This game is seriously on my radar now. The melee looks surprisingly good and there's a bit of a Transistor style element where you can plot your movements and rip through enemies. Visually there's a bit of homage to Akira as well, with piled up cars and large Japanese graffiti painted on the roads.
15 minute playthrough of Ruiner. This game is seriously on my radar now. The melee looks surprisingly good and there's a bit of a Transistor style element where you can plot your movements and rip through enemies. Visually there's a bit of homage to Akira as well, with piled up cars and large Japanese graffiti painted on the roads.
One Foul Note
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So Duskers is leaving early access next month if the fella making is to be believed. I'll have to keep an eye on that one, it has been getting some good press over the EA process.
World SkiFree
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Recent Gamers with Jobs podcast interviews developer of OTC. They had interviewed him when the Early Access opened, so it features some interesting "bookend" insight.
Glass Shark
Banned
I reviewed Neon Chrome, I wasn't really a fan... the combat is pretty one-note and it seems like grind for the sake of grind. If you like filling up progress bars I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it.
(If it's kosher to post, my full review is here: http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/neon-chrome-review/ )
(If it's kosher to post, my full review is here: http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/neon-chrome-review/ )
Can you compare it to Crimsonland?
Phawx
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***x-posting from Steam thread as I am wont to do****
Hey Indie friends,
All of the stuff I recorded at PAX East has been edited and shoved on to you YouTube. I pretty much lived at the Indie Megabooth, Minibooth and ancillary perimeter. I wanted to do more, but I'm currently trying to get preview builds of games and make a "Best of" for PAX East indie games.
The playlist is here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdC3pP79J-A90diXUFDTK9t8lm_axQ_hH
To be more specific, here are two vids of games that I think could use a bit more attention:
Beat Cop - a PnC adventure game-of-sorts. Think of it like a streamlined PoliceQuest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMto04aflL4&index=5&list=PLdC3pP79J-A90diXUFDTK9t8lm_axQ_hH
Lastfight - Looks to be a capable PowerStone clone. Unfortunately, they don't have online multi just yet. But I haven't heard of this game at all until I saw it at the show floor, so take a gander:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjOf4979KDI&index=7&list=PLdC3pP79J-A90diXUFDTK9t8lm_axQ_hH
Hey Indie friends,
All of the stuff I recorded at PAX East has been edited and shoved on to you YouTube. I pretty much lived at the Indie Megabooth, Minibooth and ancillary perimeter. I wanted to do more, but I'm currently trying to get preview builds of games and make a "Best of" for PAX East indie games.
The playlist is here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdC3pP79J-A90diXUFDTK9t8lm_axQ_hH
To be more specific, here are two vids of games that I think could use a bit more attention:
Beat Cop - a PnC adventure game-of-sorts. Think of it like a streamlined PoliceQuest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMto04aflL4&index=5&list=PLdC3pP79J-A90diXUFDTK9t8lm_axQ_hH
Lastfight - Looks to be a capable PowerStone clone. Unfortunately, they don't have online multi just yet. But I haven't heard of this game at all until I saw it at the show floor, so take a gander:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjOf4979KDI&index=7&list=PLdC3pP79J-A90diXUFDTK9t8lm_axQ_hH
I've spent about 7-ish hours in Neon Chrome, and I've enjoyed my time thus far.
It's the game I'd boot up after banging my head against Chamber 4 in Enter the Gungeon, because at least I felt like I was making some progress.
I can see why if you're a roguelite purist it may rub some the wrong way.
disclaimer: they sent me a key because I'm a "youtube personality"
It's the game I'd boot up after banging my head against Chamber 4 in Enter the Gungeon, because at least I felt like I was making some progress.
I can see why if you're a roguelite purist it may rub some the wrong way.
disclaimer: they sent me a key because I'm a "youtube personality"
Glass Shark
Banned
I've never played Crimsonland, so I can't say. Sorry.
My biggest problem with Neon Chrome is that it's designed in a way that you have a fail a bunch of times before you can beat it. And unlike other roguelikes, it's very little about the skill you develop or knowledge you learn and more about grinding out upgrades that are necessary to succeed.
More_Badass
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Anyone play anything from this month's OT?
One Foul Note
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Bits and bobs but rubbishy little overall. It has been a real strong month for indies which sadly causes a lot to slip by. I think I would probably love games like Deadbolt and Samorost but Gungeon has eaten pretty much all my time.
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Same. I put 20 hours into Gungeon in like two weeks! I rarely play any game for 20+ hours, so to play that much in so short a time is a testament to how good the game is
Only Gungeon. Gungeon the best
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Starship Corporation is on Early Access
http://store.steampowered.com/app/292330/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/292330/
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Diving into Starship Corps.
Been a long time since I first heard of it
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=104025534&postcount=385
And the game has been in development since 2012
Been a long time since I first heard of it
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=104025534&postcount=385
And the game has been in development since 2012
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I do hope that at the end game of that you can make the ship from Event Horizon.
Corra Snows - Android_Windows_Linux_OSX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.eppilefoiciruam.corrasnows
facebook.com/corrasnows
On facebook page you can find link to download desktop versions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.eppilefoiciruam.corrasnows
facebook.com/corrasnows
On facebook page you can find link to download desktop versions.
PandaPedinte
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I haven't heard of Beat Cop or Last Fight before. You just wonder with how much loved Power Stone was why it didn't get any "clones" from indie developers.
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Amirelia
CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling - PC
Kundalini - Free (PC)
3030 Deathwar Redux - $9.99 (PC)
Morphê - ????
Rocket Fist - May 12th (PC, Mac, Linux)
Rage Disco - ????
Craven - Free (Browser)
Hyper Ultra Astronautics - ????
Bad Cargo - PC, Mac
Previously Mentioned
Zarvot
Prey for the gods
Make Sail
https://magicspellstudios.itch.io/amirelia
Explore a deeper meaning of friendship in the abstract world of Amirelia. Grab a friend and immerse yourselves in award-winning cooperative gameplay as you work together to overcome a variety of puzzles and other obstacles. Amirelia offers a vivid, rich environment where curiosity and imagination are not only welcome but encouraged
CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling - PC
http://www.actionarcadewrestling.com/
Whether it's a simple drop toe hold, or a plasma blast to the face, CAAW gives users complete control over all the crazy action! Borrowing elements from both wrestling and fighting games, CAAW opens the wacky world of professional wrestling up even wider, granting the user power to employ not just traditional wrestling holds, but lasers, fireballs, rocket launchers and more!
Kundalini - Free (PC)
https://zellk.itch.io/kundalini
The player controls Kunda, the celestial keeper of the resumption, attempting to appease the dying God and accompany him into the cycle of renewal.
They need to ride the raging dragon's decaying body and ring the seven bells on his back to bring Ouroboros peace.
3030 Deathwar Redux - $9.99 (PC)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/464360/
Blast off and explore this exciting 2D Space Adventure! The game features Open World Space exploration, boarding stations and derelicts, talking to people and trading on stations, tons of missions and an exciting plot!
Morphê - ????
https://twitter.com/pixelfootgames
A relaxing mountaintop covered in stone 'tomes', where you can add/remove/modify elements of the ambient song that's going on.
Rocket Fist - May 12th (PC, Mac, Linux)
http://snddev.tumblr.com/
Rocket Fist is an arena game with armless robots in chaotic battles with rocket fists. Prove your dexterity and aim against your frienemies killing each other with rocket propelled fists in this frenetic mix of dodgeball and billiards!
Rage Disco - ????
http://suicidepenguin.com/ragedisco
Just after discovering ruins of ancient city you find yourself trapped in Rage Disco. On this endless party you are trying to find your way out.
To survive you must run away from lasers and maintain sanity, as you constantly bump into some strange pills...
Craven - Free (Browser)
Hyper Ultra Astronautics - ????
Bad Cargo - PC, Mac
https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=55411.msg1243763.0
Defend your crashed ship on an unknown mineral planet riddled with aggressive mine-bots.
Previously Mentioned
Zarvot
Prey for the gods
Make Sail
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
I'm really enjoying Neon Chrome, although some of it might be due to playing a ridiculous amount of hours of dual stick shooters that depend on dodge mechanics over the last month. The gameplay feels a little slower than Gungeon or Alienation due to the aforementioned lack of a dodge and the slower character movement. However, it makes up for it in how you're expected to use the environment for your advantage. The Rouge Legacy style upgrade path is a welcome addition as well given that it makes you feel like you're making some kind of progress in all of your runs. On top of that the visual style and soundtrack are excellent; though that might come down to how easily I'm won over by any kind of cyberpunk.
I'm only a few hours in and I could see why it might become tedious if you have to play it for 20 hours straight for review, but the reliance on tactics over twitch makes it a nice break from the other excellent top down shooters that have been released recently.
I'm only a few hours in and I could see why it might become tedious if you have to play it for 20 hours straight for review, but the reliance on tactics over twitch makes it a nice break from the other excellent top down shooters that have been released recently.
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New managore game
codex - Free (PC)
Starship Corporation - $19.99 (PC)
Pharaonic - $15.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)
Offworld Trading Company - $39.99 (PC, Mac)
Neon Chrome - $14.99
Seraph - $12.99 (PC)
Redcon - $5.99 (PC, IOS, Android)
codex - Free (PC)
https://managore.itch.io/codex
A highly experimental game. Pen and graph paper is strongly recommended
Starship Corporation - $19.99 (PC)
http://www.starshipcorporation.com/
A scifi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test space ships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic mega-corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.
Pharaonic - $15.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/386080/
Pharaonic is an unforgiving sidescrolling Action-RPG set in Ancient Egypt. Explore a vast kingdom full of dangers and brutal enemies while you find the truth behind Ahmosis I, the Red Pharaoh.
Only the most audacious warriors will have any chance of success. The Pharaoh's army and countless dangerous creatures will stand in your way.
Offworld Trading Company - $39.99 (PC, Mac)
http://offworldgame.com/
Mars has been colonized and has invited you to lend a hand to make sure the new colony has a shot at success. But you're not the only one that's been invited, other business rivals are here as well and they have no qualms about playing dirty to gain the choicest territories on the Martian surface and driving their competitors out of business.
Neon Chrome - $14.99
http://neonchromegame.com/
Neon Chrome is a ruthless top-down cyberpunk shooter with rogue-like elements. The game takes place inside an arcology - a massive sci-fi mega structure.
Blast your way through walls with guns and cybernetic abilities and try alternate approaches with different roles like the Hacker or the Cyber Psycho. Upgrade your character stats, discover new cybernetic enhancements and build up strength to finally stop the Overseer.
Seraph - $12.99 (PC)
http://www.seraph-game.com/
Seraph is a skill based, acrobatic shooter… without aiming! Featuring an angel, known as Seraph, who’s fighting to restore her lost power and ultimately escape a prison infested with demons. However, dark magic has trapped the angel inside her human Vessel: if the Vessel dies, so will Seraph.
Redcon - $5.99 (PC, IOS, Android)
http://www.hexage.net/redcon/
Set in the dystopian future in which the First World War never ended, humanity knows only war and bombardment.
You are a Strike Commander, tasked by Fuhrer of the Empire State to spearhead an artillery offensive against Traitor General Kranz. You might be the one to end all wars.
Customize and manage your battle fortress. Grow and upgrade your arsenal of weapons and utility facilities, then place them in different slots of your fortress layout.
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Shapeshift Biker - Free (PC, Mac, Linux, Browser)
Wood for the Trees - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
Zen & the Art of Transhumanism - Free (PC)
Shadow of the Red Hand - Free (Browser)
The Forest Song - ????
Nostation - July (PC, Mac)
http://www.moremountains.com/shapeshifter-biker
You're a shapeshifter biker, all alone in a desolated world, chased by angry ducks in black trucks. To escape, you need to collect all the Animal Powers scattered across the land, in mysterious blue boxes.
Wood for the Trees - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
Zen & the Art of Transhumanism - Free (PC)
https://deconstructeam.itch.io/zen-and-the-art-of-transhumanism
Zen and the Art of Transhumanism is a cyberpunk pottery game about improving the human race through technology.
Shadow of the Red Hand - Free (Browser)
http://idumpling.s3.amazonaws.com/ld35/webgl/index.html
Escape from the Red Hand of Doom in this platformer made entirely of hand shadow puppets!
The Forest Song - ????
http://colabeestudios.com/forest-song/
In a forest filled with supernatural creatures, the player discovers a magic flute and gains the ability to relive key moments in their life.
Nostation - July (PC, Mac)
http://bubblegames.cn/Nostation/
Nostation is an open-world scenario based game.
The player will board on a train with five other passengers but none one knows the start and destination of this train. This will be an unpredictable trip. Driven by your actions, the train will stop four times and each time only letting one passenger off at each station. With only four stops and six passengers aboard, who will end up trapped on the train forever?
it's worth mentioning that the game is built around having one bit of output (the game only ever shows you a red screen or black screen, nothing else), which means it's super duper confusing! also, there was a major bug that pretty much broke the game, which was only just now fixed.
Phawx
Member
Yea it is weird. Between PowerStone and Shadows of the Colossus not getting any spins on it.
More_Badass
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There are actually two Shadow of the Colossus-inspired indie games in development.
Phawx
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More_Badass
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The Godbeast, from GAFfer Dascu (made Malebolgia). He's going for a dark nightmare atmosphere, with his signature low-poly style. Still pretty early in development
https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=49756.0
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Phawx
Member
Oh right, I remember him saying this. Didn't know any progress had been made.
One Foul Note
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Had a good go on Neon Chrome earlier and I am enjoying it, although I am not sure I can totally recommend it. The gameplay is enjoyable (it plays not completely unlike if Hotline Miami had health,) but their is a real strong focus on getting cash and leveling up outside the game which makes each play feel a little muted. You can get cybernetic perks and different guns but the perks are a little uninteresting and you can only carry 1 gun so you end up just sticking with what you are comfortable with.
Also, the destruction element is a little disappointing overall. The levels are so small and pokey that most of the destructible walls are situated right next to doors meaning that it is generally a little pointless destroying your way around. It is always a little fun having a big firefight and seeing after that you completely totaled a room but it isn't something you exploit for tactical advantages or anything. Although I will say the way that the bosses completely obliterate their surrounding environment is pretty wonderful and a game highlight.
I would also add that their is just not a lot of guns and not a lot of different enemy types in the game. You play different classes but they are not massively different so with that every run has a bit of a repetitive feel that sets in fairly early. All that said, the actual shooting is a real cool experience, it is just the surrounding mechanics that don't quite add up. So I would say 'hey it is a good experience if you really like your top down shooters,' but if you are fairly neutral on that genre or are more interested in the roguelite elements then I would say waiting for a sale if probably your best bet.
Also, the destruction element is a little disappointing overall. The levels are so small and pokey that most of the destructible walls are situated right next to doors meaning that it is generally a little pointless destroying your way around. It is always a little fun having a big firefight and seeing after that you completely totaled a room but it isn't something you exploit for tactical advantages or anything. Although I will say the way that the bosses completely obliterate their surrounding environment is pretty wonderful and a game highlight.
I would also add that their is just not a lot of guns and not a lot of different enemy types in the game. You play different classes but they are not massively different so with that every run has a bit of a repetitive feel that sets in fairly early. All that said, the actual shooting is a real cool experience, it is just the surrounding mechanics that don't quite add up. So I would say 'hey it is a good experience if you really like your top down shooters,' but if you are fairly neutral on that genre or are more interested in the roguelite elements then I would say waiting for a sale if probably your best bet.
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Notable May releases for the next OT
The Grandfather - May 3rd
Parkitect - May 5th
Stellaris - May 9th
Soft Body - May 17th
Retool - May 19th
Death Road to Canada - May 27th
ASTROKILL - May 27th
Shadwen - Late May
Super Impossible Road
Okhlos
Zombie Night Terror
The Grandfather - May 3rd
Parkitect - May 5th
Stellaris - May 9th
Soft Body - May 17th
Retool - May 19th
Death Road to Canada - May 27th
ASTROKILL - May 27th
Shadwen - Late May
Super Impossible Road
Okhlos
Zombie Night Terror
One Foul Note
Member
Already got my copy of Stellaris all ordered. My race of decadent alien slavers are all ready to go.
timetokill
Banned
I think you mean "only" two.
I really wish indie devs latched onto making games inspired by Shadow instead of all the "souls" inspired stuff
I think you mean "only" two.
I really wish indie devs latched onto making games inspired by Shadow instead of all the "souls" inspired stuff
I am perfectly fine with both tbh. I dont feel we tapped into everything any of these could potentially offer, as Nioh also shows.
But yeah, not arguing against more Shadow of the Colossus, I really need to replay that.
More_Badass
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The problem with this is that a Shadow-inspired game is drawing inspiration from literally a genre of one. What makes Souls so compelling is very broad (satisfaction of overcoming intense challenge, a focus on exploration, careful cautious combat, atmospheric, etc.), while makes Shadow so compelling is very specific (small individual climbing and taking down giant monsters, an open evocative landscape, etc.)I think you mean "only" two.
I really wish indie devs latched onto making games inspired by Shadow instead of all the "souls" inspired stuff
So a Shadow-inspired game will always be intensely compared (perhaps intimidatingly so) to that one specific game, while a Souls-inspired game can evolve and change things in myriad ways while still maintaining those basic tenets.
Stephen's Sausage Roll - Tough sell that won me over in spades. Charming presentation, satisfying mechanics, creative controls, wickedly genius puzzles (seriously, Twisty Farm should be in a museum...and that's just Area 1!).
My vote for this year's Best Game No One Will Buy.
One Foul Note
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I imagine their will always be a fairly low level of games directly inspired by SotC. It must be very tough to manage the game play around these massive organic always-moving beings and resource heavy to create a world large enough to house them in. Not to say that it is easy to make a game inspired by another franchise but at least 2D platformers and space shooters have a relatively low development barrier to entry.
More_Badass
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True, but I imagine it could be done in less intensive means like 2D or isometric, level by level rather than an open world, procedurally generated monsters rather than hand-crafting each one, etc.. I mean, look at Deadly Tower of Monsters and imagine that perspective, the sky-diving, and multi-tiered levels being applied to large Colossus-esque monsters. It could be done
But I think the fear/backlash of being so close in design to a game that's considered a masterpiece of the medium is what really prevented people from tackling that style of gameplay. Rather than not being able to actually design a similar game