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[World SkiFree]

What is the word on Hotline Miami 2? Seems like folks enjoyed the original more when 2 was released, but not sure if that is still the case in retrospect.

On a somewhat related note, how about Olli Olli 1 vs. 2?

 

[Nabs]

Both OlliOlli games are great, they are both worth playing. OlliOlli 2 adds things that make it tough to go back to the first one (manuals). It also looks really pretty. I still go back and play a bit every few days.

Speaking of Roll7, Not A Hero is a fantastic 2D action shooter. One of my faves from last year.

 

[World SkiFree]

Both OlliOlli games are great, they are both worth playing. OlliOlli 2 adds things that make it tough to go back to the first one (manuals). It also looks really pretty. I still go back and play a bit every few days.

Speaking of Roll7, Not A Hero is a fantastic 2D action shooter. One of my faves from last year.

Thanks! I forgot to mention that I own both Olli games. I had trouble getting into first but I instantly enjoyed #2. I've gone back to 1 and actually enjoy it more than I had. They are fun games.

Didn't realize Roll7 did Not a Hero. Love that game.

 

[Wok]

Faeverse Alchemy, which is a game that I bought full price (for $27) 3 years and a half ago, is going to be free. I did not actually purchase the game but a lifetime subscription to the dev's games... and afterwards, no other game has been released because game development is long.

The dev released this statement:

I wanted to make FVA because it's the kind of game I want to play. Honestly the experience of releasing it on Steam has been depressing, demotivating. Early access on Steam was a mistake. There are still major updates I want to do for FVA, but there's also a thick cloud of gloom over the project that crushed the spirits for the team working on it from the start. Mistakes were made, and we're learning from them. Money is not worth the negativity for this project. Its audience is small, and I knew that going into it, but if it's free more people will be able to play and that's all I want. I said from the start it's not for everyone, not everyone is going to like this game. That's still a fact. If you don't like this game then please move on, ignore it, and let others who do like it enjoy it in peace.

I highly doubt Super Sausage Roll would meet the same fate, especially considering the reception and polish of the game, but it is still interesting to see how high price points could be a mistake for some games.

 

[spineduke]

What is the word on Hotline Miami 2? Seems like folks enjoyed the original more when 2 was released, but not sure if that is still the case in retrospect.

On a somewhat related note, how about Olli Olli 1 vs. 2?

HM2 is a much harder game - your enjoyment of it honestly depends on how much you enjoy mechanically challenging yourself. I liked it but some of those levels were just too much. That's probably an understatement of how many times you'll die. HM1 is a more solid experience overall, HM2 has the better soundtrack.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

What is the word on Hotline Miami 2? Seems like folks enjoyed the original more when 2 was released, but not sure if that is still the case in retrospect.

A lot of people don't like it as much as the first, but I find it hard to choose between them, I think they're both great games.

Hotline Miami 2 is certainly harder, but yeah, it has a better soundtrack, and I feel it has a better finale than the first game.

 

[DrArchon]

I haven't played it but from the impressions I heard the game was really good and didn't seem to have a lot of non-sense puzzles.

That's great to hear. I'll pick it up for sure then.

 

[More_Badass]

The Last Night's pixel art continues to impress

 

[Phawx]

The Last Night's pixel art continues to impress

They are nailing the cinematic platformer look. But when I see the trailer, the movement looks too freeform. Have they made movement measured yet?

 

[More_Badass]

They are nailing the cinematic platformer look. But when I see the trailer, the movement looks too freeform. Have they made movement measured yet?

What trailer?

 

[Phawx]

What trailer?

Sorry just a little video at the bottom:

http://oddtales.net/videos/tln_home_gamejam.mp4

The movement is non-measured. Movement in cinematic platformers is exact. Very snap-to-grid and this movement is all floaty.

 

[dickroach]

is this for new Indies or all indies? OP too long
I'ma hit up FranBow tomorrow night (Humble Monthly)
anyone wanna TLLP w me?

 

[More_Badass]

Sorry just a little video at the bottom:

http://oddtales.net/videos/tln_home_gamejam.mp4

The movement is non-measured. Movement in cinematic platformers is exact. Very snap-to-grid and this movement is all floaty.

That's the old game jam version. Considering they're heavily inspired by Flashback, I'm sure they'll take that into account for the full game

 

[Nabs]

The Songbringer preorder got an accidental discount this weekend. It's a lil' more than $5: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/songbringer

Thanks to data for the heads up.

 

[Phawx]

is this for new Indies or all indies? OP too long
I'ma hit up FranBow tomorrow night (Humble Monthly)
anyone wanna TLLP w me?

All indies and what does TLLP mean?

That's the old game jam version. Considering they're heavily inspired by Flashback, I'm sure they'll take that into account for the full game

Yea I saw that which is why I found the movement to be weird. Here's hoping it's considered as I am a huge cinematic platform fan. There aren't that many of them.

 

[More_Badass]

All indies and what does TLLP mean?



Yea I saw that which is why I found the movement to be weird. Here's hoping it's considered as I am a huge cinematic platform fan. There aren't that many of them.

It's not walking, but as you can see, way smoother

 

[spazchicken]

The Last Night's pixel art continues to impress

I just watched a video of the game jam version.

This is now on my radar thanks to you.

 

[More_Badass]

I just watched a video of the game jam version.

This is now on my radar thanks to you.

That game jam version is nothing compared to what they have planned for the full game. Besides the art and animation upgrade, they're making a multi-district open world with reactive crowds and open-ended gameplay

Some really impressive depth and parallax - https://twitter.com/timsoret/status/673170230600966144
New drone - https://twitter.com/timsoret/status/673164797983215616
Robot sketche - https://twitter.com/adriensoret/status/582620654039621632

 

[timetokill]

It's not walking, but as you can see, way smoother

The contrast between the awesome animation frames on the left versus the "snap" on the right is kinda jarring, but otherwise, very nice

 

[Phawx]

It's not walking, but as you can see, way smoother

Yea, the exact placement of his feet and everything is so good.

 

[One Foul Note]

The Songbringer preorder got an accidental discount this weekend. It's a lil' more than $5:

I'll jump on that, always up for a cheeky deal (often the cheekier the better.)

 

[23qwerty]

That game jam version is nothing compared to what they have planned for the full game. Besides the art and animation upgrade, they're making a multi-district open world with reactive crowds and open-ended gameplay

holy shit

 

[More_Badass]

Smash Bash - PC

http://smash-bash.com/

Turn-based tactic game in setting of alternative WW1 history with mix of military technologies like steampunk and dieselpunk.

Rogues Like Us - Fall 2016

http://www.oddbytegames.com/games

Become a Rogue and fight your way out of exile in this hack n' slash rogue-like.

Decay of Logos - ????

http://decayoflogos.com/

Decay of Logos is an immersive action/adventure third-person RPG influenced by Nordic folklore and by J. R. R. Tolkien’s high fantasy. You play as a girl on a journey with her companion, a mystical Elk. They fatefully meet after her village is destroyed by one of the King’s sons. Battered and oblivious of the culprit behind the attack, the girl will not rest until she has her revenge. During her quest she will unveil secrets about the King and his sons, slowly realizing that all is not what it seems.

Dogos - PC, PS4

http://www.opqam.com/dogos.html

Putting the player in the shoes of Desmond Phoenix, a skilled pilot in command of sophisticated ships equipped with various types of powerful weapons, DOGOS invites you to explore 14 original open world levels completely made in 3D, giving players the opportunity to meet goals from any angle they can imagine!
Intensive action, an insane amount of shooting and explosions, (not kidding a lot of explosions), all accompanied by an incredible and catchy soundtrack.

The Adventure Pals - PC, Mac, Linux

https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=39311.0

Ride your giraffe across an open world, discover secrets, bash up some baddies and enter a colorful world of laughter and adventure where using a giraffe’s tongue as a helicopter propeller is a legitimate means of transport.

QDUST - ????

https://twitter.com/LorenSchmidt

A trash RPG

Previously Mentioned

Distance

Manifold Garden

Drift Stage

 

[One Foul Note]

Smash Bash - PC

Keep an eye on that one, always loved some dieselpunk whenever it lifts it roboty oily head. Although the name really doesn't scream to me alternate WW1.

 

[More_Badass]

We counting Stellaris as indie?

Stellaris - $39.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.stellarisgame.com/

Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder! Paradox Development Studio, makers of the Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis series presents Stellaris, an evolution of the grand strategy genre with space exploration at its core.
Featuring deep strategic gameplay, a rich and enormously diverse selection of alien races and emergent storytelling, Stellaris has engaging challenging gameplay that rewards interstellar exploration as you traverse, discover, interact and learn more about the multitude of species you will encounter during your travels.

 

[Phawx]

We counting Stellaris as indie?

Stellaris - $39.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)

My definition is a game that is funded/made entirely by the party creating the game with zero outside influence. Crowdfunding is fine as well.

 

[More_Badass]

JayIsGames will no longer be updated
http://jayisgames.com/
Did anyone else follow the site?

---

Distance got a big new update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-OwcGtGkFk

 

[Wok]

JayIsGames will no longer be updated
http://jayisgames.com/
Did anyone else follow the site?

I used the site for some walk-throughs of small indie games.

 

[Nomadic Sparks]

Has Eitr gotten a release date? I may have heard it but I've probably forgotten it.

...

Also Not A Hero is the kind of stupid indie game I love. I mean it means well and it's very well designed but the writing is just very stupid.

 

[One Foul Note]

So anyone back any exciting indie kickstarters lately? I recently threw a bit of money at the Masquerada KS due to my enjoyment of the studies previous work and my general love of real time tactical RPGs.

 

[spineduke]

JayIsGames will no longer be updated
http://jayisgames.com/
Did anyone else follow the site?

That's a shame - Tigsource has become near-inactive, now this. Any other resources worth bookmarking?

 

[More_Badass]

That's a shame - Tigsource has become near-inactive, now this. Any other resources worth bookmarking?

While site has been near-inactive, the real treasure, the TIGSource forums, is as active as ever.

 

[Toma]

We counting Stellaris as indie?

We probably do.

Speaking of which, I just played it for a few hours. Its a bit of a weird one. I had the most fun exploring the game, especially in the beginning, compared to any other 4X game, but due to that, it also severely lacks a good progress curve upon replaying with menial tasks that take a long time to do.

I am having a blast my first match, but might only replay once an addon hits (unlike EU4 which i replayed a million times). Its a very engaging game, also for 4X veterans, as it has a lot of small details you can micromanage to get the best out of it, but I do feel the game needs 2-3 more addons to fill some holes.

Incredibly strong foundation though. I really hope they add enough onto it.

 

[More_Badass]

So anyone back any exciting indie kickstarters lately? I recently threw a bit of money at the Masquerada KS due to my enjoyment of the studies previous work and my general love of real time tactical RPGs.

I'm patiently waiting for the Kickstarter for Whalenought's gritty cyberpunk cRPG Copper Dreams, which is supposed to start on Thursday

Also the medieval sci-fi aRPG Fabular

 

[Nomadic Sparks]

I'm patiently waiting for the Kickstarter for Whalenought's gritty cyberpunk cRPG Copper Dreams, which is supposed to start on Thursday

My interest is peaked now

 

[More_Badass]

Speak of the devil, Fabular just want live
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spiritusgames/fabular-once-upon-a-spacetime

 

[Granjinha]

What is the word on Hotline Miami 2? Seems like folks enjoyed the original more when 2 was released, but not sure if that is still the case in retrospect.

On a somewhat related note, how about Olli Olli 1 vs. 2?

A bit late, but:

Hotline Miami 2 >>>>>>>> 1

 

[Heart of Black]

A bit late, but:

Hotline Miami 2 >>>>>>>> 1

I would completely disagree. Hotline Miami 2 feels really disjointed, and some of the game is outright poorly designed compared to 1.

This is from a HUGE HM fan. I got my code because I bought the figure on KS, also I'm pals with one of the devs.

I love the Swans, though.

 

[More_Badass]

My interest is peaked now

It's from the devs of Serpent in the Staglands, and they're shying away from the typical neon cyberpunk megatropolis for the more seedy gritty take. Basically tone and world is the kind of place that megacorps would build their multi-level cities on top of and leave to decay

 

[Granjinha]

I would completely disagree. Hotline Miami 2 feels really disjointed, and some of the game is outright poorly designed compared to 1.

This is from a HUGE HM fan. I got my code because I bought the figure on KS, also I'm pals with one of the devs.

I love the Swans, though.

I'm sorry, you're wrong. <3

The levels are incredible and give much more options than the first one, also, they are harder but continue completely fair. The story is much more interesting and the OST is more varied and bigger.

It's a better, more polished experience in every single aspect. Also, a sequel that doesn't play it safe and changes some things pretty drastically (like the masks)

 

[More_Badass]

From Above - PC

https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=55828.0

From Above is a procedurally-generated planetary exploration game. You play as an engineer on a small planet (mother ship) travelling to different galaxies and exploring planets for resources. Resources are gathered using your trusty multi-purpose capsule-bot. These can then be used to upgrade your home planet. New buildings and factories will allow advancements in technology and weapons for exploring more challenging galaxies.

 

[More_Badass]

Glad to see that Salt & Sanctuary has a Steam page

Anyone play the PS4 version?

 

[Moobabe]

Glad to see that Salt & Sanctuary has a Steam page

Anyone play the PS4 version?

I'm holding out for the Vita version

 

[CzarTim]

Glad to see that Salt & Sanctuary has a Steam page

Anyone play the PS4 version?

It's fantastic. Never got into the Souls games, but but 40+ hours into S&S

 

[Alex Connolly]

Here's my take on Starship Corporation, if anyone wants a pulse-check.

A grossly narcissistic self-quote...

Starship Corporation wants you to iterate and tweak, running the simulations and finding the faults and foibles of player-designed vessels. It's a very canny procurement sim, distilled to a very small niche of games like Wings for the Baron, where building the tools for conflict - commercial or otherwise - is the conflict itself. A cautious recommendation.

 

[mantrakid]

Something bout to go down on www.slayawaycamp.com

 

[One Foul Note]

Glad to see that Salt & Sanctuary has a Steam page

Anyone play the PS4 version?

Mad hyped for that. Big fan of Ska Studios previous work and Dark Souls so S&S does feel a little like a game that was made for me in mind.

 

[More_Badass]

It's fantastic. Never got into the Souls games, but but 40+ hours into S&S

Mad hyped for that. Big fan of Ska Studios previous work and Dark Souls so S&S does feel a little like a game that was made for me in mind.

Nice. Yeah, never got a chance to play the Dishwasher games, so I'm looking forward to a dark fantasy Souls-style experience with that kind of combat

 

[World SkiFree]

Didn't want to start a thread and wasn't sure where else to run this by folks ...

Been trying to play a couple of older Vlambeer games on Win10 lately: Super Crate Box and Gun Godz.

I get the same corrupted file error for both when I launch. I had played SCB on Steam on Win7 so I'm thinking it is OS related. Can't find any remedies at Steam or Vlambeer site. (Never played Gun Godz before).

Any recommendations?

 

[TwistedSyn]

Power Drive 2000 got a new Kickstarter Update with new video footage. These were released to the public.

-Menu and Car Selection-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGcGmkTa0DE&ab_channel=MegacomGames

-Gameplay-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvgB1v3vxio&ab_channel=MegacomGames