I didnt restart again after it crashed & bugged my save for me, but I can try making a video. However, the early parts were really ... not favourable. Maybe I play a bit more to see whether it gets better eventually.
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I didnt restart again after it crashed & bugged my save for me, but I can try making a video. However, the early parts were really ... not favourable. Maybe I play a bit more to see whether it gets better eventually.
mantrakid
Member
Might make another video tonight, any preferences?
Cosmochoria (due to our current KS) and Card City Nights might be among my choices, but maybe someone actually wants to see gameplay of a certain game? I was thinking of revisiting Black Ice too, but as I said, if anyone has a suggestion, let me know
I would be indebted.. remember the shift+1 on the title screen if you want to skip the slower introductory feel for the sake of the video..(get crystals to buy the first tier of upgrades + fast plant).
I enjoyed your cubesis video a lot, so whatever you do, i'll probably have fun.
I have a feeling the reactions will be confused at best. Which stinks because there is some depth to the shop once you learn what descriptions correlate with which power ups that I think people would like.Very good idea, but man, I am really curious how the general playerbase will react to it. Its just so... weird
We might redo the shop a little after launch, especially if feedback goes how I think it will.
Cant you hint at that depth in the tutorial somehow?
We pretty much tell the player point blank how it works haha
Dog Problems
Banned
After playing Master Reboot I'm very weary of anything they do now. Hopefully they spend more time on this one.
More_Badass
Member
So...FJORDS is getting a co-op "sequel"
FJORDS FOREVER
FJORDS FOREVER
So...FJORDS is getting a co-op "sequel"
FJORDS FOREVER
Only more FJORDS is best FJORDS.
I would be indebted.. remember the shift+1 on the title screen if you want to skip the slower introductory feel for the sake of the video..(get crystals to buy the first tier of upgrades + fast plant).
I enjoyed your cubesis video a lot, so whatever you do, i'll probably have fun.
Where/how can I delete the savegame of Cosmochoria?
mantrakid
Member
Hold SHIFT then hit "Delete" on your keyboard on the title screen & that should wipe it back to a fresh install..
More_Badass
Member
In case you missed it:
Goat Simulator launch trailer
Goat Simulator launch trailer
mantrakid
Member
Was about to say that pressing delete like a maniac didnt really yield any results.
sorry bout that tried to catch the edit ASAP. is it working for you now?
mantrakid
Member
Just watched this like literally a minute ago. Epic. Really looking forward to playing!
Yep, just did a quick video, no clue how it turned out, but I'll post it once its done processing.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
So...FJORDS is getting a co-op "sequel"
FJORDS FOREVER
I am excited to become a SCIENCE PRACTITIONER again
Video impressions on Cosmochoria!
http://youtu.be/Edt0_9ttesg
Not much to add, lovely game and I cant wait for more content
mantrakid
Member
Video impressions on Cosmochoria!
http://youtu.be/Edt0_9ttesg
Not much to add, lovely game and I cant wait for more content
I left a comment on YT, but thank you deeply for your playthrough, i really enjoyed watching you and you had some wonderful comments and observations - the type of stuff I am definitely going to be implementing in the final game!
Just a heads up you have a link for cubesis still in the description - is it possible to change that to www.cosmochoria.com? thanks again man, i really appreciate the support you've shown me and the game. <3
Oops, my desire to get people to try Cubesis might have subconsciously make me overlook that
Anyway, I might take care of the KS launch thread for Cosmochoria as well, while I am on it. Baddy wanted to do it initially but apparently he cant do it that day. If you have anything that you really want in there, let me know via PM
Dog Problems
Banned
Cosmochoria is a really cute game. Voted for it on Greenlight and I'll contribute to the Kickstarter.
Just to let everyone know, Ether One released yesterday! The OT is here, I've added some of the reviews that have come in for it. Not had a chance to sink my teeth into it yet but I'm looking forward to it. A lot of comparisons to Myst which might intrigue people.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786672
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786672
Hey Baddy, I was preparing for the Whitewash video I wanted to make for you until I stumbled over this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCkKj3XvzLs
It is basically 1:1 the same thing I would have done. I wanted to get further into the game and then just gave up and wanted to show an earlier level and just sound annoyed because its the exact. same. shit. over. and. over. again.
Stacking boxes isnt fun, stacking boxes with horrible controls is annoying, stacking boxes with horrible controls where you are only seeing half of the screen is awful and stacking boxes with horrible controls where you are only seeing half of the screen while also having a time limit so you need to redo the stupid box stacking for no proper reason is just torture.
Oh and the first "power" you get in the game (aka the portal gun in portal) is... you might not have guess it... the power to stack boxes ... SLOWER. The dev is a bit pissed on Desura about people downtalking this game, but besides good looks... its just not worth playing. The dev has no grasp at all on level design. I dont even understand how he thought these puzzles are a good idea.
Level progression (level 3-5 take up to 10 minutes):
1. Press random buttons
2. Stack a cube, grab sphere. Repeat 3 times.
3. Stack 2 cubes, grab sphere. Repeat 3 times.
4. Stack 2 cubes to reach another platform on which you stack another 2 cubes, grab sphere. Repeat 3 times.
5. Stack 3 cubes to reach a moving platform, grab sphere...
I mean... seriously?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCkKj3XvzLs
It is basically 1:1 the same thing I would have done. I wanted to get further into the game and then just gave up and wanted to show an earlier level and just sound annoyed because its the exact. same. shit. over. and. over. again.
Stacking boxes isnt fun, stacking boxes with horrible controls is annoying, stacking boxes with horrible controls where you are only seeing half of the screen is awful and stacking boxes with horrible controls where you are only seeing half of the screen while also having a time limit so you need to redo the stupid box stacking for no proper reason is just torture.
Oh and the first "power" you get in the game (aka the portal gun in portal) is... you might not have guess it... the power to stack boxes ... SLOWER. The dev is a bit pissed on Desura about people downtalking this game, but besides good looks... its just not worth playing. The dev has no grasp at all on level design. I dont even understand how he thought these puzzles are a good idea.
Level progression (level 3-5 take up to 10 minutes):
1. Press random buttons
2. Stack a cube, grab sphere. Repeat 3 times.
3. Stack 2 cubes, grab sphere. Repeat 3 times.
4. Stack 2 cubes to reach another platform on which you stack another 2 cubes, grab sphere. Repeat 3 times.
5. Stack 3 cubes to reach a moving platform, grab sphere...
I mean... seriously?
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
I've been working my way through to do a review, so far I am really loving it. I especially love the puzzle/wander approach they've taken. You can do most of the game without touching any of the actual puzzles but if you want to dig further into the story and the lives of the people involved you can do puzzles that fit organically into the areas.
There's a really great easter egg for fans of
Gone Home
mantrakid
Member
Oops, my desire to get people to try Cubesis might have subconsciously make me overlook that
Anyway, I might take care of the KS launch thread for Cosmochoria as well, while I am on it. Baddy wanted to do it initially but apparently he cant do it that day. If you have anything that you really want in there, let me know via PM
Sounds Awesome! I'll get in touch via PM <3
mantrakid
Member
Shadow Hog
Member
Freedom Planet got another "box art"*, apparently:
Not bad stuff. That boss fight's something of a highlight of the game, anyway.
Also, dunno if I should be spreading this tidbit or not, but it's supposed to hit Beta at the end of the month (after being in Alpha since around this time last year), and tentatively releasing on May 30th (maybe later, depending on how much polish is needed at the end of the day). It'll only have the three girls as playable characters initially; the two playable male characters are to be added in at a later point in time (no idea if it's free or will cost, although I'm assuming it'll be a free update).
Still, it's coming together pretty well; only two more stages really need to be done until the entire campaign is finished, and I'm under the impression that one of the two is basically mostly finished anyway. Latest alpha also added a lot of voice clips from the as-of-yet-unshown cutscenes, which are surprisingly fun to listen to, even without any context for what's actually going on.
(*In quotation marks because, well, it's a digital-only title AFAIK, so it's more "Steam store page art" than "box art", really.)
Not bad stuff. That boss fight's something of a highlight of the game, anyway.
Also, dunno if I should be spreading this tidbit or not, but it's supposed to hit Beta at the end of the month (after being in Alpha since around this time last year), and tentatively releasing on May 30th (maybe later, depending on how much polish is needed at the end of the day). It'll only have the three girls as playable characters initially; the two playable male characters are to be added in at a later point in time (no idea if it's free or will cost, although I'm assuming it'll be a free update).
Still, it's coming together pretty well; only two more stages really need to be done until the entire campaign is finished, and I'm under the impression that one of the two is basically mostly finished anyway. Latest alpha also added a lot of voice clips from the as-of-yet-unshown cutscenes, which are surprisingly fun to listen to, even without any context for what's actually going on.
(*In quotation marks because, well, it's a digital-only title AFAIK, so it's more "Steam store page art" than "box art", really.)
Wok
Member
This is how I started to complete level 7-10:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=242657668
Afterwards, you have to activate the switch at the bottom while taking care of avoiding the cicular razor blades (you should be able to kill half of them). I think you have to activate every switch twice in the end.
PandaPedinte
Member
Freedom Planet got another "box art"*, apparently:
Not bad stuff. That boss fight's something of a highlight of the game, anyway.
That art is amazing! Nice to read about the game coming along, I can't wait for the release.
More_Badass
Member
So forget what I said about Escape Goat 2 being more of the same. The game continues to add new interesting mechanics to the core gameplay that allow for puzzles and scenarios never possible in the first. This is definitely going to be another addition to my slowly growing GOTY list. The art style is wonderful and the game retains the mix of precision platforming and challenging trial-error puzzles of the original, while constantly building on that foundation.
macfoshizzle
Member
played little bit of Betrayer and it's good! so mysterious and atmospheric. you start off at a shore what appears to be a shipwreck. you follow a road into a forest when a girl in a red hood shoots an arrow with a message for you. from there you start piecing together the story of betrayer. make sure you have your headphones one because you will need it. there's even a button to "listen".
phantomspiker
Member
I beat the game on Tuesday and it's pretty good. Great atmosphere and the combat becomes really enjoyable once you start getting more weapons and upgrades.
Warm Machine
Member
Keeping it indie.
Props to Baddy for that one:
NeoScavenger is currently on a $1 sale:
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=700141
Steam release incoming too, grab it guys! - Brain fart, its already on Early Access.
NeoScavenger is currently on a $1 sale:
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
OT: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=700141
More_Badass
Member
Didn't hear about that. How soon?
We dont know the date, but its greenlit, meaning it should get a steam release not too far off-ish at least.
I don't think being greenlit indicates the game will fully release soon. This one looks like it has a ways to go yet.
More_Badass
Member
Wait, you do know NEO Scavenger is already on Early Access, right? Or do you mean like a full release a la Betrayer and Mercenary Kings?
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Spate and Creeper World 3 are on Steam
Can't say anything about Spate, but CW3 is excellent. It's tower defense but there's an excellent offensive side as you carve out frontlines and push your defenses forward, plus there's tons of depth in dealing with topography and terraforming and the liquid enemy's relentless onslaught
Ah, derp. Right! Its already on Steam, lol.
I shouldnt let myself be fooled by 1 year old thread titles and probably should ask a mod to update it, but the thread will sink into GAF obscurity in 5 minutes again anyway.
Sorry guys, brain fart.
The ramblings of a mad man who played too many Indies this month.
PandaPedinte
Member
macfoshizzle
Member
oh awesome. i heard great things.. gonna grab it.
Same offer here:
Heyo guys, you might know me as the guy who randomly jumps in here and screams about games you should try.
There is this really neat post-apocalyptic turn based survival sim that screams for more publicity, called NEO Scavenger. I also made a thread for it if you want to read up on it:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=700141
The game is on Steam early access and can be currently had for $1 during the Humble Weekly sale (even including the good and challenging puzzle game Offspring Fling if you buy it yourself):
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
Thing is, this game is way, way, way too good to be overlooked and I'd love more people to check it out. I'll gift 15 copies of this game over in the thread (linked above) to the first people voicing their interest in that thread (I wont monitor the Steam thread closely so make sure to post over there) in return for you guys posting some impressions in that thread & maybe also in here to help bumping the thread/raising awareness of the game or even telling the world that you believe it is utter crap after you tried it
If we have a deal, head over here and let me know:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=700141
I'll send out the links by tomorrow as buying the games might take me a while.
phantomspiker
Member
PandaPedinte
Member
Voting
Other games I played:
If I have more time I'll play some more games
- Action Painting Pro - I didn't write about this game previously but I enjoyed it for what it is, just a simple platformer game where you jump paints and once you understand what each one of the "power-ups" do it's entertaining to make the paintings. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the music.
- Cosmochoria - If I wasn't so lazy to make a list of the best games of the month Cosmochoria could figure in the top along Nothing to Hide. I already wrote my opinions about the game early in the thread so I'll be short, fun game, ton of content, lovely art and music and addicting gameplay.
- Lenna's Inception - Played again, this time in mind it's a Zelda clone with some new gameplay elements and I can understand why Toma liked so much, it's a throwback to the old Zelda games while having original ideas.
- Maverick Bird - Yes I like the original Flappy Bird, and enjoyed Terry's take on it too.
- Nothing to Hide - Everyone needs to play it, top game of the month (IMO) along of Cosmochoria.
- Black Ice
Other games I played:
- Astrovoid
- Bosses Forever 2.Bro
- Clockefeller
- iZBOT
- Mirage
- Painter's Guild
If I have more time I'll play some more games
Whoa, any clue what made the difference compared to the last one?
More_Badass
Member
Got into the beta for Apsis
Impressions over the weekend
Thaumaturgic Tomato
Member
I love the use of wind in this game, visually and aurally. The vegetation animates great. None of that boring slow mo swaying back and forth seemingly every game out there. The random strong knocking around of branches and grass adds to the immersion and is realistic. This kind of wind action is severely missing from games.
Imagining wind physics with the resources of a big budget studio makes me all giddy.
There was a leaked video of a very windy forest in Witcher 3. It looked amazing. Same kind of wind as this game but taken to a beautiful extreme. I've only played an hour of Betrayer and the wind is what comes to mind as my first impression. The love the wind. And dense vegetation. Denser and better vegetation needs to be a priority for the next generation, PC and console. PC can handle it, so let users throw a dozen GPUs at a game if they want real world density of plants and powerful wind physics.
To sum up my rambling: wind
Awesome video!