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Cosmochoria Kickstarter is live

 

[More_Badass]

My god, the kinds of misconceptions and ridiculous perceptions of Kickstarter I've seen in the last 24 hours on GAF has been astounding

Just check out this recent gem:

I'm with you. Kickstarter seems like a great way to give folks a healthy start by donating to their projects. However, there is every reason in the world for a successful Kickstarter project to be a jumping off point to a major buyout. The entire structure of Kickstarter project games is that donors give some money, and then investors put up an even larger amount based on that expressed interest.

Do people actually believe that Kickstarter funds are paying for development?! God, no. You're deluding yourselves if you thought that was true. Kickstarter campaigns aren't trying to fund their game projects through consumers. Developers use those Kickstarter funds and stats to convince real investors to fork up the real cash that does pay for development.
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Despite its seeming ideals, Kickstarter is really just a fancy form of consumer interest poll. Worse, it's a consumer poll that costs people money. Imagine how ridiculous it would seem if Coca-Cola put up a poll asking if people wanted to buy a new type of soda, and on top of that, they asked people to pay money to express their opinion. All consumers ("backers") get for it is a can of soda at the end of it all. But Coca-Cola gets marketing that consumers themselves pay for, interest polls that consumers voluntarily and eagerly vote in, as well as hard data that the company can show their investors demonstrating an existing and ready market. Just because it's some "start-up" doesn't make the whole process any more tasteful.

It's gross and always has been. I'm fine with other people putting up their own money, but for me it always seemed really gross and dishonest.

So I bring up small indie dev campaigns like Catacomb Kids, Rain World, etc.

I have no idea. I've never heard of either game. But just from looking at the numbers for the majority of successful campaigns, simple math tells you that Kickstarter funds don't come close to what it actually costs to pay for development. And because Kickstarter funds aren't actual investments, developers are under no legal obligation to be transparent about where your money goes or how it gets spent. Again, I find that gross and dishonest. All backers have is the "word" of those running the campaign.

Oculus may be the most egregious example of people using Kickstarter funds to attract investors, but they are far from the only ones. That's the dominant model and has been for as long as Kickstarter games have existed.

Wow

 

[Dog Problems]

Cosmochoria Kickstarter is live

Just pledged and I think I'm the first.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Cosmochoria Kickstarter is live

Are you creating the thread?

 

[More_Badass]

Are you creating the thread?

Working on it now, didn't expect it so soon.

Trying to think of a catchy title

 

[More_Badass]

Hey, guys, Cosmochoria thread is done, just trying to come up with a good title

Edit: what do you think?
"Cosmochoria - Save the galaxy as a naked cosmonaut with a jetpack, on Kickstarter"

 

[More_Badass]

Some more FJORDS FOREVER now titled FJOREVER

 

[mantrakid]

Holy crap guys, certain circumstances caused the campaign to launch tonight, it was supposed to be April 1st, but... April Fools!

Well, here we go...! Sorry for the surprise!

Huge love for your support so far.

Dog Problems, you are the first... You get this from me:

 

[mantrakid]

Hey, guys, Cosmochoria thread is done, just trying to come up with a good title

Edit: what do you think?
"Cosmochoria - Save the galaxy as a naked cosmonaut with a jetpack, on Kickstarter"

love that

 

[Dog Problems]

Dog Problems, you are the first... You get this from me:

Haha, I love it. Thanks.

 

[Toma]

Hey, guys, Cosmochoria thread is done, just trying to come up with a good title

Edit: what do you think?
"Cosmochoria - Save the galaxy as a naked cosmonaut with a jetpack, on Kickstarter"

Sounds good! Good luck with the thread

 

[More_Badass]

Sounds good! Good luck with the thread

Thread is up

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Goat Simulator releases today for preorder-ers! Hope it lives up to the hype

 

[phantomspiker]

New update for Sir, You Are Being Hunted is up!

CASTLE BIOME! Really excited to finally check this out. This also means that they are finally done with all of the major alpha content.

 

[macfoshizzle]

Spate looks super interesting. Anyone played it yet?

i've been eyeing on this game. so far the user reviews looks good on steam. love the looks of this game

 

[phantomspiker]

i've been eyeing on this game. so far the user reviews looks good on steam. love the looks of this game

I went ahead and bit the bullet. I've got a bit of a backlog to get through, so I don't know when I'll get around to it.

Sometime next week probably.

 

[daydream]

Getting overwhelmed by new releases. Only counting indies, I want to try the full release of Mercenary Kings, play more Luftrausers, get Cloudbuilt and Escape Goat 2. Ether One, Spate and Betrayer look intriguing, as well.

..halp

Spoiler

#backlogdepression

 

[Toma]

Getting overwhelmed by new releases. Only counting indies, I want to try the full release of Mercenary Kings, play more Luftrausers, get Cloudbuilt and Escape Goat 2. Ether One, Spate and Betrayer look intriguing, as well.

..halp

Spoiler

#backlogdepression

Now add PS3, 4, Vita to the mix

I am currently hooked on Destiny of Spirits. Hands down, best F2P game I ever played. Sucked away 10 hours within a few days.

 

[More_Badass]

Getting overwhelmed by new releases. Only counting indies, I want to try the full release of Mercenary Kings, play more Luftrausers, get Cloudbuilt and Escape Goat 2. Ether One, Spate and Betrayer look intriguing, as well.

..halp

Spoiler

#backlogdepression

Totally understand. Right now I'm trying to focus on Escape Goat 2 and then messing around in Goat Sim when I get stumped

 

[daydream]

^forgot about Goat Sim, how could I forget about Goat Sim.

Now add PS3, 4, Vita to the mix

I am currently hooked on Destiny of Spirits. Hands down, best F2P game I ever played. Sucked away 10 hours within a few days.

Well, for me it's the 3DS. Probably could have finished Yoshi in a week, but I went on vacation, new Ace Attorney came out today, not to mention Senran Kagura and some eShop titles. At least April will be a quiet month for that system.

Hopefully I can finish Card City Nights soon and maaaybe play through Year Walk over the weekend.

 

[phantomspiker]

Now add PS3, 4, Vita to the mix

I am currently hooked on Destiny of Spirits. Hands down, best F2P game I ever played. Sucked away 10 hours within a few days.

Counter Strike GO has been a major obstacle in clearing out mine.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Painter's Guild - I can see it becoming more interesting as the development progress, right now it's repetitive and there is not much yo do but it works to show his idea, and is interesting reading about the historical events involving art. This title goes to the "games I must keep an eye" list.

 

[alllen]

Guy who is making the Blade Runner inspired A Crimson Searchlight released a short one-button Blade Runner/I, Robot mash up game Electric Tortoise. Pretty good 5 minute time waster if you're a fan of that kind of sci-fi.

 

[daydream]

New version of Black Ice is out.

Guy who is making the Blade Runner inspired A Crimson Searchlight released a short one-button Blade Runner/I, Robot mash up game Electric Tortoise. Pretty good 5 minute time waster if you're a fan of that kind of sci-fi.

I like this. Writing and visual design are interesting, a tone of suspense is quickly established - the "full" game should be something to look forward to.

 

[More_Badass]

Before - ????

http://www.beforegame.net/

Before is a game about survival.
Guide your tribe through the challenges of a harsh and unforgiving pre-historic world, shaping their culture and defining their history. Finding food and shelter is an everyday struggle; and keeping your tribe safe and healthy is not always a simple task. Not only must the tribe hunt and forage each day, they must also protect their young, fend off wild animals and battle the elements.

Outpost - Free beta (PC)

http://www.outpost-game.com/

In the Outpost you must manage your Base, it's systems, your crew and their abilities to survive until rescue. Will you sacrifice a team member to obtain more food? Or will you build stronger defenses and conserve your energy? Earthquakes, freezing storms and the local fauna are bad enough, but something killed the last occupants of this base, and it'll be back.. Will you save the day? Or save yourself?

Project Night - $2.99 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.desura.com/games/project-night

Do you remember the survival horror genre in 90s? The atmosphere? The fear? Last summer I’ve started working on my first game and now i want to share with you this experience.

In Between - 2014 (PC, Mac, Linux)

http://www.gentlymad.org/game/inbetween

In Between is a puzzle-platformer illustrating the struggle on coping with death in a sensitive and emotional way. Based on insights from thanatology, the player is confronted with profoundly human as well as inner conflicts of his dying game character. The game pictures everyday situations as memory fragments that inspire the player to reflect. Overall there are five stages to be experienced, which tell the expectation of forthcoming death in interactive scenes with equivalent mechanics. In Between allows a playful and emotional challenging, thrilling experience.

Grey: The Lost Technology - PC, Xbox

http://www.teamaurora.net/games/grey/

It's going to be an action adventure Zelda-styled RPG on the Xbox 360 and PC!

Koruldia - ????

http://www.koruldia.info/koru_game.php

It is an RPG Adventure, with the ability to capture and train of creatures to fight in a dark complex universe. The combat system emphasizes strategy and tactics. One of the highlights of the game is its design, a hybrid of 2D and 3D stylized pixel art.

 

[PandaPedinte]

I played Black Ice and it was surprisingly fun, I didn't find the UI hideous as Daydreaming pointed in his impressions, it's bit clunky but I got used to it very quickly. The visual is simple and works well with the game's theme, when you start hacking a building a fence forms around it and you can't leave until the building is hacked and all the enemies are defeated.

It's cool game and worth to play, but my reflexes for FPS are so rusted. xD

 

[Toma]

I played Black Ice and it was surprisingly fun, I didn't find the UI hideous as Daydreaming pointed in his impressions, it's bit clunky but I got used to it very quickly. The visual is simple and works well with the game's theme, when you start hacking a building a fence forms around it and you can't leave until the building is hacked and all the enemies are defeated.

It's cool game and worth to play, but my reflexes for FPS are so rusted. xD

Yeah, I really liked it too, especially considering how varied the equipment addons are.

 

[PandaPedinte]

Yeah, I really liked it too, especially considering how varied the equipment addons are.

I just wish I didn't died a lot so I could save some money to buy the most expensive stuff.

 

[daydream]

I played Black Ice and it was surprisingly fun, I didn't find the UI hideous as Daydreaming pointed in his impressions, it's bit clunky but I got used to it very quickly. The visual is simple and works well with the game's theme, when you start hacking a building a fence forms around it and you can't leave until the building is hacked and all the enemies are defeated.

It's cool game and worth to play, but my reflexes for FPS are so rusted. xD

The UI is totally serviceable, but hardly sleek or polished. I dunno, I thought it was immediately jarring when I fired the game up. Obviously didn't detract much from my enjoyment with the game which I voiced very clearly. Game easily made my top 10 which I'll probably post tomorrow.

 

[More_Badass]

Landslide McQueen - Free (PC, Mac)

http://baertown.itch.io/landslide-mcqueen

Meet Landslide McQueen, a rich New York City stockbroker who is sick to death with the same walk home, every damn day.
So jump on your briefcase and show those faceless suits that you’re a free spirit! It doesn’t matter how much money you lose, in fact, the more the better! Get a higher score by chaining together knock downs - if a flailing suit takes out another, you’ll get double points. You can also try and inflate your score by grabbing some air time off the ramps and curbs!

The Hit - PC

http://www.thehitgame.co.uk/

The Hit is a multiplayer stealth-shooter, set in an open-world city. Kill your target as quickly and cleanly as possible, before other players get there first. Try to stay incognito, or photograph other players and take out hits on them.

Invertium - PC

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

Invertium is a sci-fi themed puzzle/platformer where you control an amnesic soldier who has been used as guinea pig for a new scientific experiment: the implantation of a device that allows him to change the gravity direction. After the successful implantation, he escapes from the lab to find a way to remove it from himself. Solve the most challenging puzzles using your ability to change the physical world.

Crystal Gun Girl (working title) - PC

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=38188.0

The Game is a 2D Adventure Platformer set in an Earth-like planet in the near future. The game is inspired by things like Monster World IV, Zelda II and various metroidvanias. The game has a large map with diverse locations, and has a focus on exploration and secrets. Various items acquired in dungeons and outside can be used to get to new locations in the game. Your main weapon is a gun, but there is also an energy sword option for close encounters, or from angles the gun would not be applicable.

Previously Mentioned

Fancy Skulls

 

[More_Badass]

Monsters & Monocles - PC

http://monstersandmonocles.tumblr.com/

A tale of comrades, ballistics, and high tea.
A “gentleman-like” procedural romp for you and up to three friends against the hordes of the occult.

This looks pretty cool

 

[Messofanego]

If you want to see what I played at EGX Rezzed, loads of pics and impressions of new, old, and fresh indie games

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=106307078&postcount=42

 

[daydream]

If you want to see what I played at EGX Rezzed, loads of pics and impressions of new, old, and fresh indie games

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=106307078&postcount=42

Fantastic post, thanks Messo!

 

[Toma]

If you want to see what I played at EGX Rezzed, loads of pics and impressions of new, old, and fresh indie games

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=106307078&postcount=42

Awesome, I'll read it later. What are the games you are now looking forward the most from these?

 

[daydream]

Got so much to do, so no comments for my top 10 (posted about every game in this thread). Decided to adapt Toma's format, first ten games get my vote:

Excellent:

Jazzpunk
Card City Nights
Nothing to Hide
Black Ice
Xaxi

(Very) Promising:

Cosmochoria
Painter's Guild
Standpoint

Good

Noir
Maverick Bird
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The Everloom

Decent:

Float Lift
Drunken Robot Pornography
Astrovoid
Action Painting Pro

Disappointing:

KiloBite
Guild of Dungeoneering
Probably Archery
Clockefeller
Bosses Forever
Trish
Cubrick

 

[Messofanego]

Awesome, I'll read it later. What are the games you are now looking forward the most from these?

I think nearly ALL of them! haha

Will try to grab Ether One and Dungeon of the Endless. Hyped for Helldivers, Murdered, Super Exploding Zoo, Unrest, and Murasaki Baby.

 

[PandaPedinte]

If you want to see what I played at EGX Rezzed, loads of pics and impressions of new, old, and fresh indie games

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=106307078&postcount=42

Awesome write up Messofanego!

 

[Messofanego]

Awesome write up Messofanego!

Thanks

 

[One Foul Note]

Monsters & Monocles - PC


This looks pretty cool

Looks like potentially my kinda game. Loving the level of detail in the rooms.

 

[daydream]

The alpha of Mini Metro saw two updates since the last (first) time it was featured here, with update 8 being pretty significant. Also seems like version 9 will be quite important for the UI "to make sense".

Still really like this game even in its early state. Only thing that bugs me (aside from the upgrade UI which should be getting fixed with the next update) is that you can't cancel a line once you've started drawing it, at least I think you can't. You can easily remove it once you've placed it, but for convenience' sake, cancelling should be an option (by right-clicking, perhaps). Edit2: Actually, you can remove it while laying it down, if you retrace it, it just gets a bit janky and buggy sometimes. Therefore, I'd still prefer one-click removal.

Edit: The mention of London as a "map" indicates that there'll be different cities with different rulesets which actually allows for a story mode if they want to go that far.

 

[Keasar]

I know some people really liked the soundtrack for Cloudbuilt, wanted to post that our composer Jacob Lincke released it on Bandcamp tonight.

https://jacoblincke.bandcamp.com/

 

[flowsnake]

The alpha of Mini Metro saw two updates since the last (first) time it was featured here, with update 8 being pretty significant. Also seems like version 9 will be quite important for the UI "to make sense".

Still really like this game even in its early state. Only thing that bugs me (aside from the upgrade UI which should be getting fixed with the next update) is that you can't cancel a line once you've started drawing it, at least I think you can't. You can easily remove it once you've placed it, but for convenience' sake, cancelling should be an option (by right-clicking, perhaps). Edit2: Actually, you can remove it while laying it down, if you retrace it, it just gets a bit janky and buggy sometimes. Therefore, I'd still prefer one-click removal.

Edit: The mention of London as a "map" indicates that there'll be different cities with different rulesets which actually allows for a story mode if they want to go that far.

Thank goodness the site is down, need to work today.

Actually, it could be my internet connection messing up...

Edit: yep, I'm doomed.

 

[Wok]

Voting March!

I have not played enough games to take part of the votes this month. I will try to be more organized with my time schedule this April.

 

[More_Badass]

If anyone was interested in LYNE, it's part of the latest IndieGala Weekly bundle. Currently $1.89 for the first 24 hours
https://www.indiegala.com/weekly

 

[daydream]

If anyone was interested in LYNE, it's part of the latest IndieGala Weekly bundle. Currently $1.89 for the first 24 hours
https://www.indiegala.com/weekly

Highly recommended btw, as a 'podcast game' especially. I'm up to pack F or so an it seems like there's tons more content.

 

[daydream]

Edit: now with formatting!

Quite excited for Shelter 2. Really enjoyed the first one, not necessarily as a game you play from start to finish, but as a beautiful and unusual little étude.

Shelter 2 - PC

http://www.mightanddelight.com/index.php?page=shelter2

A sequel to its badger-themed predecessor, 'Shelter 2' follows a family of lynx trying to lead a life in wilderness. The sequel will feature more elaborate mechanics and movement options, as well as a more refined and and sophisticated command system. Needless to say, everyday survival will not be less stressful though equally rewarding.

Btw there's one "[/code]" too many in the OP for the "not yet released" template, no?

 

[More_Badass]

Quite excited for Shelter 2. Really enjoyed the first one, not necessarily as a game you play from start to finish, but as a beautiful and unusual little étude.

Awesome. I enjoyed the first one

Wow, that art style

 

[daydream]

Awesome. I enjoyed the first one

Wow, that art style

Yeah, looks brilliant. Updated my post with the formatting.

 

[More_Badass]

Anyone else playing Goat Sim? Or waiting for release/reviews? I'm enjoying it. It's not going to win any awards, it's not perfect by a long shot, but who the hell expected it to be. It's a silly stupid fun. Causing chaos and finding the little secrets is fun, While there isn't much content, I found the best experiences can from when you're trying to accomplish your own crazy objectives. The true staying power will be the Workshop support.

And slow motion makes everything better

edit: noticed there was no post for the game

Goat Simulator - $9.99 (PC)

http://www.goat-simulator.com/

Goat Simulator is the latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your dreams have finally come true! WASD to write history.

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On a side note, finally picked up Dishonored. Can't believe I waited so long to get it. The art style and atmosphere is wonderful, the world and lore is just fascinating. Can't wait to play more

 

[More_Badass]

Lol, Devolver never rests, huh?
Now they're publishing the next game from OlliOlli developer (Roll7) Not A Hero

Not A Hero - 2014 (PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, PS4)

http://r7games.webs.com/not-a-hero

Featuring a smorgasbord of running, gunning and sliding action, Not A Hero is a 2¼D cover-based shooter that has absolutely no qualms with handing you your own ass the minute you peek out from cover this summer.

Here's a link for the early alpha download

From Polygon's preview:

Players can cover quickly behind in-game objects to evade fire from enemies, who can zone in on a noisy player's presence. A roster of playable "Not Heroes" sport unique play-styles and abilities, including "shotgun, go quick with a dash and a katana, or go raw with your bare hands." Missions offer primary objectives, secondary goals and "unexpected mid-level events that turn the tables on your hero in an instant," such as SWAT teams or building security patrol.

 

[phantomspiker]

Went ahead and played Spate took me about an hour and a half. The art style and atmosphere were top notch and the music was really well done. I enjoyed the story and the narration for the most part, although it kinda feel apart for me at the end. I found the game play to be pretty bland across the board, the world just wasn't very interesting to traverse at all. There are pretty long stretches were you just press the forward key or tap the jump key and don't do much else, it really kills the pacing.

*EDIT* I also want to add that the game was buggy, had the game soft lock on me and a couple of instances where I had to restart at a checkpoint after getting stuck.