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Endless Legend got a big update today - Eye on the Stars
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Tales of Maj'Eyal also got a big update - Dust to Dust
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Tales of Maj'Eyal also got a big update - Dust to Dust
Finally a new page. And I finally took Toma's advice and got ToME
Ok I've done it. I've made my own site. It's not live JUST yet (behind the wall of Square Space anonymity for now)
If you guys want to follow me I'm the iconless Twitter account here - https://twitter.com/permanentbetauk
Thanks chaps!
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Thanks for the follows guys - the website is now LIVE - http://www.permanent-beta.net/
Anyone post about this yet?
Witchmarsh - 2015 - Witchmarsh is a co-op Platform RPG set in 1920s Massachusetts. Create a team of custom
Investigators and lead them into the heart of the swampland.
This is looking really good! I'll have to remember to follow it!
Wow, looks great! Mine's probably just going to be one of the standard Wordpress plugins for a while...gotta do content first
Looks really nice (now I'm wondering if I should have gone with Squarespace for my own site). The only thing that seems off is the archives page for different categories, on which the text seems really odd: http://img.prntscr.com/img?url=http://i.imgur.com/CJ0c6Kh.png
Congrats on starting the site. Will be keeping up with it.
Ok I've done it. I've made my own site. It's not live JUST yet (behind the wall of Square Space anonymity for now)
If you guys want to follow me I'm the iconless Twitter account here - https://twitter.com/permanentbetauk
Thanks chaps!
Edit
Thanks for the follows guys - the website is now LIVE - http://www.permanent-beta.net/
Don't worry. That's a hyped, highly anticipated indie. It's definitely getting an OTAnyone got experience doing OTs? Suggestions? I guess I might end up doing one for Axiom Verge if no one else does.
Witchmarsh sounds great, do we have a release date yet?
Ooo interesting. I liked what I played of the free version
Anyone got experience doing OTs? Suggestions? I guess I might end up doing one for Axiom Verge if no one else does.
I can definitely do screenshots, less able to do banners. But I'd be worry about spoiling stuff unless I used the generic press images, and if feels a bit weird to do an OT when I have a review copy. Still hoping someone takes it off my hands but it's 11 days away and no one else's come forward.
Don't see why that's an issue. You're probably better suited than someone else, because you've played the game, so you can answer questions and provide impressionsI can definitely do screenshots, less able to do banners. But I'd be worry about spoiling stuff unless I used the generic press images, and if feels a bit weird to do an OT when I have a review copy. Still hoping someone takes it off my hands but it's 11 days away and no one else's come forward.
Don't see why that's an issue. You're probably better suited than someone else, because you've played the game, so you can answer questions and provide impressions
I really liked [encrypted] and Beyond 35000. Hac is worth checking out. And of course Catacomb KidsAlright, Indiethread fellas, time to plow through OP games tonight, tomorrow and lets see how much I can dump into my head.
I'll start with A, as usual, but are there any must-play games this month that you guys found?
I'd post the end of March games in this thread when they release, so then they can be part of the April OPSo do literal end of march games go in April thread or? Axiom Verge is the 31st, as well as Rack n Ruin (I hadn't heard of this but got a review copy--it's simple top down fun so far) and surely more games I'm not thinking of, kind of awkward for monthly things.
Alright, Indiethread fellas, time to plow through OP games tonight, tomorrow and lets see how much I can dump into my head.
I'll start with A, as usual, but are there any must-play games this month that you guys found?
I have a curator group (with a whopping 65 followers; really gaining on TB), but I don't know if it's really relevant. To me it's just an easy list to point to for cool stuff I've been playing recently, and I guess some people like that too.While I'm asking dumb questions, anyone a Steam Curator? Is steam curation, like, relevant? It seems like good advertising if you're TB (I see his recommendations everywhere) but basically irrelevant if you're not the featured curator. Which just seems to always be TB. Or "waifu hunter".
My tastes also seem a bit too diverse for any meaningful curation beyond "these are some cool niche/indie games go play 'em". I guess that's my thing, though
I had started one but haven't updated it at all. Too much of a time commitment and really doesn't do anything for me. Posting curated lists of games here is a much better use of my timeYeah, that's true. I'm antsy for assorted reasons but I'm sure I can do it if necessary.
While I'm asking dumb questions, anyone a Steam Curator? Is steam curation, like, relevant? It seems like good advertising if you're TB (I see his recommendations everywhere) but basically irrelevant if you're not the featured curator. Which just seems to always be TB. Or "waifu hunter".
My tastes also seem a bit too diverse for any meaningful curation beyond "these are some cool niche/indie games go play 'em". I guess that's my thing, though
I have a curator group (with a whopping 65 followers; really gaining on TB), but I don't know if it's really relevant. To me it's just an easy list to point to for cool stuff I've been playing recently, and I guess some people like that too.
I was just about to post that! I thought Stranded was interesting but certainly flawed. He covers my major concerns mostly, I get what the slow movement was getting at but IMO it's really unneeded/unhelpful. And the extreme lack of story/development is a bit eh, especially when it's highly possible to dick around for most of 2 of the days and not actually encounter more than a couple interesting things each day. The music stuff was cool but pretty subtle.Developer of Stranded has posted a different kind of post-mortem.
Today I learned that he made it with Ren'Py. He also claims that Digital was the reason he wanted to get into making games, which, for me, was the reason why I got back into writing. Always glad to see that game hit home for others the way it did for me <3
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http://www.lifesparkent.com/index.html
Topdown action adventure with bits of Zelda and bits of shmup. Play as a snarky demon has he corrupts the world. Interconnected world map where you can corrupt areas, filling them with stronger enemies and progressing your evil goals.
Alright, Indiethread fellas, time to plow through OP games tonight, tomorrow and lets see how much I can dump into my head.
I'll start with A, as usual, but are there any must-play games this month that you guys found?
ReviewThere are genuinely novel ideas within David. like its interesting use of a slingshot or the asymmetrical boss fights (ala Shadow of the Colossus), but it cant seem to see them well enough not to go running in the wrong direction. Completing it left me with an empty feeling I couldnt quite explain, my only guess being sadness that David.s worst enemy ended up being itself.
ReviewIts a weirdly isolating feeling, being around people but simultaneously being excluded because, well, youre mom and your daughter doesnt want you around. Little Party doesnt really have a point to make, and doesnt go anywhere in the end, but it definitely put me in a role Id never played before and made me reconsider my own actions toward my mother. To be perfectly honest I feel pretty horrible about a lot of things in retrospect, and now I have a small idea of how my words and actions even when not spiteful, likely affected my mother when she wasnt doing anything to deserve such a response. Unsurprisingly, it doesnt feel very good.
I liked David. It's an IOS port which may be why it feels a bit lacking in depth, but physics and varied bosses and arena mode made up for it IMO. The dev's a cool guy too
Earthtongue looks super interesting and something that I could play around with during my spare time. Just missed it on indie game stand, but it looks like I can get Boot Hill Heroes (Mother 3 aesthetics all over) and Earthtongue and whatever the next offering is for six bucks.
I searched the thread for BHH impressions but didn't see any - could anyone comment on the quality/length of that game, and if $6 is worth it for both?
Downloading now!
I was able to donate a percentage to WWF, AND check out with Amazon payments...
I used the site way back when Gnomoria released, and other than that Geneforge is the only other game in my wallet. Might just have to add the game stand to my bookmarks.
And spend money on games I don't have time for ;_;
May report back with impressions!
I felt like the variety was one of its weaker aspects, since it often focused on things the game doesn't do especially well (any level focused around platforming/maze navigation for instance). Still, I seem to be in the minority in this, so at least other people enjoyed it where I didn't.I liked David. It's an IOS port which may be why it feels a bit lacking in depth, but physics and varied bosses and arena mode made up for it IMO. The dev's a cool guy too
I felt like the variety was one of its weaker aspects, since it often focused on things the game doesn't do especially well (any level focused around platforming/maze navigation for instance). Still, I seem to be in the minority in this, so at least other people enjoyed it where I didn't.
Best game so far this month. Its a really, really damn well designed Castlevania-style game. Interesting level design, lots of secrets, tons of content, challenging (but not unfair!) and a million references to other games that had me chuckle quite a bit (I just got killed by a fairy shouting "Hey, Listen!") This game is very, very, very good, even if you are not overly fond of other game references. I will definitely play more of this game. Definitely worth the purchase.
This game is surprisingly well made and shows a lot of potential. Its still in early alpha and seems a bit expensive, but its really damn well made and very complex for what it appears to be. A high amount of maneuverability with runs, dodges, jumps, rolls, a vast magic system, and challenging procedural levels. If you are in love with procedural sidescrolling roguelike challenges, definitely put this on your list. The only reason I am not putting this on top of my list this month, is the alpha status as its still missing content and rough around some minor edges. Keep an eye on this game.
There is a free PC Ludum Dare Prototype here: http://www.rac7.com/YouMustEscape/. Very cool and unique take on the concept of navigation via sound. The mobile version is a lot more polished, but this game works very well, and you definitely should check out the free prototype to see how they created a horror game from visual sound feedback.
Very cute musical journey. Its technically a rhythm game, but then again ... its not really as it refrains from using many of the typical ideas and just focusses on telling a story that you are rhythmically accompany. I liked it and even though its overall rather short, not complicated or challenging, its just a joy to play. Its hard to find a game these days that makes you just happy and puts a smile on your face from simple things, like the cute story, the paper style animations or even the music. I generally like genres they used for this game, but just based off what they wanted this game to be, basically my biggest gripe would have been a better music production. I know thats hard to pull off for such a small project, but sometimes the electronically produced rock music was a bit in a sort of a contrast to the innocent and pure story and emotions the game tried to convey.
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http://www.swdtech-games.com/index.php
Equal parts Earthbound and Sin City, with an art style reminiscent of the golden SNES era of RPGs, Pixel Noir aims to combine the great storytelling of film noir with classic Japanese role playing games.
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http://organizamgame.com
The game is an interactive story driven experience where the following gameplay elements are combined with story telling to have the player feel and experience the life of an Organism.
Born as a foreign organism in a habitat that is slowly diminishing due to the extraction of vital resources by artificial organisms, you will fight to keep the habitat alive.
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http://gadangames.com/games/my-last-friday
In My Last Friday, you play as Howard Goodson who finds himself locked inside an old house. He has no idea why and how he got there.
He falls deeper into a surreal world filled with dark secrets and gruesome creatures. While he's trying to find the way out it slowly becomes clear, why he is in this strange place and what forces are behind his torment. But he must fight and solve puzzles to see the connection between him and all these horror.
It's Friday and somehow he feels that it could be his last one. Whatever happens, he still can make a difference.
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https://kitegame.wordpress.com
Be the headmaster at arms of the worlds most advanced weapons research facility. Fend off swarms of enemies who want your data whether off your hard drive or straight out of your dome they will steal everything and use it against you if you get caught half-steppin!
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http://www.gerty-game.com
Gerty is a sci-fi top-down rogue-like shooter with fully destructible environment.
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https://twitter.com/Rodaja_es
Unfair Jousting Fair is a 2D videogame about jousting, but with unicycles. Two players try to keep their balance on a unicycle while they fight a medieval joust with unbalanced and random weapons.
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http://skyriderthegame.com
Noki was one of the pure. Once he had fallen, he became the SkyRider.
Engage in this Action-Puzzle-Platformer where the most unfortunate fight against tyranny.
Castle in the Darkness looks cute.
Castle in the Darkness looks cute.
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/354970
Shin Samurai Jazz is a platform-adventure game. It combines the likes of film noir and samurai cinema, presenting them with 8-bit graphics, an electro-jazz soundtrack, and a comic/manga-like style creating a unique atmosphere.
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http://store.steampowered.com/app/354960
Stuck in the Underworld without the slightest clue why, a young fiend has a bit of a mystery to solve in this action/adventure platformer. With a world to explore, a past to uncover, and quite the task to complete, players must embark on a quest filled with monsters, towns, dungeons, bosses, and various platforming challenges.
During my nostalgia last night I decided to check this out, and it's pretty freaking cool.Mussel - Free (PC, Mac, Linux)
http://kritiqal.com/2015/03/23/quick-thoughts-on-mussel/Its not a look I have any affinity toward, but Mussel makes it work through sheer power of presence. A pixelated Gradius-esq sidesrolling shooter, it abuses its CRT inspired visual overlay to where I couldnt help but become transfixed as I watched the game nearly implode on itself. The screen shakes and flashes violently with every enemy killed and shot fired, power-ups distorting the image into chaotic incomprehension as enemy and player alike begin to ghost onto the screen, as if the game is trying to wrest itself from the clutches of technology and spring to life in front of you.
Not a new or underrated game by any means, but Gone Home is now on Itchio! That's a great get for itchio, I love what they're doing for indies so it's good to see them snag such a major game (even if it's a bit late)