Tag: indie
- Stand as the last legendary mythical warrior in the arena | First Impressions - Battle Crush Beta Review
Battle Crush Beta delivers a dynamic gaming experience that merges the thrill of a battle royale with the hero-based gameplay of a MOBA. The current CBT version features a unique cast of 15 Calixers, mythological and legendary heroes with distinct abilities, and playstyles. All heroes are unlocked, so those participating in the beta test can try each hero.
October 24, 2023 -
In Dancing Duelists, you step into the shoes of one of ten charming, cartoonish characters, each radiating a unique silly vibe. The goal is straightforward - win seven battles to claim the title of the ultimate Dance Duelist. However, be wary of accumulating three losses, as that spells your way out of the competition. It's also a roguelike in the truest sense, with every defeat resetting your progress.
October 21, 2023 -
And you can also beat it in just 10 minutes. Dancing Duelists is a brief but spirited deckbuilding autobattler, made by Mega Crit's (developers of Slay the Spire). Developed in a mere three weeks using Godot Engine, this game invites players to select from ten silly quirky cartoonish characters and engage in a series of dance-off battles.
October 21, 2023 - Feels very similar to Hades, but offers its own distinctive approach | Impressions - Warm Snow Review
Warm Snow is an action roguelike that manages to strike an impressive balance between familiarity and innovation. Drawing inevitable comparisons to Hades, it delivers a fast-paced gaming experience that's both addictively entertaining and uniquely its own.
October 11, 2023 -
One of the best rogue-lite games on mobile, hampered by poor performance | Review - Warm Snow ReviewWarm Snow is an exhilarating take on the action roguelike genre that draws comparisons to Hades due to its fast-paced combat and diverse build options. The game was recently made available on Android and iOS after a successful release on Steam last year, receiving critical acclaim.
October 11, 2023 -
Warhammer 40K: Darktide has now been released on Xbox, accompanied by a plethora of updates with Patch #13 that transforms it into what feels like an entirely new game. Xbox players who are joining the fray later shouldn't feel left behind or delayed, for lack of a better word. In fact, you can say that its 10 months on PC was just the early access period, so yeah, thanks PC beta testers.
October 4, 2023 -
Warhammer 40K: Darktide wasn’t universally praised at launch, mainly due to its optimization and repetitive nature. However, Patch #13 brings about the much-anticipated "Class Overhaul", which brings more engaging content into the game. This update is a game-changer, not just for existing players but also as a first impression for newcomers.
October 4, 2023 -
✨Overview IGNISTONE takes players on a journey into the heart of darkness, where they descend beneath the surface to the mines in search of the stolen Ignistone. This roguelike adventure promises a blend of strategy and skill in a simple package as you engage in one-on-one combat against thieving adversaries. While it may give off the visual vibes of classic PS2, Nintendo, or even early 2000’s flash games, IGNISTONE manages to instill a modern gameplay experience with its rogue-lite mechanics.
October 3, 2023 - Using just a mouse to play this cool parry-based Roguelite game | First Impressions - IGNISTONE Review
Ignistone invites players to embark on a treacherous but captivating journey into the mysterious Mines below the surface, as they seek to recover the stolen Ignistone. In this roguelite adventure, players engage in head-on 1v1 combat against thieving adversaries, utilizing a variety of swords and amulets to enhance their character's abilities.
October 3, 2023 -
With CS2, Almost every aspect of CS has been revamped across the board: visuals, presentation, gameplay, mechanics, and connectivity, all while still maintaining that familiar Counter-Strike feel that CS:GO players are used to.
September 28, 2023 - A narrative-driven game that feels like an interactive 3D visual novel | Impressions - The Wreck Review
Immediately upon starting The Wreck, I can already sense the vibe that it's going to be a fantastic narrative-driven slice-of-life experience, the gameplay is not its strong point, and is just simple occasional taps to the screen whenever there is a prompt for dialogue or interactions.
September 27, 2023 -
✨Overview The Wreck is a 3D interactive visual novel that plunges players into a world of complex emotions, family dynamics, and personal reflection. It was originally released on Steam and consoles early this year, but has now made its way to Android here on TapTap, offering players a chance to experience its narrative-driven journey on the go. You can play the first few parts of the story for free (roughly 20 minutes), then purchase access for the full version.
September 27, 2023 -
Starstride is an online Action RPG that blends the unlikely combination of high fantasy with sci-fi, and it works out quite well. Two allied factions, Neoterrans and Wokens, are at war against a mysterious alien civilization. Your character is one of the few powerful fighters remaining after a mysterious defeat at the hands of the enemy's leader.
September 24, 2023 -
![[Indie Spotlight] A charming pixel rogue-lite for PC and soon Mobile! | Review - Metal Mind](/images/reviews/legacy/2023-09-23-indie-spotlight-a-charming-pixel-rogue-lite-for-pc-and-soon-mobile--review---metal-mind-0.avif)
✨Overview Metal Mind is a pixel rogue-lite stick shooter where players take on the role of a mech that can change its parts and gear on the fly. The game was originally released on PC (Steam) last year for an upfront cost of $18, but I had the privilege of trying out a pre-release build of the Android version, and I must say, it transitions quite seamlessly to the mobile platform, if not even better suited for it.
September 23, 2023 - [Indie Spotlight] Build your robot in this rogue-lite stick shooter | Impressions - Metal Mind Review
If you have played twin-stick shooters and retro pixel-style rogue-lites, then Metal Mind should feel familiar you, The gameplay mechanics of Metal Mind follow a classic twin-stick shooter formula, but with a twist. It’s actually a “single-stick” shooter because aiming is already done automatically. You just have to fire the weapon, or activate abilities.
September 23, 2023 -
Party Animals is a multiplayer physics-based brawler and party game developed by Recreate Games and published by Source Technology. This game brings a delightful selection of cute anthropomorphic animals in chaotic battles, similar to like Gang Beasts and Gummy Life. With its unique blend of physics-based combat and Fall Guys-style objectives, it offers players a hilariously chaotic fun experience.
September 22, 2023 -
Everything you need to know about Snowbreak’s new DLC: Fogbound Dream (Open-world? A new character?) ReviewFogbound Dream is the second and newest DLC for Snowbreak: Containment Zone, a popular 3D sci-fi third-person shooter game where players navigate the mysterious ‘containment zone’ with a squad of waifu heroes equipped with diverse skills, gun types, and abilities. Fogbound Dream is set to be the game’s biggest update yet with a plethora of new content and events coinciding with TGS 2023 starting this September 21st.
September 21, 2023 -
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG that combines elements of simulation, collecting, crafting, and turn-based RPG combat. It serves as a full-on remake of the original WitchSpring 1, initially released for mobile devices in 2015. The game is set to be released on PC on September 26, with plans for Xbox and PlayStation releases in the future, and potential releases on Switch and mobile platforms.
September 19, 2023 -
Assassin's Creed Mirage promises to be a refreshing return to the franchise's roots. Set against the historical backdrop of Baghdad, the game takes us back to the early years of the series, emphasizing parkour, stealth, and the art of assassination—a style reminiscent of the beloved Altair and Ezio eras. It's a deliberate shift away from the sprawling open-world RPGs and health sponges of enemies that have become the norm in recent Assassin's Creed titles.
September 16, 2023 -
POPUCOM is an upcoming multiplayer cooperative puzzle adventure platformer that emphasizes color-switching, match-3 shooting, and utilizing various companions cooperatively to progress through a mysterious vibrant world. Recently announced a few days ago with a trailer and mini-game (more info further down below) to go along with it, the game is set to be released for PC and PlayStation, offering a multiplayer cooperative puzzle adventure experience.
September 11, 2023