Tagged: downloadable
Transistor both strives and stumbles in its ambition. It uses the isometric foundation of Bastion, but only as a means to innovate and explore the limits of narrative fragmentation and mechanical innovation. The story’s complexity hinders its emotional impact and… Read More »
Nidhogg has the potential to be truly special, but this review exists in a vacuum. I can only comment on present-day Nidhogg, and its flaws hold it back from something greater. Most notably, the online multiplayer appears to be busted… Read More »
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This philosophy applies to Legend of Dungeon and all the recent indie releases featuring distinctive roguelike elements. These games manage to avoid the boredom of inherent repetitious design with engaging mechanics… Read More »
I like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I like combo-based action games. I hate Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. This downloadable release highlights the significance of execution, because it’s based on the popular TMNT franchise and uses… Read More »
Steam Early Access was introduced earlier this year in March, and since then the program has made a huge impact on Valve’s digital distribution service. The process involves independent developers submitting unfinished versions of games on Steam, essentially acting like… Read More »
The original Flashback came out in 1992, and to this day it stands as a beloved science-fiction action-platformer. The idea of introducing that game to a wider audience in 2013 sounds great on paper, but the real success of a… Read More »
Developer Holy Wow Studios spent the month of July creating Icarus Proudbottom Teaches Typing, a game you can and should go play right now. The title clearly indicates its genre, but the game’s humor and charming personality elevate it to… Read More »
Since its release in late June, action-platformer Rogue Legacy has been met with praise for its fun mechanics, unique roguelike elements, and charming humor. I recently had a chance to speak with Cellar Door Games’ Teddy Lee, one of the… Read More »
Two years ago developer Telltale Games hinted at plans to create a title based on the Fables comic book series. Now the company has officially announced its existence and given the upcoming release a name: The Wolf Among Us. The… Read More »
Since its launch in August 2012, Steam Greenlight has had an average of three games posted to the service every day. That can make it hard to keep track of the numerous potential releases, but a new update helps solve… Read More »
