Tag: Indie
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Bounty Hunting 2D Platformer, They Always Run, Out Now On Console
Developer Alawar and publisher PID Games have finally launched their slick and stylish 2D platformer, They Always Run, on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. They Always Run launched onto Steam back in October 2021. Since then, it has enjoyed an outpour of praise from both fans and critics alike. So far, it has amassed a whopping…
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Liberate Or Conquer Mars In The Turn-Based Tactics Game, Mars Tactics
Developer Takibi Games and publisher Hooded Horse have announced a brand new turn-based tactics game titled Mars Tactics. Many of us are tentatively awaiting the release of XCOM 3 by spending our time playing other tactical turn-based titles. You’ve probably already played through every tactics game under the sun by this point and just want…
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Nobody Saves The World: Everybody Can Save The World! – PS5 Review
It’s rare to see a game that has both online co-op and couch co-op, especially in today’s day and age. I’ve always been a sucker for hopping on the couch with my partner after a long day’s work to play a quick game of Mario Kart or Just Dance. Nobody Saves The World, from the…
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Adorable Restaurant Sim, Cat Cafe Manager, Available Now
Developer Roost Games and publisher Freedom Games have finally launched their restaurant management sim, Cat Cafe Manager. Rarely do the fandoms of both cats and managing your own cafe coalesce – unless you own a real-life cat cafe that is. Fortunately, the publisher behind the wonderful To The Rescue! and an indie studio comprised of gaming veterans have…
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Embrace Cottagecore In Inclusive Witchy Life Sim Wylde Flowers
Developer Studio Drydock has announced that their upcoming witchy life sim, Wylde Flowers, will be released on both PC and Switch. Studio Drydock strives to make games for underserved audiences in a climate dominated by violence and competition. As a result, their latest title, Wylde Flowers, will allow players to play at their own pace…
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Boreal Tenebrae: A Frustrating Yet Beautiful Work Of Art – Switch Review
I’ve recently been playing Horizon Forbidden West in my spare time. What was supposed to be a twenty to forty-hour experience has contorted itself into an eighty-hour slog that I can’t bear to suffer through any longer. Everything feels so intrinsically stale, an experience entirely rooted in old school game design and lacklustre storytelling. It…
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One Hand Clapping Now On Next Generation Consoles
Developer Bad Dream Games and publisher HandyGames have finally brought the vocal 2D platformer One Hand Clapping to next-gen consoles. Entering early access in 2020, One Hand Clapping received a number of awards and nominations for its use of vocal input. The player explores and interacts with the game with noise, whilst building confidence in…
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Cinematic Spectacle, Trek To Yomi, Receives Release Date & New Trailer
The upcoming action-packed samurai adventure game, Trek to Yomi, receives an official release date and a brand-new gameplay trailer. Trek to Yomi is the upcoming cinematic marvel developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. We recently had an opportunity to preview the first two chapters and had a profoundly one-of-a-kind experience. Afterwards,…
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PS1-Inspired Horror Game, Boreal Tenebrae, Gets Console Release Date
Developer Snot Bubbles Productions, in collaboration with publisher RedDeer.games, are releasing their PS1-style surreal horror game, Boreal Tenebrae, onto consoles this April. It was announced back in June of 2021 that the hit horror indie title, Boreal Tenebrae would be coming to consoles. After nearly a year, it has been officially announced that the console…
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Unique Deckbuilder, Alchemical INC., Needs Your Support On Kickstarter
Developer Looch Labs has announced that they have launched their Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming Steampunk deck builder Alchemical INC. Alchemical INC. is indie developer Looch Labs’ debut title and is now seeking your support on Kickstarter. They are currently hoping to raise $12,000/£9,192 to help completely cover the cost of art and development, music,…
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Young Souls: Impeccably Original & Stylishly Fun – Xbox Series S Review
As a journalist who predominantly covers indie games, the constant and daunting threat of losing interest or simply growing fatigued with the very form of entertainment that sustains your career is genuinely terrifying. Over the past few years, I’ve reviewed roughly 86 indie games, previewed 30+ more and played a dozen extra in my spare…
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Stunning Co-Op RPG Beat ‘Em Up, Young Souls, Coming Later This Month
Developer 1P2P Studio has announced that their co-op RPG beat ’em up, Young Souls, is heading to the PC and console later this month. Young Souls is the incredibly colourful and stylish debut title from indie developer 1P2P Studio. After 12 years of working in the industry, and winning Ludum Dare 23, 1P2P Studio are…