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Cool indie games thread - asyyy - 03-12-2015
While most indie games are weird 2D platformers or crappy unity-engine minecraft clones, there is also some cool stuff out there. Post yours.
RE: Cool indie games thread - Smilecythe - 03-12-2015
I like some of those weird 2D platformers, especially the shooter ones
RE: Cool indie games thread - machine! - 03-12-2015
Knytt Stories is probably the most simple, yet the very best, platformer I've ever played. It features an absurdly beautiful atmosphere through ambient music and with tons of community "stories" the gameplay is endless.
It's free and runs well with wine: http://nifflas.ni2.se/?page=Knytt+Stories
RE: Cool indie games thread - asyyy - 03-12-2015
When I said weird platformer I was rather thinking of something like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsCF-mz6Y6A
RE: Cool indie games thread - GoregeousGuy - 03-12-2015
The 2 Tagap games are some fun 2D shooters.
http://www.tagap.net/
RE: Cool indie games thread - kougi - 03-12-2015
(03-12-2015, 04:01 PM)machine! Wrote: Knytt Stories is probably the most simple, yet the very best, platformer I've ever played. It features an absurdly beautiful atmosphere through ambient music and with tons of community "stories" the gameplay is endless.Agreed, the Knytt is one of my favourite indie game series. I remember playing some incredibly fun/atmospheric maps created by the community, along with some which were just there for the challenge.
It's free and runs well with wine: http://nifflas.ni2.se/?page=Knytt+Stories
Knytt Underground, despite not being free, is an awesome game in its own right. A very nice combination of platforming elements in a surreal world. (Starts off slow, but it pays off)
RE: Cool indie games thread - Mr. Bougo - 03-13-2015
Enviro-Bear 2000
You're a bear. You're hungry. Winter is approaching. Run into trees and lakes with your car to catch fishes and berries to prepare for hibernation.
The controls make this super fun and challenging. You can find some videos on youtube to get the idea.
RE: Cool indie games thread - Lee_Stricklin - 03-14-2015
Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Single best game I played in 2013 (independent or AAA), nothing really came close. Trailer doesn't really do it justice, as it fails to show off the puzzle, exploration, diverse gameplay styles, and not to mention epic boss fights and one hell of a soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK0wkXNcuK4
Freedom Planet. Another awesome one, also a 2D game. These out Sonic'd Sonic with this one, as it really could serve as a proper successor to Sonic 3 & Knuckles, which was the series' highpoint immediately after Sonic CD. It's very much what you would expect if Sega Technical Institute and Treasure got together in the early 90s to develop something for what would be the next generation's (back then) Sega Saturn. Varied and creative levels, excellent gameplay, awesome bossfights, very pretty sprite work, and once again an amazing soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjU8RFso8jI
Bastion. Almost an indie game, Warner Bros. did get to slap their logo on it (they didn't get to do that with Transistor though) though, they had no creative freedom with it. My pick for game of the year in 2011, to me it was better than The Witcher 2, Deus Ex 3, and EYE Divine Cybermancy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZAuKkv4eZE
EYE: Divine Cybermancy. This made Deus Ex 3 look bad in my opinion and that is saying a lot. In spite translation problems (lol they google-translated it from French, a fan patch exists to properly translate it to English), it was the single best first person game in my opinion to come out of 2011 and by far one of the deepest games I have EVER played.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO3b0u6dovk
Pier Solar. This one was actually a kickstarter project originally for the SEGA GENESIS AND SEGA CD, though it recently got ported to Dreamcast, Windows, Linux, and I believe Mac OS X. I actually have the Genesis version along with the Sega CD-compatible soundtrack (you can use the CD music if you have a Sega CD). Pretty good Japanese-style RPG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUg-tD2M8jo
RE: Cool indie games thread - jimmy07 - 04-28-2023
Is essentially a great continuation to the first game in the JRPG series, with a satisfying ending to the story that started in the first game. It offers players a polished gameplay mechanic, a well-developed world, and a plot that captivates them from beginning to end. Highly recommendable for fans of JRPGs.
RE: Cool indie games thread - [CISN] Neigdoig - 04-28-2023
As far as I'm aware, the only indie games I had played were Game Dev Tycoon and PC Building Simulator (before the Mediatonic buyout).
RE: Cool indie games thread - Juliett77 - 08-20-2023
(03-13-2015, 12:58 AM)Mr. Bougo Wrote: Enviro-Bear 2000
You're a bear. You're hungry. Winter is approaching. Run into trees and lakes with your car to catch fishes and berries to prepare for hibernation.
The controls make this super fun and challenging. You can find some videos on youtube to get the idea.
Hi,
This game sounds like a wild and entertaining adventure! The concept of a hungry bear preparing for hibernation by crashing into trees and lakes to catch fish and berries is both unique and amusing. nickname
RE: Cool indie games thread - Natasha7899 - 08-26-2023
(03-12-2015, 04:01 PM)machine! Wrote: Knytt Stories is probably the most simple, yet the very best, platformer I've ever played. It features an absurdly beautiful atmosphere through ambient music and with tons of community "stories" the gameplay is endless.
It's free and runs well with wine: http://nifflas.ni2.se/?page=Knytt+Stories
Hello guys,
The exquisite simplicity and compelling mood of Knytt Stories make it a distinctive platformer. Its rich atmosphere, along with hypnotic music and user-generated material, promises limitless and captivating gaming. A genuine work of art in its field.
RE: Cool indie games thread - [CISN] Neigdoig - 08-30-2023
Well color me yellow, I found another game (and I just posted a video set to release tomorrow on YouTube on it) called Disfigure, which is a top-down shooter.
RE: Cool indie games thread - Jake220 - 10-03-2023
The concept of a hungry bear preparing for hibernation by crashing into trees and lakes to catch fish and berries is both unique and amusing. I love to play these games.
RE: Cool indie games thread - Dares - 11-18-2023
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Not so familiar with such games
RE: Cool indie games thread - Julian758 - 01-01-2024
Hey everyone,
Knytt Stories stands out as a platformer with its captivating simplicity and immersive ambiance. Its seamless blend of evocative music and the ability for users to create content ensures an endless, enthralling gaming experience. It's truly a masterpiece in the world of gaming, offering a rich atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you hooked. A genuine work of art.