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Opinion
You Should Play These Games About Political Resistance
Beautiful platformers stand side by side with state surveillance simulators in ResistJam. Focused on projects that “resist oppressive authoritarianism in all its forms,” it’s full of great games. All of them are this week’s Indie Pick. There’s just shy of 220 games in ResistJam’s collection. The jam lasted for one week, allowing designers to make…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 15, 2017 -
OpinionExodemon Is Another Take On Games Like Quake
Every now and then, you just want to leap around and blast some robots. Exodemon is a first person shooter that channels some of the best old school classics to create a stunning shooting gallery. It’s this week’s Indie Pick. Designed by Brazilian studio Kuupu, Exodemon is a real treat to play. Dashing about with…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 10, 2017 -
OpinionAn RPG Where You Fight Using Burritos and Dynamite
Hylics is surreal RPG created by Mason Lindroth. Following everyday schlub Wayne on his quest to defeat Gibby, King of the Moon, it is a game that thrives on confusion. Bloody skull will instantly kill you, some of the best armor is literal garbage, and randomized text adds to the confusion. It’s this week’s Indie…
By Heather Alexandra Published March 1, 2017 -
Opinion
A Racing Game With Some Serious F-Zero Vibes
There are few better feelings in games than shooting through a corkscrew at blinding speeds. Super Pilotis a futuristic racing game that not only feels damn fast, it lets you craft your own stunning tracks. It is this week’s indie pick! Super Pilot is Greenlit on Steam and should release sometime this year. Today, we’re…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 22, 2017 -
Opinion
Magic Wand Is An RPG Where You Rotate The World
Magic Wand is a whimsical experience by Stephen Murphy, aka thecatamites. An ostensibly simple tale of a search for missing friends, a mixture of silly writing and shifting visuals turns things absolutely absurd. It’s this week’s indie pick. Players take on the role of Radiget, an adventurer with a sharp sword and sharper wit, as…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 16, 2017 -
Opinion
A Game Where You Go Bowling For Fascists
It’s been a few weeks since we saw inexplicably famous white nationalist Richard Spencer punched in the face and the world has only gotten stranger. Luckily, games are an excellent outlet to explore the world around us. Handväska! is a silly response to the rise of modern fascism and it’s this week’s Indie Pick. Handväska!…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 8, 2017 -
Opinion
An Arcade Shooter That’s A Hellish Glitchscape
Luminous Corridor 2 is a twin stick shooter by Loren Schmidt that calls back to great games like Robotron. With oppressive arcade music and a trippy, neon wasteland to blast baddies in, it has equal parts charm and challenge. It’s this week’s Indie Pick. There’s no understating what strong visual aesthetics can provide for a…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 1, 2017 -
Opinion
A Samurai Game With A Sharp Learning Curve
A dangerous bird-man stands before you. Music beats rhythmically and and chimes down, each second signaling your impending demise. You only have one shot at this. You scramble to line up your attack and slice, cutting him in half. This is Sinewave Samurai and it’s this week’s Indie Pick. Sinewave Samurai is a game jam…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 25, 2017 -
Opinion
Explore A Relaxing Island In Fruits of a Feather
Fruits of a Feather is a light and breezy relaxation game where players can soar around a picturesque island as a hawk. With hidden caverns to explore and countless fruit to find, it’s a wonderful way to unwind and a very Cool Indie Game. Developed by Samurai Punk and featuring music from Skeletone Audio, Fruits…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 18, 2017 -
Opinion
Indie Game Collection Lets You Serve Booze To Ghosts, Take A Late Night Swim
The East Van EP is a collection of games from Canadian designer ceMelusine. It’s full of mystic visions, mixed drinks, and late night swimming. The mundane becomes magical in this series of Cool Indie Games. Bundling up three titles, ceMelusine manages to weave an experience full of wonder. In Oracle, procedurally generate statements turn into…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 11, 2017 -
OpinionThe Roguelike Platformer Where Anyone Can Lose A Limb
Catacomb Kids is a mix between a roguelike and a platformer, with equal parts magic potions and goomba stomps. You can also chop body parts off pretty much everything. It’s one heck of a challenge and a damn Cool Indie Game. Game designer Tyriq Plummer wanted to do many things with Catacomb Kids. He wanted…
By Heather Alexandra Published January 4, 2017 -
Opinion
A Game About Meeting Cool Weirdos At Train Stations
Traveling for the holidays, I spent a lot of time sitting in trains and waiting on platforms. In the real world, it’s a pretty dry affair. In The Endless Express, it’s full of charm. Strange sounds play as bright trains shuttle wobbling creatures to and fro. It’s relaxing and makes for a Cool Indie Game.…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 29, 2016 -
Opinion
Slice Robots Into Tiny Bits In Clone Drone In The Danger Zone
Clone Drone In The Danger Zone is a chaotic arena slice-a-thon made by Doborog Games. Players face an unceasing flow of dangerous robots and fight to survive for as long as possible. It is this week’s Cool Indie Game. The gameplay in Clone Drone is simple. You’ll be tasked with defeating enemy robots in increasingly…
By Heather Alexandra Published December 14, 2016
