cactus (aka Jonatan Söderström) is a prolific independent videogame developer. His games are known for playing against genre expectations and their surreal storytelling qualities (as in David Lynch surreal). His latest effort (a collaboration with
his brother and
FUCKING WEREWOLF ASSO) is called
KEYBOARD DRUMSET FUCKING WEREWOLF. It's about an eskimo that that turns into a werewolf and the events that follow. Sound weird? It is. Available in pc and mac flavours.
posted by pancreas
on Nov 5, 2011 -
22 comments
The
Super Friendship Club is an effort by
Stephen
“Increpare” Lavelle
(
previously),
Terry
Cavvvvvvanagh (
previously,
with
Stephen Lavelle),
Jonas Kyratzes (
previously, with
Terry Cavanagh),
Jasper Byrne (
previously),
Ian Snyder (
previously), and
several others, to provide another place
for game developers to
make
games. It aims to be a
focussed alternative to
TIGSource
Forums,
Indiegamer, and others by
avoiding more general discussion boards and topics.
Every other month, thematic
pageants
are held where entrants are encouraged to make a game and share
their progress. The first pageant,
“
Justice,”
was held in July and yielded
these (including
[previously]).
posted by stance
on Aug 14, 2011 -
11 comments
Playdead's
Limbo released today, and the
reviews are glowing. Following on the heels of a spate of well-received independent video game titles like
Braid,
World of Goo, and
Machinarium, we may be seeing a major shift in
the habits of video game reviewers. The trinity of
duration (short games = bad games),
sheer intensity (slow-paced, non-violent games = bad games), and
graphical 'realism' (non-3D, non-photorealistic games = bad games) seems to be giving way (somewhat) to a recognition of the value of
feel,
expressivity, and game mechanics that fit within a
holistic experience that integrates art direction, sound design, and storytelling elements.
Previously.
[more inside]
posted by macross city flaneur
on Jul 21, 2010 -
45 comments
Hydorah is a delicious shump inspired by the likes of
"Gradius, Castlevania or R-Type, but also from other classics treated worse by the time: Turrican, Enforcer, Space Manbow, Hellfire, Guardian, Hydefos, Armalyte and many others...". Also,
"There is a single dificulty level, based on the 80's standards." Translation: try not to cry on your keyboard.
[Windows] [via Destructoid]
posted by threetoed
on Jun 7, 2010 -
35 comments
Strangers is a very short (~5 minutes to complete) Windows platform game, "which has an interesting twist that you may or may not see coming." Download and forum
here, with an admonition to "play
this song while playing."
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posted by jbickers
on Feb 3, 2010 -
19 comments
Wolfire Games (
Lugaru,
Black Shades) is
blogging the creation of their next game, Overgrowth. Every aspect of the design process, from the technical to the creative, is thoroughly detailed and illustrated, with new articles appearing every few days. In addition, every preorder grants access to the alpha version and editing tools, which are updated on a weekly basis. A great source of information if you're interested in contemporary game design!
(Bonus: Wolfire and Unknown Worlds are currently selling a
bundled preorder for Overgrowth and Natural Selection 2 for $40 [70% off], but only for 20 more hours!)
[more inside]
posted by archagon
on Jan 12, 2010 -
7 comments
78641 is a "hit Esperanto interactive simulator" now available in English - a surreal freeware adventure game in which you play a frying pan named Dougo Beaches who deals with car trouble. There is time traveling. And don't worry, the Ethiopian children who drew the artwork were "paid in candy / peanut substance."
Video trailer.
Windows only. [more inside]
posted by jbickers
on Aug 27, 2009 -
13 comments
Do you enjoy classic 2D platformers? Then boy, are you in luck! The
indie game community is thriving, and a good majority of its games are exactly that. I've spent many hours playing these unique, beautiful, and often exceptional projects, and there's quite a few - more than I can count on my fingers! - that could stand toe-to-toe with the finest contemporary games. Inside is a list of some of the greatest indie platformers, based on community recommendations and my own experience. Enjoy!
[more inside]
posted by archagon
on Jun 24, 2008 -
48 comments
Developers Helm, Fuzzpilz, Ptoing, DarkStalkey, Lackey and Ghormak formed indie game development team,
Umlautgames, around the 85% completion mark of
Thrustburst. A stylish and beautiful take on an old game called
UrthWurm (scroll down), Thrustburst is now complete.
posted by pancreas
on May 24, 2008 -
4 comments
