Boring old ninja training gets interrupted by a demon attack in our IGP First Look at The Messenger. But being interrupted to do sweet sword battles against leaf demons is a pretty…
Author: Joel Couture
Joel has been covering indie games for various sites including IndieGames.com, Siliconera, Gamasutra, Warp Door, CG Magazine, and more over the past seven years, and has written book-length studies on Undertale and P.T.. Joel is constantly on the lookout for digital experiences that push the boundaries of what games can be, and seeks to delve into the creative process, meanings, and emotion labor that goes into the work of artists worldwide.
‘Magic Scroll Tactics’ Offers Sidescrolling Strategy Where the High Ground is Key
The person who is the most elevated will be doing the most damage in Magic Scroll Tactics, a tactical RPG where higher positions offer greater damage and defense.
‘Space Captain McCallery’ Asks You to Eat Right While Exploring Alien Worlds
A space pirate’s gotta eat, right? Well, when you’re chowing down on the alien plants of Space Captain McCallery, you may want to watch what you consume.
‘Let’s Play: Ancient Greek Punishment: UI Edition’ Inflicts Torments Through User Interfaces
Let’s Play: Ancient Greek Punishment: UI Edition re-imagines the mythological punishments of Sisyphus, Zeno, Prometheus as hostile sliders, check boxes, and drop-down selections.
Trailer Tuesday – Struggling Frog’s Toy Vape Farming Dilemma
Trailer Tuesday brings us apes with unfortunate futures, high-stakes interviews, multiplayer race track repairs, and two people playing as one cop.
‘Rosa’s Garden’ Tends a Soothing, Flowery Grove
Rosa’s Garden has you digging holes, finding seeds, planting flowers, and watching the brilliant array of colorful roses that bloom from the earth.
‘My Lovely Daughter’ Asks How Far You Would Go to Revive Your Child
Chilling simulation game My Lovely Daughter will have you creating life and nurturing it, only to snuff it out to gain the power you need to bring your dead child back to…
A Hand-Shaped Starship Lets You Shoot, Toss, & Punch Enemies in this Silly Shmup
Your extended middle finger is handy for shooting enemies down, but why not put the rest of those fingers to work punching and throwing foes in Freedom Finger?
IGP First Look – ‘My Big Sister’
Our IGP First Look at My Big Sister finds us wandering strange streets and a discomforting home as we learn about a sibling’s cruel fate.
‘Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks)’ Stacks Stacks for Max Stability
Aquariums, artwork, magnets, and other odd items need to get piled up despite interference from ghosts, dragons, and other problems Stacks On Stacks (On Stacks), a wacky tower-builder.
‘Claybook’ Lets Four Players Craft Creative Worlds Together
Claybook takes you to a land made entirely of clay, to be molded and changed as you (and maybe some friends) see fit as you deal with its challenges and puzzles.