Skelemania is the embodiment of what is described as a “Metroid” style game. An entire map to uncover piece by piece, discovering new abilities that require you to backtrack to previous areas to unlock new parts of an insanely large map. This is 2D platforming at the height of its popularity and Skelemania has it. […]
Read MoreI Am Eric M
I Am Eric M is on a mission to unite those console gamers with the beauty that is indie gaming. By using parallels to AAA titles, I Am Eric M is designed to muddle through the fog and connect those to their favorite titles by using common game play mechanics, themes and plot structure to make a purchase with an unknown developer a little easier.
Starbreak – Browser Game Review
Starbreak is an MMO 2D action platformer that provides fun environments to explore and enemies to combat. A strong willed 16-bit feel, Starbreak takes a different look on the RPG aspects with no traditional leveling system. Select from four different players to match your playset, Starbreak does have what it takes to be a fun […]
Read MoreThe Wizard – Browser Game Review
The Wizard is a browser turn based fantasy puzzle game that will have you mapping out your moves, turn by turn, to collect treasure and new spells. Using a fun, unique spell casting system, you’ll chase down a thief through dungeons under the Wizard’s Academy. Fairly difficult challenge without a checkpoint system may leave most […]
Read MoreDivekick – Indie Game Review
Divekick is a 2D fighter consisting of only two buttons built on a foundation of a simple move popularized by fighting games like the ones from Capcom. Trust me when I said that there is a great amount of depth and strategic gameplay available offering multiple characters to choose from, specials, and enhancements to tailor […]
Read MoreTerrordrome – Rise of the Boogeymen – Freeware Game Review
Terrordrome: Rise of the Boogeymen is a free 2D fighting game that will have an horror fan smiling from ear to ear to finally have the chance to answer the question “Who would win in a fight?” Consisting of popular franchises spanning the 70s, 80s, and 90s with the likes of Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, […]
Read MoreCave Story+ – Indie Game Review
Cave Story+ is an adventure platformer with a massive world that harkens the likes of Super Metroid with fast paced, bullet shooting action like Megaman. What can only harness the true sense of an indie game, developed by one man over five years of weekends, Cave Story+ has a beautiful design, well written plot and […]
Read MoreVirus Master – Freeware Game Review
Virus Master is a quick, free to download side scrolling shmup that is synced to metal music by the band Last Chance to Reason. So closely paired is the music that every beat, enemy engagement, and boss battle hits to the changes in the music. So well done, yet extremely short bringing your gameplay to […]
Read MoreThor: Bring the Thunder – Browser Game Review
Thor: Bring the Thunder is a short, browser action platformer that will fill a small void for any fan of superhero games. Take back Asgard from the evil minions in a pursuit to save the fair Jane Foster. Giant sprites get overshadowed by simplistic level design and one single music track that repeats over and […]
Read MoreBattleBlock Theater – Indie Game Review
BattleBlock Theater is a wacky puzzle platformer that’ll have you smiling as you traverse through multiple levels, collecting gems, golden balls of yarn, all in an effort to save your fellow shipwrecked survivors and appease the audience. Well written, both the storyline and the backhanded announcer, BattleBlock Theater makes what a platformer should feel and […]
Read MoreRegeria Hope: Dead Drunk – Freeware Game Review
Regeria Hope is a free adventure legal drama video game taking the styling of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney onto the indie gaming sphere. Follow a case of murder, betrayal, and a once beautiful wedding turned deadly as Regeria Hope pulls together evidence and witness accounts to find her defendant innocent. Only a single episode running […]
Read MoreWoodle Tree Adventures – Indie Game Review
Woodle Tree Adventures is a 3D platformer introducing a cute, log tasked to collect apples and giant water droplets to replenish a dying forest. Traveling through six different worlds, you’ll jump, climb, and explore the worlds to open more. Sadly, the poor camera control, passive enemies, and lack of risk to reward, Woodle Tree Adventures […]
Read MoreK.O.L.M. 2 – Browser Game Review
K.O.L.M. 2 is an excellent entry into a profound series with great storytelling, platforming, and puzzles. Free to play in your browser, K.O.L.M. 2 continues the story of a child robot desperately trying to make his way to the surface and find his sister. Great metroidvania level design, a team puzzle aspect quasi Ico, and […]
Read MoreSonic After the Sequel – Freeware Game Review
Sonic: After the Sequel is an amazing fan creation that stays in step with the original Sonic series that was released on the Sega Genesis. Created by one person and a slew of talented musicians, Sonic After the Sequel is exactly what the community needs after the drops of Sonic Boom! and ‘06. Taking place […]
Read MoreSpelunky – Indie Game Review
Spelunky is an action platformer where you’ll be throwing bombs, climbing ropes, collecting loot, and saving damsels in an ever changing series of caves. Perfect controls and a simple yet attractive graphical look, Spelunky will have you playing over and over, day after day with the Daily Challenge, and engaging multiplayer modes. If you took […]
Read MoreDonkey-Me – Freeware Game Review
Donkey-Me is an experiment of sorts, involving multiple artists and developers, bringing popular movie franchises into the world of Donkey Kong. Pressed for a high score, you can play in the universes of Star Wars, Alien, Flash Gordon, even Big Trouble in Little China. Albeit short, Donkey-Me is a fun run through history with a […]
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