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December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Guy 481 Views Angry Mob Games, indie game, Metroidvania, Platformer, Rougelike, Sci-Fi

Trinity Fusion, Review

(Guest writer, Nina, returns to give a quick Byte Sized take on Indie game, Trinity Fusion.)

Trinity Fusion is a roguevania platformer and the latest release from indie devs Angry Mob Games. It is quite unlike anything the studio has put out before- up until now, Angry Mob’s MO has been mobile games and the odd Predator tie-in.

But you wouldn’t guess that when playing Trinity Fusion. In fact, you’d probably think these guys were veterans of the metroidvania genre.

Feature Article Gaming PC / Mac Preview Switch Console

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Gerard Campbell 678 Views Devolver Digital, indie, indie game, Platformer, Switch

Pepper Grinder (PC demo)

While I’m spending most of my game time lately mucking around on my Valve Steam Deck (I’m contemplating a write-up for this esteemed site).

I’m finding I’m spending more time playing quirky, indie titles from indie publisher darling Devolver Digital.

Gaming Game Reviews PC / Mac

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Gerard Campbell 925 Views Adventure, horror themes, indie game, Isometric, point-and-click, Survival Horror

Stasis Bone Totem (reviewed on PC)

A sequel to 2015 game Stasis, which I never played.

Stasis Bone Totem sees husband and wife oceanic salvagers Mac and Charlie O’Bannon (and robotic bear Moses) stumble across a derelict oil rig run by the Cayne Corporation.

What follows is a Lovecraftian tale that takes the main characters all the way down to an undersea complex and melds themes of an ancient alien civilisation, unnatural human experimentation and Gieger-esque visuals.

Gaming Game Reviews PC / Mac PS5 Switch Console Xbox Series S Xbox Series X

March 24, 2023April 16, 2023 Gerard Campbell 916 Views Adventure, Dredge, Fishing, indie game, mini-game, Sinister, Spooky

Dredge review: Fishing the deep, dark depths

I usually find that when I think about a game at lot when I’m not playing it.

Trying to find solutions to mysteries, mulling over exactly what did that cryptic conversation with a character mean, then I’m usually smitten with that game.

For me at the moment, that game is Dredge, a “fishing” game from a game development studio in my home town in New Zealand, that has buried itself into my mind and I can’t stop thinking about it, I can’t stop playing it.

I’m smitten with this indie gem.

Gaming Feature Article Indie Game PC / Mac PS5 Switch Console Xbox Series X

February 26, 2023March 21, 2023 Gerard Campbell 1966 Views Drege, Fishing, indie game, Kiwi, Sinister RPG, Small Team

Dredge developer interview: A fishing RPG with a sinister undercurrent

Gerard Campbell caught up with the team behind Black Salt Games.

A young development studio based in Christchurch, New Zealand, making waves with its debut game, Dredge.

Two years in the making, and coming from fledgling game development studio Black Salt Games, comprising the talents of Joel, Nadia, Mikey and Alex.

Byte Size Review Gaming Indie Game Xbox Series S Xbox Series X

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 Barrie Clarke 1167 Views Adventure, aliens, indie game, Mystery

Somerville Byte Size Review (XSX)

Somerville, the debut release from Jumpship. A new independent studio out of Surrey in the UK co-founded by Dino Patti of Playdead (Limbo and Inside) fame.

And this history is very evident within Somerville. Is it to the same calibre of Inside and Limbo? Not quite, but there is still enjoyment to be had here.

Although I have already mentioned Limbo and Inside as comparisons for Somerville, I think the best way to describe it is Cloverfield meets Another World.

Gaming Byte Size Review PC / Mac

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 Gerard Campbell 1162 Views Choose Your Adventure, indie game, Sci Fi RPG, Static Pages, strategy

Destiny’s Sword (PC)

Destiny’s Sword describes itself as a “living graphic novel”

To me it’s more akin to the Choose Your Own adventure books that were common place when I was growing up – and that’s not a bad thing, believe me.

Told through comic book-style panels, Destiny’s Sword has you commanding a planetary defense force as it works to keep the peace on the planet Cyris.

Gaming Byte Size Review PC / Mac

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 Gerard Campbell 888 Views Brain Bender, Chess, indie game, Puzzle

Sokochess, Byte Size Review

A chess-based puzzle game from small developer Daisy Games. Sokochess will appeal to gamers who love chess and the challenges that the game brings.

Sadly, I am not a gamer who loves chess and the challenges that it brings. Chess, if I’m being completely honest, just confuses me.

Gaming Byte Size Review PC / Mac

June 19, 2022July 3, 2022 Gerard Campbell 1388 Views indie game, Platformer, Snowfall, Steam

Skábma – Snowfall (Byte sized review)

Skábma – Snowfall is the first video game to focus on the Sámi people of Northern Europe.

The Sámi are the indigenous people of Northernmost Europe. Their homeland is called Sámiland (Sápmi in Northern Sámi language). Sámiland extends through four countries: Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia.

Based on Sámi culture and steeped in both historical and mythological stories. Skábma – Snowfall sees you control Áilu, a young Sámi boy put in charge of the village reindeer.

Gaming Byte Size Review PC / Mac PS4 PS5 Switch Console Xbox Series S Xbox Series X

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Richard Armitt 1499 Views Car combat, Classic Arcade, indie game, Retro

Gearshifters, PS5 Review

Gearshifters is a game that fits right into a classic arcade niche. Up until recently it was completely off my radar, but for catching a Tweet and having my fancy tickled. It turns out this indie game is right on the money.

Red Phantom Games have pulled out a fun, playable homage to cult car games and arcade shooters. Now, I’m off for one more go before bed.

Byte Size Review Gaming iOS Switch Console

September 26, 2021October 12, 2021 Richard Armitt 1597 Views indie game, Soccer, Switch

Super Arcade Football, Switch Byte Size review

Super Arcade Football, is absolutely a spiritual successor to any misty eyed memories of Sensible Soccer.

What more can I say, I’ve lived and loved Sensible over the years, my Amiga was never far away from the 5 1/4 floppy. When SWOS arrived I changed holiday plans around the release date, which didn’t go down too well. Yes there have been newer versions, but we needed something fresh and Super Arcade Football is the new challenger for that void.

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