Indie Games Reviews 10 – 08/11/2021

It’s Winter by ИЛЬЯМАЗО and sad3d – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1003360/___ITS_WINTER/ I recommend this game as merchandise more than an experience. 10$ to wallow in a miserable Unity scene representing Russian suburban winter. I can’t think of something more in sync with Mark Fisher’s work. Enclosed by Ateliér Duchů – https://atelier-duchu.itch.io/enclosed Escher-esque puzzle platformer with some strong eerie […]

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Indie Games Reviews 09 – 07/20/2021

Hornets by Kitty Horrorshow—https://kittyhorrorshow.itch.io/hornets As mentioned in my review of Haunted Cities Vol.IV, the literary aspect of Kitty Horrorshow really explodes in her recent work. This interactive novella confirms it with a singular vision of mankind annihilation through occult forces. memory_head by Possmonaut—https://possmonaut.itch.io/memory-head Addictive roguelite/shooter with impressive minimal visual. The biohorror/cyberpunk feeling is definitely enhanced […]

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Indie Games Reviews 08 – 07/02/2021

DeepNoise by CrimsongCat – https://crimsongcat.itch.io/deepnoise Atmospheric platformer where you explore a cryptic lo-poly limbo. Relaxing like a stroll through a mist of ash. Death Trips by Alberto Navarro – https://forameuss.itch.io/death-trips This is the official “Bambi Meets Godzilla” of video games. To say more would spoil the surprise. Cartridge 404 by Piotr Rycabel – https://majkel99.itch.io/cartridge-404 A […]

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Indie Games Reviews 07 – 14/06/2021

Steam Backlog Back In 1995 by Throw the warped code out – https://store.steampowered.com/app/433380/Back_in_1995/ Back In 1995 was the precursor of that PS1-era horror revival but totally skipped on it. The initial charm didn’t have the same effect as if I had played it when it was released, but the experience of Back In 1995 goes […]

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Indie Games Reviews 06 – 27/05/2021

A Firm Handshake by Torfi – https://torfi.itch.io/a-firm-handshake I had one handshake since the beginning of the pandemic. It was incredibly weird, but not as funny as this game. The Body Monstrous by ribyrnes – https://ribyrnes.itch.io/the-body-monstrous Interesting take on the body horror genre through a mental health prism. The minimal visuals still convey an effective sense […]

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