Roguelike

Nintendo had an Indie World Showcase video today! What was shown off? Check out the video below and then please come back here for some thoughts on today’s Indie reveals. Some good looking games were shown during the Indie World Showcase today. I wouldn’t say that this video was as mind blowing as some previous Indie showcases were but it was still pretty good. For me, the standout games in the video were Calico (out today), Spelunky 1 and 2,…

I’ve talked about Dreams for the PS4 before. I played the beta. And I eventually played the demo too. However, now, I finally have the full game. Here are my thoughts on Dreams for the PS4 so far. Dreams for the Playstation 4 is on sale for $19.99 right now at retail and on the Playstation store. You should go get it! Why? Let me tell you about my experience so far. I bought Dreams on Friday when it went…

Undermine is the latest game in what’s starting to feel like a flood of roguelikes (or really, ‘roguelites’) hitting the market.  While it’s not pushing the boundaries of innovation, it’s a polished experience and one that stands out in an increasingly crowded genre. The cadre of miners that the player controls get a pickax and bombs.  The pickax can be swung or thrown and to avoid damage, you can jump.  Jumping is what provides the crucial invincibility frames in a…