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The idol genre is one that I’ve always been wary of. Not because I find it particularly cringe or distasteful, but because I fear I might fall for it. As someone who claims to be an otaku, I’ve steered clear of idol-centric media like Love Live! or The IDOLM@STER for that very reason. Consuming it feels like stepping into a world where you’re...
The Game Awards 2024 has made a special presentation for all indie games and companies to showcase their upcoming 2025 titles, as a way to hype up tomorrow's The Game Awards 2024 livestream at 8:30am GMT+8. Also, these titles might drown under the weight of potential megaton bomb news tomorrow, so it's good that there's a dedicated segment to the s...
2022 was a good year for indie JRPG fans, as they get to play through an indie gem called Chained Echoes. It's everything one could ask for in a 16-bit JRPG throwback but with newfangled combat features and an epic steampunk fantasy hybrid setting. Which is why it's surprising to hear that creator Matthias Linda has formed a new company called U...
A genre that often flies under the radar, yet holds a special place for gamers, is two-player co-op. Titles like It Takes Two or Bread & Fred shine briefly, but once you’ve rolled credits, the hunt for the next great duo experience begins. Thankfully, the wait is almost over. Enter BOKURA: planet, a brand-new two-player puzzle adventure ga...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D, Pixel Art, Platformer, Weird Momentum and speed-based platformers will always be near and dear to my heart, assuming they're well-made and well-designed. Thankfully, indie gem Antonblast continues that specific genre of 2D platformers heavily-influenced by Nintendo's Wario Land game...
The leaves might be falling, but your game library doesn’t have to. Steam has kicked off its much-anticipated Autumn Sale, offering gamers the perfect excuse to dive into new adventures or revisit old classics—all at discounted prices. Running now until 2:00 PM (GMT+8) on 4 December, this annual sale is packed with what Valve promises to be ...
All good things have to come to an end, and that is certainly the case with prolific champion of indie games and all things PlayStation Shuhei Yoshida. The Sony Interactive Entertainment's Head of Indie Initiative will leave PlayStation and SIE after 31 years of service with the corporate giant. His last day with the company is 15 January 2025. ...
One of next year's most-anticipated rhythm games next to Unbeatable already has a confirmed release date set. Rift of the Necrodancer from developer Brace Yourself Games will be out on 5th February 2025. The Nintendo Switch version will be out later. The delay in dates is due to the amount of content Brace Yourself Games is putting in its indie ...
Those sneaky infiltrators in Among Us have set their sights on a new target: the denizens of Weyrdworks' latest game. Malaysian indie developer Weyrdworks is collaborating with North American indie company Innersloth for an exclusive Weyrdlets free update featuring Among Us content. The free update includes a special 5-day login reward event wit...
From the 16th to the 17th of November 2024, THE MAGIC RAIN’s Indie Jam returned with its signature Southeast Asian independent games showcase and industry conferences. Taking place at Xsolla Curine Academy in KL Eco City Mall, the event aimed to celebrate upcoming indie titles and student demos from across the region. The theme for Indie Jam...
Indie solo developer Rat Cliff Games has officially announced its highly anticipated first-person meta-survival horror game, Among Ashes, expected to launch for both console and PC. Among Ashes delves into metafictional horror by exploring a haunted video game and the unsettling narrative behind its creation. Set on a stormy night in t...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D, Action, Run-and-Gun The prospects of a 2D action game similar to the Mega Man series are always intriguing. For how simple a concept they present -run left to right killing things and platforming while avoiding death- these games live and die by their level design and...
Metal Slug Tactics is what happens when you take a long-running 2D run-and-gun shooter from SNK and then turn it into a turn-based aggression-focused gameplay. And it works, thanks to the comedic grittiness of the source material and the oodles of weapons, skills, and Slugs you can use in turn-based fashion. We talked to the game's creative dire...
It's been a while since we've had a brick-breaker game from indie and small-time developers. So what better way to cap off this December than with one that may be beyond the norm, and from indie game company Lillymo Games? Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey is a 2D brick breaker game that goes beyond the standard "destroy all blocks with this...
Publisher PQube and developer CIRCLEfromDOT have teamed up to deliver an electrifying experience with their upcoming title, Kusan: City of Wolves. This game promises to blend the frenetic energy of Hotline Miami with the immersive world of Cyberpunk 2077 with the characters having canine features. Set in the gritty, neon-lit landscape of the nea...
If you ever wonder what would happen if an Indonesian game studio combined hit action movie The Raid with hit action game Sifu, wonder no more. That wombo combo dream game exists, and it's currently being made by Eksil Team. The game? Acts of Blood. It's a beat-em-up and 3D action game where you fight your way through gangs and ne'er-do-wells in...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One Genre: Strategy, 90s SNK run-and-gun In all Metal Slug games (the good 2D ones at least), movement and momentum are paramount to staying alive. The past 2D titles had you running and jumping avoiding enemy fire while retaliating with your own using pistols and ...
One of this year's more memorable action-adventure titles is The Plucky Squire. This gem is an Australian-made indie title from developer All Possible Futures that happens to get a lot of publishing & publicity done up by the renowned Devolver Digital. We enjoyed it, and the game seems to be getting a lot more buzz from its initial release. At ...
It's been 2 years since indie action roguelite/sim game Cult of the Lamb graced us with its unholy presence. Even up until now, the indie darling has been getting periodic updates and even a comic book to keep the following going. Kakuchopurei's Australian correspondent Dhayana "MissDeusGeek" Sena is doing the lord's work (or lords') in finding ...
Platform(s): PCGenre: Cozy, Cooking, Adventure, Simulation, Open World There’s nothing quite like a warm meal after a long day, especially when it's crafted with love and passion. This charming experience is at the heart of Fruitbus, a new cozy game from Krillbite Studio, known for their previous titles like Among the Sleep and Sunlight. ...
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