REVIEWS
SCHiM – Review: The Beauty of Simplicity
The world of indie developers has accustomed us to titles with an original concept. Game design ideas and original artistic ideas, which come to life as a video…
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Independent Video Game Insights & Reviews
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Pipsqueak! Kickstarter Campaign has officially ended
The Kickstarter campaign for Pipsqueak!, the captivating and challenging pixel art Metroidvania created by solo developer Daniel Freer, concludes with resounding success. This marks a period of significant…
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Edenfall reaches Kickstarter funding goal just before campaign’s end
Exciting News! After a 30-day crowdfunding campaign filled with hope, doubt, and uncertainty about the final outcome, Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens, the debut video game by…
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Sunset Hills has successfully reached its funding goal on Kickstarter
$7,206 (approximately €6,652) pledged of a $6,800 (approximately €6,277) goal with the support of 231 backers. These are the results achieved just 10 days after the launch of…
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The Sacred Acorn is a cozy and enchanting Souls-like adventure starring a Squirrel
Among the most intriguing video games set to release in July 2024, one title that's certain to catch the eye of fans of our small rodent friends is…
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Layers Deep Kickstarter Campaign has officially ended
The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for Layers Deep, the anticipated cozy 2D Metroidvania developed by Josh Chambers and Eric Kalpin, draws to a close amidst joy, excitement, and a…
REVIEWS
Homestead Arcana – Review: Challenge the Miasma with Magic and Farming
Homestead Arcana, born from the minds of Serenity Forge developers and published by Skybound Games on April 21, 2023, presents itself as a bucolic adventure infused with magical…
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First Look at the Kickstarter Campaign for the Hand-Drawn Narrative Puzzle Adventure, Sunset Hills
Set in a Victorian-inspired post-war world, Sunset Hills is an emotional and cozy narrative-driven puzzle adventure that follows the story of Nico, an elegant and distinguished retired war…
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Layers Deep Brand-New Gameplay Trailer Revealed
We are approaching the final stretch of the Kickstarter campaign for Layers Deep, the captivating 2D Metroidvania developed by Tall Order Games, led by the talented duo of…
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Infinity Knights: Xross is fully funded on Kickstarter in just 47 hours
In less than 2 days, Timesea Studio, the Australian independent development team founded by the Goodrick brothers (Saxon, Michael, and Tyrone), has successfully funded their debut project, Infinity…
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Planet Of Lana – The review: a vibrant 2.5D platformer
The puzzles are well-designed, the controls are responsive and precise, and the environments are always extremely well-crafted, colorful, and rich in detail. Music and sound also does well,…
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Dewborne Dawn – A Stunning Combat and Exploration-focused Metroidvania that deserves all your attention
Visually adorable and, according to the developers, utterly immersive and deeply satisfying to play, Dewborne Dawn is a charming Metroidvania centered around combat, exploration, and character development that…