Several recent indie games are worth checking out. These include "Windswept," a precision platformer that pays homage to '90s classics like "Donkey Kong Country." The game challenges you to help two main characters - Marbles the duck and Checkers the turtle - return home after they were swept away by a storm.
Another title is "Consume Me," an experimental project from artist Jenny Jiao Hsia, featuring collaborations with numerous creatives including AP Thomson, Jie En Lee, Violet W-P and Ken "coda" Snyder. This game draws inspiration from horror themes and the combat mechanics of platform fighters, focusing on survival as an alliance between high school student Luca and a demon is formed following an interdimensional catastrophe.
Lastly, there's "Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution," a turn-based strategy game that offers you control over mechs in battle during the French Revolution. You can defend, depose or even reform the monarchy, shifting the course of history based on your decisions.
Another title is "Consume Me," an experimental project from artist Jenny Jiao Hsia, featuring collaborations with numerous creatives including AP Thomson, Jie En Lee, Violet W-P and Ken "coda" Snyder. This game draws inspiration from horror themes and the combat mechanics of platform fighters, focusing on survival as an alliance between high school student Luca and a demon is formed following an interdimensional catastrophe.
Lastly, there's "Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution," a turn-based strategy game that offers you control over mechs in battle during the French Revolution. You can defend, depose or even reform the monarchy, shifting the course of history based on your decisions.
. And Marbles and Checkers are hella relatable, who hasn't had a crazy storm ruin their day? 
). And the storyline about an interdimensional catastrophe? Mind blown.
The turn-based strategy is so engaging and the choices you make have such a huge impact on the game's outcome. It's like you're living history (but not, you know, actually living during that time period). Seriously though, these games are giving me life! 
The fact that these games are paying homage to classic titles like "Donkey Kong Country" is already giving me nostalgic vibes 
. And the concept of Marbles and Checkers trying to get home after being swept away by a storm is pretty relatable tbh - we've all been there, right? 
. The idea of an alliance between a human and a demon following some interdimensional catastrophe is wild! 
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. Did you know that according to Steam Spy, indie games have seen a 15% increase in sales since 2020? 
They're breaking records, folks!
According to HowLongToBeat, this game has an average playtime of 15 hours - that's some serious survival mode vibes! 
These games are taking over and I'm here for it 
. What I'd suggest for future updates is adding more variety in the platforming sections, like maybe some puzzles to solve or hidden secrets to find. Overall though, it's a great game that pays homage to the classics without feeling too retro 
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anyone else heard of Jenny Jiao Hsia's work? 
and "Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution" sounds like an amazing way to experience the French Rev like history but with a twist 
Also Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution is giving me Assassin's Creed vibes, I love strategic turn-based battles 
they sound super boring to me. windswept is just gonna be some old platformer with fancy graphics and "oh look we're nostalgic" vibes. and consume me? horror themed game with a demon as a ally sounds like a recipe for nightmares 
, no thanks. and bonaparte? mechs in history? that's just too much info overload for my tiny brain 
, give me something simple and straightforward any day.
But what's really got me stoked is "Bonaparte" - turn-based strategy with mechs during the French Revolution? It sounds so cool and in-depth, I need to dive in ASAP! 
The way they're all different and unique, it's like each one is a mini work of art. Can't wait to see what other goodies are coming out of this indie scene 
and what's up w/ these crazy history settings? like why not just stick w/ futuristic tech 4 once 
. Take "Windswept", for instance - it's all about precision and teamwork, which sounds suspiciously like the kind of cooperation we need more of in our own government, especially when it comes to tackling climate change 
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. And let's not forget "Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution", which is basically saying that even in games, we have the power to shape history through our choices... kind of like how some politicians claim they're working for the people 
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. Anyway, I'm intrigued by these new titles, and who knows, maybe they'll inspire some real change in the gaming industry... or at least give me something to tweet about 
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. but what happens when that alliance between good and evil is formed? do we become the monster we were trying to defeat?
. making choices that shape the course of nations, empires... it's like the butterfly effect, but instead of a tiny change, it's a revolution 
. The horror themes are so interesting, especially with the demon alliance mechanic. It feels like a really weird fever dream, in the best way possible 
. And the art style is insane! I'm not sure if I'd want to play it for long though... it's kinda intense 
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the graphics are straight fire 
, and the gameplay is super tight 
. Horror themes and platform fighter combat? That sounds so unique and interesting! I'm definitely checking this out 
. I mean, who gets to shape history through their decisions? It's like you're living out a video game, for real! 
