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Indie games you have to play!

08/12/13 2:01 pm | #1

Hello Xbox America,

Thought it would be fun for everyone to share their opinions on some worth while Indie games.

Every so often I'll be recommended a game that sounds absurd or has some insane concept but after downloading it, I start to really enjoy it. Recently I've played a few Indie titles and that were not only fun and addicting but well developed. I think just the title names alone will get some of ya to give em a go.

My 3 Indie recommendations.

1. Shark Attack Deathmatch

Think jaws meets Call of Duty. For just $1 you get a surprisingly well put together FPS underwater combat game. At first I thought I'd just be killing sharks but believe it or not, this game actually has online MP and it's still very active. Armed with a spear gun, stun grenades and a knife you must survive Great white encounters along with other divers (If you're playing MP)

I rate this game 8 Great whites out of 10. A must play/buy

2. One Finger Death Punch

I seriously lol'd when I first saw the title name. Thinking to myself "named after Five Finger Death Punch a lil" Contrary to the name this game has nothing to do with Five Finger Death Punch the band. For just $1 you get a very fun and easy to play Kung Fu rythym game that will surprisingly have you trying to perfect your skill in order to unlock nifty weapon upgrades. Extremely violent, fast paced and addicting, this game is worth every 100 cents I paid for it.

I rate this game 9 Kung Fu punches to the face out of 10. A must play/buy

3. Techno Kitten Adventure

There was absolutely no way I was going to exclude this title from my list. Cats, techno and adventures, what else could you ask for? For a lil more than the previously stated Indie games, this title will set you back a whopping $3 but it's plenty worth it. With simple controls and an extremely quirky design, you play as kittens trying to go from point A to point B in a side scrolling adventure. As you're playing, techno music is played that goes extremely well with the atmosphere. Kinda like DDR music, if you're into that. I don't condone the use of drugs but while playing this I was thinking "If I were on acid right now, this shit would be craaazy!" Playing this longer than you should, you may just wonder what it would be like to strap a jet pack to you're beloved kitty companion and send him or her on a journey.

I rate this game 10 psychedelic flying kitties out of 10. A must buy

So there's my 3 recommendations. Please share your favorite Indie games, I'd love to know what everyone else enjoys.

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08/12/13 2:06 pm | #2

Shark attack deathmatch is pretty damn fun! My kid talked me into getting it & its not too bad, better than half the arcade crap out there.

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08/12/13 2:08 pm | #3

on steam:

FTL
Hotline Miami
Gunpoint

all I can think of away from my pc right now.

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08/12/13 2:14 pm | #4

Quote by BeaverHunter:

Shark attack deathmatch is pretty damn fun! My kid talked me into getting it & its not too bad, better than half the arcade crap out there.

I know, right!

I was just in awe that it included a relatively good MP. Often I'll be focusing on harpooning another diver in front of me, when here comes Jaws from behind. Just gobbled me up. It scares the hell out me sometimes. lol

I think the major thing this game is missing is music, although that can remedied with your own soundtrack added.

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08/12/13 2:25 pm | #5

jump kick is supposed to be a lot of fun.

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08/12/13 7:02 pm | #6

That's awesome you made this thread Miss Allen, I was planning on doing the exact same thing later tonight cause I wanted to let XBA know about these games:

Arcadecraft
Despite the name, this isn't a Minecraft knock-off. Instead, it's more like one of the Sim-something games. You manage an arcade by buying and placing game cabinets, playing with settings like price-per-play and difficulty, and then collecting money. You can also place a couple vending machines, and there is a strategy to the whole concept because the individual game settings and your arcade's overall popularity effect patrons and income. Things like the season of the year (you get more players during summer) and the occasional destructive player or power black-out keep you on your toes. There are also special opportunities like a visiting salesman that lets you buy import cabinets. Overall the game is quick and fun if a little simple, and no you can't play the games so that kind of sucks. Still, it's a great game, well-made and a good deal at only $1 / 80msp. The developers have already done a free content upgrade that fixed known issues and added some features, and there are more planned.
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Trial-Game-Arcadecraft/00000000-0000-4000-8000-000058550c9b?cid=SLink

Shoot 1up

Shoot 1up is a top-down and side-scrolling shoot 'em up. The gimmick here is that when you collect a 1up, it actually becomes available immediately as another ship flying with you that shoots. You can get up to 30 ships flying on screen at once! You manage them by tightening or loosening their formation. To dodge lots of bullets or enemies, you'd want to pull in tight; for big enemies and crazy bosses like the one seen on the box, you'd want to spread your ships out some. Although this slows down your maneuvering and makes you easier to hit, it also vastly increases your firepower as once you have 4 or more ships at once, they can combine their shots into a "plasma auger" that does insane damage and helps keep the screen clear. Another very well-made game, relatively bug free, and has its own leaderboards, Achievements (no they don't give gamerscore) and special unlockables. A great deal at $1 / 80msp.
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Trial-Game-Shoot-1UP/00000000-0000-4000-8000-000058550455?cid=SLink

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning
No, this isn't actually the 7th game in a series--it's the 1st by this company. Basically the entire game is a love letter to the 8- and 16-bit RPG era, with a lot of humor and wackiness thrown in. Despite the jokes, though, the gameplay is deep, many fights require strategy, and there is much to explore. The main quest is about 6 hours but there is a lot of side stuff you can do, plus that doesn't include optional grinding. Hugely recommended to fans of the old Final Fantasy games, Dragon Warrior, Sword Quest, the old Ultimas, etc. Another great, overlooked game for $1 / 80 msp. This is also the same company that makes Cthulhu Saves the World, a similar retro RPG parody.
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Trial-Game-Breath-of-Death-VII/00000000-0000-4000-8000-0000585504bd?cid=SLink

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08/15/13 3:17 pm | #7

Bump for great justice!

Also I wanted to recommend people try Penny Arcade: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3, which is 16-bit RPG in the flavor of the old Final Fantasy games and similar jRPGs of the time, and is made by Zeboyd Games, developers of Breath of Death VII and Cthulhu Saves the World.

You don't have to be a Penny Arcade fan to appreciate the dialog or story--this game stands on its own even though it is part 3 of a 4-game arc.

It is a bit more expensive than most indie titles at $3 / 240msp, but the quality and length justify the price IMO. Give it a try if you are a fan of the 16bit era RPGs!

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Trial-Game-Penny-Arcades-Rain-slick-3/00000000-0000-4000-8000-000058550b60?cid=SLink

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08/15/13 3:51 pm | #8

wtf is going on in the cover art of shoot 1up

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08/15/13 4:00 pm | #9

Quote by The Snapple Cap:

wtf is going on in the cover art of shoot 1up

That's about 20 of the player ships doing the "plasma auger" maneuver and shooting the boss.

She isn't even one of the really crazy ones, either.

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08/15/13 9:57 pm | #10

that's not what it looks like.

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09/15/13 2:04 am | #11

Not on Xbox, but there is a game they are trying to get the Greenlight on Steam, http://superhotgame.com/

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