CCC: What do you get when you combine Odin Sphere, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and Usagi Yojimbo? The answer is Dust: An Elysian Tail, the newest offering from indie studio Humble Hearts. It's a free-roaming 2D platformer with an emphasis on exploration, RPG elements, and hectic combat, all tied together with an absolutely gorgeous art style. It's one of those games that will make you cry not only due to its surprisingly dark plot, but also because of the sheer beauty of its animation. Dust brings us back to an earlier period in our lives, both through its retro gameplay and an appearance that strikes a balance between modern day anime tropes and the wide-eyed anthropomorphic cartoons of yesteryear. In short, this game is pretty awesome.
It's right that we recognize the 12 best indie games of the eight generation of gaming. It would be remiss to ignore the impact they've had.
Hollow Knight was a masterpiece. I cared less for the arena combat (Gods, not in the in-game arena) but everything was tight and the exploration was extremely enjoyable. Absolute masters of their craft in level design. I hope Silk Song gives the bees a second chance since their area was only a short subsection.
Mick Doherty has put together a list of indie games that, in his humble opinion, you need to play at least once in your life.
Eh, its a decent low budget game. Not bad if you're broke and need something to play.
These are games made by a single developer. Serving as proof that you don't need millions of dollars and a team of people to make a amazing game.
