Like many of its Indie brethren, Audiosurf appears not unlike a student project at a glance. Everything from its visual style to its core gameplay – and especially the elegant simplicity with which it is all presented – smells of a product that may well be more experiment than game.
But Audiosurf is a game; a tweak on a puzzle formula so fundamentally quintessential that the experimental vibe need not be sacrificed. There is a lack of surface complexity here: this is a game that has established its premise and thrived on it, and the result is a refreshingly simple, yet supremely playable experience that masks a considerable layer of depth.
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5 new rhythm games that are a blast to play and advance the genre.
So you’re looking for games to play on your old computer. Diverting hobby funds a more dangerous hobby like motorcycling? Looking for a new use for your spreadsheet-machine? Far too thrifty to spend capital on something with no foreseeable return on investment, perhaps? Whatever your reason for seeking gaming software that’ll run on a low end PC, you’ll be happy to know that fun need not be tossed out with the latest of visual bells and whistles. If your rig meets Windows 7′s hardware requirements, chances are you can find a recent release that interests you. These are some of the best of the least demanding, each a top choice for those playing on the cheap.
