Pikimal: Thinking about 2011′s Summer of Live Arcade action-RPG darling Bastion, what I recall a year later is the deep, unique story and the perfectly executed soundtrack. If you asked me today what I might remember about 2012′s XBLA slash-’em-up RPG Dust: An Elysian Tail a year from now, one word: combos. Glorious, astounding thousand-hit combos, all while flying around the screen like a whirling dervish conjuring fire columns, lightning bolts, and a flurry of bullets that put an Ikaruga boss to shame.
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.
