Cortex Command is a divisive game. Some consider it proof that alphafunding cannot work, and that the development of it highlights all the worst elements of the indie scene. I consider it to be a fine and positive example of passionate indie development. One day, over a decade ago, Daniel Tabar decided to make a game that he, personally, wanted to play. A strange blend of elements that has condensed into (in his own words) a blend of Liero, X-Com and Metal Slug. That game is Cortex Command, and it’s finally going to be released later this month.
Our review on Cortex Command 4.5/5
Have games been getting easier? The general consensus seems to be yes. After comparing the unforgiving nature of classic NES and SNES games to current-gen games with their autosaves and checkpoints, it seems like a no-brainer. It certainly doesn’t help that now housewives and old people want to get in on all the bleep bloops...
There were lots of fantastic indie games released in 2012, but what were the best of the best? The games that really kept you sucked in, those games that come along only once in a while?
RegretZero lists off the best 5 indie games of 2012 in this article.
