The Advent of Indies is a new site dedicated to the first 24 days of December, showcasing a new Indie developer each day until the 24th. Each developer will have two games featured; “Their most delicious bites of gingerbread free, sweetened with games prizes right next to them.” In other words, a free and a paid game, with a chance to win said paid game. Day 7 Features Sos Sosowski.
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
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