Avoiderdragon: There are some games that don’t get as much publicity as AAA titles like the recently-released Watch Dogs, but it happens to do the opposite by being a hidden gem. If you’re into great visuals and gameplay all in one title, then this could be what you’re looking for. There’s no need to promise next-gen graphics and gameplay more emergent than is actually possible, even with next-gen hardware on hand. Of course, that’s if you are
Cultured Vultures: With the different tiers of PlayStation Plus now available, we've combed through the library to find the hidden gems you should care about.
The Humble Playism Anniversary Bundle just launched today. It features games like Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, Astebreed Definitive Edition, Kero Blaster, and more. As usual, you pay what you want and a percentage goes to charity.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "As a rule, Japanese indie games receive less publicity and praise than their western counterparts. While Astebreed, a flashy, alternating-perspective shoot-em-up, might not reverse that trend—it’s been around for four years, after all—it stands as undeniable evidence that low-budget, low-profile studios in Japan are capable of producing generational greats. Yes, Astebreed, the game you’ve never heard of, is a masterclass in arcade action; a space shooter that, thanks to amazing production values, gratifying gameplay, and high replay value, can go head to head with the best of the genre."
