Marcus Estrada writes: "Despite being a year older, IndieGogo is like Kickstarter’s kid brother. Although the two having very similar aims IndieGogo is stuck playing catch up in many instances. Kickstarter projects often receive publicity by virtue of being on the “popular” crowdfunding platform. As a result, IndieGogo campaigns are fewer in number and many less have been successful via this avenue. Still, a handful of very cool looking projects are currently in development after funding on IndieGogo. Here’s ten which may be worth your time."
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "Fran Bow is nothing else if not intriguing. The sheer amount of vile & traumatic sights this young girl is put through could be seen as cheap shock value, but Killmonday Games' artistic sincerity suggest those accusations to have little merit. At the same time, this drug-fuelled trip through Wonderland is hampered by rough qualities ranging from a lackluster ambiguous resolution to obnoxious point-n-click trappings dating to the Triassic period. It's a frustrating mixture of impressive and lackluster qualities that kept me invested, even if never thoroughly satisfied. A prescription I can't recommend to everyone."
Hot take: I actually enjoyed the fantasy level, with exception to a couple of lackluster puzzles. I think it was a nice break from the Reality/Horror Wonderland dynamic. Also gave me Night of the Rabbit vibes.
The Humble Black History Month Bundle just launched. It includes Mafia III Definitive Edition, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, and more. As always, a percentage goes to support charity.
Pineapple Works has announced the release window of their new game, Bittersweet Birthday, as well as the launch of their IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign, which goes live today.
