Cat writes: I like indie games, and - like some others its ilk - liking WhipCrack requires perseverance. The early missions are laborious tutorials that teach you controls and basic gameplay mechanics. Tedious, yes, a problem complicated by the less than enjoyable gameplay. This might be alleviated if your sense of humor happens to match the tone of the game (mine doesn't). If, however, you are part of that niche audience that finds their gaming heart won by the quirky offering, then by all means, crack that whip.
This week Cat breaks down the latest holiday reviews including Assassin's Creed II, Crystal Alliance and a pair of PSP Minis games that are definitely ones to look out for.
Gamernode writes: "Independent games are always a source of great inspiration (and sometimes, ridicule) in that you never know what you're going to find nestled away in the depths of indie creations. You'll find some hidden gems, and you'll get into some real stinkers. In the case of WhipCrack, you have a bit of a diamond in the rough that presents some fair challenge, interesting game mechanics, and a very strange story."
Overall, Whipcrack is a pretty solid game on the indie games platform. Graphically, it may not look like much to you at first, but the game has plenty of substance to keep you playing for a long time. As a little bonus, if you pay attention during Recycler Twelve's monlogue you might also catch a familiar Devo reference.
