It’s been a fortnight, the 22nd volume of Indie Insights, and it’s time for games. The Game Awards is fast approaching with its litany of big hitters vying for the title of Game of The Year. The ceremony is also courting controversy, as it often does, regarding including Dave the Diver in the Best Indie Game.
I played the demo for Loddlenaut months ago and have long awaited its full release. Now it’s here, and I am happy to report that the full game is just as charming as the demo, with some quality-of-life improvements to boot. Developer Moon Lagoon has created a cozy, eco-saving adventure that promotes recycling and has adorable little critters to befriend.
Continuing the cleanup theme is the demo for Spilled from solo developer Lente. You play as a little boat cleaning up the oil-slicked surface of the pixelated place that you live in.
Let’s keep this nature train rolling with the demo for Bug & Seek from So Peculiar. Welcome to the town of Buggburg, where you have just bought the abandoned bug museum, The Insectarium.
Outrun 2 is a fast-paced racing game; as you take your seat at the Ferrari wheel, you have a friend to keep you company through 5 of the 15 stages. Some fantastic songs accompany each drive, from ballads to instrumental rock.
For horror fans, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly is a fantastic game you can pick up. Heavy with atmosphere and scares around every corner, it is your mission to survive in Minikami Village, a loved spot by the game’s two protagonists.
Another stealth game that sneaks onto this list, Thief: Deadly Shadows, is a heavily underrated Xbox game. This game utilizes both first and third-person perspectives.
A sequel to the iconic Jet Set Radio, this game comes as both a sequel and a re-imagining of the first game. You play as a group of inline skaters who are trying to take control of a futuristic Tokyo.