Full Version Indie Games:
We rate all of our games based on their graphics, gameplay, sound, and lasting appeal. Each category is given a score on a scale of 1-10 (10 being perfect and 1 being horrendous). The average of these scores is tallied to give each game a percentage score and grade (A thru F). Games are more than the sum of their parts, so we do adjust our average scores based on our final assessment of the game, its appeal, creativity, uniqueness, and overall value.
Indie Game Demos:
“On Trial” is a bi-monthly look at the latest Indie Game Demos. Our panel plays ten demos and rates each game on a scale of 1-10. These reviews are based on the game’s demo so typically the game can only be played for an hour or less. The scale is as follows:
- Abysmal – barely playable
- Terrible – a chore to play
- Bad – not worth the download
- Pretty Bad – has major flaws
- Mediocre – below average
- Average – solid but forgettable
- Good – try the demo
- Great – download immediately
- Fantastic – Buy this game
- Perfection – Buy this game NOW!
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Game Downloads
Love this game! I tried the demo at the link below, and got completely hooked… http://media.beanstalkgames.com.s3.amazonaws.com/demos/wog/WorldOfGooDemo_Setup5.exe
Viva la Goo!
I can’t agree more about this game. Goo is just too much fun. The art is fantastic. The sound is perfect.
I downloaded the demo at Beanstalk.com and bought the game before my demo was up.
Yay!
Nicely summed up. Its a fabulous little game, I think a lot of people will agree that its a little counter intuitive to start with but its devotion to a fun, quick game is excellent.
I’ve still got the demo sitting in my steam account. After hearing a few impassioned pleas I downloaded it full intending to get round to it, and failed. And I did so adore Darwinina.
A series of good points. I’m interested to know if this game is likely to convert those who weren’t such big fans of Darwinia. Other than that, I’m definitely tempted to run a purchase.
You… didn’t actually play past the first level, did you?
Give it another go.
Play past the first level and you will see some interesting gameplay mechanics.
This is a great game with many challenges ahead.
Gotta love it when reviewers don’t actually bother to play the game they’re reviewing.
Eversion is awesome. But yeah, you really, really need to play past the first few levels. The game is difficult, but short. Fun, though.
It has Eight levels, two endings, an awesome mechanic… and yet I must come to the same conclusion. Reviewer did not do his research.
No offense intended, but I think you owe it to the game to play it through.
Thanks for the laugh.
Dude, the rest of the game is there. It is worth the time.
Wonderful review. :-\
“Eversion is a very odd and brightly colored platformer” – yeah right. Did you notice the intro screen that says it’s “not suitable for children”? That’s not a joke, and I’m afraid you’ve missed the point by a mile and a half.
Oh man. You fail, mr. Reviewer. You epic fail.
I mean, you didn’t even play past the first level! The game’s really dark and scary even, you know?
I guess you don’t.
Wow, shame on the reviewer. I’m embarassed to even be posting here, but I gotta agree: EPIC FAIL!
This game has wonderful depths and I doubt the reviewer even downloaded it… probably just saw the screenshots and posted a quick “review” to get ad money.
Play World 4, then tell me this game is a clone of Mario. Do it.
This review is a perfect example of incompetence.
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Thanks a lot we are really happy with this.
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FAIL.
Please learn what the Everse button does, then try playing the game again.
I just had to:
http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eversionez1.jpg
I dunno. After this utter failure of a review http://www.indiegamemag.com/2009/01/free-downloadable-game-eversion.html
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Well, I’m not sure I can trust this site anymore, because it’s obvious you don’t play the games you “review” – I’d like to like you guys, but you don’t have much in the way of credibility after that epic failure of a review – it’s obvious the guy didn’t even play the game. Did he play any of the other games he ‘reviewed’? You might want to review is participation in this site, because he’s only hurting it.
Yeah… basically, this review just cost this site a ton of credibility. Seriously – do they even play any of the other games they review? Because they sure as hell didn’t here.
-B-, how true. It’s a shame, since Eversion is a great game.
utopian games contacted us and said that Steve’s review will actually be on their box in the UK…very cool
Hello ‘panel’. Sorry for wasting your time with submitting my game. Please rest assured that, if i had known that you would move from full reviews to these single-paragraph blurbs, i would have skipped this site anyway…
@caspian: why do you review games of a genre you don’t like to start with?? Secondly, the images in the gallery can be clicked for fullscreen versions.
@Zak: didn’t the game download or install? A well-meant sorry for this, because you seemed rather motivated to try the demo
Patrick (the Snakeworlds developer).
Really fun and interesting experimental game. Blasting guys out of cannons is so much fun and the levels are simple yet enjoyable. But is it worth 10 bucks. imo no. In fact it should have been a free play game on kongregate or something. There’s not enough content. No highscore chart, no level editor (which would have been really nice) and no real reason to play again.
Tim-
there is a free flash version out there…not sure if its on kongregate though
Oh I just love the plain simple games that don’t want to offer realism but fun since that was the initial idea of games. Today most games try to aim for realistic graphics and well not even great physics, just graphics.
One of my all time favorite games is fallout 2 purely because of the whole feel of the game which includes the humor, atmosphere and game play. Hope that this game is similar and I am definetl going to try to get it.
At least you could have took your own screenhots…
Anyway, what are the last FPS games you enjoyed Tyler?
Don’t blame Taylor for the screenshots, that’s on me. Everything else is him though.
well.. imo its not that unique.. i mean i can describe it as geometry wars meets, f-zero, mario kart and any old skool top down racing game on the NES. With that said i can safety say… its not that great. Pretty basic racing shooting game without the ability to shoot backwards ==’ The only reason i found it any bit interesting is that it presents itself as geometry wars..
loved this game. the best in the nevermore series and exploration platforming game in general. i can say so many good things about this game but my favorite is how it rewards you for making mistakes. if you miss time your jump you dont die. in fact you cant die which is another thing i really liked. instead at times you can get “rewarded” with a mask that does absolutely nothing other than making look cool. its pointless yes but it distracts your anger and frustration when you dont know which graphic is solid or not and thats the only complaint i have for this game.
I would sometimes prefer to die rather than fall down a few screens and repeat jumps I already made.
PayPal? Not very indie. If I didn’t want this mag so much I would have given up during the convoluted and invasive sign-up process. Seriously, go find an online payments company that doesn’t feed money to a big evil monopoly like eBay. It’s ruining your indie image.
How is Paypal not indie? Other Indie use paypal too (Wolfire for Overgrowth preorders, 2dboy for World of Goo Preorders and Crayon Physics Deluxe just to name a few). Why? Because Paypal gives a higher % back to the developer. We use other providers too, but paypal is the best for our subscriptions because they take the smallest cut away from indies. Every cent counts.
The game’s graphics look terrific. Am looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks for the balanced review.
Thanks for the kind words.
Hi,
My name is Ayush and I am from Zatun, a video game development company in India.
We have developed a 2D action adventure arcade game for PC titled – “ The Legend of Vraz “. This game was created using the Microsoft XNA framework and features an enthralling gameplay of 6-8 hours set in exotic locales.
We have our in-game videos and screenshots online at: http://zatungames.com/
Game Features:
· A fun, fascinating and a forgiving gameplay encouraging the player while testing the player’s skills providing for a unique player experience.
· An incredible soundtrack immersing the player completely in the game.
· Stylized and appealing characters and 14 different enemies each with their distinct personality and AI (Artificial – Intelligence).
· Exquisite hand painted stunning 2D Art assets and backgrounds in Indian Miniature Painting style.
· 15 stages with 4 distinct locations and each location providing a feeling of fantasy of being in an exotic land.
· 5 different upgradable arrows and the ability to control the prince both with mouse and keyboard or mouse only or keyboard only depending upon the user preferences.
Game Story:
Vraz, the prince is in love with princess Avi and to win her hand in marriage agrees to the 5 tasks set by Avi’s father – Baapji, The Maharaja of Kund.
The 5 tasks are:
· Earn 100,000 coins or equivalent gold for the wedding on your own.
· Bring a the biggest and the brightest red rose
· Bring a diamond studded heart
· Bring the traditional sword
· Bring a traditional horse
However, the Vizier of Kund has other plans. He is in love with Avi and realizes that if he can marry Avi, he will be the future king of Kund and may be one day of the entire region.
Meanwhile, Vraz unaware of Vizier’s plan agrees to Baapji’s condition and the game begins…
Thanks a lot for your time and I look forward to your comments.
Where’s the forum?
Good advice; Not only for ‘noob’ developers, but industry vets such as me
Looks like the game has a cool website too: http://kabloomgame.com/
Let us know your thoughts on the new cover and layouts.
I thought I was the only person with that dream, Andrew.
Glad to hear that this game isn’t dead! I was starting to worry.
I’m also happy it was nominated for Excellence in Visual Arts at IGF!
God I love this site. Great info and hopefully my game will be in your magazine soon
Wow!
Sweet video! When will your game launch? I’ve gotta’ get this!
How much does it cost?
When will it be for sale?
It is just for iPhone?
Works really well. Well done