[dropcap size=big]I[/dropcap] bet you would have never guessed – though if you’ve had the chance to download the alpha demo then chances are you’re accustomed to the sense of humor in this particular game world – but Happy Hell is easily one of the most…
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It was the morning of December 19th, and my alarm was set for 11:55 – five minutes prior to Hell Is Empty’s global release. Enthusiastic, and looking for an emotional episode, I was unfortunately met with disappointment and linear feelings. Like the first season, it…
I enjoy a good game set in a Hellish landscape. For some reason, I find myself attracted to such a nightmarish setting. The more surreal and creepy, the better. When I went to check out Agony, I knew I had to get my hands on a…
Welcome to the neighborhood, just another idyllic suburban town where everybody’s happy and friendly. Or is it? You just moved into a supposedly quiet neighborhood but things aren’t always what they appear. In Hello, Neighbor! it’s you against your fellow house owner across the way…
Over the past few years we’ve seen a huge resurgence in retro-styled pixel art games because many developers who grew up with that stuff are finally creating their own titles. It seems that trend may be evolving to include those who adore early polygonal games too….
Yooka-Laylee. A Hat in Time. Flynn & Freckles. Those are just three of a handful of independent 3D platformers that all have one thing in, or indeed, quite a lot in common – their source of inspiration. Each one of them were inspired by 3D…
Remember how we all laughed together and said how terrible 2016 was? Well, it turns out 2017 was even worse overall. Luckily there was a bevy of great games to keep our worries at bay. Indie gaming in particular had a great year, with such…
Change is in the air, readers. Leaves are beginning to fall from trees, leaving piles of amber plant matter everywhere. Soon the bare branches will hold snow. At least, if you’re lucky enough to live in a place where snow isn’t a fever dream and…
2D platformers are all the rage these days, and nowhere is that more apparent than on Kickstarter. WayForward’s latest genie simulator Shantae Half Genie Hero is one of many examples. Others such as Shovel Knight, Freedom Planet, and Bloodstained are still only the tip of…
Last week, my colleague and prom fan on anime night Serena Nelson wrote an article detailing the success and failure rate of point and click adventure games on Kickstarter. She’s a big fan of the genre, and seeing her break down the genre in terms…
[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]urious to see which Kickstarter video game campaigns reached their funding goals in 2015? You’re in the right spot! Below is our official list which is updated on a weekly basis. For in-depth analysis be sure to take a look at our monthly analysis…
[dropcap size=big]S[/dropcap]ince the hype for platformer titles died off in the early 2000s we’ve been anxiously awaiting a title that would bring back the excitement we felt in the late ‘90s. With flagship titles like Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64 showing us unique and imaginative…
[dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]hen Yooka-Laylee launched on Kickstarter and was fully funded in 40 minutes, people took notice. One comment kept coming up, too. Basically, it was something along the lines of: “See, people have been waiting for a new 3D platformer!” Apparently they have, as this…
[dropcap size=small]D[/dropcap]o you remember the Kickstarter video games heyday? I certainly do. Although the website has existed in some capacity since 2009, it was only when Double Fine took to the site in 2012 that a majority of gamers finally discovered its existence. Now, we’re…
[dropcap size=small]M[/dropcap]arch was an interesting month in the world of crowdfunding. After the ridiculous successes of February, it seemed like 2015 was off to an absolute bang. This immense success led me to believe that there would be less campaigns in March. My opinion was that…
[dropcap size=big]E[/dropcap]very week we take a brief look at all of the Kickstarter video game campaigns that launched in the previous week. This isn’t to say that all of these projects are worth your hard earned cash, but with any luck having all of them…