[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…
[dropcap size=big]A[/dropcap]lthough episodic games have been around for quite some time now, it is really in this post-Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead world that we see developers excited to utilize this release mechanism. As they’ve become known today, episodic games are anywhere from two episodes…
Most of what Cliqist covers are video game campaigns, but sometimes we also find it worth venturing into video game “culture.” One campaign that popped up on Indiegogo caught my attention despite not being for a video game itself. That campaign is titled Pixelles Montreal….
As someone with an affinity for rhythm games, I can’t help but take a peek at all video game campaigns which pull from that genre. The latest is Harmonic Crusade by Cracked Bat Games which looks to mesh RPG and rhythm mechanics. Because the storyline…
[dropcap size=big]U[/dropcap]pon its reception, Life is Strange developed by Dontnod Entertainment, and produced by Square Enix, has been compared to titles such as Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead, and Fullbright’s Gone Home with its cinematic, interactive film-style gameplay. This comparison is reinforced by the semi-comic…
We here at Cliqist love crowdfunded games, but we are gamers just like you guys, and that means we play, well, everything. The “Not Crowdfunded, But…” series will be a regular dose of non-crowdfunded magic from us to you, covering everything from the latest Gears of…
[dropcap size=big]P[/dropcap]illars of Eternity, Shantae and Might No. 9 are some of the biggest and most successful games to come out of Kickstarter but it makes me wonder why they were brought to it in the first place. Pillars of Eternity is definitely hitting a…
[dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]hen Consortium first launched last January, it was rather rough. I had purchased it the day it came out, and my initial reactions were those of dismay. It was very glitchy, prone to crashing at random, and there were some very aggravating performance issues….
[dropcap size=big]R[/dropcap]emember Strength of the Sword 1 and 2? Well, you shouldn’t, because they never existed. The creators of Strength of the Sword; Lyubomir Iliev and Gerogi Rakidov of Ivent Games have an unusual take on their projects. Perhaps, this why their latest project, Strength…
[dropcap size=big]S[/dropcap]neaky Ninja is a 2D stealth platforming game that’s found its way onto Kickstarter. Brought to us by Starfall Studios, a newly formed independent game developer based in New Jersey. The game scheduled to released in fall 2015 for both the PC and the…
Have you ever heard of “ship breaking?” It is the act of dismantling old, decommissioned ships. It is incredibly dangerous labor, not only while engaging in the work, but may even have long term health consequences due to toxic chemicals in the air. Many people in…
Berzerk Studio have been around the block a few times. Over the years they’ve released a great deal of games, and as such, have developed a bit of a following. Despite their regular work on new titles they actually had one “secret” title which never…
Do you like shooting up enemies in games? How about fighting big bosses? Oh, what’s your opinion on chiptune music and pixel art? If you’ve got an affinity for all those things then allow me to introduce you to Boss Wave. This game by Pachow…
[dropcap size=big]I[/dropcap]f you talk to a gaming fan about episodic games today they’ll likely mention one of Telltale’s many titles. Although these series’ are great they do not represent the beginning of episodic content – just the reason for its modern popularity. Those of us…
Edge of Eternity is an indie tribute to J-RPG classics such as Final Fantasy, Suikoden, and Dragon Quest. It boasts a unique universe blending fantasy with science-fiction, intense ATB battles, and a branching storyline. A playable demo is now available for download on the game’s…
[dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]arRab: Veteran is a complete indie game made by one young man by the name of Chadrick Evans. His Kickstarter funding goal is low, a mere $200. He wants to get WarRab on Steam, advertise it, and pay for his yearly domain fee. That’s it….