Religion is a very interesting topic to many people and often humanity has pondered what it would be like to be “God” or a deity in general, ruling over a population of people and determining how their society should conduct itself, which is just was…
Never Alone may not be a crowdfunded game, but it sure has a ton of heart. With great visuals, a story told from a unique perspective, and neat documentary features interspersed, this is one game worth completing. As a puzzle platformer, there are some tough…
Chances are, if you’re a gaming fan with a computer then you’re already very aware of the Steam Exploration Sale that’s currently going on. However, with some 5000+ games discounted from now until November 2nd most people will never ever know the full scope of…
Never Alone Inspiration for Game Developers Everywhere by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he game Never Alone is incredibly unique. Although at first it may appear to be just another puzzle platformer, its able to firmly distinguish itself thanks to a truly distinctive feel. You see, this game was developed…
Compelling, Imperfect, & Beautiful. Never Alone Reviewed by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ever Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is a puzzle platformer, but to say only that much ignores its amazing contribution to the gaming arena. The story follows a young girl and a fox as they brave the…
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…
IndieGogo’s Best Released Games… So Far by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]E[/dropcap]veryone knows about crowdfunding these days. However, most people know of it purely thanks to Kickstarter. Kickstarter is great and all but it’s not the only player in the marketplace! IndieGogo also exists and has seen…
So, you’ve either just purchased Massive Chalice or are contemplating giving it a shot. Great! Despite only being in Early Access right now, this Double Fine production is already a pretty darn engaging turn-based strategy game. Right now the biggest let down is a lack…
Old is New. Lords of Xulima Reviewed by Amanda French [dropcap]S[/dropcap]o many games try to bank on nostalgia these days, and so many have failed or misrepresented themselves, that it’s understandable to be wary of any new title that promises you the pixelated moon and…
Being a king (or queen) is not all it’s cracked up to be. In Yes, Your Grace you take the role of Grey King Eryk. As a king, you aren’t going to see action on the battlefield or even really ever leave your castle. Instead,…
Being Famous Pre-Kickstarter: A Blessing and a Curse by Marcus Estrada Note: Curious to see the data we’ve gathered on top funded crowdfunding projects thus far? Check out this article which includes the 50 most-funded projects complete with charts! [divider] [dropcap]V[/dropcap]ideo game development is a challenging…
First – Prev – Next – Last Stay tuned every Sunday for a new edition of Under Development! [author image=”http://cliqist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/julie.jpg” ]Julie Morley is a freelance writer and comic artist from Spring, Texas. She attended the Academy of Art University for two years, studying Animation and Illustration. Whilst here, she…
Every 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 in…
Murder mystery games are awesome, but rarely do we ever get to see them! From the board game classic Clue to PC-exclusive The Ship, there’s a surprising lack of titles which let you work to solve a murder quicker than other players. Devil’s Bluff models…
SellSwords is a 2D action RPG metroidvania platform game with interchangeable characters in randomly generated dungeons developed by Brazillian indie studio Flying Squirrel Studios. Four brave warriors from the land of Kaliria all come with sad stories and a misfit nature. Once their beloved kingdom…
As a fan of card games, I’m always excited to see something new in that genre crop up. Upon reviewing the Prismata pitch it was hard not to get excited thanks to a video which featured multiple people espousing the game’s awesome addictive qualities. Of…