Well, First off I guess I'd have to say I'm rather liking the outbreak of Indie games at the moment. Indie games tend to have the elements that are normally missing from more mainstream games, which is what makes them so good. Mainstream games are made to cater for the masses, which means certain elements are dumbed down, or left out all together. Indie games are more made because the people who made them are sick of trying to find a game with the elements they want, so they make their own. The main thing that is lacking in mainstream games these days is the gameplay experience. Mainstream games are made so that they are easy to pick up, and play through. I mean who wants a game that actually challenges you? Well, uh, me for one! And that's where this game is excellent! It has all the good side scroller attributes, quirky graphics, run, jump, die, but this game takes it a step further. Spin, that's right, spin the entire world around. Not only is this a neat little twist to the game, but actually required to complete the levels. This game also takes it back to the basics, no big guns, no slashing enemies to bits with big swords, just running, jumping, and spinning the world around. And because there are no flashy other elements in there, the game is solid. The physics are pretty awesome, and the levels nice and challenging.
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Rockin' it Indiana Jones style |
Each level has it's own unique challenges, be it running away from boulders that are hurtling towards you...
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Flying off a swing |
Flying off a swing to get where you need to go...
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Bouncy bouncy |
Or bouncing on trampolines to reach greater heights... Then they go and combine these elements, which can be challenging enough on their own, with having to spin the world around as well. At first it just all seems to trippy, forever spinning the world the wrong way, or just not quite getting it right, which all lead to the same thing...
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SPLAT! |
Death!! But do not fear, you have unlimited lives, and will respawn back at the last save point (marked but a ghostly outline of yourself, who also handily points you in the right direction).
So if you are looking for a game that makes you think outside the box, or just something to pass the time, I think you may well enjoy this game. If you're not sure, just go to the website and download the demo (
here) and give it a go. If you like it donate to the creator and get the full copy. Help support these Indie game developers so that we can all continue to enjoy the little gems that they produce. I know I have certainly enjoyed it, and will continue to enjoy it. All up it would be just wrong to not give this game 5 out of 5, it's well built, it delivers, and is just down right fun. GET IT! :-D