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« on: May 20, 2009, 01:59:09 PM » |
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Next week I'd like to focus on classic indie game underdogs. I've gotten a lot of requests to feature oldies-but-goodies on the frontpage recently, and it seems like now is as good a time as any. They don't have to be old as dirt... a couple years old is fine. It's preferable if the game is on the lesser-known side. So yeah, I'm taking suggestions in this thread - if we get enough good ones, let's do it. If you can write a short review or synopsis of the game for the frontpage, that'd be fantastic, especially if it's peppered with some personal anecdotes. This is also the place to give a yay or a nay to what's already been suggested, for whatever reason. Game Ideas Thus Far: Triumph! War 2099 (via me) Front Line (via FishyBoy) Wings 2 (via Evil-Ville) Triplane Turmoil 2 (via email) ZZT Recommended Games (via auntie)
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 02:07:36 PM » |
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Classics? More like ASSICS
Lyle in Cube Sector!
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Derek
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2009, 02:11:05 PM » |
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Hey dude how many old ass Klik games do you have lying around that don't exist on the internets anymore?
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2009, 02:21:55 PM » |
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Hey dude how many old ass Klik games do you have lying around that don't exist on the internets anymore? Ahh not many unfortunately, old klik games were many, many computers and hard drives ago. I wish I still had my computer from when Klik Cafe was all the rage.
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2009, 02:34:43 PM » |
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I'd recommend Naked Wars by the Pickford Bros. It's a play-by-email turn based strategy. Not very well known, but definitely a classic. video: Site: http://www.naked-war.com/
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2009, 03:15:13 PM » |
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What about the Klik game that defined an era: Destruction Carnival.
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2009, 03:20:57 PM » |
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ARM JOE 2D Fighting game based on Les Miserables. Classics adaptation done right (take that Dante's Inferno)!
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2009, 03:21:45 PM » |
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Haha, I've never even heard of any of these games. This is gonna be a great week for me!
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Noyb
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2009, 03:50:58 PM » |
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Hey dude how many old ass Klik games do you have lying around that don't exist on the internets anymore? The Daily Click recently dug up some old klik games from the Click Café days. Includes Destruction Carnival, Nastyman, Eggit, Freddy Trims a Tree, some of Derek's old work, among others: http://www.create-games.com/newspage.asp?id=3273Some klik adventure games are still up online: If you want, I can check a few of my old computers to see if there are any good klik games buried there. God, I feel old now.
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Amon26
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2009, 04:21:56 PM » |
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The indie status on this could be questioned, but I hold it as an overlooked gem so I'm throwing it a bone. Iron Storm is a 'what if' action shooter taking place in a 1964 where the first world war didn't end. Graphically, it's no technological marvel, you won't find anything magical here. There are no ragdoll physics or stamina bars. However, the "charm" comes from its interesting perspective, beefy sound, and the sensation that everything in this world is heavy, rainsoaked, and almost broken. The trench combat is also unnervingly tense. Imagine a more steampunk, lowtech version of Killzone. If that tickles your fancy then check it out. youtube wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Storm_(PC)
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Derek
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2009, 04:44:01 PM » |
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Hey dude how many old ass Klik games do you have lying around that don't exist on the internets anymore? The Daily Click recently dug up some old klik games from the Click Café days. Includes Destruction Carnival, Nastyman, Eggit, Freddy Trims a Tree, some of Derek's old work, among others: http://www.create-games.com/newspage.asp?id=3273Holy fuck! That's amazing! Thanks, Noyb. If anybody has Sword of Cobalt, please let me know.
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2009, 05:03:07 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2009, 05:36:46 PM » |
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Destruction Carnival, yes! I remember a day when, like, every game I downloaded was "inspired by DC" in some way.
Derek, I think it's time for me to cover a certain legendary game creator... I'll give you a hint: "Retarded goats."
Also, you call dibs on Triumph? Dag.
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2009, 05:41:29 PM » |
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Lyle in Cube Sector!
This. Also: Seiklus. Honestly, everyone who likes Knytt has to at least try Seiklus, and I am sure many have not.
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BMcC
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2009, 05:51:25 PM » |
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Anything by FAInd. I could do Eternal Daughter (IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN) if you aren't comfortable with it. The Spirit Engine. Um, let's see... did we ever do a Liero post (with the new versions and all that)? I feel like I may have started writing that post at some point.
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« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2009, 06:28:23 PM » |
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BMcC- Don't forget Retarded Goat Hunter as well! Haha. I'm still embarrassed that the main carrot guy sprite in that is an altered Metal Slug guy. Also: http://www.realityonthenorm.info/ Reality on the Norm. An old and convoluted adventure game series made by many different people. Really is quite cool to take a dive into, as the scope is amazing. There is 9 pages of games on the site right now. (Something like 82 different games!) Has this ever been mention on the Tigs? It has to be the longest running indie game series
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« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2009, 06:31:37 PM » |
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Ah I fucking love Pico's school, and also the Bear in the Big Blue House or whatever the fuck it was game.
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