Freeware Indie Game Roundup
You would think as freeware games are free, that they would garner more attention. But, because of a few bad eggs, a lot of them never get the attention they deserve; we gamers are so sceptical, even when not having to pay for the privilege. So understandably, here at IGM we seek to give some air time to a bunch of freeware games that have caught our fancy, and done a mighty good job of impressing us, by and large. Without further ado, please find quick reviews of some of the latest freeware indie titles below.
1. Finding Eden
Finding Eden, developed by Project BC, is an interesting take on the end of the world type scenario. Containing elements of classic RPG titles Finding Eden is a worthwhile play, even though the game’s duration falls just under an hour. When it came to the gameplay I found the combat mechanisms took sometime getting use to.
The game’s art direction through its use of colors have also been done well, along with some good character and environment designs. The music in Finding Eden also suits the games tone and is quite enjoyable to listen to.
Verdict: 8.5
Finding Eden is available for download here.
2.The Inverse Man
On the outside The Inverse Man, developed by NAL, looks like a simple platformer. Once I got to know the inversion gameplay mechanics I knew it was much more. Containing 20 levels, and a strange comedic story, The Inverse Man only lasted me an hour. The time I spent with the game was however well enjoyed.
The game contains a simple game design using only black and white colors which worked in it’s favor, I did have a problem with the story text being difficult to read. To top the game off was the contemporary music playing in the background. The only real problem I had with the game, with the exception of the text, was that I was lied to about the promised bonus.
Verdict: 8.0
The Inverse Man is available for download here.
3. Blazin’ Aces
Red Dot Lab’s Blazin’ Aces is quite the gem. Over the years I’ve enjoyed games like Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X and IL-2 Sturmovik where I found myself in the cockpit of a plane. However I felt like none of them gave that true dogfighting experience like Blazin’ Aces has. Yes the game is simple and can be difficult at times but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
In addition the game also contains a campaign, skirmish and a multiplayer mode which are all a big plus. The game is also quite 8-bit inspired when it comes to the games levels and plane designs in addition to the chirpy music.
Verdict: 8.0
Blazin’ Aces is available for download here.
4. Braindead, Your Majesty
First up Braindead, Your Majesty, from Doomlaser, is no easy game. You will find you have no direct control over the character himself but instead environment items this one button platformer can be quite frustrating, but enjoyable at the same time.
Visually the game is spectacular but when you repeatedly die in one area you will find that the flashy visuals can be come quite annoying. Don’t get me wrong I enjoyed this game and if you are someone who doesn’t take issue with the issues I’ve listed you’ll also enjoy it.
Verdict: 7.5
Braindead, Your Majesty is available for download here.
5. Oceanspirit Dennis
What a strange game Oceanspirit Dennis, developed by ThreeOhFour, is. Taking place all in one area you’ll find yourself interacting or talking with a wheel, nose sign, zebracat and more. Though heavily limited in actual gameplay the game’s comedic story is what makes playing this game worth it alone.
When it comes to the games music and graphics the choices made seem to have been heavily influenced by RPG titles, such as the Final Fantasy series, which isn’t a bad thing in this case.
Verdict: 7.0
Oceanspirit Dennis is available for download here.
6. SHOOT ONE MILLION ROCKETS AT ONE MILLION ENEMIES
What an impossible goal SHOOT ONE MILLION ROCKETS AT ONE MILLION ENEMIES set. At no time I was able to ever get close to this goal, only just exceeding the 100,000 mark once. Though with such an impossible goal set the game was so much more fun to enjoy when I was shooting thousands of rockets at hundreds of enemies at once.
The game doesn’t contain much in the way of graphics, all enemies looking alike and the screen usually covered in both enemies and rockets, or sound, containing only a short lived song followed by the sound of rockets being fired.
Verdict: 4.5
SHOOT ONE MILLION ROCKETS AT ONE MILLION ENEMIES is available for download here.
If you would like to suggest freeware indie titles that you would like to see covered in future roundups be sure to let me know in the comments section below.
