The life of an indie game artist is a tough one. On a shoestring budget, you need to find a way to make your little pixel project stand out in a sea of multi-million dollar games vying for the attention of the gaming community. It’s a tough job, and no matter how many bright lights, […]| Indie Game Culture
Back in my childhood, it was pretty much accepted that if a game wasn’t fun in the most basic and traditional sense, then it probably wasn’t worth playing at all. It was all about high-octane action, fast-paced platforming, and getting a high score to lord over your friends. However, in this new modern era of […]| Indie Game Culture
If you’re anything like me, you’ll have been playing the new deck-builder masterclass Balatro pretty much non-stop since it was released in February this year, and like any avid gambler, I can stop anytime I want, I just don’t want to. I’ve poured upwards of 100 hours into this consequence-free gambling card game, and with […]| Indie Game Culture
We have a lot to thank Hidetaka Miyazaki for when it comes to modern-day RPGs. Seeing as he is the driving force behind the sub-genre known as the Souls-like and has brought us amazing franchises such as Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Sekiro, Elden Ring, and several more. Honestly, without this wave of challenging but rewarding […]| Indie Game Culture
It’s a tale as old as time. Like a hit TV show which sucks for the first few seasons but then bursts into life, or an album that needs a few listens before you truly appreciate it. Sometimes, you need to stick with things before they ‘get good’, and this can also be true of […]| Indie Game Culture
I've said it once, and I'll say it again. A good boss battle is a dying art in modern video gaming. Unless you're playing a souls game, most boss battles will wash over you as| Indie Game Culture
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Hollow Knight is a punishing game; there's no getting around that. But, if you're clever with your build, you can equip a cocktail of Charms that might just help you push through the Path of| Indie Game Culture