The flood of indie games continues with 22 releases in a few days. Read on for details on them all.
The number of releases is more than I can handle, so the format of the round up is changing. To put the amount of time each round up takes into context, I play each game for the 8 minutes trial and then spend another few minutes writing an impression of it. On average it works out to say 13 minutes each game, now multiply that by 22 and you are looking at close to 5 hours work for each round up, of which there are usually two each week!
So until the releases slow down I will list each release with the authors description. I do not like doing it, but the time saved can be better spent reviewing indie games in full which I think is more important. I will however continue to promote the better indie games with possibly a ‘Best of the Week’ style article to cover them in more detail. If you have any suggestions please let us know in the comments.
360 Lines – Avoid filling the board by forming lines of five or more balls of the same color in this addictive game! Try to get the highest score with combo bonus! It can also be played with shapes instead of colored balls. Includes many backgrounds to customize the game. 360 Lines costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
A Day at Grandma’s House – A game designed for your young child’s entertainment. Minimum button control use allows your child to have fun and may also improve their hand/eye coordination at the same time. Four different games to choose from. A Day at Grandma’s House costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Acupwnture is a frantically paced strategic puzzle game based on the 5 movements of the Wu Xing. Form bombs from the volatile ancient elements and absorb their Qi energy as they explode. 50+ levels, 4 modes of play, high score tables and a stunning soundtrack. Get AcuPwned! Acupwnture costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Alawishus Pixel – Is carrying out a lifetime of the same task the bastion of futility or human resilience? We may never know, but at least Alawishus Pixel is fun! Play through 40 levels of platforming mayhem as you test your mind and dexterity in the newest indie from Frog the Door Games. Can you make it to the end? Alawishus Pixel costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Around The World – Try your hand at this geography quiz game for all ages! Zoom over the surface of the Earth and test your knowledge of nearly 600 real-life locations, all while racking up points and racing to beat the clock. Perform special feats in-game that allow you to unlock up to 65 high quality wallpaper images to be used in your own custom Screen Saver. Around The World costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Avatar Jump! – Jump as long/high as you can to grab the gold! Enjoy playing with up to 4 other players in this button mashing competition featuring your avatar. Share your score on line and see who’s best jumper. Beat the long jump, triple jump and high jump world records. Or master the championship by winning all gold medals. Avatar Jump! costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Avatar Warriors – Warriors beware! You will need all your strength and ability. First, learn everything you need in the training mode. Next, crush your rivals in 4 different arenas. Fight! Avatar Warriors costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
High Stakes Zombie Monkeys – Take control of your Avatar and gamble your way to glory in the infamous Zombie Monkey Arena! Fight for your honor against hordes of Zombie Monkeys by smashing them to bananas. High Stakes Zombie Monkeys costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Hurdle Turtle – “Slow and steady wins the race?” That’s for chumps! For this turtle, it’s all about pure speed and sweet spin jumps! Compete in the ultimate hurdle challenge solo, or take it on with a buddy for some intense multiplayer action in this survival marathon of madness! Modeled after the games of yesteryear, this is the second entry in the Holmade Games 8-Bit Series. Hurdle Turtle costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Impact of Towers – Hordes of creatures from a distant planet want capture our poor animals. You can not allow that. You are our last chance. Be the commander and the strategist. This is a Tower Defense. This is Impact of Towers. Impact of Towers costs 240 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Kong360: Gorilla Warfare is a top-down shooter game featuring monkeys with a thirst for blood in a full 3D environment. The rules are simple, pick up as many health/armor packs and weapons as you can before blowing your enemies into smithereens. Computer controlled bots are provided as target practise but the real fun comes from playing in multiplayer split screen, system link or Xbox LIVE. Kong360: Gorilla Warfare costs 240 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Maho-chan Irekae (Translated name and description) Fixed screen jump spark action puzzle game! Aim to reach the place and utilizing their Irekawaru stars and hit the enemy! I very short time limit! Flashing quickly to clear soon! 50 surface 25 surface’m the boss! Save function does not load. Maho-chan Irekae costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Muvizzle is a blend of addictive puzzle game with a music player and vizualiser. Access a media source on your xbox360, put your favourite tunes on and slpode some numbers. Muvizzle costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Ninja Escape – Ninja,fall,next,Ninja,fall,next…10stage!wao! Ninja Escape costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Old School Racer is a fun, fast paced motorbike game that will have you coming back for more! Upgrade your bike to set even faster times on the global scoreboard! With over 20 crazy levels and 13 dirt bikes to choose from, prepare to loose sleep! Old School Racer costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Orbit One is an action packed, hyper-competitive multiplayer game played with just one button. Fly around a circular arena collecting orbs while avoiding enemies. Smash through your opponents for extra points! Orbit One costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Pellets QuadraStack – Put your stacking abilities to the test with Pellets QuadraStack. Stack as many pellets as you can without stacking yourself into a hole. Then, compare your score to other players. Pellets QuadraStack costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
PointMass – Use gravitational forces as your weapon and defense in this insanely action packed physics based two stick shooter. Battle varied enemy types and upgrade your ship’s abilities to cause more carnage. PointMass costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Rocket – Episode I – Blast your way through hordes of enemies and take on crazy bosses in an old school style shoot’em up! This ones a real button masher!!! Share your highscores with the world on the global scoreboard! It’s up to you to help the alliance survive… Rocket – Episode I costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here, a trailer can be found on page 2.
Strategy Soccer – Defeat your friends in a soccer game like you have never done before – TURN-BASED!!! Select your favorite nation from MORE THAN 36 Teams from all over the World (37 Teams to be precise 😉 Strategy Soccer 240 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Stunning Stunts – Take on the world’s best stunt bike riders in this action packed 3D stunt simulator! Master multiple levels across 3 surface types, and endo, wheelie and flip your way up the global leagues! Race against 7 ghost bikes – why race against a cheating AI player when you can to head-to-head with players of YOUR skill level? Xbox Live Gold required for full functionality. Stunning Stunts costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Zap Zap: Pew Pew – Hey, dude. There are some aliens. I guess you should shoot them. This game is pretty short and fast paced. New enemy types are introduced constantly, and the bosses change up the rules, so stay on your toes! AND you can play with a friend! Zap Zap: Pew Pew costs 80 :MSPoints: and more information can be found here.
Titles that have received a software update or price change are Avatar Blaster, Anger Management 2, Dossun Island, Avatar Hamster Panic, Dragoon and Urban Space Squirrels.
Trailers for new releases can be found on page 2.
