All posts tagged in indie game
Aug 13, 2019
With still 23 days left to go on the campaign, Ayo has already reached his first goal!
Ayo The Clown is the cutest 2.5D side-scrolling platform game that we’ve ever seen, and we at myPotatoGames are absolutely dying to play it. For those of you that have not heard, Ayo is an absolutely adorable little clown on a huge quest to find his lost pupper, Bo. With his super squeaky hammer to pave the way, Ayo will experience many hectic moments and bop many baddies to reach his missing companion. It is tough to put into words just how cute the game is, especially once you see how the charming and bubbly graphics mesh so well with the whimsical characters and intricate levels.
The flowers seem so serene while they spectate some shenanigans. Ayo is almost there and needs our help as he pushes past his first goal, and looks to the future of some pretty cool unlocks down the line. Ayo has truly stepped up his game as he reaches out to his community to help expand the world in which he lives. Ayo has seen such a loving reception on Kickstarter, and has already completed his first goal after only a week. With so many great things in store for all those who support this wonderful project, one would not want to miss the opportunity to be a real part in this journey of “courage, love, friendship and the amazing things that happen when you never give up”.
Sometimes Balloon travel is the best way to go! For so much more information on the game, as well as the opportunity help Ayo become the best he can be, hop over to Kickstarter now! You can also follow CloudM1, the developers, on all social media platforms, as well as sign up for the newsletter on their official website.
Ayo The Clown Kickstarter Trailer!
- Aug 12, 2019
In a recent Tweet from developers we learned that Knights and Bikes will release on August 27th!
For those that missed it, Knights and Bikes is a quirky action/adventure title that takes place in the late 80’s, a time period that never seems to get less popular. It is a single player or co-op game that takes place on a British island and features the most whimsical ways to dispatch your enemies. This title was developed by Foam Sword, a small studio comprised of some of the same amazing talent that helped create Little Big Planet. They have described their game as being inspired by the hit classic Goonies, and is a totally hand-painted adventure title that we are super excited about.
The Knights and Bikes release has finally been revealed to be August 27th, 2019, and will be available for PS4 as well as on Steam for PC/Mac/Linux. You can find all the information you need about Knights and Bikes by checking out their official website.
Knights and Bikes is being published by Double Fine, a company acquired by Microsoft which was part of a recent announcement of the possibility of Microsoft allowing them to continue to publish games for competing consoles. This means great things for Foam Sword, that is if they have the intention of staying with Double Fine for future titles.
- Aug 10, 2019
Devolver Digital, the publishers of GRIS, announced yesterday that you can now pre-order the game for iPhones and iPads via the App Store. GRIS, a beautiful work-of-art come to life, will be releasing on August 22nd, 2019 right here. If you haven’t heard of this game before, it’s developed by Nomada Studio based in Spain, and it released in 2018 on Steam (PC, Mac) and the Nintendo Switch eShop. See below to learn more about this narrative puzzle platformer.
About GRIS
Play as Gris, a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.
GRIS is a serene and evocative experience, free of danger, frustration or death. Players will explore a meticulously designed world brought to life with delicate art, detailed animation, and an elegant original score. Through the game light puzzles, platforming sequences, and optional skill-based challenges will reveal themselves as more of Gris’s world becomes accessible.
Nomada Studio’s Store
If you love the beautiful art style of this game, then you’ll definitely want to swing by their store. It offers various paintings from several artists! Although everything you see is in Euro, they do ship internationally! Not to mention all the lovely artwork is done on high-quality Old Mill paper.
Officially licensed poster by Conrad Roset Other games with colorful art styles you might want to check out are the following: Concrete Genie to Release on October 8th! and Mr. Tic Toc & the Endless City – Time-Travel Through Watercolored Backgrounds.
- Aug 10, 2019
The original Ittle Dew is making its way to Nintendo Switch and in celebration of the upcoming release of the classic, we received some cute new gameplay footage showcasing the game on Nintendos hybrid console.
For the ones who are not familiar with the series, the sequel to the game Ittle Dew 2 actually released on the Switch back in 2017, but the original game has never been on the eShop – until now. Ittle Dew 1 will be releasing on the eShop on August 15th.
Ittle Dew takes the player through a vibrant journey of discovery and engaging puzzles. You will play as Ittle Dew and her adorable sidekick Tipssie who end up on a remote island filled with loot and an endless amount of mysterious adventures. Check out the new gameplay footage below and mark your calendar for August 15th when Ittle Dew will be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop!
For more indie games and other big upcoming announcements and game related news, make sure to check out everything you need to know about the upcoming video games convention in Germany – Gamescom!
About Ittle Dew
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet. Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Fun items
We’ve boiled down the classic adventure formula to just three items, designed to work together in more or less obvious ways. There are hundreds of ways to combine them so experimentation is key!Speedrunning
Filled with hundreds of secrets and shortcuts, this game is designed for speedrunning and you’re encouraged to complete the game with different setups of tools and weapons. - Aug 9, 2019
Weaving Tides is an adventure game about riding dragons and stitching up a beautiful textile world!
Weaving Tides is developed by Follow the Feathers, a small independent studio from Vienna, Austria. This unique puzzle and adventure game will be available on PC and Mac sometime in 2020. Furthermore, you can Wishlist Weaving Tides on Steam right here and check out their official website here. We here at myPotatoGames are in love with dragons so we can’t wait to use their beautiful ribbon tails to weave our way through this enchanting world!
About Weaving Tides
Weaving Tides is a charming single-player adventure game for PC and Mac set in a vibrant woven world. Ride carpet dragons and use their ribbon tail to overcome torn areas, solve textile puzzles and challenge quirky creatures. Travel through the lands of the silken desert, spun forests and the moth kingdom to investigate the whereabouts of your parents and eventually unveil long forgotten secrets of the woven world.
Key Features
- Unique weaving gameplay: Stitch and cut your way through the textile landscape. Use the weavers abilities to wrap up your foes and conquer tricky Zelda-like dungeons and puzzles. Choose the weaver which fits your playstyle and outfit them with mystic embroideries to further enhance their abilities.
- Explore a vibrant woven world: Dive into an enchanting, textile landscape and be swept away by the colorful cast of characters with fully hand painted portraits, and the captivating musical score.
- Uncover hidden mysteries packed in a charming story: Gather eccentric allies on Tass’ quest to find his parents, assemble fragments of the past and eventually unveil the long forgotten secrets of the woven world.
- Creative Playground Mode: Unlock new, colorful ribbons for your Weavers during the campaign and use them in the playground feature to freely stitch and create your own digital embroidery.
If you’re also interested in games with dragons, you can check out our articles here: Medium Rare – A Party Game with Cute Dragons and Adorable Dragon + Cozy Cafe = Little Dragons Cafe. For other unique puzzle games, check out these articles here: Etherborn: A Fantastically Brilliant Puzzler and Cutesy Puzzle Action with Puyo Puyo Champions.
- Aug 6, 2019
More than 50% funded in under 5 days, it is clear that we aren’t the only ones excited about Kumo!
Kumo: A Boy In The Clouds is a beautiful and atmospheric story driven title that is being created by solo developer Benjamin Gregg at Tales Art Studio. Kumo is solo passion project that has soared to great heights and received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the indie community. With already being half way to the goal, there is no better time to help push Kumo to the finish, and get to be a part of this wonderful journey of discovery. Benjamin Gregg is a professional freelance environment and stylized artist who has been focusing his full attention on this charming yet emotional game for quite some time now.
Kumo Kickstarter Reveal Trailer
A Bit about Kumo: A Boy In The Clouds
Kumo is heartfelt story about a young boy trapped in limbo. He must solve puzzles and discover everything he can to gain a second chance at life. Kumo is a 3D exploration and puzzle RPG that takes some influence from Rime, as you’ll notice the protagonist also dawns a red cape. The game is full of varied and aesthetically pleasing environments, such as mysterious ancient ruins and daunting snowy mountains. If the Kickstarter campaign is successful, we can expect a release in 2020 for Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC and Mac.
More Information
You can find all the details you need on Kumo: A Boy In The Clouds, as well as get the opportunity to help this title become all it can be, by checking out their Kickstarter page here! You can also add this wonderful game to your Steam wishlist. And don’t forget to check out the official Kumo website.
- Aug 6, 2019
Reaching over 20% of their goal in under 48hrs, To The Rescue has already seen much of the love it intends to share.
To The Rescue is an absolutely adorable 2D game about running a dog shelter full of crazy-cute canines. It is a wonderful project in the works by the team at Little Rock Games, a small independent studio located (obviously) in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Kickstarter has only just begun, so it’s not too late to get in on sharing the love early enough to be an Early Dog and receive special gifts, like a copy of the game, as well getting to name your very own dog in To The Rescue!
A bit about To The Rescue
In “To The Rescue”, the goal of the of the game is to treat all of your doggies real nice, so that they may reach a place where they are ready for forever homes. But it’s not all “cuddles and snoot boops”, as the devs mention. There are many to-do’s in your day to day that help ensure the best environment for each of your unique and charming doggos. The ultimate goal is to match each of your dogs traits with the proper traits of your visitors, making sure they go to a comfortable forever home.
For much more information on the game as well as the opportunity to be a part of the development and receive all the updates on production, you can go to their Kickstarter page here! And don’t forget to wishlist on Steam, and check them out on Twitter!
- Aug 3, 2019
Hive Quest is a whimsical journey through lush, enchanted woodland filled with ancient magic, intriguing puzzles, and more! We thoroughly enjoyed playing the demo, which you can read about here, by sole developer Rod Tyson from Golden Heart Games. You can even try it out for yourself on Indie DB or Gamejolt, and Wishlist the game on Steam here. Below are the details of the current Kickstarter Campaign if you’d like to support Hive Quest, as well as a few more details about the game.
Kickstarter Campaign
You can help support this indie game through Kickstarter here from now until August 16th, 2019 with some awesome stretch goals to reach for and tons of goodies as rewards. Moreover, extra funding will also help the creator personally so he can continue developing this game as well as giving him the ability to obtain new 3D models for new levels and content, create more artwork, and add more voice acting and music! The Alpha is slated for December 2019, the Beta is April 2019, and Steam Early Access around the Summer of 2020.
Stretch Goals
- The four different tribes currently in the game will get a cool make over.
- A wider variety of plants, trees, mushrooms, insects, birds and animals.
- Puzzles, more mystery and more lore!
- Crazy encounters along with more spiffy voice acting.
- More creature pet choices, to keep the Shrublet company.
- A bigger world! More themed locations to explore.
Rewards
- Digital Wallpaper Pack
- Digital Art Book
- Special Edition Magic Portal Poster
- Beta Tester Access
- Alpha Tester Access
- Ancient Secret – Your name and a short message in a secret location
- Easter Egg – create something cool with the developer himself
- Special Kickstarter Hive Drone Skin
Hive Quest – Strange Adventures in the Wild Wood Updates
You play as drones that are part of a Hive Mind and establish yourself in your new home. Manage your resources, create new buildings, have creature pets find ingredients and guardians to protect your hive. There’s so much more to explore, magical characters and spells to discover, and puzzles to solve in this rich and enchanting world! We’re talking witches, fairies, woodland sprites and more!
Lore
The four insect tribes mentioned above even have their own pantheon of gods! Each of which will play a role in the game. There’s definitely ancient magic at work here.
- Mara : the goddess of peace and harmony. Her servant is Yuna the guide, who you will meet very early on in the demo.
- Angrith: the god of destruction, too be invoked in times of war.
- Nexir: the dark god of betrayal also exists, but his motives are shrouded in mystery.
Subterfuge and Warfare
You can create beacons from pebbles and other stuff lying around with the aid of a Beacon Spell. This will beguile the drones from an enemy hive. Furthermore, you can also use a Zealot as a spy to infiltrate an enemy hive and change its allegiance. When there are enemy hives that need squashing, you can grab a bunch of your drones and point them in their direction. You can also bring to life piles of old sticks to make a Stick Knight that will further defend your hive.
Finally, the developer has fixed many bad bugs since the last demo so you might want to return to the Old Orchard and have another go! You can grow your Hive into a powerful kingdom in Hive Quest although just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view flying around is also a treat! Follow Rod Tyson on Twitter here to stay updated on Hive Quest’s progress.
