Best Indie Games Spotlight
The indie game genre has exploded with a slew of exceptionally talented studios that are doing incredible work. Improvements to technology and the ability to source talent globally and the power of community and organic marketing have all contributed to the rise of the development of incredible indie games. These studios boldly push the boundaries and redefine what it means to be a developer in this era. One of the most challenging aspects for any form of entertainment is crafting a meaningful story that resonates with its readers and leaves a lasting impact. In today’s playlist we feature some of the top indie games with a narrative focus.
Expedition 33
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is a poetic masterpiece crafted by an incredible team. It’s a hybrid turn based RPG with action combat elements. At the very heart of the game is a poetic tale beautifully realized and told through a team of genuine artists. This article explores the story of Sandfall Interactive and key elements of the game that leave a lasting and transformative impression on the RPG genre. Read more here.
Stray Gods
Stray Gods is a poetic musical narrative journey full of characters from Greek mythology with a modern twist. There are emotions and feelings that can only be conveyed through song and Stray Gods does this in a beautiful way. You are almost immediately thrown into this world with a mystery to resolve. An all star voice cast brings to life these characters with charm and intrigue. Songs are intertwined into the narrative in a choice based battle that reveals different pathways depending on what you choose. There’s a strong focus on getting to know the characters that inhabit this world with some surprising topics along the way. This game plays more like a visual novel or an episode of a TV series and may appeal to those that enjoy other choice based narrative games, such as those from Telltale Games. Read more here.
Dispatch
Dispatch is a story driven, choice based game that embodies and mixes the quirkiness of a show like The Office with a rag tag squad of everyday superheroes, each with their own set of flaws. The overall experience is well polished and it feels more like an interactive animated show than a game. The characters are full of personality and the voice acting, pacing and storytelling is well executed. The gameplay is exactly what it sounds like – dispatch. You as the main protagonist respond to calls for help and select the most appropriate member of your team to answer it. However, the dispatch gameplay is a supplement to the main feature, which is the story and dialogue choices you make that in turn can influence the outcome of the narrative. Read more here.
Zero Parades
This is an intriguing title. Zero Parades is a narrative based CRPG type experience where dialogue and story take center stage much like in a visual novel. You can clearly see the influences from it’s predecessor, Disco Elysium; however, this time around you enter the world of espionage. The visual design is painterly and stylized making the game feel artistic and cryptic all at the same time. The dialogue is poetic, philosophical and at times even abstract and existential. It may not resonate with everyone due to its heavy dialogue and narrative focus. However, for those that enjoy the new espionage theme and how the narrative is presented this is a gripping and unique experience. Read more here.
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