http://www.epkb.com Indie games HQ. The best indie games Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:13:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery=3] By: Konjak Genre: Action Rating: 9.7/10 Cost: $20 Metal Slug, Gunstar Heroes, Viewtiful Joe - there's something truly satisfying about how those games combine 2D with non-stop action. Throwing 3D in the mix would almost take something away; the cramped quarters and constant push to the right of the screen keep the immediacy of ... http://www.epkb.com/2008/07/noitu-love-2-devolution/ [gallery=2] By: Cryptic Sea Genre: Platformer Rating: 10/10 Cost: $19.95 "Gish uses a well-worn genre as the launching pad for some exuberant and largely successful experimentation." Erik Wolpaw What an awesome little game! Gish more or less epitomizes everything that independently produced, budget-priced titles should aspire to. Rather than making a dull, no-frills copy of a ... http://www.epkb.com/2008/07/gish/ [gallery=1] By: Nifflas Genre: Platformer Rating: 9.5/10 Cost: Free "Here's the proof that a game doesn't need fancy 3D graphics or complex gameplay to instill amazement." Satori78 It's the game's athmosphere and small details that draw you in and make you play. Excellent music and environmental sounds backed-up by well-thought colour schemes and level design create a ... http://www.epkb.com/2008/07/knytt-stories/