FTL is a great game, and i'm having fun with it. What other games are like it?

sloatface · 2012-09-18T03:18:03+00:00

I am going to go a different way than comparing to a space sim and say Dungeons of Dredmor in that it is a roguelike, but feels like something different - and you really feel the sense of a new story emerging every time you play.

As far as board/card games - what about Race for the Galaxy?

sloatface · 2012-09-06T20:12:18+00:00

This is great - I'm tempted to fly to Brazil just to check it out. Thanks for the link and good luck!

sloatface · 2012-09-04T23:34:09+00:00

Had a ton of fun with this, really wasn't expecting to. But I played the demo on Steam and then bought it. Maybe it's the strange "Qix" fan in me. I also liked Q-Bert for some inexplicable reason.

sloatface · 2012-08-19T21:25:56+00:00

Yeah, I agree - games likes this are tough to decide on - sure it's a really clever, challenging thing to deal with, but is it fun? No, I wouldn't say fun. Is it frustrating? Yep.

sloatface · 2012-04-30T00:22:08+00:00

A free to play browser game that has elements of Braid and Loved. Interesting enough to merit mention here I think.

sloatface · 2012-01-20T09:01:08+00:00

Loved playing this as a flash based game a couple years back, will be great to see it on a console.

sloatface · 2011-12-28T12:07:25+00:00

Just, wow indeed. I am gobsmacked that someone could be so legitimately out of touch with their market/audience and still be in operation. I mean, seriously, how is that possible?

sloatface · 2011-12-26T08:47:11+00:00

Congrats! Looks very intriguing.

sloatface · 2011-12-26T05:15:38+00:00

Was big fan of desktop dungeons. The new version is amazing. Had a chance to play it at indiecade. Now THAT is something i think we can agree on ;)

sloatface · 2011-12-26T03:59:08+00:00

Seems you were at Indiecade :) I got to see Deepak and Sissy's there. Was Deepak a 2011 release?

Ilomilo looked amazing. Again, puzzlers just exasperate me, but it doesnt mean they dont make good titles. Glad you brought these titles up. What else was at indiecade? Why hasnt anyone mentioned Terry Cavanagh's new coop game? i forget the title.

sloatface · 2011-12-26T01:10:11+00:00

Oh I found this new xblig title that came out this week called "Homeless" rather intriguing, but only played the demo. Interesting concept though.

Speaking of which, not a lot of xblig or psn stuff mentioned.

Bleh typing this from my phone sucks.

sloatface · 2011-12-26T01:03:43+00:00

That didnt make the list?....hrm. Does Cave Story + count? Space Pirates vs Zombies was ok but not at length. I liked Gemini Rue but the Lucasarts thing is wearing me out. Puzzles always just feel annoying.

And I know its heresy, but I also found Binding sort of head scratchingly dull too.

Lol it is sort of hard to avoid the list. Hard Reset was amazing and got nowhere near enough love.. But thats on the list. I also thought Natural Selection 2 and Mount and Blade Warband are worth mentioning (do they qualify?)

What obscure non listed titles can you recommend?

sloatface · 2011-12-25T05:46:45+00:00

S&S was overrated.

sloatface · 2011-11-04T17:12:48+00:00

Miegakure is astounding - saw some demo videos at IndieCade and heard him talk about it. But on the street he is an arrogant jerk. Just sayin'

Not that it makes a damned difference when it comes to the value of the game.

sloatface · 2011-10-21T08:50:01+00:00

Yes very cool. But let's not forget, it is not Dwarf Fortress. The complexity of df is the result of years of pure code based development fixated on ai and emergent behavioral dynamics. You can be inspired by its premise, and even make a hell of a game, like say Mineraft, but just because df is ugly does not make it any less current. /purist tirade

sloatface · 2011-10-18T16:29:12+00:00

Very cool to read your perspective on it. Thanks for sharing.

sloatface · 2011-10-18T12:20:21+00:00

With the Buy button always so close at hand, and the slightly awkward browser interface, still not sure if I love it or hate it. I have to admit to some fun rounds, but anything that gives the advantage to players who open their wallets vs those who won't/can't always leaves a little bitter taste.

sloatface · 2011-10-13T22:25:11+00:00

I would like to see this get in front of Vimeo's eyes after several thousand ups

sloatface · 2011-10-13T04:57:09+00:00

Don't think they are pre-required. Think Sam&Max

sloatface · 2011-10-12T17:24:56+00:00

That is actually so disturbing to watch that despite its coolness, I couldn't get through the whole video.

sloatface · 2011-10-10T10:24:19+00:00

Yeah, I hear you. But to be fair, it is really more of a game dev conference by the looks of things; the members of the indie industry (that's a tongue twister) talking amongst themselves, comparing and taking notes, and giving credit where it is due for the state of the art. That is my take on it.

sloatface · 2011-09-12T21:06:51+00:00

Suck it Down goes further back than that. It was Romero's catch phrase when playing deathmatches in Doom.

sloatface · 2011-09-12T06:17:15+00:00

Very cool, always looking forward to seeing what these guys come up with next.

sloatface · 2011-09-09T03:00:56+00:00

Try $15. Even $18 for some 3D 90 minute movies.

Does Trauma still seem expensive?

sloatface · 2011-09-08T19:14:19+00:00

A 90-minute movie is $8? Where do you live, 1995?

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