I’m not actually here. This was written from the past and brought to you today through the power of time travel. With a beard. There, now it’s the plot of a fantastic indie game. Stop looking at me like that and just read the news!
It’s our last Indie Zoe of the year, and I’m not all that interested in telling you about indie news. Really, there isn’t much going on except the usual infighting and drama, or games that are getting announced. Instead, I’m going to tell you about some cool games we’ve talked about this year, just in case you’ve already forgotten.
Transistor came out from the same studio who brought you Bastion. If you still haven’t played it, you should. No really, you need to. I highly recommend it on PS4 with the controller’s speakers turned on, although I’m sure it’s also a fantastic game if played on PC. With all the sales going on this time of year, pick it up at a bargain and then rave to your friends about how it’s worth paying full price for it.
Don’t Starve got some new updates this year, and multiplayer is coming. If you don’t already have the game, you should grab it and figure out how you will work together with friends, or troll them to death.
Dead Run has released on iOS and is a ridiculous amount of fun. Gavin keeps saying how great his scores are only to be shot down by the rest of us for being pathetic. It’s cheap and mobile and worth every cent. Oh, and it’s local, so even more winning.
Sticking with local, there’s also O3DX – a Trails-esque title that you can grab now for console, PC and mobile. The developers were even kind enough to give all you Lazygamer readers a discount, and the chance to win some amazing prizes.
Kingdom Rush is always a favorite for us in the office, and the latest iteration in the franchise is truly stellar. We loved it so much that we all just shout “Reinforce!” to each other throughout the day.
Finally, I already told you why Framed is awesome. It’s being called the indie game of the year for a reason – with unique gameplay and storytelling, it is an absolute joy to play.
Other games we talked far too much about this year include Threes!, This War of Mine, and Monsters and Medicine. What were your favorite indie experiences of 2014? Was it a great year for indies, or is the indie renaissance already over?
Last Updated: December 18, 2014
Admiral Chief Octacore
December 18, 2014 at 11:33
[mandatory staff support comment]
Corrie
December 18, 2014 at 11:36
I ain’t staff but at least I’m giving the ol good going hear hear, hip hip hooray
Yeah okay Im off to go spend my day off playing Dragon Age Inquisition
Admiral Chief Octacore
December 18, 2014 at 12:01
BEGONE and play games!
Raptor Rants A Lot
December 18, 2014 at 12:02
[mandatory hipster joke comment]
Admiral Chief Octacore
December 18, 2014 at 12:06
[affirmation of joke acknowledgement]
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2014 at 12:12
Leave Gavin & his iphone alone!
Corrie
December 18, 2014 at 11:38
BTW next year will be the rise of my games, just started digging into Unreal Engine 4 from Unity and damn its in another league of its own.
Corrie
December 18, 2014 at 11:40
Mmmmm a occulus rift tour of LG office square, anyone got a rift DK2 to um donate to the cause *Nudge Nudge wink wink*ow dammit got a hair poking my eye
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2014 at 11:46
Contrast is my indie of the year. What a sweet story.
Quo Vadis?
December 18, 2014 at 12:06
If I am not mistaken, it is Zoe’s birthday today!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2014 at 12:12
You’re correct. She said that yesterday.
Happy Birthday Zoe!
Admiral Chief Octacore
December 18, 2014 at 12:14
We should buy her a gift….what about Google Play Store card?
huehuehue
Quo Vadis?
December 18, 2014 at 12:16
Isnt she sponsored already by them?
ToshZA
December 18, 2014 at 12:17
When did she give a good review of Google Play? O_o
Quo Vadis?
December 18, 2014 at 12:17
Oh crap I misread and thought apple hahahaha
ToshZA
December 18, 2014 at 12:18
…And now you get the joke, I hope?
Quo Vadis?
December 18, 2014 at 12:19
what joke? I am always seeeriaas!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2014 at 12:22
That reminds me, I have a giftable copy of King’s Bounty. That works on hipster PCs.
Admiral Chief Octacore
December 18, 2014 at 12:23
Send it….to her gmail!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2014 at 12:24
Can do it straight through the Steams.
Admiral Chief Octacore
December 18, 2014 at 12:33
Well, she has Steam account…
Speaking of which, when is it L4D2 time?
ToshZA
December 18, 2014 at 12:17
My indie of the year is Child of Light.
Reid
December 18, 2014 at 14:05
Having recently finished This War of Mine that is my indie game of the year. Although I am currently busy with Valiant Hearts which is also worth it. And Don’t Starve.