Although PopCap Games isn’t particularly indie, this is still a good game, so I’m spotlighting it.
Plants Vs Zombies is a strategy game that’s kind of Tower Defense, although it has an interesting twist on the whole ‘TD’ thing. You have to collect sun to make plants which, as the name implies, you must fight against zombies with. The game starts out rather easy and simple, but starts to progress well. There are some “mini-games” in which you spend no points but just wait for plants to pop up at the top of the screen so you can use them. I had fun playing these parts especially. The game has a great sense of humor and it’s probably my second favorite PopCap game (next to Peggle which is still my crack when it comes to casual games). I’d recommend it to any casual gamer just as quickly as I’d recommend it to any other gamer. You should try it out….now.
The demo is quite fun, although I do not like the fact that you put your email in to download. Just unclick the “Keep me Up to date” and it’ll be fine.
Yeah, yeah, yeah I know it’s been a while since I’ve done an indie game spotlight but I think this game really deserves it. It’s a simple shooter but it looks and plays great. Once you’re playing it the rock music and carnage will pull you in, it plays like some of the great shooters of old. And by old I mean the snes and genesis days. The bosses are a lot like Contra in how they’re fought and look. The demo is out now PLAY IT…
We like this game so much that we are also hosting it here.
I’ve been watching this game for a while, and I played it in beta. I thought it was great, a playable TD Game. Well, it’s out of beta now. Cup Cake Games has released Plant This! and well…It’s alot better than when it was in beta.
The game starts out as a rather odd twist on a TD, using flowers to fight off bugs and it goes very well with it. The game play is really fun, and you are able to unlock achievements as you go. The game has great polish and is also a bit funny at some points, I’d definitely recommend it for people who like strategy games. If you don’t like strategy games then you may not like this game, however, it doesn’t hurt to download the demo.
Yes, yes, yes…..it’s another zombie game, but come on their like Nazis. You never get tired of killing them. It’s also got a flashlight like element to the gameplay and while the game is far from original it’s still fun.
Game Features
-4 different types of weapons.
-6 exciting and bloody chapters of “Story Mode”.
-The ability to blow up almost everything that is not a wall.
-2 different types of mini games; Spawn Room and Zombie Drive.
-6 music tracks, setting the mood just perfect.
-Much much more…
Jack’s Bouncy Qubes is an interestingly fun casual game. The point (in adventure mode) is to destroy the required amount of Qubes before time runs out. The game is very, very well polished and really fun. It’s one of those games that you say “This looks cool, I’ll waste some time on it” and look at the clock some 5 hours later. Definitely a time waster in the office, I’d recommend this for any casual or hardcore gamer. I really recommend downloading the demo and giving it a try.
Azgard Defense is a nice strategy game, unlike most TDs you can also make your own levels. This game has very well polished visuals which makes it stick out from most TD games, the game is very appealing. It also allows for 15 different towers including airships, gun placements, fire towers, and more. The demo of the game includes 12 different levels which contain about 20 waves each. Like most TDs the sounds can get a bit repetitive, but they change out each monster well enough that it doesn’t get too bad, and by default sounds are turned down. Overall the game is very well polished and I recommend it to any fan of Tower Defense strategy games.
Ploombloom is a fun little puzzle game, the overall objective is to save Onrniland from a evil bird who wishes to turn all the inhabitants into warriors. Like all puzzle games though, you are more focused on destroying the “jars” that pop up on the screen than the actual story. The artwork in this game is top quality and very appealing. This game is very comical actually, and very fun to play. Unlike most puzzle games you can replace any jar on the screen and it will switch with the one in your hand. Needless to say this game is perfect for anyone who likes puzzle games or games that you just need a mouse to play. If you’re like me, it’s a great game to lose hours on, I highly recommend it.
Plant This! is a great Tower Defense game. The humor in the game is openly shown because of it’s style, the game is very well polished in all areas. If you are a fan of Tower Defense games, you’ve probably already started downloading the demo, and you should. If you’re not a fan of TD games I’d still recommend downloading and trying it, although it may not be your cup of tea. Overall Plant This! is a fun game and is better than most TDs, I highly recommend it for fans of TD games.
Yummy Drink Factory is a sim game where you run a Drink booth in a fairy-tale village. This game is another one from Amaranth Games and it’s actually pretty fun. The game is SD anime-styled and is a bit funny as well. The game has a helpful tutorial to get you started with the game and also allows for you to make your own recipes in Freedom mode. Most restaurant-running sim fans may enjoy this one, but some non-sim fans will as well. Overall Yummy Drink Factory is another great indie game and I recommend it to any indie game fan.
Morning’s Wrath is a nice old school point ‘n click style RPG. The demo gives you just enough story to make you want to keep playing. The cutscene artwork is great and so is the game’s music, the ingame graphics are pre-rendered 3D while not looking bad they will not win any awards. Over all the game is nicely done and I would recommended it to anyone who likes a good point ‘n click RPG.
