Day: 21 March 2018

Genesis Noir

Genesis Noir is avaliable to pre-order

by Jack Boyles, posted in Videos

Darkness, nothingness, a plain canvas, nothingness again, quiet, tranquil, and then… BANG!

Matter, colours, shapes, particles, atmosphere solar systems, planets, cells, organism, parasites, plants, nature, wildlife, animals, people, pedestrians, slaves, gods. Hussle, busy, move out of my way please, the cries, the tears, the years, another baby another being, another baby another killer, climate change, freedom of speech, will you please shut up, love, love, love, and then… nothingness, darkness, another plain canvas to start again.

Genesis Noir is Avaliable To Pre-Order

Genesis Noir is a game set before, during and after the big bang on earth and higher dimensions. In this adventure game, you play as ‘No Man’ and save your loved one from being shot to stop the big bang. With a cast of gods and men, a love triangle and a story spanning time and space; this is one point and click adventure, may I say, out of this world…. (I’ve won awards for stand-up comedy, you know?)

Developed by Feral Cat Den, inspiration has been taken from various forms of media to give the game a worldly look – the themes being expressed artistically:

Personally? I think it looks absolutely fantastic, from concept to art, to sound. I love film noir, as you may remember from my Pixel Noir piece, and I love adventure games – oh, and some jazz.

It’s only been announced for PC and iOS, but console ports will surely follow; come on Feral Cat Den, you know it makes sense.

Genesis Noir has hit its Kickstarter pledge and is available for pre-order now. Anyone else gushing over this like me?

Hyper Light Drifter Switch

Hyper Light Drifter is coming to the Switch after all – was there any doubt?

by Trevor Cripe, posted in Nintendo, Videos

Just like any Nintendo Direct or ‘Nindie’ presentation, there was a lot of speculation from the gaming community on what would and wouldn’t be announced in the most recent Nindie showcase.  The funny thing is that the game everyone had as a shoo-in to be announced at the showcase, was actually announced after it ended…

Hyper Light Drifter Switch

Yes, that’s right, Hyper Light Drifter is finally coming to the Switch. Let’s get you guys caught up:

  • Believe it or not, Hyper Light Drifter was originally supposed to come out for the Wii U. But, thanks to the technical limitations of that console, Hyper Light Drifter never saw the light of day.
  • The new “Export to Switch” option on Gamemaker Studio 2 (the software that developer Heart Machine used to make HLD) means that Switch owners will finally be able to play one of the most beloved indie titles.
  • Like I mentioned above, HLD actually wasn’t shown in the most recent Nindie Showcase. The reason for this exclusion is currently unknown, but if I was a betting man, I’d say Nintendo wanted to show off more unknown/obscure up and coming titles, and not have them be overshadowed by an indie juggernaut like HLD.
  • Shortly after the showcase, Nintendo actually posted a tweet confirming Hyper Light Drifter’s upcoming release.
  • Hyper Light Drifter will launch on the Switch eShop this summer. But, the real question is whether HLD will get a physical release for Switch. Just like some other indie titles have – Axiom Verge, Wonderboy and Darkest Dungeon.

So, will you guys be picking up Hyper Light Drifter on the Switch? Or are you going to hold out for a possible physical edition? Let me know in the comments below.