This week, starting September 17, after two weeks of high octane massive releases we appreciate a chance to slow down and savour a week of phenomenal indie titles. With a variety of genres there is plenty to keep you interested from RPG’s with a fan following and puzzlers from a local studio.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out this week.
The Brd’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep | 18/09/18
Genre: Role Playing Game
Platforms: PC
Developer: inXile Entertainment
Publisher: inXile Entertainment
Game description:
“The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.” – [source]
Undertale | 19/09/18
Genre: Role Playing Game
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: 8-4
Publisher: 8-4
Game description:
“Fall into the underworld and explore a hilarious and heartwarming world full of dangerous monsters. Date a skeleton, dance with a robot, cook with a fishwoman…or destroy everyone where they stand. The future is yours to determine!” – [source]
Transference | 19/09/18
Genre: Narrative
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Developer: SpectreVision
Publisher: Ubisoft
Game description:
“Imagine an escape room set in a deranged mind. Experience a first-person exploration game in a chilling new dimension. Shift between three perspectives of a family and unravel the mystery hiding in this mind-bending psychological thriller.” – [source]
The Gardens Between | 20/09/18
Genre: Puzzler
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Developer: The Voxel Agents
Publisher: The Voxel Agents
Game description:
“The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.” – [source]
Star Control: Origins | 21/09/18
Genre: Tactic
Platforms: PC
Developer: Stardock Entertainment
Publisher: Stardock Entertainment
Game description:
“Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth’s first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires. – [source]
Our top pick of the week?
The Gardens Between
20/09/18
When a game comes a long with a unique idea and a cool art style it’s hard not to take notice. Melbourne based Voxel Agents have brought both of those things but also just a great game.
After falling in love with it back at PAX 2017 the Checkpoint team have been keeping this puzzler on our radar. Not only is it great to have a fun new puzzler but also a local team smashing it out of the park.
What new titles are you most excited for this week? Be sure to let us know!
About the Author
Cameron Honey-Swain
Cameron knows what he loves. Witches, animated ducks and a strong burly female protagonist. When he isn't effortlessly defending Dragon Age II he is bothering either his husband or one of his many fur children.
