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Top Indie Games Of 2003 Discussed

Posted by simoniker on from the i-liked-last-crusade dept.

Mr.Wiggin writes "Specialist indie site GameTunnel recently announced its top ten indie games of 2003. Each game was scored by its regular review panel, and the list highlights the growing craftsmanship and quality being brought to the niche low budget independent games scene. There are also awards for specific genres, such as best graphics, best sound, most original concept, best adventure, etc. Why should we be concerned by low budget offerings like this - isn't it just the usual cliched crop of puzzle games? Thankfully, no, since these are the elite cream of the indie crop. Some say indie games are the home of innovation and the birthplace of future star developers (remember id, anyone?). It is also one of the few remaining mediums where we (the gaming public) actually get listened to and can often make a difference."

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  1. Notrium by cozman · · Score: 5, Informative

    One of the best on there, and I've played tons of them, is free and highly recommended by me: Notrium At first it seems sort of hard, especially if you don't play as a human but it doesnt take long to learn and you can beat it in a short period of time, perfect for anyone playing a long and involved game like KotOR that needs to take a break but doesn't feel like actually doing anything productive.

    1. Re:Notrium by Pluvius · · Score: 3, Informative

      You should try Wazzal, another game by the same author, if you haven't yet. It's kind of like Star Control 2, and has decent production values for a freeware game.

      The best freeware game I've ever played is in much the same style, though there's also a first-person adventure element reminiscent of ICOM games (e.g. Deja Vu, Shadowgate). It's called Starfight VI: Gatekeepers, and the fact that such a small development group created it for free is nothing short of amazing.

      Rob

    2. Re:Notrium by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

      If you like StarControl2 then you should download Starscape, definitely some inspiration from SC2 in that game. And it won overall in that list anyway - ho ho

  2. Re: Stairs? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    I think he means this. Called "Stair Dismount". Has a followup game called "Truck Dismount".