"50 Indie Games That Changed The World" Book Review By Britt 🎮 @BitmapBooks #IndieGames #GameDev

Another day, another glorious release from Bitmap Books! As someone who finds the indie game scene absolutely vital, when I initially caught wind of this book a few months ago, it was instantly close to my heart. That said, with hundreds of video games released each month, I was intrigued as to how the fifty games covered in the final release would be selected as it appeared to be a bafflingly monolithic task that seemed destined to end in myriad keyboard warriors tearfully ruing that their dearly beloved indie game wasn’t included. 

I mean ‘changed the world’ is a pretty hefty sentiment. And after reading the book, whilst – inevitably – some games included aren’t my jam, the beautifully written histories, interview snippets, and summaries that sum up the sheer impact of said game on the overall industry is hard to argue with, making this a surprisingly bold – if not definitive - tome on some of the most influential games ever released.

Quick Look: “Can You Master the Golden Eras of Formula 1 Racing?" | Formula Legends ~ Ten Minute Taster Gameplay Video 🏎️🏁 @3DClouds #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich Straps in for a high-octane ride through the legendary circuits of Formula Legends! In this gameplay session, we dive into the golden era of motorsport with iconic cars, intense rivalries, and precision driving. Whether you're a retro racing fan or a modern sim enthusiast, this one's for you.

Chronicles of the Wolf Xbox Series X Review 9.5/10 "My New Favourite Metroidvania" 🐺 #IndieGame #GameDev@PQubeGames @Migami_Games @PixelHeart_eu

I was introduced to Migami Games through their 2020 title Wallachia: Reign of Dracula, which I reviewed back in 2021, which was a throwback to 16-bit era arcade action games. They have a rich history with Castlevania fan games, and when this was initially released, it slipped me by due to us having an extremely busy time here at the Welsh branch of GF. 

Re-discovering it recently, it turns out that I was a fool, a damn fool for skipping over Chronicles of the Wolf upon its release back in 2023 as it’s very clearly one of my games of the year, blending as it does nostalgia of the past with an eye on modern design. 

Honestly, I’ll say this at the start of the review, aside from the fact that this leans heavily on Castlevania in most ways, and some people may find this aspect a little too close for comfort (it doesn’t bother me in the slightest), I have nothing at all to critique about Chronicles of the Wolf, it feels like the perfect throwback game in the Metroidvania style.