This month, indie game developers are swinging for the fences. Incredible visuals, inventive game mechanics, audio delights, and chaotic fun are all being showcased with this month\u2019s six Indie Selects.<\/p>\n Each of these games couldn\u2019t be any more different.\u00a0 Need something really special for you and your kiddos? Check! Something to curb your monster-like rage? Check! Does your eclectic music taste need a treat? Check! Are you so confident about your wordsmithing ability you would bet your afterlife on it? Check! Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve got for you this month (in no particular order):<\/p>\n The Plucky Squire<\/em> is a magical adventure game featuring Jot and his friends, who discover their world exists within a storybook. Jot must leap between the 2D storybook and the 3D artist\u2019s table, solving puzzles, boxing badgers, and engaging in mini-games to save his kingdom. Firstly, the game\u2019s art is stunning, just check out the gameplay trailer. In an all-ages story, Jot and his friends battle the wizard Humgrump with the help of DJing Gandalf figure, Moonbeard. The combat is simple, akin to a 2D Zelda game, but frequently interspersed with new puzzles and challenges requiring exploration in 3D on the artist\u2019s desk.<\/p>\n Though single-player, it\u2019s ideal for playing with a child, offering many accessibility options, including the option to skip mini-games and enable puzzle hints from a mini-Wizard. Another standout feature is the ability to collect art scrolls scattered throughout the world, providing insights into the game\u2019s development process, including draft art and design elements that were cut. It\u2019s a visual showcase of the non-linear nature of video game creation, where ideas are created, iterated and sometimes discarded. What better message could you have in a game, all about art, creativity and how media can inspire a lifetime of creativity?<\/p>\n Devolver Digital<\/p>\n
This game is not for the faint of heart.\u00a0 Survive the onslaught of enemies in a constantly evolving arena and get rewarded for your aggression and precision with powerful equipment, special abilities and new arenas for slaughter. It\u2019s safe to say, this will not be going in our cozy collection, ladies and gentleman.\u00a0 Kill Knight<\/em> is an addictive, violent, adrenaline-charged rampage that is incredibly satisfying.\u00a0 Each run is fast, chaotic, and fun as hell.<\/p>\n Your character build is made up of your primary weapons, a secondary weapon, a sword, armor, and a relic which will provide some sort of boost to your stats, all of which can be upgraded by unlocking new weapons and equipment. Collecting red orbs, dropped by the enemies you kill, increases your damage, but can also be used to charge your secondary weapon\u2019s special attack, which causes enemies to drop healing orbs to restore your health. This combat mechanic creates a really fun gameplay loop where you end up utilizing enemies as resources that you must maintain a balance between healing and damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n The game has high replayability with a ton of thoughtful mechanics, a wide variety of enemies, and painful environmental challenges. Individually, none of these elements necessarily reinvent the genre, but when these ingredients are carefully plated together, it creates one hell of a murder salad.<\/p>\n PlaySide<\/p>\n
FIVE ELDRITCH LAYERS MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN BEAUTY IN DECAY ETERNAL DAMNATION FEATURES Join the community on Discord!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n On this planet, music is illegal.\u00a0 So, naturally, it\u2019s time to do crimes. Keylocker<\/em> is a Cyberpunk music-themed turn-based RPG where the power of your attack is based on the real-time execution of moves in rhythm.\u00a0 You are Bobo, a lady ready to rage against the machine and bring freedom to her world. The game allows you to choose between 4 different classes revolved around how offensive or defensive you want to play it: Juggernaut, Hacker, Samurai, and Sequencer.\u00a0<\/p>\n The turn-based combat system takes place on a hexagonal grid where you\u2019ll need to time your hits to the exact moment needed, whether you are attacking or defending.\u00a0 Placement is also critical to this game, so planning out your movements will make a huge difference whether you avoid attacks or receive special buffs and debuffs. You can also plan counters, charge your electricity points or even steal electricity from your opponent.\u00a0 There\u2019s definitely a learning curve with some of these opponents, but some trial and error can lead to some incredibly satisfying moments of clearing the board.\u00a0<\/p>\n Keylocker<\/em> is a visually stunning and fun turn-based RPG that excels in combining a fresh combat system with a variety of mini-games and boss fights to keep the playthrough exciting.\u00a0 Also, the music is *chef\u2019s kiss* perfect.<\/p>\n Serenity Forge<\/p>\n
Story:<\/p>\n | Saturn, Anno 801. |<\/p>\n | Music is banned for 141 years now. |<\/p>\n B0B0 is one of the Doppelgangers, twins born as perfect human beings fit to obey the purpose of the caste they were assigned to. Her purpose is to serve in the lowest caste for the prosperity of Saturn, but B0B0 doesn’t quite agree to that. Amidst a revolution against the Saturnian Satellites, the ultimate form of law, B0B0 hears news of a newfound music robot that’ll fit right in her illegal band as a drummer. Rebelling against the corrupt system using music is the only thing she knows how to do well and she only needed a drummer to join her pack of misfits. With every piece in place, she’s out to break some laws, and discover the truth behind the essence of music: the Keylocker.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sticks and stones\u2026 well those won\u2019t hurt you nearly as much as the words in this game.\u00a0 In Cryptmaster<\/em>, words control everything.\u00a0 You can either type words or even use voice recognition to command your character, uncover lost abilities, fight enemies, and solve baffling riddles.\u00a0 This may require some adjustment at first as it\u2019s not a typical way you would usually traverse a dungeon, but there\u2019s a ton of accessibility options available if you find yourself limited.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll have 4 heroes to command, each with unique playstyles, and as you progress, you\u2019ll need to help them find their forgotten powers.\u00a0 This is one of the strangest and most original titles I\u2019ve played in a while with a very creepy aesthetic, memorable side characters, a great story with a surprisingly funny undertone, and one-of-a-kind mechanics. If you are a collector of the strange and rare, boy do I have a gem for you!<\/p>\n Akupara Games<\/p>\n
In the ancient past, four brave heroes banded together to destroy a terrible evil, giving their lives to save countless others. But now their eternal rest has been disturbed by the Cryptmaster, a capricious necromancer in whose thrall they must ascend through the buried strata of the city above them \u2013 the gloomy Bonehouses, mysterious Sunken Sea and freakish Downwood.<\/p>\n With the enigmatic Soulstone in hand, the four adventurers must recover their memories, solve whimsical puzzles and defeat outlandish enemies. From fishing and card games to bardic rap battles, finding the right word is the key to success. Who knows, maybe you’ll even remember a little more than you bargained for\u2026\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Beyond Galaxyland<\/em> is a gorgeous side-scrolling RPG that seeks to dig into the classic space adventure genre and give it a spark of humor and depth. The story focuses on Doug, whose life abruptly changes one day when a cataclysmic event \u201cdestroys\u201d the Earth and Doug is transported to the other side of the galaxy together with his adorable guinea pig friend Boom Boom. From there, their adventure begins, and the duo journey through various planets, each with their own unique aesthetic and characters, with the goal of finding out what happened to their home.<\/p>\n The combat system respects the classic turn-based formula and builds on it by adding new members to the party as your progress and even a \u201ccatch\u201d mechanic where you can catch various enemies and summon them in future fights. Overall, the game offers a great balance of things to explore, characters to meet, enemies to fight and mysteries to solve and it is astonishing that it was basically done by one person.<\/p>\n![\"Indie](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/OctoberSelects_Horizontal-788d82ed0785b838c278.jpg\")
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\n\t\tThe Plucky Squire follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends \u2013 storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book.
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\nWhen the malevolent Humgrump realizes he’s the villain of the book \u2013 destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity \u2013 he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever.
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\nJot must face challenges, unlike anything he’s ever seen if he is to save his friends from Humgrump’s dark forces and restore the book’s happy ending.
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\nJump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action-adventure \u2013 solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying with a jetpack, and enjoying many more delightful and surprising mini-challenges as you become the hero of a living storybook.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Kill](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Kill-Knight-f7515f13e8519befe8d7.jpg\")
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\n\t\tOnce a loyal knight, betrayed, and banished to the Abyss. A desecrated corpse inside reanimated armor. You rise to an eternal death. Branded KILL KNIGHT, you have one purpose \u2013 KILL THE LAST ANGEL. <\/p>\n
\nKILL, OR BE KILLED<\/p>\n
\nDance with death in the Abyss, and unveil intricate layers of gameplay lurking beneath the surface. Exploit enemy weaknesses, enact brutal executions, weave through your arsenal to tactically manage resources, and unleash destructive wrath blasts to turn the tide. Every encounter is testament to your mastery.<\/p>\n
\nKILL KNIGHT\u2019s polished, minimalist aesthetic, and retro visuals pay homage to the neon-soaked arcades and shooters of the 90\u2019s. Set across five relentless, hand-crafted eldritch arenas, KILL KNIGHT embraces lo-fi brutalism and revels in the dread and dream-like ruins that surround your descent into the Abyss.<\/p>\n
\nSurvive the otherworldly onslaught and complete challenges to unlock powerful new equipment for your Knight\u2019s Arsenal, and evolve your unique playstyle. Learn to harness the special abilities and fire-modes of KILL KNIGHT\u2019s array of pistols, heavy weapons, swords, and armor. Take your fight to the global leaderboards against friends and foes alike. Enter if you dare, Knight, and revel in the carnage.<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Fast and visceral top-down, push forward combat that rewards aggression and precision
\n\u2013 An immersive otherworld dripping in corrosive atmosphere with a retro-inspired aesthetic
\n\u2013 Descend through five fatal layers, each more deadly than the last
\n\u2013 Choose your challenge, with four distinct difficulty settings to overcome
\n\u2013 Survive long enough to raise your Kill Power, increasing speed and damage
\n\u2013 Complete challenges to unlock your Knight\u2019s Arsenal, and evolve your playstyle
\n\u2013 Dive into Sever Mode, combining all five layers into one extended arena challenge
\n\u2013 Ascend the global leaderboards, and compete with friends for high-score supremacy<\/p>\n![\"Keylocker](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Keylocker-325bcaf55cb63dd5ad59.jpg\")
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\n\t\tKeylocker is a Cyberpunk turn-based rhythm JRPG. Play as the singer and songwriter, B0B0. Fuel your moves with the electric power of music on this unforgiving planet by using real-time execution of moves in rhythm game style! Choose a unique class, battle the authorities, unlock the secrets of Saturn, play in your own bands’ concerts, and hack into the network to bring an end to this corrupt system, for better or worse.<\/p>\n![\"Cryptmaster](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Crypt-6b310d9321820b42f76a.jpg\")
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\n\t\tSAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?<\/p>\n![\"Beyond](\"https:\/\/xxboxnews.blob.core.windows.net\/prod\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Beyond-79079b15cb4c27b49a83.jpg\")
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