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Showing posts with label arvi teikari. Show all posts

02 August 2012

Officer Alfred


Gaming Genres: Puzzle, Platformer
Story Genres: Science Fiction
Graphical Styles: 2D,  Cartoon, Low Resolution, Minimalist
Platforms: Windows, Browser (early version)
Pricing Model: Free
Developer(s): Arvi Teikari
Publisher(s): Arvi Teikari
Initial Release Date: May 2, 2011
Website(s): Games Page, Official Forum Thread, Ludum Dare
Description:
Three officers meet each other while running from the aftermath of the unknown disaster... They are unable to contact the other workers of the facility, but it's clear that most of them are already gone. They set on to find safety, but in these circumstances even describing what counts as 'safety' can be difficult.

Officer Alfred tells the story of an office worker, whose working pace experiences a catastrophic and mysterious disaster. This last version was made for the IGF 2011l And is a remake of a Ludum Dare #20 game form Spring 1011. It features a pretty interesting gimmick related to freezing time. In a way it could be said to be a 'sequel' to Timerocketxby, a game made by the same developer 3-4 years earlier.

Opinion:
A great, hugely challenging, time freezing puzzle game. IT is almost ridiculous how mind bending some of these puzzles are; Even without going after the optional briefcases you will likely find this a a challenge all the way through.

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Indieness: Quintessentially Indie
Play?: Should Play

01 February 2012

Excavatorrr


Gaming Genres: Retro, Action, Platformer
Story Genres: Fantasy
Graphical Styles: 2D, Pixel Art, Retro
Platforms: Windows
Pricing Model: Free
Developer(s): Arvi Teikari
Publisher(s): Arvi Teikari
Initial Release Date: August 30, 2009
Website(s): Games Page
Description:
Excavatorrr was originally made for Ludum Dare 15 48-hour competition, but was finished properly afterwards. The game resembles a little bit Spelunky, that roguelike-platformer everyone loves, though not much. Also be sure to read the readme of the in-game help texts carefully, the game may seem a tad confusing at first. Also be ready to improve your skills a bit, the game needs more than one take to be fully enjoyed, I fear.

Opinion:
One of the most successfully retro games I have ever played, with fantastic and minimalistic graphics and gameplay. The game world is comprised of a narrow vertical slice made up of normal mine-able dirt and impenetrable rocks and filled with monsters of many varieties, gold, and precious stones. Your job into mine into these depths and bring back as many valuables as you can find.

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Indieness: Quintessentially Indie
Play?: Should Play