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[LTTP Review] Alien Spidy – Web of Frustration

Back in October, I wrote a preview for Alien Spidy, Enigma SP’s platforming game, which was slated for release at the end of 2012. It was delayed for a few months, but it has finally been released onto Steam. One thing that really struck me about the demo was that while it was fun, it suffered from the lack of precision with the web-shooting mechanic. Playing the full version has demonstrated that the gameplay is largely unchanged from the demo [...]

[Preview] Alien Spidy Does Whatever a Spidy Can

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Here’s a game that’s a 2D platformer which uses physics capabilities as a core dynamic, has a striking art style and soundtrack, and requires skill and precision through repetition. Now that sounds like ….. just about every indie game made since about 2006. There are however few things I love more than a good platformer, so I happily sat down to play the demo of Enigma Software’s Alien Spidy and see what [...]

[Preview] Dollar Dash Proves There Is No Honor Among Thieves

You know, when you sit down and think about how much video games have advanced technologically and narratively over the years, it really is quite staggering. Sure, games with fully formed stories have been around for a long time (and some were arguably better than games today), but there is still a place for arcade-style simplicity. Kalypso Media is aiming directly for this niche with Dollar Dash, its newest multiplayer ‘grab and dash’ title.