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Five games from that should be on your must-play list on PS or XBox

Updated on: 19 August,2018 08:08 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Jaison Lewis |

Find mainstream too boring? Jaison Lewis picks five top-notch games from independent developers that should be on your must-play list

Five games from that should be on your must-play list on PS or XBox

Celeste
Celeste is a 2D platformer, where the objective of the game is to reach the top of the mountain. The game has relatively simple game mechanics, where all you need to do is jump, run, climb and dash in the air. But through these simple set of movements, the developers have created stage after stage of seriously difficult gameplay. Each move requires precision to complete and your character will die repeatedly trying to achieve it. The game also has a nice story to it and your character, Madeline, is actually trying to survive her inner demons as she climbs the mountain Celeste. The game has simple graphics, but is crazy addictive.
Platform: PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch
Price: Rs 565
Video: https://bit.ly/celesteMD


Indie play


Laser League
Laser League is what you get when you put Tron bikes and team-based combat in a blender. It's a fine mix of neon lasers, competition and sports strategy. In Laser League, you take on another team and force them to pass through laser walls of your colour, while avoiding their walls. The game is simple to pick up with its easy control system, but it requires your complete attention and fast reflexes to win. A point is scored only when all members of a team are dead. Considering teams can revive members by running over the remains of a mate, the strategy of the multiplayer gameplay brings this game into the arena of e-sports.
Platform: PC, PS4, XBOX
Price: Rs 479
Video: https://bit.ly/laserMD


Indie play

Iconoclasts
Made by a single developer over eight years, Iconoclasts puts you in the shoes of Robin, a mechanic who is on a quest to save her dying planet. The game is a 2D platformer that's influenced a lot by the look and gameplay of Metroid. The game, however, is a little deeper than it appears to be — there is a lot of emphasis on the ill effects of religious fanaticism and the hero is labelled a heretic because of her choices, despite Robin's desire to help anyone in need. The game also has a lot of neat puzzles to keep you engaged along with more than its share of boss battles.
Platform: PC, PS4, Switch
Price: Rs 529
Video: https://bit.ly/iconclastsMD

Indie play

Octahedron
Another neon beauty, this one is also a 2D platformer, but instead of jumping on a static platform, it lets you spawn platforms as you jump. This in turn translates into many amazing puzzles and a close to 50+ levels, but somehow, even through all this, the game feels fresh. Every stage adds something new to the mix and there is constant evolution, which ultimately is the secret sauce of this game. The game only gives you three hearts for health — your health bar can be replenished with light bulbs, but die and you will have to restart the stage, which is frustrating. Overall, the game is a fresh new platformer that every gamer needs to play.
Platform: PC, PS4, XBOX
Price: Rs 419
Video: https://bit.ly/octaMD

Indie play

Yoku's Island Express
You play as Yoku, who is a tiny beetle postman pushing a ball around. The object of the game is to make your deliveries across an island, while uncovering its secrets. The game is a 2D platformer, but its gameplay takes inspiration from classic pinball. The game has a quick pace and while sometimes the challenges of getting the flipper to hit the ball at the right time can be frustrating, the satisfaction of getting a precise hit is very satisfying. The art style is cutesy and apt for the game.
Platform: PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch
Price: Rs 354
Video: https://bit.ly/yokusMD

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