This week I’ve had the pleasure of playing three very fun. All three of these titles were independently developed by small teams, featured 8-bit/16-bit “retro” graphics, and had a very meta, or self-conscious, take on their story-telling. For the video version of this article be sure to head on over to our YouTube channel.
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Bullet Noir is a black, white and red blast-fest that will feel familiar to anyone who spent the 2010s violently murdering goons from above.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
