New updates and announcements for indie games as part of the PlayStation Indies initiative.
Following the presentation of the PlayStation Indies by Shuhei Yoshida, Sony and its partners presented seven games:
Moss Book II
Moss Book II by Polyarc Games: “After rescuing her uncle Argus, Quill’s adventures continue with the discovery that a winged tyrant is after her in the hexagonal castle where her uncle was captured. But Quill has a plan of his own, a plan that could finally end the ruthless rule of the Arcane and save the world from a great catastrophe. With dangerous terrain, challenging puzzles, and enemies twisted by fire and steel, the journey will be harrowing, full of triumph and heartbreak, but new allies, old friends, and the very nature of the castle can help you. Coming to PS4 and PS5 via PlayStation VR in spring
Well for animals Shared Memory
Shared Memory Animal Well: Explore a dense, interconnected maze and uncover its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your surroundings in amazing and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and frightening creatures and try to survive what lurks in the darkness” – Coming to PS5 and PC (Steam) in late 2022 or early 2023.
Shredder’s Revenge
Tribute Games’ Revenge of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder: “Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael return in a beat’em up game that brilliantly reproduces the mechanics of the genre’s great timeless classic and masterfully transcends them thanks to the video game know-how of Dotemu experts (Streets of Rage 4).) and Tribute Games specializing in beat’em up. Fight to the end to fight your way through beautiful pixelated environments teeming with tough enemies and assert your dominance as your favorite turtles!
Get ready because they all have their own tricks and skills that make every run unique. Choose your favorite hero, perform devastating combos to overwhelm your opponents, and be captivated by intense skirmishes that mix and match explosive action and outlandish ninja abilities. Keep your eyes peeled (good ones) and be in top shape to take on the Shredder and his loyal Foot Clan alone… or form a team with your best friends to play with up to four players at once!” – Coming to PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) later this year.
Post Void
Post Void by YCJY Games: “An absolutely unique first-person shooter. A hypnotic blur of an early FPS design that puts speed first. Keep your head full and go all the way. Kill what you can to see him mend himself. Get a high score or try again”- coming to PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch in the spring
Salt and Sacrifice
Salt and Sacrifice by Ska Studios and Devoured Studios: “A once-peaceful kingdom has been thrown into turmoil by a mage invasion, the relentless embodiment of elemental chaos. An army of prisoners known as the “Marked Inquisitors”is once again mobilized to confront the deadly danger of magic. A deadly secret threatens to destroy an ancient empire. As a Marked Inquisitor, travel to the uncharted territories of the west to fulfill your duty of hunting down, tracking down and destroying the mages that are poisoning the world.
You have been forcibly summoned to the Inquisition, but you will have to make your own decisions. You can use the supernatural flesh and bones of slain mages to create unique weapons and armor. Learn to wield dozens of weapons and rune arts, which are a “safe”way to manipulate your opponents’ corrupted magic. Explore a huge twisted world full of marauders, secrets, traps and powerful guardians. Team up with another Inquisitor to play online co-op, whether it’s a full game or a quick login and logout session, or engage in fast-paced and chaotic PvP matches between different factions.—Available on PS5, PS4, and PC (Epic Games Store) from 10 May.
Samurai Gunn 2
Samurai Gunn 2 by Peow Studio: Four-player madness. Duels for two. Adventure for one player. With just three bullets and a sword, fight for survival in this high-flying fighter platformer that will outdo you on extreme difficulty,” expected on PS5 and Nintendo Switch (Early Access launch on PC via Steam in July 2021).
Hello Neighbor 2
Hello Neighbor 2 by tinyBuild: “A horror stealth game about uncovering your neighbor’s spooky secrets. You are a journalist trying to solve the case of the Neighbor, as no one else dares to do so. Play against a challenging opponent controlled by an advanced AI that learns from you and all other players! Over time, as Voisin adapts to the habits of the players, his own behavior will change and surprise you. Will you be the only one to outsmart Voisin and find out what he’s hiding? – Available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X., Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC (Steam) later this year. Digital pre-orders will open on the PlayStation Store on April 7 with immediate access to the exclusive beta.