Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Indie, Platform, Puzzle
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Publishers: Brightside Games
Team Indie: A Unique and Innovative Coop Experience
Released in 2014, Team Indie is a unique and innovative cooperative puzzle-platformer that brings together beloved indie video game characters into one unforgettable experience. With its charming art style, challenging puzzles, and time-bending mechanics, Team Indie is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Gameplay
Team Indie is played cooperatively with up to four players, each controlling one of the game’s unique characters. Each character has their own special abilities that can be used to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. For example, CommanderVideo from Bit.Trip Runner can use his Time Warp ability to slow down time, while Clunk from Awesomenauts can use his Grappling Hook to reach high places.
The game’s levels are designed to be challenging but fair, and they require players to work together to progress. Players must communicate and coordinate their abilities in order to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. The game also features a unique time-bending mechanic that allows players to rewind time and try again if they make a mistake.
Characters
Team Indie features a cast of 12 playable characters, each from a different indie video game. These characters include:
- CommanderVideo from Bit.Trip Runner
- Clunk from Awesomenauts
- Quote from Cave Story
- Curly Brace from Closure
- Gunvolt from Gunvolt
- Shantae from Shantae
- Shovel Knight from Shovel Knight
- Ori from Ori and the Blind Forest
- The Kid from Bastion
- Dust from Dust: An Elysian Tail
- Fezfrenzy from Fez
- N from N++
Each character has their own unique abilities and playstyles, so players can experiment to find the characters that they enjoy playing the most.
Story
Team Indie’s story is simple but charming. The game follows the indie video game characters as they team up to stop an evil force that is threatening to destroy their world. The story is told through a series of cutscenes, and it provides a fun and lighthearted backdrop to the game’s challenging gameplay.
Graphics and Sound
Team Indie’s art style is colorful and vibrant, and it perfectly captures the charm of the indie video games that it represents. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, and it features a mix of catchy tunes and atmospheric tracks.
Overall
Team Indie is a unique and innovative coop experience that brings together beloved indie video game characters into one unforgettable experience. With its charming art style, challenging puzzles, and time-bending mechanics, Team Indie is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10