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Indie Power Hour: Rainswept – A Twin Peaks Inspired Mystery

April 1, 2020January 31, 2019 by Chloe Spencer

Indie Power Hour is a show which focuses on new and upcoming indie games. In each episode, GameLuster writer Chloe Spencer will discuss the basic facts and elements of the game, as well as demonstrate one hour of gameplay. The goal is not to play a game to completion, but rather highlight interesting projects viewers might not have known much about.

Rainswept is a point-and-click mystery adventure game where you play as troubled but intelligent detective Michael Stone, who is sent to the coastal town of Pineview after an apparent murder-suicide occurs. But as Stone investigates the crime scene, he realizes that there is more to the story. With only a week to identify the true killer, Stone and his partner Amy Blunt must work together to solve the mystery.

You can grab the game from Steam when it releases on February 1.

Indie Power Hour: Bury Me, My Love – A Syrian Refugee’s Turbulent Journey

April 1, 2020January 16, 2019 by Chloe Spencer

The first episode of the show focuses on the critically acclaimed Bury Me, My Love, which is about a Syrian’s refugee’s journey to Europe. The game centers on the text messages between Nour and her husband Majd as she searches for safety and better opportunities. But the journey is not simple: Nour encounters various obstacles along the way, some of which are life threatening. The choices the player makes in the game determines the outcome of Nour’s journey.

The game is available for your Android, Nintendo Switch, or for PC via Steam.

Project Rusty – The Apex Drawer

April 1, 2020February 6, 2019 by Robert Scarpinito

This week on Project Rusty, we discuss the Kickstarter for DLC to a Bubsy game that is not even out …

Indie Power Hour: Arcade Spirits – Find Love, Run An Arcade In This Visual Novel

April 1, 2020February 12, 2019 by Chloe Spencer

Back in the 1980s, the video game industry experienced a massive crash. The visual novel Arcade Spirits imagines a modern day where this event never happened. In this world, arcades still thrive, and esports became a part of the mainstream conversation a long time ago.

You play as a young person looking for their dream job, and after downloading a life coach app, you decide to try your hand at running an arcade. This LGBT-friendly visual novel features seven dateable characters, each with their own unique personalities.

You can grab Arcade Spirits on Steam now.

Project Rusty – GL Projekt Red

April 1, 2020February 13, 2019 by Robert Scarpinito

This week on Project Rusty, we talked about the ridiculous nominations and winners for The Steam Awards 2018, the questionable …

The Indies: Why We Love Indies

April 1, 2020February 18, 2019 by Trevor Whalen

Chloe Spencer hosts GameLuster’s new podcast series, The Indies (it will run concurrent with Project Rusty). In this first episode, …

Indie Power Hour: Textorcist – Chaotic Crusade Against Demons

April 1, 2020February 23, 2019 by Chloe Spencer

All you need to make it through the impending demonic apocalypse is a little bit of faith – and the courage to confront your own demons. Enter Textorcist, a bullet-hell typing game where you play as private exorcist Ray Bibbia.

When Ray exorcises a young girl, he uncovers a sinister slave trade, and its roots trace back to the Holy Church. As he pursues various leads, the clues suggest that the clergy are underneath demonic influence. Can Ray stop demons from overtaking Rome and restore order to the city?

You can get Textorcist on Steam now. Read Chloe’s full review of the game here.