Sony just announced today that their big Spring sale this year is going to have a focus on indie games. Namely, each week, a different indie game will come out with a special discount for PS+ members. The actual sales of these games aren’t much (just $2-$3 off each one except for the final one which is free for PS+ members), but it’s still a great move on Sony’s part to show their commitment to indie games.
The showcased games in question are Guacamelee! (which is getting rave reviews as one of the best Metroivania games in years), Dragon Fantasy Book 1 (a remake of the mobile RPG with enhanced visuals), Thomas Was Alone (port of the popular PC puzzle/platformer with minimalist visuals), and Zombie Tycoon 2 (don’t know much about this one other than that the first one did poorly in reviews).
I am debating on picking up Dragon Fantasy Book. My only problem is I am rather curious if it is actually worth the $10 after the discount. I started out with Zeboyd from Breath of Death VII for $1 on xbox indie channel, and now I would buy a $10 game off you guys in a heartbeat because I feel I can trust you guys to give me value for my cash, but a developer I know nothing about, selling a game that was formerly an IOS game for that amount, just makes me hesitant.
I’m not sure if that is considered Indie, but Soldner X and Soldner X2 are also having PS Plus sales right now, and they are competent Side-Scrolling SHMUPs.