Indie Developers Showcase, Day 1: Auditorium

[Nivag the Owl]

I absolutely adore this game. I'm trying to complete the demo but some of them levels are very difficult. None the less, very original and somewhat mysterious idea complete with beautiful classical music.

 

[Abedeus]

Agree, it's a superb game. Got me interested more than some of the high budget productions (Mirror's Edge...).

 

[Dom Camus]

This is why good reviewing matters.

I'd heard about this game before and thought it sounded tedious, pretentious and thoroughly uninteresting. On the strength of this article I decided to take a look and it turns out to be a lot of fun. Thanks!

 

[Trivun]

I absolutely loved it. The gameplay is immersive and challenging, but fun at the same time. The graphics are very pleasing, but simple nonetheless, which makes it all the more beautiful. It's a fun puzzle game that is also rewarding with both the outstanding music pieces and the pride in completing the later, more difficult levels. It makes you think, which is what a puzzle game should do. The only thing I feel that could make this better is to release it mainstream, perhaps with Xbox Live Arcade or something, since at the moment Cipher Prime are only planning to release the full version on their website alongside the demo.

 

[SilentHunter7]

Browser game or not, Auditorium is probably one of the most mesmerizing and beautiful games I've ever had a chance to play, which is impressive considering how simple it really is.

Stop reading the comments and go play it. Now.

Seconded. I've been playing the internet demo for a while, and I was floored when I found out not only is the full game just around the corner, but the Escapist would be featuring it at their IDS. If you haven't played it yet, go now.

 

[valentingalea]

The game is prety cool but I cannot help myself thinking the 2 devs sound like twats

"I'm into a lot of physical activities that involve real-time problem-solving" - C'mooon!

 

[Spikeyfische]

Wow, what an amazing game. and even a mac guy like me can play it online!!! yay!

 

[Grenbyron]

I am so impressed with this game. Best I have seen in a long time.

 

[bkd69]

If you like Auditorium, check out Orbient, on the Wiiware channel:
http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fFYnXqO1FoMojdvEC9JtQ4B2fRlLX6jI

The play is a cross between flOw and Katamari, though it's as much on the meditative end of the spectrum as flOw and Auditorium.

 

[bittman]

Simply beautiful, I second all the people who said it felt like relaxing while playing.

Sometimes player stress isn't a requirement of game design.

 

[Thirdman]

so relaxing, and visually stunning.

 

[TheBadass]

This guy likes Super Stardust HD, so he's awesome. Now I need to try his game.