http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/500wordindies/500wordindies-sciencegirls.htm
A short Japanese-style RPG about six teenage geniuses thwarting an alien invasion involving bizarre plant creatures, mind controlling worms, and tentacle monster
2017-04-20 01:45:53 +0000 UTC View Post
An indie shoot-em-up, based on that neon retro gridline art style, complete with rad synthwave soundtrack.
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/500wordindies/500wordindies-nighthawx3000.htm
2017-04-20 01:40:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Goichi Suda's trippy adventure game, the predecessot to Flower, Sun and Rain and Killer 7, originally released on the PS1, finally makes it way into English.
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/silvercase/silvercase.htm
2017-04-18 13:21:02 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/yakuzafury/yakuzafury.htm
A simple but fun beat-em-up for the PlayStation 2, released as part of the Simple 2000 budget line. No relation to the Sega series, of course, but worth checking out if you just want to play as a Japanese mafia dude pummeling other Japanese mafia dudes.
2017-04-15 14:50:32 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gurumin/gurumin.htm
Falcom's cutesy action-platformer first made its way to the US on the PSP, but has since been released in English on its native PC platform, and more recently, on the 3DS.
2017-04-13 01:35:56 +0000 UTC View Post
So as a Patreon bonus, here's a special uncut version of Episode 45, chatting Katamari Damacy and Windjammers!
2017-04-11 03:31:16 +0000 UTC View Post
A cult classic PS1 FMV-adventure game, taking place in a mysteriously reborn Kowloon Walled City, renown for its stylish and bizarre visual design. Also includes a history of the Kowloon Walled City and an introduction to the concepts of feng shui, both of which are important to understanding the game.
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/kowloonsgate/kowloonsgate.htm
2017-04-09 17:56:01 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/killerinstinct/killerinstinct3.htm
The Killer Instinct reboot, against all odds, actually turned out to be really good, with continual support across the seasons that's built itself into a solid fighter.
2017-04-07 15:53:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Join the HG101 BMX bandits as they talk ninjas, closet vampires, and floor cheese.
2017-04-07 15:45:20 +0000 UTC View Posthttp://www.hardcoregaming101.net/alwasawakening/alwasawakening.htm
A cute NES-style Metroidvania, with light puzzle elements from Solomon's Key and masocore elements from Battle Kid.
2017-04-05 21:36:46 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/xanadu/xanadu3.htm
Falcom's cult classic Xanadu Next was finally released on Steam late last year, and apparently has gone quite underlooked. We've revised and updated our article to give this fantastic title another chance on the spotlight - a fresh melding of Japanese and Western RPG philosophies - as well as updating some of the associated 2017-04-03 03:14:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Join the HG101 Get Fresh Crew and special guest Kim Justice as they discuss three outstanding games! But they're still hungry...
2017-04-01 16:20:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Join the HG101 ape-handlers as they talk plumber handstands, giant Mickey boots, and did someone say llamas?
2017-03-31 00:31:33 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/thimbleweedpark/thimbleweedpark.htm
This crowd sourced point-and-click from Rob Gilbert and Gary Winnick recalls the glory days of LucasArts' reign.
2017-03-31 00:15:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Rare's flashy CGI rendered fighting game that acted as a selling point for the "Nintendo Ultra 64". This first part covers the first two games, next week will feature the surprisingly excellent reboot.
2017-03-30 01:38:48 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/steinsgate/steinsgate.htm
Regarded as one of the best visual novels ever made, Steins;Gate (and its assorted spinoffs) explore both the scientific and emotional consequences of time travel.
2017-03-26 21:41:14 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/musicofcastlevania/musicofcastlevania.htm
An examination of the soundtracks to the 8 and 16-bit Castlevania games, detailing their sound synthesis, inspirations, and recurring themes.
2017-03-24 03:53:14 +0000 UTC View Post
A brilliant first person dungeon crawler with a touch-based combat system, with colorful Aztec-inspired visuals, developed by the folks who did Guacamelee. Also free for the rest of the month on PS+.
2017-03-21 02:32:37 +0000 UTC View Post
There were tons of Home Alone games. None of them were good, but Sega's versions were the least awful.
2017-03-18 14:06:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Join the HG101 space police and special guest Steve Gaynor (Gone Home, Bioshock 2, Tacoma) as they talk shinesparks and mercenary HR.
2017-03-18 14:03:55 +0000 UTC View Post
A charming choose-your-own-adventure, with a fast play time and multiplayer element.
2017-03-16 00:22:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Atlus' series of over-the-top medical action games helped to show off the touch and motion controls of Nintendo's DS and Wii systems.
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/traumacenter/trauma.htm
2017-03-13 02:08:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Join the HG101 game-talkin' death squad as they talk Gradius, C64, and waking up in strange mens' rooms.
2017-03-10 16:15:19 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/rhythmthief/rhythmthief.htm
Sega has a number of classic music-themed games, but this stylish launch window 3DS game, which meshes rhythm mini-games with adventure segments and an exciting story set in Paris, sadly seems to get lost in the mix.
2017-03-10 03:23:41 +0000 UTC View Post
So, earlier today I accidentally pocket tweeted out a work-in-progress PDF of one of the books I've been working on. Ooops! Confounded technology! Anyway, since it's out there, I figured I'd officially announce it and give a preview to you guys.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ff538sm76v682lc/Indie%20Book%20-%20Preview.pdf?dl=0
The title isn't final, but I wanted to creat...
2017-03-07 04:20:17 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/christinelovegames/ladykiller.htm
Christine Love's latest game (and winner of the Independent Game Festival "Excellence in Narrative" award) focuses on the complexities of human relationships,
2017-03-07 02:05:36 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/punchclub/punchclub.htm
Train to become the world's greatest boxer, all while beating up favorite karate champs from the 80s and 90s.
2017-03-04 05:55:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Train to become the world's greatest boxer, all while beating up favorite karate champs from the 80s and 90s.
The third (and final) part of our Art Style series coverage includes ZENGAGE, precipice, DIGIDRIVE, light trax, and Rotozoa.
2017-03-02 03:35:01 +0000 UTC View Post
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/top47858/top47858.htm#ep038
Join the HG101 gang as they discuss submarines, bombs, and trains.
2017-02-26 20:52:08 +0000 UTC View Post