We've made it to lucky number 12! So we have 4 more free games from Itch.io to take a look at today. I hope you'll find a game that you can enjoy for yourself! Without further ado~
1. Astro Flora
Source: Itch.io Page
Astro Flora is a cute exploration game created by Maibbit, and Benjamming. You
place as an adorable little space girl, and you get to explore the color
changing world around you. While I
enjoyed the look and style of this game, I never got anywhere in it. Both times
I tried to play it, I must have wandered too far and ended up in areas where I
could no longer find my way back to any discernable landmarks—making me exit
the game.
Both of my plays were short, about 5-7 minutes. Where the
landmarks in the game are, the game is adorable. The effects of the flowers
blooming as you walk through them was my favorite. The art style of your
character, the roaming little birds and the landscape are all wonderful. The
music, too, is relaxing and nice to listen to. Unfortunately, with nothing else
to be found in this game, I can’t say much more about it.
I wish that there was more to this game, perhaps a map, or
clearer borders to keep natural explorers, like me, from wandering into the
nothingness. This game does still have its high points, so it can still be
enjoyable. You can download and try the game for free yourself, *here*.
2. Floragram
Source: Itch.io Page
Floragram is a creative experiment created by Armel Gibson,
Théo Le Du, Maxime Conquy & Delphine Fourneau. In Floragram, you are able
to type secret messages, and those messages are translated into lush and
colorful foliage on an island. The premise is simple, but it’s executed in an
interesting way.
I found the game charming, and creative. The only thing I
would have liked to see was some music added in to compliment scene of admiring
the flowers and trees that your words have created. The graphics are simple,
but cartoony and charming.
I think this game would be beautiful if implemented as a
like a “send a message” type of website or application. You could send a
message to your friend/lover, and as he/she/they read it, it could transform
into the flowery landscape. I think that would be beautiful. But that’s just
me.
You can see it for yourself for free, just download
from Itch.io *here*
3. Planetarium
Source: Itch.io Page
Planetarium is a planet generator created by Daniel Linssen.
Click the question mark, or type a name into the bottom right area to find a
planet. You can adjust the planets temperature with a slide bar, and if you
find the right temperature, life may even sprout on your planet.
While not technically a “game” I did find this planet
generator interesting. I had fun typing in my name, and the names of my friends
to see their “planets.” I didn’t figure much else in the way of getting life to
sprout (I tried though).
Regardless, I still found it interesting. The animations are
vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing, and the subject matter is interesting to
me, so I give it a pass. You can give it a try for yourself, free to download
from Itch.io *here*.
4. Sweet Wave
Source: Itch.io Page
Sweet Wave is a fast paced action game created by Allen-Michael
Brower, Josh Grilli and Carson Mauthe. The sun is hurtling towards earth, and
the world is due to end soon. As an ice cream salesperson, what can you do?
Sell as much ice cream as you can and ride out the final heat wave!
I don’t know what I expected going into this game, because
when I opened it, I didn’t even remember ever looking at the Itch.io page. I
didn’t remember what it was about. I never would have expected to find myself
machine gun shooting ice cream out of the back of an ice cream truck, though.
This game is surprisingly fun. The graphics are attractive,
and the sound is decent. It’s fast paced, and the controls are well
implemented. I had some issues, but more due to the fast pace than the actual
control mechanics. The game is short. I
mean, the sun does engulf the earth after some time, and I find the replayability (personally)
low. It is a fun little distraction. You can try it for yourself free from
Itch.io by downloading from *here*. My high score was $10,049 worth of ice
cream. What was yours?
Thanks for sharing some time with me, and happy gaming!
Bell
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