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Solo dev Dmitriy Gusev started his career as a doctor “I needed a drastic change”

PreMortem.Games

In the upcoming horror platformer Unlife , players have to navigate a post-apocalyptic world where mankind is all but wiped out from a nuclear war. And as a fan of series like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, I’m keen on blending the theme of submarines with elements of horror.” I just love creating games”, he explains.

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Genres are Marketing Terms, and Your Advice is Bad.

The Bottom Feeder

He is a highly successful indie game creator who makes really good action games (Salt and Sanctuary is the best-known one.) Yet, I'm going to have a full career writing indie games. There's no swab test to tell if a game is "Survival Horror" or not. Don't Find the One True Meaning Of Indie! There is ALWAYS an exception.

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GameDev.tv Community’s Top 10 Games in 2023

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Resident Evil 4 (Remake) The Resident Evil 4 Remake reimagines the classic horror game with modern technology, enhancing its graphics, gameplay, and storytelling. Its beautifully crafted pixel art, engaging turn-based combat, and emotionally rich story make it a gem in the modern gaming landscape. Sea of Stars 6. Lies of P 5.

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The Heart of Gaming Is the Power Fantasy

The Bottom Feeder

If you like weird, retro indie games or RPGs, it’s worth a look.) Horror games give you the power to survive, no matter how horrible your surroundings are. What Brings This To Mind, Part One I wrote a blog post about indie hit, Vampire Survivors, a very good and much loved game. Now it is time to decide who MUST love me.

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