This thread is a bit of an experiment that will probably involve a lot of continued support by me. So bear with me here. My hope is that SRK, the powerhouse that it is, can boost some great games up so they can get an eventual release on Steam. I guess I should explain what Greenlight is then huh?
So you guys post up games that you think deserve our attention. If enough us dig it (by showing our support with likes on your post) it will go into the OP. Once a game in the OP gets approved by Valve I’ll move into the second post in this thread.
PENDING PROJECTS
Our Current Favorite Projects (media should be available on the steam page)
Spoiler
Heaven Variant
A horizontal 2.5D shmup that looks like a sequel to Square’s classic Einhander. Powered by Unreal and three dudes in Texas. It has the looks and the sound and hopefully the gameplay to be a real hit. And after the joy that was Jamestown I think it’s time we give western devs more support to make awesome shmups. http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92965039
Escape Goat - This has been up on XBLA for a while and made its PC debut in an indie bundle, still it would be great to have on Steam. Can never have too many oldschool platformers, especially when they are this well regarded: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92951461
Toki Remake (HD) - HD version of the classic side scroller Toki. You’re a man turned into an ape and your mate has been jacked by an evil wizard and you must save her. This game has been in the works for about 3-4 years now, but the developers (Golgoth Studios) keep getting stiffed publishers. These are the same guys who are developing Magical Drop V: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=93343853
**Shante **- Wayforward’s darling original IP, Shantae, could be headed to Steam via Greenlight! I bought the iOS port last year and it’s a pretty awesome platformer but the touch controls just weren’t up to the task. This game is already at 1% so I’m sure it’ll make it. We need a PC soundtrack is baller too!http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=94588574
Routine - First person survival horror set during the 80’s on the moon with multiple endings and permadeath. Also the first horror game that I am aware with Occulus Rift support (Doom 3 really doesn’t count): http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92985806
Project Zomboid - I figure anyone who has an interest in PC/horror gaming has already heard of this. Basically Project Zomboid is a sandbox survival horror game, the free alpha version floating around provided tons of hilariously tragic emergent gameplay stories: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92916900
The Greenlight system is certainly going to have to go through a few revisions (there needs to be a way to only have legit submissions up and not troll crap, down voting is silly, etc…), but I am really liking the promise it shows. Here are my top three:
Routine - First person survival horror set during the 80’s on the moon with multiple endings and permadeath. Also the first horror game that I am aware with Occulus Rift support (Doom 3 really doesn’t count): http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92985806
Project Zomboid - I figure anyone who has an interest in PC/horror gaming has already heard of this. Basically Project Zomboid is a sandbox survival horror game, the free alpha version floating around provided tons of hilariously tragic emergent gameplay stories: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92916900
Escape Goat - This has been up on XBLA for a while and made its PC debut in an indie bundle, still it would be great to have on Steam. Can never have too many oldschool platformers, especially when they are this well regarded: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92951461
Toki Remake (HD) - HD version of the classic side scroller Toki. You’re a man turned into an ape and your mate has been jacked by an evil wizard and you must save her. This game has been in the works for about 3-4 years now, but the developers (Golgoth Studios) keep getting stiffed publishers. These are the same guys who are developing Magical Drop V.
Updated the OP by adding every game but the one above me. I’m personally not too keen on it. Looks a bit dry and I don’t mean graphically. I like the concept of the two planes but not switching between characters. If some of you like it though I’ll gladly add it to the OP.
Interstellar Marine - Terribly cliche name but the technology on hand is dope. Especially the voice chat stuff where your voice is projected in the game. Interstellar Marines is an sci-fi FPS action and adventure game with an original and unpredictable storyline featuring single and cooperative gameplay, with heavy focus on realism. Set in a believable future, you play as a newly enlisted special forces soldier, equipped with the latest in weaponry, armor and gadgets that will embark on a breathtaking adventure. A world filled with challenging scenarios and heart pounding situations that in time draws you deeper into an ongoing plot centered around first contact with another sentient species.
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Have you thought of creating a collection on Steam with all our picks on it? SRK workshop might make life easier. I want to see more Visual Novels on Steam but the current selection all look like ass.
Wayforward’s darling original IP, Shantae, could be headed to Steam via Greenlight! I bought the iOS port last year and it’s a pretty awesome platformer but the touch controls just weren’t up to the task. This game is already at 1% so I’m sure it’ll make it. We need a PC soundtrack is baller too! http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=94588574
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Example of the awesome music. I mean this is the damn file select. Reminds me of the beautiful years at Sega and Capcom.
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