GLITCHED

If there's any sort of indie RPG that's going to capture your attention this year - it's GLITCHED. Why? Because it basically ticks every possible box relating to what games are getting acclaimed for lately. A rich, funky, and esoteric story. Retro graphics that send us back to the gameplay of old. Mechanics that sprawl across all spectrums to spice up gameplay. It's all there.

That's really the premise that makes up anticipate GLITCHED so much. There's no fixed release date yet, but there is an available demo that we can give this intriguing title a whirl. Let's get into the game and see if we can validate all the claims that we've made above about gameplay. We're betting this one is gonna be a hoot!

Just Me and My NPC

Let's begin by explaining the premise of GLITCHED through narrative. You, the player, are sucked into the video game world of Soren because of a real-world 'glitch' (go figure). Upon arriving in the world, you'll meet a strange NPC called Gus, who will become your pal, and together you'll adventure to unravel the mysteries of his hometown.

It's a story that has you slightly on edge because as the game's mechanics get introduced, you'll start to realize everything can change depending on how you play. Choices and outcomes matter significantly in this pixelated top-down RPG world. Winning and losing battles, character interactions, and choosing gameplay styles all shape a unique experience. Not to mention, you'll see a different endgame.

However, those focused choice mechanics don't hinder gameplay to the point that they'll make you nervous. GLITCHED offers a variety of RPG gameplay such as farming, combat, and questing - but all ultimately shape your character's story. It's quite intriguing how the game focuses on telling a story depending on how you choose to play it.

GLITCHED is a tight game of retro RPG nostalgia, gripping storylines, and an immersive universe. We might be right when we say that the game might tick all the boxes to become a classic. However, we have only played the demo thus far, and things are subject to change. But things are looking good for this indie RPG title, and we anticipate an entire release.

There's Something About Gus

There's definitely enough potential in the demo to get us excited about the tentative release date. GLITCHED is one of those games that would feel esoteric in nature starting up. But once you get accustomed to the universe, mechanics, and the way of life inside the video game world, it may be hard to pull yourself away.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• An immersive retro indie RPG with a great storyline
• The experience is shaped by the way you play the game
• Fascinating characters with engaging dialogue

Cons:

• Choices are volatile and relinquish player control of the narrative