"In what I'd call an equal partnership, Fractured Soul has you trading freedom to be, in a sense, permanently handcuffed to a copy of yourself. While it might seem like a good idea at first to have a clone who can make up for not having a second set of arms, you mustn't forget that this also comes with the burden of uniformity, which prevents you from exploring all desired avenues (and you can just forget about assigning blame when something goes wrong!). With this understanding, it can be said that such terms are neither practical nor convenient. And yet, even with this two-for-one deal stressing the need for a lighter atmosphere to outweigh the perceived restrictions, Fractured Soul explores flexible game design in its own way, and it is largely this allowance that has paved the way for a nicely-cultivated platforming experience." -- Wiiloveit.com
Not sure what the precedent is for 3DS eshop games being ported to the PC; so Endgame Studios may be pioneers. Their former eshop exclusive, Fractured Soul, has made its way to GOG and Desura. Fractured Soul is a platformer(sometimes shoot'em up) that requires quickly moving between two realities.
OnlySP: One of the best things about PAX Australia was the dominant position indie developers held on the showroom floor. Great well-known Australian-made games like MacGuffin’s Curse, Antichamber, and Fruit Ninja made an appearance. But the real meat of the show was the score of smaller indie developers that filled every nook. Discovering the creativity that these talented individuals are capable of honing into a playable experience was a delightful expedition. The uniqueness and innovation that was on display refreshed the senses. And that showed in how busy the indie section constantly was.
A handful of games made by Australian indie developers will be displayed at PAX Australia in July, and the organisers have just announced which six have made the cut for the Aus Indie Showcase.
