(CritIndieGamer) Stripping a video game down to its nuts and bolts can often reveal nasty surprises; no personality, a lack originality or other more critical problems. Yet, some developers choose to embrace the “less is more” mantra, crafting games that are on a technical front, quite simple, but often with more sophisticated behaviours lurking beneath the surface. Expand, from Australian duo Chris Johnson and Chris Larkin, is described as a “meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth”, and it lives up to that unambitious description in rather spectacular style.
A review of the indie puzzle game Expand by Chris Johnson on its console debut. John takes some time to pass his thoughts on the game
A world set in five stages, Expand offers an atmospheric experience of exploration, discovery and introspection through gameplay and compelling soundtrack designed to immerse you deeply into its allegorical themes.
Chris writes: "PlayStation has long embraced indie games. Ever since its launch conference back in February 2013, Sony has been adamant about its close relationship with independent developers, seeking to launch the next big indie hit to stardom." Could Expand be that game?
