It's a great example of how beat 'em ups should be done, and is clearly a product of love; you'll see plenty of gaming references (such as Street Fighter style moves with some weapons, and an Achievement earned by going 'Peter Moore' on a guitar solo mini-game) and other signs the developer is 'one of us.' GDN went in with the worst possible circumstances; there was nobody for them to play local co-op with, and they have an existing hatred for the genre. Yet this game is so well done and priced so reasonably that it won them over, and they think you'll love it too. Ten bucks is a bargain, so give The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai a try.
OX writes: "With certain achievements, game developers indulge in some crafty in-jokery that you'll only get with a bit of insider knowledge, leaving those not in the know utterly baffled as to what they've just unlocked and why. Join us for seven achievements and trophies that really need some explaining."
Console Monster writes: "Today I had the opportunity to sit down with James Silva and Michelle Juett Silva, the folks behind the Dishwasher and Charlie Murder games. They took a bit of time to answer some questions about their latest title 'Salt and Sanctuary' and give some insight on the development process over at SkaStudios."
The earliest generations of video gamers have now grown into the people who create all forms of entertainment. Among them is Schenectady, New York resident Michelle Juett Silva. As one-half of the married couple behind indie video game developer Ska Studios, she has turned a lifelong love of video gaming into a storied industry career.
