BeefJack Exclusive: Swimming Under Clouds – Hands On Preview

BeefJack writes: "2D based physics games are awesome. Take Puggsy, an old Mega Drive title that featured puzzles heavily based around physics, which was one of the very first games I ever played. Now I'm a bit older, but I still appreciate these titles. It's the mixture of the 2D plane and the tricky, but ultimately rewarding, gameplay that has no set rules that makes these sort of games so beautiful when done right."

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Eurogamer: Indie at the Expo Hands On

Eurogamer: "Amid all the big-game bluster at the recent Eurogamer Expo it was refreshing to see the constant mill of people around the Indie Games Arcade at the back of the hall. Fortifying himself with a hot dog at the tail-end of the Saturday, our correspondent dared to enter this den of experimental gaming thought. This is the report he filed."

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Swimming Under Clouds Hands-On Preview: A Masterpiece In The Making [Dealspwn]

Dealspwn's Jon Lester explains why you should be excited about Swimming Under Clouds.

Lester writes: "Swimming Under Clouds from Piece Of Pie Games boasts a truly unique premise and some of the most refreshing gameplay that I’ve ever had the joy to experience. It’s a crying shame that it was tucked away at this year’s Eurogamer Expo, because it was one of the most deeply memorable games of the entire show."

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BeefJack Exclusive: Piece Of Pie Interview

BeefJack writes: "Indie developer Piece Of Pie Studios have unveiled their very first project, Swimming Under Clouds. Along with a world exclusive hands-on preview, we've rounded up the guys behind the title to get some background on the game.

The studio's founder Yacine and collaborator Orioto (known for his Deviantart video game pieces) have kindly given us some time to answer our questions, which include some insight on the process of creating the title, and how the collaboration begun."

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