DIYGamer: Locomalito (creator of 8-Bit Killer, Hydorah and others) releasing a new game is always a good reason to sit up, pay attention and play some videogames. Today marks the launch of his latest project, They Came From Verminest, a Galaga-inspired love letter to early 80s arcade games and cheesy 50s sci-fi. Pop on those red/blue 3D glasses, blast off and come zap some bugs. After the break, the delightfully low-fi, live-action trailer and some thoughts on the game.
Playing EP Review: Maldita Castilla EX (Xbox One) Homage EX! + great action platforming + new walk down memory lane + challenging gameplay with modern day concessions(checkpoin ts, unlimited continues and auto-saving) + tight controls, multiple endings + simple mechanics, retro trappings carry over into game’s length – simple mechanics, retro trappings … Continue Reading →
This article contains a showcase of every current Locomalito release, an exclusive interview with the man himself, and links to his donation page & games! Check it out!
This guy is amazing. His game Hydorah is one of the best shoot em ups I have played in the last 10 years. His works are examples of amazing game design. And they are all free!
Agreed! His art and execution absolutely BLOW ME AWAY! And the best part is that he obviously loves what he does, which makes all the difference in the end! :-)
"Surely we all remember the days of 2D side scrolling arcade shooters. The ’80s and ’90s saw a lot of great titles in this genre many of which are still held in such high regards, with today’s game taking influence from Shinobi, Ghosts’n'Goblins, etc..." - Alex Wilkinson
