Wired Direct Showcases Many Amazing Upcoming Indies
Wired Productions today announced seven titles coming to PC and console in the next year, revealed exclusively during the first ever Wired Direct which was live on YouTube March 29th, 2021. Presented by Julia Hardy, Wired Direct gave viewers an exclusive look at a fascinatingly varied mix of genres from developers Epiphany Games, KeokeN Interactive, LKA , Luminawesome Games, Nosebleed Interactive, Rogue Sun, Tomas Sala, Oiffy, and Wolf & Wood.
From the neon-tinged puzzle platform action of Lumote to the nostalgic 90s amusements of Arcade Paradise and the dystopian corporate nightmare that is The Last Worker, Wired’s lineup for the next 12 months promises deep woven narratives, unseen worlds, and unique and refreshing gameplay for gamers of all kinds.
The following are the seven indie titles shown off during the first ever Wired Direct that will release across several platforms.
Lumote: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One
A gorgeous puzzle platformer, Lumote sends players to an underwater-like neon world of shapes and colours where players take control of its inhabitants to solve increasingly complex and varied puzzles.
The Last Worker: PC, Nintendo Switch, Oculus, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
The Last Worker is a first-person narrative adventure centered around our struggle in an increasingly automated world. Combining a hand-crafted art style with uniquely immersive gameplay mechanics in an epic setting, The Last Worker delivers an emotional, thought provoking and comedic story packaged with rich characters performed by an all-star cast.
Tin Hearts: PC, Nintendo Switch, Oculus, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Tin Hearts is a Lemmings-style puzzle game that will challenge players to explore beautiful environments, interact with objects, and look at things in new and different ways as they embark on a journey of discovery set in a magical toy-filled universe.
Tiny Troopers: Global Ops: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
An all-new sequel in the multi-million selling Tiny Troopers franchise. With couch co-op and online multiplayer, players can enjoy the battle with friends at home and away, plus the visual upgrades and enhancements of next gen graphics.
The Falconeer‘s Surprise Free DLC Atun’s Folly: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Live the pirate life with ‘Atun’s Folly’, a free new update for BAFTA Nominated The Falconeer. Navigate the perilous waters of the Great Ursee, discover Atun’s Folly, a Pirate settlement and take on missions to raid the Imperium’s wealthy traders, with fearsome new enemies to defeat!
Atun’s Folly was revealed during the show, and is available now for free on Steam and Xbox One and Xbox X|S.
Martha Is Dead: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
A first-person psychological thriller set at the end of the Second World War, during the Battle of Chianti, in Tuscany, Italy. Intense moments, twists, reveals and gorgeous visuals. Martha is Dead pushes boundaries and makes players question what they are seeing.
Deliver Us The Moon: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
The much-loved a Sci-Fi thriller set in an apocalyptic near future is coming to next-gen consoles, with a free upgrade for current owners! Assume the role of Earth’s last astronaut, cut off from Earth and on a do-or-die mission. With ray-traced shadows, reflections and audio, and greatly improved loading times, expect the most gorgeous version of this mysterious adventure yet.
It was a wonderful first presentation by Wired Productions, and I hope we can see another Wired Direct in the future. If you would like to watch the entire presentation, you can click this link to go to the YouTube video.
Not all of the titles are coming to Switch, but we here at Nintendo Link love our indie games and celebrate all opportunities to highlight the games we believe are worth your valuable time. It is of my opinion that all of the games shown off during the Wired Direct are of high quality and should provide some great entertainment when they enter our favorite platforms.
Thank you for stopping by Nintendo Link for all of your indie game news and announcements! What did you think of this Wired Direct? Were there any games that caught your attention? Let us know in the comments below! Happy gaming, everyone.
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