The Best Indie Games Of E3 2012

08.06.2012

The plot of The Fourth Wall is simple: you play a wizard who journeys far from home on an epic quest to get somewhere and accomplish something. I don't actually know how the game ends; despite playing through to old age (your wizard gradually ages and sprouts an increasingly epic beard as the game progresses) I hit a puzzle that stumped me and decided to let someone else throw themselves against it for a bit. If you think you can do better, and play it yourself.

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The Moonlighters is an action RPG in which a group of aging Hollywood hipsters team up to pull fantastic heists after their careers crumble beneath the advent of Rock & Roll. Every heist can play out in different ways depending on the characters you choose and the choices you make during the mission. If you're not intrigued yet, I'm not sure we can be friends.

Unfortunately Moonlighters isn't available for download yet as the developers are still seeking funding to finish the game, but after playing the demo level here at E3 I'm pleased to report that the heists are challenging to complete and the writing is remarkably witty, especially for a game that draws inspiration from heist films and Japanese RPGs. I won't spoil the plot twists that can occur based on how you play, but I recommend you keep an eye on this charming indie game as the folks at continue development.