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I kinda wanted to focus on 2022 but some games have different release dates depending on the platform so I just extended it to 2021, anyway I don't know if you guys agree but to me 2022 has been a banger year for Indies, I actually had a hard time deciding which games I would mention for this first post so I just went with 2 that I think are not that well known as I didn't want to mention some obvious ones but just as an FYI, yes I loved Tunic and SIFU just like your neighbor and their mother did.
Drainus
I really, really recommend this SHMUP to fans of Ikaruga or Gradius, it's basically a combination of the mechanics in those games with incredible boss battles and level design on top, it's made by Team Ladybug the devs of Touhou: Luna Nights and Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, Metroidvania lovers should know those 2 games.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
The prequel to the spiritual succesor of the Suikoden series, I thought it would be boring based on the gameplay trailers but it controls much better than what it looks like and the combat is actually fun, it's kinda comparable to Odin Sphere for anyone that played that game and it left me excited for the main game which I guess was the goal of this game.
I really, really recommend this SHMUP to fans of Ikaruga or Gradius, it's basically a combination of the mechanics in those games with incredible boss battles and level design on top, it's made by Team Ladybug the devs of Touhou: Luna Nights and Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, Metroidvania lovers should know those 2 games.
The prequel to the spiritual succesor of the Suikoden series, I thought it would be boring based on the gameplay trailers but it controls much better than what it looks like and the combat is actually fun, it's kinda comparable to Odin Sphere for anyone that played that game and it left me excited for the main game which I guess was the goal of this game.