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The video centers on evaluating a wide range of indie games using a tier list with categories such as "goated," "bangers," "fire," "dope," "mid," "nah," "need to play," and "never played." The creator discusses personal experiences and opinions on various games, highlighting key titles like "Alien Hominid," "Among Us," "Axiom Verge," "Blasphemous," "Bloodstained," "Broforce," "Disco Elysium," "Castle Crashers," "Celeste," "Crypt of the NecroDancer," "Cuphead," "Darkest Dungeon," "Dead Cells," "Don't Starve," "Enter the Gungeon," "Fez," "Guacamelee," "Hades," "Hollow Knight," "Hyper Light Drifter," "Katana Zero," "Limbo," "Death's Door," "One Step from Eden," "Ori and the Blind Forest," "Outer Wilds," "River City Girls," "Shovel Knight," "Skullgirls," "Spiritfarer," "Stray," "Super Meat Boy," "Terraria," "Transistor," "The Witness," "Edith Finch," "Tunic," "Slay the Spire," "Doki Doki Literature Club," "Ender Lilies," "Into the Breach," "Scourge Bringers," "Sifu," "Balatro," "Gris," and "Inside."
Prominent themes include the recognition of exemplary games for their art, music, gameplay, and emotional impact. "Celeste" and "Hades" are particularly celebrated, with the latter being declared the creator’s favorite indie game. Other noteworthy mentions include "Shovel Knight" for its influence, "Spiritfarer" for its sentimental value, and "Slay the Spire" for its superior gameplay. Some games like "Disco Elysium" and "Tunic" didn't resonate as well with the creator, while others like "Fez" and "Gris" were praised for their unique qualities. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their favorites and engage in discussions about the rankings.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the prominence of indie games in recent years and introduces a tier list for evaluating them. Specifically, the tiers include “goated,” “bangers,” “fire,” “dope,” “mid,” “nah,” “need to play,” and “never played.” The creator starts by categorizing “Alien Hominid” as “dope,” fondly remembering it as both a flash game and a PlayStation 2 title. Next, the creator discusses “Among Us,” recalling its popularity in 2020 for connecting friends during the pandemic, and also places it in the “dope” category.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker rates and discusses various video games, sharing opinions and insights on each. Among Us is acknowledged as fun but considered outdated. “Axiom Verge” is praised for its music and gameplay, being labeled a “banger” for fans of Metroidvania games. “Blasphemous” is appreciated for its art style and unique concepts, though the gameplay isn’t deemed great, so it’s ranked as “dope.” The 2D pixel art game “Bloodstained” is enjoyed and classified as “dope,” while its 3D counterpart, “Ritual of the Night,” didn’t appeal to the speaker and is rated as “mid.” Finally, “Broforce” is described as a fun, mindless action game reminiscent of Contra, enjoyed for its straightforward and entertaining gameplay.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses various games and their experiences with them, categorizing each based on personal enjoyment and gameplay. They praise “Broforce” for its fun, gory nature and place it in the “dope” category. A game they started but didn’t delve deeply into is put in the “need to play” category. “Disco Elysium” is acknowledged as beloved but is personally placed in the “mid” tier due to less enjoyment. “Castle Crashers,” developed by the same creators as “Alien Hominid,” is labeled a “banger” for its enjoyable multiplayer experience. “Celeste” receives the highest praise, being called “goated” due to its exceptional music, gameplay, and storytelling. Finally, a game reminding the creator of “Okami” is also placed in the “need to play” category, as they haven’t played enough to make a deeper assessment.
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In this part, the speaker discusses various indie games and their experiences with them. They mention playing “Crypt of the NecroDancer” and “Cuphead,” praising both for their unique qualities, especially the handcrafted art and music in “Cuphead,” which they consider one of the best games. They find “Darkest Dungeon” very challenging and difficult to grasp. “Dead Cells” is described as a comfort game that became less appealing after the difficulty increased. They categorize “Don’t Starve” and “Eastward” as games they need to play more, appreciating “Eastward’s” art style. “Enter the Gungeon” is labeled a fun, stylish game the speaker enjoys, while “Fez” is another title they are eager to play more of after starting it on PlayStation Vita.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses several indie games, sharing their thoughts and ranking them. They describe enjoying the puzzle mechanics and humor of “Fez,” which they plan to play. They express their love for the “Guacamelee” series, praising its art style, combat, and music, but noting it doesn’t reach their highest tier of games. “Hades” is declared the speaker’s favorite indie game and a top 10 game of all time, unrivaled until “Hades 2” or another game surpasses it. “Celeste” is also mentioned as a top 10-15 game. The speaker acknowledges the high regard for “Hollow Knight” but ranks it as “dope,” appreciating the game without considering it a top-tier ‘banger’ or ‘goated’ game. They invite viewers who share their view to comment for solidarity. Lastly, they express a strong affinity for “Hyper Light Drifter,” contemplating its ranking amidst their favorites.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses and ranks several indie games based on their personal enjoyment and qualities. They rave about “Hyperlight Drifter,” stating it belongs at the top of their “bangers” list due to its impressive aesthetics and music. “Katana Zero” is praised for its unique mechanics and story, also labeled a banger. The game “Limbo” is recommended, with caution to arachnophobes, and placed in the same category. “Death’s Door” holds sentimental value as the first game reviewed on the channel and is similarly ranked high. “One Step from Eden” is likened to the “Mega Man Battle Network” games and is highly recommended. Other games like “Ori and the Blind Forest,” “Outer Wilds,” “Alboy,” and “River City Girls” are also mentioned, with varying degrees of enthusiasm and categorized accordingly.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various indie games and shares personal experiences and opinions about them. They express a strong preference for a certain beat ’em up game, praising its tight mechanics and role-playing elements, comparing it favorably to the game Scott Pilgrim, which they found too floaty. The speaker places “Shovel Knight” in the top tier, crediting it as the game that sparked their love for indie games and praising its expansions for adding diverse character experiences. They express a desire to play “Skullgirls” due to its appealing music and art style but lack of acquaintance with other players. “Spiritfarer” is particularly highlighted for its emotional impact, reminding the speaker of their great-grandmother and being a mix of “Animal Crossing” and “Stardew Valley,” earning a top-tier spot. Despite the popularity of “Stray,” the speaker did not enjoy it as much and rates it as mediocre. They also mention not having played “Super Meat Boy” or “Terraria” yet.
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In this segment, the speaker reviews several indie games, sharing their personal rankings and thoughts on each. They express strong admiration for “Transistor,” ranking it as their second favorite among Supergiant’s games, just behind “Hades.” “The Witness” and “Edith Finch” are described as “dope,” despite the speaker’s lack of enthusiasm for puzzle games. “Tunic,” however, is placed in the “mid” category due to disinterest in its gameplay. “Slay the Spire” is highly praised, ranking even higher than “Cuphead,” which is otherwise held in high regard. “Doki Doki Literature Club” is recommended with minimal prior knowledge for the best experience, and is classified as a “banger.” The speaker touches on other titles like “Ender Lilies,” which they need to play more to fully assess.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews several games and shares their thoughts. They highly recommend a particular horror game for its quality, mentioning plans to replay it for Halloween. The speaker discusses “Into the Breach” and “Scourge Bringers,” praising both as phenomenal and dope games. They express excitement to play “Sifu,” noting its martial arts theme and Bruce Lee influence. “Balatro” is described as a top-tier indie card game with addictive gameplay and excellent music, surpassing “Slay the Spire.” “Gris” is lauded for its stunning art, placing it as a definite banger. The speaker finishes by comparing “Inside” to “Limbo,” ultimately preferring “Limbo.”
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their thoughts on the indie games “Limbo” and “Inside,” highlighting the unexpected twist in “Inside.” They rank these games alongside others, commenting that “Inside” deserves a prominent spot. The speaker then invites viewers to share their favorite indie games and to comment on whether they agree or disagree with the rankings. They close by thanking the audience and asking for polite interactions.