My Favourite Indies From EGX 2022

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At EGX this year, it was the smaller games that caught my eye. While Lead News Editor George Foster was busy fawning over the likes of Street Fighter 6 (which he forced me to play with him), I found that I much preferred trawling through the seemingly endless booths of indies to see if the next hidden gem could capture my attention.

I loved catching glimpses of gameplay and being drawn in by attractive posters that caught my eye before taking the games for a test run myself. My wishlist of upcoming games has grown so much after EGX. If you missed out on the event, or perhaps overlooked some of the titles available, here are some of my favourites.

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The Thunderful Games booth seemed to dominate in the center of the EGX showroom. My colleagues were drawn to The Last Hero Of Nostalgaia, and while my favourite was undoubtedly Planet of Lana, there was another that I thoroughly enjoyed — Wavetale.

I found myself set adrift in the ocean near a strange archipelago busy being ravaged by darkness. The art style is immediately striking, with a cartoon-like quality that offers lots of character. You step into the role of a young girl named Sigrid and must work together with a strange shadowy figure just below the ocean’s surface that allows you to walk on water.

It’s up to you to save the islands while uncovering secrets, meeting quirky characters, and exploring your surroundings. Rather fittingly, the combat and navigation feel fluid and fast-paced, the perfect combination for a girl that can ride the waves.

Wavetale originally launched for Stadia in 2021 (RIP) but is set to launch on PC and consoles soon. You can wishlist it on Steam here.

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