Nintendo’s Indie World May 2022: Pando Highlights

Nintendo held their first Indie World showcase of 2022 this last May 11th. I know a lot of people expressed “disappointment” with the line up, but I dunno! I think there was quite a few things that looked pretty cool. So I’m gonna devote today’s post to mentioning those!

Ooblets

Ooblets was originally only on the PC via the Epic Games store, but that changes later this year when it comes out on Xbox and Switch (and PC apart from EPIC). I’ve always wanted to play this game, it’s so cute and weird but I’m always bad about playing games on my PC for extended periods of time (apart from streaming). Now it’ll be on consoles, so HELLO!

ElecHead

A charming little puzzle platformer made by one guy. This game has already been out on Steam for a while, and it has very positive reviews. This seems like the perfect game to just sit back and relax in handheld mode and figure out some lil’ puzzles.

Wildfrost

I love me some deck builders and roguelikes and good art and town builders and this game sounds like all of that rolled into one. It’s one of the few *brand new* things that really stuck out to me and I’m really looking forward to checking it out.

Gunbrella

The art for this game looks so good! I was really intrigued by the writing and style of this game. This is definitely one I want to know what the reviews say (if it’s more than just “style”), but it really caught my eye at during the event. It’s from the Gato Robato devs but I haven’t played that game yet (it’s been in my wishlist for a long time though)!

We are OFK

I just like stories and choices and this game is really pretty. I’m definitely interested in checking it out.

Mini Motorways

I’ve actually played this game a lot (it’s been out on the Apple Arcade for over a year) and I think I’ll continue to play it there but if none of you have ever played this or Mini Metro, please do so – these are extremely relaxing and good puzzle games.

Cult of the Lamb

They showcased Cult of the Lamb last summer during another Indie World showcase and I was sold. I love things that are both cute AND maybe evil. I saw a quote that described the game as being like if an Animal Crossing villager went evil, and yeah, I’m here for that. Let’s go!

Other games I’m also very interested in…

Card Shark – cheat your way through cards with again, incredible hand-drawn art

Idol Manager – yeah, sure, I’ll play an anime idol-managing sim, yes plz.

One Shot: World Machine Addition – again, a game can sucker me in with just the right art and font – it also is a puzzle/adventure game which looks really unique

Cursed to Golf – I’M JUST A SUCKER FOR GOLF GAMES

And I think that’s about it from me here! There was a lot of things I thought looked cool but will definitely need to see how they are received once they are released! Have a great week everyone!