2010 was the year that has had the most new profiles created to date, and many mods moving over to develop Indie titles! To be nominated for an award in Best Upcoming mod projects need to have been updated significantly during 2010 and have not released (obviously) anything more then a demo. Here are the Editors of IndieDB's and our judges top selection of 2010.
Monaco
is a heist game, like the movie Ocean’s 11. Play by yourself or with up to 4 people on the same screen or online!
Dustforce!
is an acrobatic puzzle platformer. Use your trusty broom to clear an area by sweeping things up as stylishly and as thoroughly as you can! There is also a level editor planned, so you can create and share your own levels.
Bastion
Your goal is create a safe haven in the wake of the Calamity, a cataclysmic event that shattered the world. The entire play experience is dynamically narrated, gradually revealing a rich backstory as a mysterious narrator recounts your journey in real time, giving deeper meaning to your every action.
Fez
Gomez is a 2D man on a voyage of discovery into the mysterious 3rd dimension. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.
Overgrowth
takes place in the savage world of Lugaru where rabbits, wolves and other animals are forced to use paws, claws and medieval weaponry to engage each other in battle. Combining 3rd person adventure platforming with intricate melee combat, Overgrowth achieves a unique feel.
I'm hoping for Overgrowth, or Bastion, that one gets me excited too.
It's realy hard to choice. But i will hope for Monaco to win.
Overgrowth all the way.
I'm surprised it didn't win.
it's just to good all the way >.<
Bastion and Overgrowth all the way !
They all look good, but my bet's are on Overgrowth.
But best wishes to all.
Honestly surprised not to see Natural Selection 2 up there but then again I suppose it'll win in another category. That and would be more of a personal opinion. With this list I'd also bet on Overgrowth but I'm personally in favor of Bastion with it's unique narrative, old school tried and true gameplay, and art direction. Good luck to all :D
fez, monaco, and bastion are looking good for me. 2011 should be a good year.
wiiandthekid.com
Bastion or Overgrowth, are my hopes for winner.
The Spire.
You can say that again :) But really - this year saw some pretty neat indies released and it looks that next year will be even better. Good times!
OVERGROWTH
Overgrowth. Take it out. Again :D
Go go Overgrowth!!
Overgrowth or Bastion
meh, like anywhere in life - it's all about who you a friend with :/
Overgrowth!! :)
hoping for overgrowth :)
NS2
Ohergwoth!
Monaco seems to be promising, Good luck to it!
Monaco looks great but is it better than overgrowth?
I am impressed by the indie lineup
These blow the upcoming mods away by sheer style & gameplay (well overgrowth more for engine), especially Monaco.
I want these 5 in a bundle.
Manaco seems nice :)
No mention of NS2 but Overgrowth gets nominated yet again? come on guys.
The Ball was nominated 3 times
My inner fanboy is devastated at Overgrowth's loss. Anyways, Bastion looks cool and I'd be excited for Fez were it to be released on PC. Monaco looks... interesting. I'll have to watch it.
Monaco, well deserved!
Only one I've heard of is Overgrowth.
That's a good thing, though. Means indies getting more recognition.
Monaco is just a poor remake of the game Der Clou!
Never heard any of these games! Where's primal carnage or NS2?!
Guys, this is just Editors choice. And remember that these are Upcoming games.
P.S. I got my IOTY spoiled...
All of these games look very cool obviously, but I'm also most excited about Monaco. It just looks so awesome. I used to be excited about Fez, but the lack of information or release date from the developers became quite frustrating after a while.
WTF, moddb? -.-
Overgrowth should be the obvious win.
monaco win and Overgrowth not??? wtf!!