An incredibly small indie studio created by Derek Yu in 2009, Mossmouth is best known for its two Spelunky titles, with the 2008 original being a groundbreaking title for the entire indie sphere. SpelunkyThe sequel to 2020 did almost as well as its predecessor, earning high review scores and somehow meeting fans' high expectations. And it seems Mossmouth's model of success is far from over UFO50 being the studio's last critical success.
First announced in 2017, UFO50 it's a game that took seven years to make, and it feels like all that development time was worth it. UFO50 arrived on Steam a few weeks ago and the praise following its release was unanimous. Simply put, anyone who is a fan of Mossmouth's previous works or anyone who is nostalgic for the NES era of games needs to check it out. UFO50 for themselves.
NES fans can't miss UFO 50
UFO 50 hosts 50 unique experiences
As its name alludes, UFO50 hosts 50 individual video games. Although the cover art style and premise of the game may remind fans of Nintendo WarioWare series, UFO50Games are not just fleeting, simple minigames that are completed in a second or two, or even minigames that last a few minutes, they are full-fledged video games.
Sure, the complexity and length of these 50 video games varies a bit, but that's no less true UFO50 is home to 50 indie games, spanning a wide range of different genres and playstyles. In UFO50players will find classic 8-bit platformers, rudimentary racing games, simplistic shooters, puzzle games, and even an entire open-world JRPG. Half of UFO50The library also has multiplayer features, including co-op and versus modes.
UFO 50 is a love letter to NES era gaming
Aside from his ambition, UFO50 it also stands out from the crowd by fully embracing nostalgia, choosing to model all of its games after the NES era of games. That means everything UFO50The games use authentic 8-bit graphics, a 32-color palette, and attempt to mimic the limited sound design of the era. This embrace of nostalgia also extends to UFO50with the game's library described as the back catalog of a fictional game company.
As the players make their way UFO50they rise through this fictional version of the '80s. Eventually, players will be able to spot sequels to previous games and notice cameos from the fictional company's past projects in future titles. This structure and the authenticity of the games really make the difference UFO50 feels like a passionate love letter to the NES era of gaming.
UFO 50 is one of the best reviewed games of 2024
UFO50 is currently at 91 on Metacritic, officially qualifying for the platform's “Universal Acclaim” status. UFO50Steam reviews paint a similar picture, with the game receiving “overwhelmingly positive” reception from over 1,200 user reviews. By all accounts, UFO50 it's something truly special and, for all retro gaming fans, it's truly a must-play title this year. This probably won't be the last time people hear about it UFO50However. With the game's stellar reception, it's virtually guaranteed a spot at this year's Game Awards.
