The "indie renaissance", for want of a less-hackneyed descriptor, of the past few years has brought with it a whole host of retro-inspired, minimalist sidescrollers. I've spotted many an internet commentator decry such pixel-parading, damning anyone who should take interest in such an "old-fashioned" style for reasons I never, ever agree with. Why? Well I'm probably an ersatz hipster-type, but, that aside, I love how pretty they are, how catchy the music is, and if there's an entertaining game at the heart of it all then who really gives a shit if it's pulling on our nostalgia or not?
Kingdom [official site], a simple settlement-building strategy endeavor is one of these games and will set up shop on October 21.
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