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Title: 2024 NWR Forum Awards - Best Indie Game
Post by: M.K.Ultra on December 02, 2024, 04:31:28 PM

The 2024 NWR Forum Awards

Best Independent Game

This award is for games developed by independent studios and released in 2024. The results of the poll will only be revealed once the voting is done (December 15). You should be able to change your vote until then. Even though the official nominees list is closed, you can still reply with a write-in. Best of luck to all the nominees.

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Title: Re: 2024 NWR Forum Awards - Best Indie Game
Post by: M.K.Ultra on December 13, 2024, 11:49:34 AM

The big winner in the Indie sphere at TGA was clearly Balatro taking the prizes for Best Debut Indie Game, Best Independent Game, and Best Mobile Game. Of course Neva also received the Games for Impact award. The winner of our Best Indie Game is still up for grabs and its up to you forum guests to decide. Participate in the poll to cast your vote. The winner will be revealed soon.

Title: Re: 2024 NWR Forum Awards - Best Indie Game
Post by: M.K.Ultra on December 20, 2024, 10:38:05 AM

The Award for Best Indie Game Goes To...

Gori: Cuddly Carnage

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This character action B-game released on Switch on August 29, 2024  and was developed by Angry Demon Studio. NWR gave the game a 7.5/10 (https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/68764/gori-cuddly-carnage-switch-review) and reviewer Alex Orona said "I stand by my hype for this game and love the fact that these games can still exist in this space".

...and...

The Plucky Squire

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This action platform puzzle game released on Switch on September 17, 2024  and was developed by All Possible Futures. NWR also gave this game a 7.5/10 (https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/68842/the-plucky-squire-switch-review) and reviewer Alex Orona said "Developer All Possible Futures has done enough to prove they can really create something visually stunning while also weaving together a whimsical fairy tale story.".