NEWS
by Howie Howard
Side Decide, A Relaxing Puzzle Game
Indie Australian game studio Blue Volcano announces that Side Decide has been released. Who doesn't like small Indie game developers? We certainly like them because that's what computer gaming was once all about. Now things are very commercialized and complicated and if you don't have a million bucks available for backing then the road can be a tough one to travel. That's why we like to give the little guys some support because they deserve air time just like the big studios generally get all the time.
This new puzzle game certainly can be a fun and relaxing pass time because things these days can be very stressful. Taking some time off after a hard day to work out some puzzles with no pressure being applied is always welcomed. Side Decide is tailor made for the causal or younger gamer along with those of us that just enjoy puzzle challenges. Side Decide is available on Steam starting August 19th.
Created, developed and published by solo developer Brendan Votano under his studio moniker, Blue Volcano, Side Decide is the result of four years of ‘side’ work and an idea that germinated close to eight years ago. The result is a relaxing puzzle game that harkens back to the wooden blocks of childhood.
The objective is to roll a wooden cube to the end of the level. Each side of the cube features a different kind of shape and you can only roll onto a block with the corresponding shape and alignment. Rolling onto a circle allows you to rotate your cube, opening up branching pathways to help you achieve your goal.
Teleportation, wildcard, and falling blocks all spice up the mix. Can you achieve gold on all 121 levels? This is a game for everyone, providing a relaxing mood and setting, easy enough for anyone to pick up but challenging enough for those who want to achieve everything.
Game Features
Simple and pleasing aesthetics based on children’s wooden blocks.
Peaceful music that adapts to the player's progress.
10 different block types each with its own unique mechanics.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze star ratings for each level.
121 levels to unblock, 363 stars to collect. Can you get them all?