42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.
Players rave about the fast-paced, chaotic gameplay and striking visual effects of Minter's arcade-style shoot 'em ups, such as Gridrunner, Revenge of the Mutant Camels, and Tempest 2000. These games challenge players with unique twists on classic shoot 'em up mechanics, like controlling a herd of mutant camels or navigating abstract, vector-based environments. Reviewers praise the satisfying and responsive feel of the controls, allowing for precise and skillful play.
The collection also includes a variety of platformer and puzzle-oriented games, such as Hover Bovver, Ancipital, and Sheep in Space, which offer a more cerebral and contemplative experience. Players highlight the addictive and satisfying nature of these games, which require careful navigation of complex environments and clever problem-solving.
Minter's experimental "light synthesizer" games, including Psychedelia and Colourspace, allow players to create dynamic, psychedelic visuals through interactive controls. Reviewers applaud these unique and innovative titles for showcasing Minter's artistic vision and pushing the boundaries of what a game can be.
The Digital Eclipse team has implemented various quality-of-life improvements to enhance the player experience, such as the ability to use modern controllers, save states, and rewind gameplay. These features help make the often-challenging games more accessible to a wider audience, while preserving the core gameplay that fans have come to love.