Indie Game Joe @IndieGameJoe These indie devs were sick of platformers so they made one where you get to be the bad guy

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Hostile Architect

Why it worked

The video effectively demonstrates a novel game mechanic (designing traps to stop heroes) in a visually engaging way, appealing to gamers' desire for unique experiences and creative freedom.

Summary

This video showcases "Hostile Architect," an indie game where players design challenging levels filled with traps to stop waves of incoming heroes. The game allows players to customize their traps and levels, offering a unique twist on the platformer genre.

Structure

1Introduction to the game concept
2Demonstration of trap placement and level design
3Waves of heroes attacking the player-designed level
4Showcase of different traps and their effects
5Call to action to wishlist on Steam

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Original caption

You finally get to be the one who designs the awful jumping puzzle - Pick your traps from a small shop - Lay them out however you want - A wave of heroes is let loose on it - More heroes come every round Game is Hostile Architect. You can wishlist it on Steam now. #GamingOnTikTok #WhatToPlay #indigames #videogame #gaming

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Call to action

Wishlist it on Steam now.

On-screen text

TRAP LEVEL 1 Fire Sling BUILD YOUR LEVEL STOP THE HEROES

Transcript

You finally get to be the one who designs the awful jumping puzzle. Pick your traps from a small shop. Lay them out however you want. A wave of heroes is let loose on it. More heroes come every round. Game is Hostile Architect. You can wishlist it on Steam now.