Blobs of Goo

Already know and loved by many, the World of Goo is one of the most excellent indie titles to have been released.  Not so much in pure wow power, but in simplicity.  The game is done in a classic 80's/90's game style, like Lemmings, with a slightly dark sense of humor that keeps you playing level after level trying to discover more about the World of Goo and the adorable little goo globs that inhabit it.  If you are a fan of puzzlers of any sort, you should definitely try out World of Goo.

I will give one warning, though, the games achievements can be stressful.  Not only are you trying out how to use the smallest number of goo blobs possible, you have an unseen timer tracking you as well.  Be prepared to play the same level over and over again seeking perfection, and failing again and again.  But still, have fun, and stack those goo balls to the sky!

Fez's Are Cool!

Honestly, if the title got you to this article, its true.  And Fez, from Polytron and Trapdoor, is cool.  In fact, its one of the greatest games I've had the pleasure of playing.

The premise is simple, you are Gomez, a vaguely marshmallow-man 2D creature that is happy living in your 2D world.  One day you wake up and receive a letter from the crazy old codger in town asking you to climb to the top of town and talk to him.  When you do, some crazy stuff happens and suddenly you are aware of the "third dimension".

Now, manipulating the difference between what you see in 2D and 3D, you progress through the world trying to set things right and figure out what in the heck is going on.  Full of puzzles and cryptic messages, Fez stands as one of the most challenging games out there.  It could be beat in just a couple of hours, but if you're not one of those spoiled people with the internet (oops, you must be, you're reading this!), the game can take your whole life if your not careful.  But seriously, PLAY FEZ!  If you are a fan of using your brain, you must try this game.