Couch co-op indie game 'Knights and Bikes' captures childhood like no other
There is an inherent conundrum in making nostalgic art.
Usually the intent (especially in games) is to relive cherished childhood memories, getting you as close to them as possible. But in reality, the whole point of nostalgia is the sense of distance, a longing to return to something you can't ever really go back to.
The recently released indie game Knights and Bikes, created by two friends who grew up playing co-op games just like this one together, is the rare gem that manages to do both.
Its world sees everything through the eyes of a child, taking that unbridled imagination at face value. Read more...
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