While epic HD 3D games face rising budgets and astronomical costs, the world of 2D is benefiting from lower development costs and a lower barrier to entry.
Twin Blades, by Press Start Studio, is a game that could never be made on a grand scale in 2010, yet finds a place in the market on both the Xbox Live Indie Arcade as well as the iPhone. It’s old school to the core – a 2D side scrolling action game with stunning vector-based graphics and tight, well-executed gameplay.