Instant Indie Collection: Vol. 4 (2017)
Description
Instant Indie Collection: Vol. 4 brings together three standout indie titles, offering a diverse and immersive experience in one convenient package. The collection includes Dear Esther, Hue, and The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition, each game offering a unique adventure and gameplay style. Whether you’re looking for a captivating narrative, challenging puzzles, or survival challenges in a post-apocalyptic world, this bundle has something for every player.
Dear Esther - Landmark Edition
In Dear Esther, players explore a lonely, isolated island as they piece together a mysterious and emotional story. This narrative-driven experience invites players to wander through hauntingly beautiful environments, uncovering fragments of a tale of love, loss, guilt, and redemption. The game offers a meditative experience with a deeply atmospheric world that encourages introspection as players learn about the island’s past and the secrets it holds. Every step you take and every clue you find brings you closer to uncovering the haunting truth of the island’s story.
Hue
Hue is a visually stunning and award-winning puzzle-platformer where players must manipulate the color of the world to solve puzzles and progress through increasingly difficult levels. The game features a unique mechanic where the protagonist, Hue, can shift the hue of the environment, altering the world’s colors in real-time. As players move through the vibrant world, colors interact with one another, creating exciting challenges where colors collide to form new opportunities or barriers. The game's carefully crafted design and shifting color mechanics provide a fresh and engaging experience, making it a standout title for puzzle enthusiasts.
The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition
The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition takes players on a brutal journey through the waterways of a post-societal America. In this survival adventure game, players must navigate dangerous environments, gather resources, craft items, and avoid deadly predators in order to survive. The game’s setting is a harsh, unforgiving world where every decision counts, and the player’s survival depends on their ability to adapt and think strategically. The Complete Edition includes all additional content, enhancing the base experience with extra challenges and features. Players will be forced to manage hunger, thirst, and other survival needs while also dealing with the constant threat of wildlife and the elements. It’s a test of skill, patience, and perseverance as you explore a desolate world that has been forgotten by time.
Included in the Collection
This collection includes the following titles:
- Dear Esther: Landmark Edition for PS4™
- Hue for PS4™ and PS Vita
- The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition for PS4™
Hue is a Cross-Buy product, meaning you can download both the PS4™ and PS Vita versions of the game. Enjoy the flexibility of playing these games on either platform without any additional costs.
System Requirements and Licensing
All games in this collection are subject to licensing agreements. Players must have a PS4™ system and an account to access the online features. This collection also includes terms of service and privacy policies, which are available through the PlayStation Network website. A one-time license fee grants access to the content on the player’s designated primary PS4™ system and other PS4™ systems when signed into the same account.
Game Credits
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is developed by The Chinese Room. Hue is developed by Fiddlesticks. The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition is developed by The Molasses Flood. The collection is licensed by Curve Digital Publishing Limited.
Our Verdict
The Instant Indie Collection: Vol. 4 offers a mixed bag of indie games, but ultimately falls short of delivering a compelling experience for most players. "Dear Esther" is an introspective journey that might appeal to a specific audience, but its slow pace and minimal interaction can leave many feeling disconnected. "Hue" offers a unique puzzle-platformer concept, but the mechanics can quickly become repetitive, limiting its long-term appeal. "The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition" is a survival game with decent potential, but its punishing difficulty and lack of direction may frustrate casual players.
While this collection offers a variety of genres, none of the games stand out enough to justify the purchase. Unless you're a die-hard fan of indie games with niche gameplay, there are better options out there. Proceed with caution.