Although the characterization could be deeper, the excellent presentation and satisfying mechanics make for a robust package, something we especially appreciate in indie games.
Sabotage Studio made a splash with its ninja sidescroller throwback, The Messenger. Its new game, Sea of Stars, harkens back to classic 16-bit RPGs like Chrono Trigger. Although the characterization could be deeper, the excellent presentation and satisfying mechanics make for a robust package, something we especially appreciate in indie games.