Highlights for Game Off 2018
Blog post from GitHub
Game Off recently concluded with over 300 game submissions, marking its largest event ever, centered around the challenging and enjoyable theme of "HYBRID." The overall winner, Singularity, invites players to control a robot navigating a dystopian world, while other notable winners include MIX UP for best gameplay, Fire of Kala for best graphics, Home for best audio, Lens for innovation, and Blow the Shark Down for theme interpretation. The event showcased a diverse range of games, from the tactical Doom-inspired D-Tac to the nostalgic gallery shooter GRIMCURSE, demonstrating a blend of creativity and technical prowess by developers who utilized platforms like itch.io for exposure. Game Off encourages sharing experiences on social media with #GitHubGameOff and looks forward to the next iteration in 2019, continuing its tradition of fostering indie game development and community engagement.