Freeware Game Pick: The Jackyard (Richard Hofmeier)
The Jackyard is an art game by Richard Hofmeier, with an emphasis on exploration and little else. Use the cursor keys to move, and press the space key to jump. Hold the up arrow key to use or examine objects whenever applicable. (source)
Name: The Jackyard
Developer: Richard Hofmeier
Category: Adventure
Type: Freeware
Size: 10MB
Direct download link: Click here
Comments
Sorry, I read that this was an art game and I realized it was crap.
Because it's another damned accursed "art game."
Posted by: Anonymous | June 2, 2008 9:17 PM
Certainly interesting, but seems very short.
Posted by: JTR | June 3, 2008 2:10 AM
Why is it that so many indy games are visually and conceptually inspired but lacking in gameplay and polish but so many mass market games have this in spades but lack innovation and art direction? Maybe the two industries should set up talks.
Posted by: Anonymous | June 3, 2008 4:02 AM
I enjoyed it, but the ideas introduced certainly aren't new... however the art is really very good.
Posted by: Anonymoose | June 3, 2008 5:23 AM
*Maybe the two industries should set up talks.*
The marketing people won't let it happen - they know they'll be the first ones to be shot.
Posted by: Gr.Viper | June 3, 2008 8:17 PM
There is a hints thread for this game, located here:
http://more.bigbluecup.com/yabb/index.php?topic=34694.0
Posted by: Hofmeier | June 3, 2008 9:29 PM