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[Junpei]

Official website: http://www.locomalit...ta_castilla.php

Show your appreciation for the passionate hand-knitted work of this indie developer, and maybe throw a handful of coins to get some extras... I've kept an eye on his home page for a while, and today he finally released this little gem. I'm downloading right now, so be fast and grab your copy too!

[Cheaplikeafox 3.0]

This game looks neat, like the art. I see his other games are free as well - 8Bit Killer here I come, thanks OP.

[Rsmobile]

"A love letter to..."
"Passionate, hand-knitted work of this indie developer."

It's like you made this thread JUST to troll me.

[Junpei]

"A love letter to..."
"Passionate, hand-knitted work of this indie developer."

It's like you made this thread JUST to troll me.

Sorry if I sounded sarcastic, but I was just that happy to read of Maldita Castilla's release... I really think the game is a work of passion (as all other games made by Locomalito), plus I like to write in hyperbole sometimes

[Blade]

Sorry if I sounded sarcastic, but I was just that happy to read of Maldita Castilla's release... I really think the game is a work of passion (as all other games made by Locomalito), plus I like to write in hyperbole sometimes

Anyone who makes a great-looking game for free and asks for donations on the side is doing it out of passion, but dissecting the phrases the OP used to describe this is a little pathetic. So I'll just say thanks for posting about this game, OP. Downloading now.

[seamoss]

Locomalito has been making great free retro games for years - also check out the rest of his games, esp. Hydorah. I'm surprised that some people hadn't heard of him - he's a bit of a "superstar" in the indie community.

[UNDERSTAR]

This is a really great old school game. I already donated $5 to this dude but its worth more than that imho. Download it people!

[TctclMvPhase]

Thanks for bringing this guy to my attention. Great stuff.

[Junpei]

I think it's really strange that no indie game bundle have ever featured his works, even as free extras on top of other games... these days, bundles are the best way to raise awareness about a developer's works, so he could get way more visibility than with word of mouth only...

Maybe some default contractual conditions prevent developers from being featured for free on bundles? Or maybe it's Locomalito himself that doesn't want this kind of involvement in the indie scene and wants to stick to his "freedom of publishing", as he states when talking about his philosophy... either way, I really hope that more and more people become conscious of his work and start to appreciate it as much as I do!

[Rollobobo]

Wow, thanks OP. Excited to give this a look.

[Josh1billion]

Gave it a quick try, and it seems really great.

[Digital Idiot]

You can shoot up, game is for babies.

[otangz]

Thanks, OP. I had read about this games months ago and had wanted to try it. I had no idea it was releasing now. Love the retro look and feel.

[Deidara]

Always loved Ghosts 'n Goblins, Ghouls 'n Ghosts and all the rest. Wish we'd get a new one on Xbox Live Arcade or something, but this looks awesome. Downloading now!

[ryosnk]

Thanks op!

[technicalstylez]

works great w/ my logitech dual action controller. cant wait to go arcade style play this with my neo geo stick when it gets here tues. thanks op

[Rerujnoc]

Thanks op. This actually looks fun.

[usrevenge]

so this guy basically makes free games, and you can donate if you enjoy, awesome. thanx for the heads up.

[Smashbro29]

Awesome find man! I'm definitely looking into these games. Controller support ok?

[RollingSkull]

This guy does good work. Hydorah is a blast but too hardcore for me.

[AwRy108]

Thanks for sharing, OP--nothing makes a CAG happier than a free game that doesn't suck!

[Junpei]

I'm raising this old thread of mine from its grave just to inform you that the OST has been released, and you can grab it for free HERE!
You could also donate to the composer and get 8 bonus tracks... the choice's yours