Do the songs included in the game or the distribution platform say anything about how the game was developed? Certainly, the argument provided could be applied to other games such as Eternity's Child on Wii Ware.
Just because a game gets mainstream coverage does not mean it was not developed independently. I don't think the game could have been a finalist in the IGF Awards if it wasn't independent, could it?
Also, this game is fun. I highly recommend it.
Then I guess indie games are nothing like indie films or movies then. The spirit of independant development is completing it without support from major companies or corporations.
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Knytt" I see as independant, "
Audiosurf" I do not.