Episode 81 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, dives into new indie releases, community picks, and hands-on impressions shaping today’s indie gaming scene. 

This week’s community pick is Ninja 1987, a retro-inspired indie action game that channels classic arcade ninja energy while delivering modern pacing and challenge. Jeff and Xander break down what works, what stands out, and how these community picks continue driving discovery across the indie gaming world.

Jeff revisits Double Dragon II on NES TV, while Xander finishes Pragmata and dives into the TerraTech Legion demo, recommended directly from a listener — reinforcing how much the community continues shaping the show’s indie discoveries.

Kyle’s Trials goes deep into gaming collection rarity madness, toy convention finds, and even a discussion around Plex setups for retro gaming and media collections.

 Community Pick:
Ninja 1987
Next Up: One Btn Bosses

 Polymega Listener Update:
Listener and developer Joe Sherman shares insight into the Polymega, including its support challenges with NES homebrew and mapper compatibility — especially relevant for the growing indie retro scene.

 New & Noteworthy Indie Games:
Lia Hacking Destiny, Stanislav, Mirage Ignis Fatuus, Dancin’ Divas, Mala Petaka, Dragon Blazers, and Baseless.

 Budget Indie Picks:
AVTale, Pandamonium, Baby Redemption, Homam: An Inventor’s Fist, and Aroya Knight.

 Aftermarket & Homebrew Highlights:

• Necro Pop (Neo Geo)

• Vengeance Hunters

• Discussion around the NEO SD and supporting developers through ROM purchases

• Even an Elden Ring on N64 project enters the conversation

From indie action games to retro hardware compatibility and Neo Geo homebrew, Episode 81 continues to spotlight new indie releases, curated community picks, and the evolving indie gaming landscape.

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