Calum Fraser

Founder of Alpha Beta Gamer and all round video game enthusiast, especially quirky indies. Been playing games since the zx spectrum days, and aware that we're now in the golden days of video gaming. Part human, part wookie, far hairier than any human should be. Favorite game of all time has to be Super Mario World, closely followed by Super Mario Bros (still got a soft spot for Nintendo).

Fantastic Journeys – Prototype Download

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Fantastic Journeys game

Fantastic Journeys is a beautiful Unreal Engine 4 powered Jumping Flash! inspired 3D Platformer that transports you to vast, vibrant and colorful landscapes full of awe and child-like wonder.

We first featured Fantastic Journeys on ABG last July and found its colorful electric candyland a joy to explore.  Now, to coincide with the launch of the Kickstarter campaign, the dev has released a huge update, … Read More

UNDERTALE – Alpha Demo

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undertale game

UNDERTALE is a wonderfully inventive RPG which draws favorable comparisons to the MOTHER (Earthbound) series, that features a witty story, interesting puzzles and a truly innovative skill-based combat system that allows you to befriend your attackers.

The glorious retro pixel art visual style of UNDERTALE belies some truly innovative gameplay and game design.  The combat system is unlike anything you’ll of seen before … Read More

Red Olympus – Alpha Download

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Red Olympus is a stylish old school first person shooter with a cool retro CGA visual style, chiptune music and tough Doom-style FPS gameplay.

You play Barney, a pizza delivery man who has been ‘persuaded’ by a mysterious man called Mr. Incognito, to find and kill a Russian mob boss in the district of Red Olympus.  Needless to say, this won’t be a walk … Read More

Highlights – Student Project Download

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highlights game

Highlights is a super-cool, super-fast and super-hard Space Harrier-esque arcade shooter where you fight neon phoenixes atop the Great Wall of China rendered in a beautiful iridescent wire-frame.

Gameplay is reminiscent of Space Harrier or Sin and Punishment, with you flying into the screen, controlling your target reticule and your character independently.  It’s all down to reflexes as you duck, dive, swoop and shoot … Read More

The Static Speaks My Name – Prototype Download

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the static speaks my name game

The Static Speaks My Name is a wickedly dark first person exploration adventure, that sees you fulfilling a few objectives on your last day alive on earth.

You play a man who is obsessed with the meaning behind a painting of two palm trees, and this obsession has driven him to some very dark places indeed.  To say much more than that will spoil the … Read More