Aquaria wins Game of the Year at Game Tunnel’s 6th Annual Independent Games of the Year Awards

January 2, 2008 – Gliding ahead of the pack, Aquaria was the 2007 winner of the Independent Game of the Year award. The award, the culminating event of Game Tunnel’s 6th Annual Game of the Year awards, is given each year to the most outstanding Independent Video Game.

The Independent Game of the Year awards have been established to honor ingenuity, innovation and excellence in Independent Games. This year’s awards began December 11th with the Sports Game of the Year award and have continued through 3 weeks and 13 categories finishing with the Top 10 Independent Games of the Year and Aquaria taking the top spot.

Previously a winner at the Independent Games Festival, Aquaria’s visual style captivated reviewers at Game Tunnel almost as much as the innovative gameplay. Featuring a spacious underwater world of striking beauty and haunting music, Aquaria is a unique experience that embodies all for which Independent Games are recognized.

“Independent Games are known for pushing the boundaries of gaming, providing an experience that is singular and different,” said Russell Carroll, Editor-In-Chief at Game Tunnel. “We are excited every year for the opportunity to play these wonderfully original and inventive games and are happy to award winners in multiple categories to celebrate their achievements.”