The music itself is great but the cardboard sleeve containing it shows that there’s very little production money going into both of these goodies. Then there is the 35 track game soundtrack by composer Jukio Kallio. For example, there’s a 24 page color instruction manual pamphlet to get folks acquainted with the game. Then there are your fair share of more standard items within the Nuclear Throne box. It’s housed within a rubber Chicken which opens at the seam in the beak to reveal the USB plug. This time around they’ve finally ditched the rather cheap USB cards and have instead gone with a custom USB drive. But keys aren’t enough for some people so there is always a DRM-free copy included. Here’s hoping they continue to include complimentary console keys for future games when titles are multiplatform. The shipping box itself featured a Steam key for the game (as is now IndieBox’s norm) but inside there is also a PlayStation Network pamphlet which includes a key for play on both PS4 and PS Vita. Of course, Nuclear Throne is also included. Inside the box you’ll find a variety of stickers, miniature figures, and even a small plush. This depiction is actually a pretty accurate representation of what a gamer might do upon opening the box up and spilling out its many contents. Once that’s off you’re left with the lovely art of a big old drooling maw. The box itself features a clear plastic sleeve with the logo on it. I just didn’t expect it to come from IndieBox! In any case, you can tell it’s special right from the get go. With such a huge fan following it only made sense that it would get some sort of physical edition down the line. Nuclear Throne is of course that excellent top-down shooter/roguelike which Vlambeer finally pulled out of Early Access late last year. This limited edition box is absolutely packed with interesting goodies that are more presentable than some of previous tchotchkes they’ve provided for other titles. After January’s offering of Nuclear Throne, however, it quickly made sense why prices were increasing. As of the start of 2016, they raised their subscription fee a tad which came as a surprise to many. This monthly subscription box delivers a different PC indie game for folks who aren’t necessarily fussed about what game they’ll actually be receiving.
If you’re a collector of physical gaming goods but have never heard of IndieBox before, then it definitely needs to be on your radar. Every month, Hardcore Gamer picks a premium collectible from our cavernous swag vaults and tells you whether it’s worth a spot in your Collector’s Cabinet.
There’s nothing quite like owning physical goods, but they can be expensive and shelf space can come at a premium.
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