Ed Mcmillen is, arguably, a video game auteur (though, no one would really contest that). If he isn't an auteur yet, he certainly is a recognizable personality and a welcome individual to the world of video games.

The Basement Collection is a bundle of Mcmillen's flash work prior to his big hits ("Super How the Hell Did I Miscalculate That?" and "The Binding of Why The Hell Can't I Stop Playing?"). So, the big question is, do the games hold up?

Well like any art or artist, it takes time to develop skill and hone one's-oh wait, nevermind these games are gold. Honestly, you would think that at some point Mcmillen and his team screwed up and made an awful game somewhere and had to bury it like a dirty secret.

None of these games are some crayon drawing that a parent puts on the fridge to make themselves or their children feel better. The games included in this compilation are all fascinating and top notch, and all of them feel very different from one another. These games all share the familar Team Meat aesthetic and challenge. Out of the games here there should definitely be at least one that will warrant a purchase from you. Maybe it will be the somber story of the adventure game Aether? Or maybe the frantic Grey Matter? Maybe Time ♥♥♥♥, the perplexing puzzle platformer with a dark twist? If you can't find one game here to enjoy, there honestly might be nothing that pleases you.

This is a wonderful pack of little games.
I quite enjoy getting to know the developers behind some of my favourite games. I follow certain indie devs, even more so when I hear them talking passionately about their games and going into detail about the ideas and stories behind them. That is why I love this, not only do you get to play a pack of great games, but you can unlock extra content, comics, hear interviews, see concept art and really get to know those games a little better.
Every game in this pack is a joy to play. They are all unique games, with completely different stories, morals and ideas, but with the same art and music style from Edmund Mcmillen’s games, that we all know and love.
I highly recommend this pack to any fan of Edmund, Team Meat or just great indie games in general!
(There is also a few “secret” games hidden away in the game files that you can have a gander at, for anyone that didn’t know.)

A great collection of many games such as;
Aether: Interesting, but repetitive
Spewer: A platformer with a twist, propel yourself with vomit. Great
Coil: Disturbing game about ♥♥♥♥ and demon fetuses and children...? I question Edmund McMillen's sanity
Triachnid: Fun but buggy game where you control a 'thing' to get to the end of each level
AVGM: Click 18,000,000 times. Have fun
Time F**k: A platformer with interesting twists
Grey Matter: Classic arcade game about matching kill combos etc.
Meat Boy: The Super Meat Boy prototype made in Flash

Dont buy this for the games, you can play them free on ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. Buy it for the commentary and a glimpse into Edmunds mind

Must have for every indie fan