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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #630 on: May 11, 2015, 10:23:59 AM »
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So it sounds like they're bringing back Curse of Darkness's weapon forge system, right? That was handily the best thing about that game. Who is the artist? Miriam's portrait looks like Ayami Kojima's work, but Gebel and Johannes look more like Masaki's work.

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« Reply #631 on: May 11, 2015, 10:28:16 AM »
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WHY 2.5D?

IGA decided to go with 2.5D for this project for both financial and artistic reasons. All decisions in game development involve trade-offs, and for Bloodstained a 2.5D world built on Unreal Engine 4 was the right choice to balance development time, graphical fidelity, budget, and scope.

At the same time, IGA is very excited about exploring the paths a 2.5D style opens up within the classic Igavania formula. As he begins a new chapter of his career as a developer, he's looking forward to trying things that will enhance, rather than detract from, that core gameplay.

Still, though, we would never discount the fans' love for that classic style. The development team is looking forward to working with backers every step of the way to decide on custom shaders that will give the game a distinctive, hand-crafted look. Games like Guilty Gear and Strider are proof that 2.5D can be handled in a way that honors a classic aesthetic while allowing for new possibilities; that’s what IGA hopes to achieve with this project.

And of course, since it's an Igavania game, the 2D gameplay and feel are nonnegotiable.

I feel really good about this. 2.5D isn't always my cup of tea but this at least sets my worst fears at bay.

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« Reply #632 on: May 11, 2015, 10:29:35 AM »
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« Reply #633 on: May 11, 2015, 10:32:36 AM »
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Still, though, we would never discount the fans' love for that classic style. The development team is looking forward to working with backers every step of the way to decide on custom shaders that will give the game a distinctive, hand-crafted look. Games like Guilty Gear and Strider are proof that 2.5D can be handled in a way that honors a classic aesthetic while allowing for new possibilities; that’s what IGA hopes to achieve with this project.

Aw shit, son, this is getting good! Also listening to Yamane's demo track. Sounds a lot like her work on Curse. And doth mine ears hear a callback to Toccata into Bloodstained Darkness at the very end?

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #634 on: May 11, 2015, 10:36:28 AM »
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Put my money in, the concept art is great, let's hope they game is as close as possible to that. Great to have Yamane and Yamada (big Inti Creates fan here), I don't care about Kojima.

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« Reply #635 on: May 11, 2015, 10:38:07 AM »
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Holy crap at all those backer rewards. What's IGA Adventure going to be? Anybody got $10,000 to spare? 

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #636 on: May 11, 2015, 10:39:39 AM »
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Well fuck the rent, im giving my $150 right now. :)

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #637 on: May 11, 2015, 10:40:47 AM »
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They already almost made 100k and it's only been like what, 20-30 minutes?

EDIT: Scratch that $115,497 just now lmao


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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #638 on: May 11, 2015, 10:42:00 AM »
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Johannes is the villain.

Calling it.
The mastermind behind the "Umbra of Sorrow" project. But not the only one.

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« Reply #639 on: May 11, 2015, 10:45:56 AM »
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He got me at Gothic Horror. I'm so In!

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #640 on: May 11, 2015, 10:52:27 AM »
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IGA on His Castlevania Spiritual Successor, Konami, More - Kinda Funny Gamescast Special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TzfM6QUs6A
MEGIDOLAON!

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #641 on: May 11, 2015, 10:53:58 AM »
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They already almost made 100k and it's only been like what, 20-30 minutes?

EDIT: Scratch that $115,497 just now lmao

Bout time people started putting their money where they're mouths are.

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #642 on: May 11, 2015, 11:01:59 AM »
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The fact that there's no Wii U (or 3DS) versions is quite a letdown. Oh well, I guess it's PC for me..  :-\

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Re: The first sign rises with the full moon.
« Reply #643 on: May 11, 2015, 11:03:42 AM »
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This looks pretty fucking sweet, and that intro video was great. Glad to see IGA is still super passionate about these games. I felt like that passion was missing in his last couple entries before he went MIA, but that could be attributed to issues with publishers. Regardless of whatever it was, passion is what the genre needs right now.

NOW WHERE ARE MAH WHIPS? I SAW A LOT OF SWORDS, BUT NO WHIPS. JOHANNES? I WANT TO PLAY JOHANNES.

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« Reply #644 on: May 11, 2015, 11:06:34 AM »
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NOW WHERE ARE MAH WHIPS? I SAW A LOT OF SWORDS, BUT NO WHIPS. JOHANNES? I WANT TO PLAY JOHANNES.

The main character carries both.

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