Dark Pixels

by banderi
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.31
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.27
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.13
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★4.31
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★26%
=== WARNING ===
This game needs '.' to be set as a decimal separator in the Operating System settings.
If you don't want to change the system settings for this, you can try out the non-jam, upgraded version of the game (links above) in which you can change this ingame.
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First Ludum Dare entry for our small team! Unfortunately for us, the game isn't quite finished. Too bad, it's off to a good start already, and we had lots of fun making it!

Done in:
GameMaker Studio

Gameplay:
2.5D action-RPG platformer

Completed:
20% of what initially expected - 1 and a half levels done out of 6

Credits:
Virgil "ReapersTruth" Bellini - 3D assets
Federico "Banderi" Barlotti - programming
Veronica Roberto Yi Hua - 2D assets
Jacopo Lo Conte - 2D assets
Piero "Kay" Ferrari - 2D assets
Simone Sieli - 3D assets
Andrea Tedoldi - Sounds (absent in this version)

EDIT: We had to fix an "unbeatable" kind of error. Thus, we updated the file on DropBox after the deadline. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Comments15

43iscoding
43iscoding27 Aug 2014, 13:54
Graphics is very well done! Pretty sad you didn't managed to bring all the levels to life.

P.S. The girl's portrait is extremely beautiful <3
donfabio27 Aug 2014, 14:57
Beautiful art assets. Really like the blend of pixel art and low poly 3D. Could turn into a nice RPG. Sadly I encountered collision bugs and fell trough the level. Not sure if I've seen everything. I think the text box of the crystel thing was empty.
Follett27 Aug 2014, 15:26
Its a shame the game isn't more polished because the art style is awesome.
BMacIntosh
BMacIntosh27 Aug 2014, 15:34
I really like the level art and the character animations. Combat was a bit of a pain, though - because the movement was very slidey, it was possible to be in a position where I couldn't hit an enemy, but if I moved forward I would run into it. I'd love to see what it looks like finished.
Windmill Games27 Aug 2014, 15:34
No graphics load as I start the game, basically I run around in nothingness with the main character.
rustybroomhandle27 Aug 2014, 15:37
I hope you guys get to work on this more and finish it up. It's a great start - love the art style specifically.
Team Klappermann27 Aug 2014, 15:39
I really like the style! Too bad you were not able to finish in time =(

Are you planning to complete your game? I hope you do =)
Btw.: Have you been inspired by Dark Souls?
Banderi
Banderiauthor27 Aug 2014, 15:45
@Windmill Games you have to set '.' (dot) as a decimal separator in Windows international and language settings, or either download the 0.1p version which has the settings menu (second link above)
Banderi
Banderiauthor27 Aug 2014, 15:46
@Team Klappermann
Absolutely! we're working on it right now. And yes, we love Dark Souls ;)
Headmade27 Aug 2014, 15:58
Nice visuals, I just wish there was more to do.
liquidminduk28 Aug 2014, 11:54
gorgeous imagery, the art style reminded me of an old game kings field for some reason.
I'd like to see more!
radmars
radmars10 Sep 2014, 00:32
Graphically this is awesome, I'd love to see this fleshed out more. Nice work.
apiotrw13 Sep 2014, 14:48
Great art style
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