https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVWPtsSPhzk
I have to say this is definitely one pretty game. I hope it plays well, too!
I have to say this is definitely one pretty game. I hope it plays well, too!
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Rain World continues to look amazing
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IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
It's coming to consoles?
PS4 confirmed at PSX
Other consoles in future
You may have seen a little slugcat at the PlayStation Experience keynote last month? That's right! Rain World was shown on the mainstage as part of Adult Swim's showcase, officially announcing that Rain World will be coming to PS4! Other console announcements will be forthcoming
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rain-world/project-rain-world/posts/1454923
Omnistalgic
Member
looks awfully pretty...
Omnistalgic
Member
Like a cat ninja! he's amazing!
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
PS4 confirmed at PSX
Other consoles in future
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rain-world/project-rain-world/posts/1454923
Good to know.
More_Badass
Member
It is. Already played the alpha for at least 10+ hours and that's only 6 regions out of the final 12
Here are some recent GIFs
More_Badass
Member
This game is doing things no other 2D game, or most games in general, is doing. Mainly in terms of AI and procedural generation
- The animations are all procedurally generated and physics-based
- Every creature is procedurally generated, each individual being unique both visually (size, scale patterns) and "mentally" (personality and vision)
- The AI is incredibly complex, able to understand the relationship between itself and other species and the environments and adapt accordingly. For example, if a predator loses sight of you, it can predict where you might end up
- The AI makes for a dynamic ecosystem that acts independently of you. So bats migrate, Pack hunters communicate with each other and listen to their alpha. Lizards fight for dominance, or hunt each other while being hunted by bigger predators. You're just a small omnivore in the middle of it.
Most of these things are news to me, it sounds so incredible. I'll definitely be buying this.
Nova Bovington
Member
I thought it was quite refreshing, actually. At least it's not just another 8bit platformer.
Edit: Love the way the creatures flop about. The way everything interacts with each other is really impressive too. Hopefully that isn't all there is to it though, can see it becoming boring after a while if that's the case.
More_Badass
Member
The pack hunters are really cool. They communicate with the flashing stripes on their antennae, so if one sees you, all of them see you essentially. The big one with the longest antennae is the alpha
You can see how they split up to cut off your escape routes
Also vision is based on movement and distance, so stuff like water and smoke can hide you. You can see how how the lizard can't see well under the water and it doesn't notice you because you're far away
You can see how they split up to cut off your escape routes
Also vision is based on movement and distance, so stuff like water and smoke can hide you. You can see how how the lizard can't see well under the water and it doesn't notice you because you're far away
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
god it's nice to see a game like this with fluid animations rather than bleh ones
B-B-Bomba!
Member
Cue people complaining about being fatigued with 'fake retro' games!
(It's an opinion, but Rain World being the target is a joke at this stage)
High hopes for this game.
(It's an opinion, but Rain World being the target is a joke at this stage)
High hopes for this game.
Barkley's Justice
Member
Damn, not a fan of the music/sound design at all. Sort of bummed, tbh.
Comfort Jones
Banned
The pack hunters are really cool. They communicate with the flashing stripes on their antennae, so if one sees you, all of them see you essentially. The big one with the longest antennae is the alpha
You can see how they split up to cut off your escape routes
Also vision is based on movement and distance, so stuff like water and smoke can hide you. You can see how how the lizard can't see well under the water and it doesn't notice you because you're far away
This is the kind of game design I love to see.
More_Badass
Member
Here are two other tracks: Grumblebum | Else
The dev doing the music has this crazy technique where he takes junk audio and alters it into tracks.
So this random PAX audio becomes this
And the game does have some awesome sound effects. I dying to know what this thing is:
http://coub.com/view/7tz5k
PS4 confirmed at PSX
Other consoles in future
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rain-world/project-rain-world/posts/1454923
That's awesome to know. I'm a bit worried though, I don't think this is a game that can benefit from multi-releases in the year. I'll grab it first on PS4.
You're in luck! There's no scrolling!
StanleyPalmtree
Banned
never heard of it before, but looks damn fantastic, the animation alone really stands out.
looking forward to it.
looking forward to it.
This is one of my most looked forward to games.
This trailer is two years old, but I'd like to highlight it just for that fantastic track that plays. It better be in the final game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVXfrSLeLNo
This trailer is two years old, but I'd like to highlight it just for that fantastic track that plays. It better be in the final game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVXfrSLeLNo
More_Badass
Member
When Fumito Ueda (Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian) is excited about a game, you should probably be too
http://www.polygon.com/a/life-in-japan/Fumito-Ueda-views
Prevolition
Member
It seems to fit the game well, actually. Does it bug you that it's not melodic or is it because it sounds too simplistic and synthy?
More_Badass
Member
No, just 2016 at this point. But they recently finished up all the regions and are working on polishing the previous regions, the narrative, set pieces, multiplayer, adding some more species, etc
So they're in the final stretch
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A look at the procedural nature of the creatures
"Plumage, bodies, limbs, facial shape and horns are all procedurally created"
Sounds a bit like a side scrolling No Man's Sky.
More_Badass
Member
Somewhat. The world is hand-crafted, and is an interconnected map with 12 different regions. About 1,200+ rooms, some spanning multiple screens
And the procedural generation is only within the species limitations. You won't see new creatures created, just different kinds of the same species. But there are a lot of different species here and a big element of survival is learning how the species interact and using that to your advantage
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
So trippy and scary o.o
More_Badass
Member
One of the most impressive aspect of the visuals is the lighting and the water. You can really get a sense of depth, like here you can see the water sloshing in and out of the opening in the wall
Or in the second, with the shadows moving behind the grate
Or in the second, with the shadows moving behind the grate
thekiddfran
Member
Are you or do you know the Dev for this game?
More_Badass
Member
No, I'm just a huge fan who's been reading the devlog regularly for almost three years and keeps the main Kickstarter thread updated
http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=750986
Although to be fair, the devs themselves called me the "world's #1 Rain World expert", I'm probably the next person after them that knows the most about the game
More_Badass
Member
More like this, plus it's an intelligent tool userWhy is the player character bipedal? The walking animation looks funny and awkward.
Also it can walk on all fours as well. You have a pretty acrobatic moveset that chains together fluidly
Fahzgoolin
Banned
Thanks for putting this on my radar! This is new to me.
OrbitalBeard
Member
You have sold me on this game. Sounds awesome.
More_Badass
Member
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Mr. Poolman
Member
I need this game on my life
Magic Mushroom
Member
Creature and animation design is so good.
SunEatsMoon
Member
Never heard of it until now, but I'm loving the style. From the look and vibe I thought it was a Nifflas joint, but nope. He did say he really wants to play it, though. And for those who dig this, but haven't heard of Nifflas' games like Knytt Stories (amazing game) check him out! Knytt Stories is such a fantastic platformer (with a dope soundtrack) and there are countless user created levels available. With that said, the original levels ooze atmosphere out the ass.