SatelliteOfLove
Member
This is using pixels to look like something other than a pile of pixels, that's a fair bit better than alot of people lately.
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Eitr - new trailer for the indie isometric viking-themed Diablo/Dark Souls-like
- Thread starter Morrigan Stark
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Well, it's not a fighting game and I'm not sure I would call Secret of Mana all that slow and methodical, nor is it particularly high damage in regards to how hard the player is hit, unless maybe we're talking about a boss or two, or maybe late game.
You can just call it an action game, if you really hate the words "Dark" and "Souls". Unless it's an RPG. Then you can just argue all day about what the definition of a computer/console "RPG" is. Maybe it's "choice" (because other games don't have choices). Or maybe it's "roles". Or maybe it's having quests....
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
that's a sexy fire animation.
Agent Matt
Member
Souls + Diablo + Vikings?
Give it to me now.
Give it to me now.
Sorcerer Supreme
Member
Looks like something I'd love to play on the Vita.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
This looks pretty awesome.
Diablo meets Dark Souls? Promising.
I hope there is *some* element of loot, even if its not from enemies, but just scattered about levels to reward exploration.
Would also like to see more variety in combat styles. Taking a cue from Dark Souls again, have quick, weaker weapons, and slow, heavy weapons. Have spears and swords and whatnot. Different shields with different properties. Armor or clothing maybe.
Will definitely keep an eye on it.
I hope there is *some* element of loot, even if its not from enemies, but just scattered about levels to reward exploration.
Would also like to see more variety in combat styles. Taking a cue from Dark Souls again, have quick, weaker weapons, and slow, heavy weapons. Have spears and swords and whatnot. Different shields with different properties. Armor or clothing maybe.
Will definitely keep an eye on it.
I never noticed before, but the enemies in this game all sound like the spiders from Don't Starve. 
Honestly, I find the sound of dripping water from the cave and your character's own footsteps to be all the soundtrack I need, since most composers have never heard the word "subtle". I like subtle. But that's just preference. I'm also the type of person to automatically turn off all music in any game I play, or just turn it waaaaay down till it's just barely audible.
Honestly, I find the sound of dripping water from the cave and your character's own footsteps to be all the soundtrack I need, since most composers have never heard the word "subtle". I like subtle. But that's just preference. I'm also the type of person to automatically turn off all music in any game I play, or just turn it waaaaay down till it's just barely audible.
Dark_castle
Junior Member
Some of the sound effects seem ripped off from original Diablo?
That looks incredible.
I love pixel art, but my only concern is that it doesn't limit the variety of weapons available in the game. I know it's early development so they have plenty of time. It just seems like a lot of drawing to be done by a very small team if they want to have more than just a couple weapon types.
I love pixel art, but my only concern is that it doesn't limit the variety of weapons available in the game. I know it's early development so they have plenty of time. It just seems like a lot of drawing to be done by a very small team if they want to have more than just a couple weapon types.
GoldenCrow
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McBradders
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What a beautiful game. Interest definitely piqued.
Haunted
Member
I think I know what you mean, the human form with elongated limbs and small heads, right? I think sword and sworcery started that one.
But yeah, it's just a different style using pixel art, it's why many people dismissing pixel art as "oh it's just 8-bit stuff, like the NES" are missing the point and stay unaware of the insane varied potential of pixel art in the hands of a capable artist.
Well it is unity ... so it has easy porting to praticaly anything =P
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
https://twitter.com/EitrTheGame/status/529692957168132097
Neato.
the Eitr devs said:There will be loot with random stats! Maps are not generated, and there will be more than just dungeons
Neato.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Why would that be blasphemy? Music is hugely important in setting the mood and drawing you into the atmosphere of the game.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Yessss. I was trying to think up something in this vein off the top of my head but couldn't.
I could see some people wanting to be fully immersed in the environment and only want to hear the sound effects like Hedge who posted above. I wasn't sure if drowning some of that out with epic music would be against the norm for games of this type (dark atmospheric Souls type games).
Katze mit Hut
Member
Sadly i don´t get most indies. It sometimes feels like playing games i played 25 years ago. I really want to like them
I think this game, though it has a cool setting, will be the same.
I think this game, though it has a cool setting, will be the same.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Looks like a 2d souls game, which is cool.
Okay, that's a vague statement?
Sadly i don´t get most indies. It sometimes feels like playing games i played 25 years ago. I really want to like them
I think this game, though it has a cool setting, will be the same.
Okay, that's a vague statement?
Since it's been in development such a short time I'm sure they're just on the bare basics of level design and enemy encounters.
Prototype Viktor
Member
Buying Checklist
1) female protagonist wearing actual clothes
2) not made by EA or Ubisoft
3) ???
4) buy
1) female protagonist wearing actual clothes
2) not made by EA or Ubisoft
3) ???
4) buy
Skyball Paint
Member
Love the style. I think combat feedback needs work. That flaming sword attack has a ton of startup, and looks like it should hit like a truck, or the zweihander R2 in Dark Souls, but the actual impact is anti-climatic, and it doesn't even do much damage either.
I just hope the game isn't about wailing on the same enemy for minutes with the same four hit combo and dodging the same attack patterns over and over again.
I just hope the game isn't about wailing on the same enemy for minutes with the same four hit combo and dodging the same attack patterns over and over again.
mentallyinept
Banned
Needs more weapon and attack variety, but certainly a good start.
Art style is solid.
Art style is solid.
veloxStrix
Banned
We're putting up a Kickstarter soon too!
That1BlackGuy
Member
Wow, this looks hella promising.
Robottiimu2000
Member
Wow.. Looks amazing!
Where do I put the money !
Where do I put the money !
Sounds great.
MattPeters
Member
We're putting up a Kickstarter soon too!
Yes. Make sure to throw me a link when its up.
corrosivefrost
Member
Looks amazing. I'll probably grab it when/if it releases on Steam.
