Support NeoGAF

[MauroNL]

Ginger unifies various concepts of simulation games (as CastleVille) and platformer games (as Lost Vikings) with the particularity and main objective of eliminating the waiting time needed to collect resources. The resources are obtained by solving simple platformer puzzles.

The tranquility of the residents of the Village is interrupted by the explosion of an ancient crystal. The villagers are devastated and have been dispersed throughout other worlds. Ginger, our protagonist, enters these other worlds through a portal which has been opened by the crystal in order to rescue his friends and reconstruct the village. In order to find out how this disaster occurred, Ginger will improve his abilities through varied and different methods.

Official Website

Game Trailer

Looks quite fun, like an old school N64 platformer. Don't know why it's Spanish in the ingame shots but I imagine it'll be in English when it lauches. Should release early next year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U and PC.

 

[Tamanator]

Are the developers Spanish? Is that why it's Spanish instead of English?

Looks very interesting. Will be fascinating to see how this turns out. The music and the look of it really does scream N64 platformer.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Very nice! Great to see a few more 3D platforming games these days!

 

[Tregard]

The 3D platformer renaissance continues!

 

[BDGAME]

Cool.
The scenery looks good, but the characters not so much. Did they made it on purpose to remember a N64 game?

 

[stilgar]

The hell is a crytal

 

[Fat4all]

Are the developers Spanish? Is that why it's Spanish instead of English?

Looks very interesting. Will be fascinating to see how this turns out. The music and the look of it really does scream N64 platformer.

I think Badland Games is a distributor (maybe?), and the developer of this game is Bandland Indie, which seems to be their own little studio. Can't quite tell from where, but probably South American.

I need to dig a little more.

EDIT: Looks like Spain, actually. Madrid seems to be where their studio is.

 

[MauroNL]

The hell is a crytal

I fucked up the title, it's Crystal obviously

 

[stilgar]

I fucked up the title, it's Crystal obviously

Oh. I actually checked it on Google, lol

 

[Endless]

I think Badland Games is a distributor (maybe?), and the developer of this game is Bandland Indie, which seems to be their own little studio. Can't quite tell from where, but probably South American.

I need to dig a little more.

EDIT: Looks like Spain, actually.

The developer is Drakhar Studio, and they're from Madrid, Spain.

 

[Fat4all]

The developer is Drakhar Studio, and they're from Madrid, Spain.

Yeah, I figured out I was looking in the wrong place too late :S

 

[Endless]

Where did it say the game is coming to PS4/XB1/WiiU?

I only can find on Steam Greenlight, no mention on consoles.

Edit: Here, on a press release from a couple days ago http://www.develop-online.net/press...ampaign-for-ginger-beyond-the-crystal/0211946

 

[MauroNL]

Where did it say the game is coming to PS4/XB1/WiiU?

I only can find on Steam Greenlight, no mention on consoles.

Edit: Here, on a press release from a couple days ago http://www.develop-online.net/press...ampaign-for-ginger-beyond-the-crystal/0211946

When I googled it there was a few links saying it would be an eShop title, its listed on TrueAchievements for Xbox One and Giant Bomb has it listed for PS4, so I figured as much. The official website has no mention of platforms so it's still a bit weird and unclear.

Press release says: "Beyond the Crystal is planned for a 2016 release on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U. It is available to try at Madrid Games Week from October 1st through 4th."

 

[Lijik]

I love the kinda dopey look the main blue guy has.
Really interested to see how the town building/platforming elements tie together

 

[User 479360]

Has anyone played this?

 

[JaseC]

Has anyone played this?

It's still a couple of days away.

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Has anyone played this?

Comes out in two days on Steam, PS4 and XB1. I imagine this isn't the sort of game that'd be sent to review outlets etc. for early impressions.

The recent trailer looks fun though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdBMdoSQY2E

Also physical version for PS4's out next week:

 

[SlasherJPC]

Has anyone played this?

I'm playing it now. Enjoying it. Some Mario Galaxy platform like levels at times. 3 hub world's.

 

[Tizoc]

No steam page yet?

 

[bede-x]

No steam page yet?

Right here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/409520/

Starved for 3D platformers so I'm hoping this is decent.

 

[Tizoc]

Right here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/409520/

Starved for 3D platformers so I'm hoping this is decent.

Thanks, wishlisted, hope to hear some more good impressions :X

 

[pixelation]

Thank you OP for putting this game on my radar, i will surely purchase this!

Edit: Still not up on PSN right?

 

[Tizoc]

Thank you OP for putting this game on my radar, i will surely purchase this!

Edit: Still not up on PSN right?

US PSN updates on Tuesdays

 

[pixelation]

US PSN updates on Tuesdays

True... i wonder what the price is gonna be.

 

[Sword Of Doom]

Right here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/409520/

Starved for 3D platformers so I'm hoping this is decent.

Same here. Was playing SMG1 this morning and would love a decent new 3D platformer. Something simple and fun. Even Ratchet & Clank scratches that itch for a light hearted simple game

 

[kevin1025]

That's some Rare ass sounding music in the Steam page trailer (the one in the OP was taken down by the user, apparently).

I'm intrigued by this one.

 

[Persona7]

Cool. I might try it.

 

[Sparrowhawk]

This actually looks decent. I'm assuming it was made with Unity?

 

[fernoca]

True... i wonder what the price is gonna be.

$19.99

Xbox One size is 6.7 GB.

 

[stuminus3]

 

[kevin1025]

$19.99

Xbox One size is 6.7 GB.

Yep, $19.99 on console, PC is $14.99.

 

[KillerIsJed]

I'm streaming a bit of this if anyone cares to check it out, seems not many people are playing it. Xbox One version. Was also provided a Steam key but it unlocks at release.

Edit: Donezo but you can see the replay here. Kind of basic 3D platformer with cute characters, okay graphics with a nice bokeh effect I wish more games used!, and really great music. The intro is kind of rough due to text being so slow with no way to speed it up aside from skipping it, the jumping is a little tight due to double jumps not providing that much more height, and the combat is just bad / not fun.

Very obviously influenced by Banjo Kazooie the most. Also found a backpack with a bird that looked nearly identical to Kazooie in it, but didn't get to collect it yet. Seems like the demographic this may be aiming at is kids, though there are lots of throwbacks to N64 games including Majora's Mask.

 

[Speely]

I'm streaming a bit of this if anyone cares to check it out, seems not many people are playing it. Xbox One version. Was also provided a Steam key but it unlocks at release.

Sweet thanks.... checking it out now

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

So was the WIi U build shitcanned?

 

[Otherspacing]

That's some wild Zé Gotinha action going on right there.

I might try it on PC.

 

[paragonpro]

I dont think this looks very good. And i love 3d platformers

 

[DooMAGE]

That's some wild Zé Gotinha action going on right there.

I might try it on PC.

 

[Oneself]

Looks fun but dayum, that awful framerate. I assume it's Unity?

 

[Davey Cakes]

It's hard to come up with a decent main character for a 3D platformer, isn't it?

 

[Oneself]

It's hard to come up with a decent main character for a 3D platformer, isn't it?

Seems like it. At least we have a platformer.

 

[pixelation]

$19.99

Xbox One size is 6.7 GB.

Cool thanks!

 

[Oneself]

How's the framerate on PS4? Subpar like the XB1 or better? Anyone tried it here?

 

[Tizoc]

Better yet where da reviews at?

 

[Dremorak]

The player character movement has no weight, theres too much mid-jump movement. Its something I've noticed with a few indie 3d platformers (the only one I've seen get it right is yooka laylee, obviously they know what they're doing ) Look at mario or banjo, the most important thing in a platformer is weight.

(Sidenote, I'm not a fan of the run animation, but thats just me)

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Almost pulled the trigger today but lack of coverage and $20 made me back off the page.

 

[Oneself]

Almost pulled the trigger today but lack of coverage and $20 made me back off the page.

Me too. I want to take advantage of the spend 100$ get 15$ PSN promo but I fear the game might run like crap on PS4.

 

[Lijik]

Might bite on steam since its launching at 12 bucks compared to the console versions 20. The streams/youtube vids ive seen make it look fun enough even if its not outstanding

The player character movement has no weight, theres too much mid-jump movement. Its something I've noticed with a few indie 3d platformers (the only one I've seen get it right is yooka laylee, obviously they know what they're doing ) Look at mario or banjo, the most important thing in a platformer is weight.

(Sidenote, I'm not a fan of the run animation, but thats just me)

I dont want to go too far onto a detour but I think Donkey Kong 64 is a better example from Rare nailing the feeling of weight in a 3d platformer compared to Banjo (which I think is a little inconsistent). Each Kong feels distinct and handles the way youd expect from their size.

 

[Oneself]

Oh well, saw a 60fps video review (a terrible one I should say) and it confirmed that both console versions suffer from attrocious frame drops.
As in; from 60 to around 15-20.

I sadly won't buy for technical reasons. The game itself looks good and very fun... Too bad it runs like a beta of Firewatch. Get your shit straight devs, wtf is this?

 

[bede-x]

Some PC gameplay showing both the hub world and a few stages: http://youtu.be/H-nqROoF5Y8

Doesn't look particularly inspiring, but I'm still tempted though the €12 would probably be better spent in the upcoming halloween sale..

 

[Davey Cakes]

Looks kind of boring from the gameplay. Nothing that really draws you into the world. I should check out more levels.