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Poi - 3D platformer coming to PC/Wii U, Kickstarter live, PS4 stretch goal
- Thread starter More_Badass
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It looks rough (obviously, it's a pre-alpha, there's not even a kickstarter yet) but it also looks extremely fun to play and cute. I can't wait to see how this turns out.
EDIT:
tbh, the more I watch the trailer the less rough it looks and the more cute it looks.
EDIT2:
I need this.
EDIT:
tbh, the more I watch the trailer the less rough it looks and the more cute it looks.
EDIT2:
I need this.
James Scott
Banned
Looks neat, the animations look like they need work, but it's promising either way.
Hero of Legend
Member
Love that first shot. Lots of promise, hope it succeeds and releases! 
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
This is pre-alpha? I'd actually pay money to play this now.
UltimaWeapon
Member
Seems fun! Though there's something about the jumping is done that seems a little off-putting to me.
Other than that, I hope it pans out.
Other than that, I hope it pans out.
Icyflamez96
Member
I'm down
I really like the character design and with the right environment visuals this could look great. That being said the gameplay doesn't look that good and it really feels like the art style doesn't match the "get the collectibles" type gameplay but would work better as more of an adventure type game. I'll keep an eye on this though I'm kind of interested.
TreasureHunterG
Banned
Artstyle looks amazing.
googleplex
Member
what the fuck happened to a hate in time?
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Looks delightful to me.
Nothing, the dev just said they were aiming to get on Wii U but never did. It's in development for PC only.
TheUnknownForce
Member
More specifically, the Unreal engine they are using to make it costs like half a million per console SKU. They certainly did't have that budget.
There was wind that they might have gotten a publisher or some assistance, but that word never came outside of small little hints. I suspect a publisher was talking to them but backed out, likely as the Wii U sold so poorly in 2013.
Funny, seeing how Deep Silver is bringing Mighty No 9 and Bloodstained to Wii U, I bet they could get Hat in Time to multiple platforms, but I think that game's ship sailed.
Anyways, Poi looks real good. Hopefully people will take note at its KS campaign and help the dev out. I welcome 3D platformers!
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
Poi Poi Poi
Byronic Hero
Member
Awesome. I've been waiting on some news for this. Another 3D platformer for me to kickstart is always nice.
MarcoZombieCannon
Member
Awesome. This is exactly the kind of game I've been hoping indies would make.
I really think that the scope of their project became way too big and they just didn't have the ability to get it out on Wii U.
Mighty
Member
Hi NeoGAF! Paul here, developer at PolyKid working on Poi.
I'm a long time lurker (since '06) and infrequent poster, but I wanted to write a quick update thanking everyone for the feedback. We've done a TON of work since that pre-alpha teaser was posted six months ago.
We'll be releasing a new trailer next month, but I wanted to post a couple gfys to show you guys some more recent footage of the game. And yes, we've made significant improvements to the jump physics and player movement!
I'll do my best to answer any questions, but I'm also a full-time developer on the game so I'll be spending most of my time getting it ready for Kickstarter.
Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to be the first to know about new info. Happy pre-E3 week all! =D
I'm a long time lurker (since '06) and infrequent poster, but I wanted to write a quick update thanking everyone for the feedback. We've done a TON of work since that pre-alpha teaser was posted six months ago.
We'll be releasing a new trailer next month, but I wanted to post a couple gfys to show you guys some more recent footage of the game. And yes, we've made significant improvements to the jump physics and player movement!
I'll do my best to answer any questions, but I'm also a full-time developer on the game so I'll be spending most of my time getting it ready for Kickstarter.
Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to be the first to know about new info. Happy pre-E3 week all! =D
More_Badass
Member
First, welcome to the thread! Always cool when a dev drops by (and is a GAFfer!)Hi NeoGAF! Paul here, developer at PolyKid working on Poi.
I'm a long time lurker (since '06) and infrequent poster, but I wanted to write a quick update thanking everyone for the feedback. We've done a TON of work since that pre-alpha teaser was posted six months ago.
We'll be releasing a new trailer next month, but I wanted to post a couple gfys to show you guys some more recent footage of the game. And yes, we've made significant improvements to the jump physics and player movement!
I'll do my best to answer any questions, but I'm also a full-time developer on the game so I'll be spending most of my time getting it ready for Kickstarter.
Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook to be the first to know about new info. Happy pre-E3 week all! =D
Second, wow this looks wonderful
DriftedPlanet
Unconfirmed Member
Nice. At first it looked worrying that the gameplay would be 100% the geometric shape platforming from Super Mario games and Mirror's Edge time trials which isn't bad but not great for an entire game, but the extra variety and world building displayed toward the end show a ton of promise.
Looks quite nice so far, I like that the level seems to be just popping up in the overworld.
Is the movement already finalized? The character looks like he is a bit too heavy and falls quite fast, almost like Fox in SSBM which could be quite frustrating in a 3D platformer.
Mighty
Member
There will be other characters in the game for sure (npcs like the one below, creatures, etc) but we're still ironing out the details on "enemies" in the traditional sense. We want to make sure every character we put into the game adds value in a meaningful way (our kickstarter will have a lot more details on this).
The movement in that YouTube video is SUPER old! The new player movement is much more graceful. The jumping is smoothed out, gravity has been adjusted, the player's weight was reduced, animations were tweaked and air control feels a lot better.
To put it in SSBM terms, more like Marth and less like Fox. =P
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Count me in for the wiiu version.The game looks wonderful.
protomouse
Member
I'll gladly fund this Kickstarter thing.
More_Badass
Member
Kickstarter is happening tomorrow, August 4th
Tizoc
Member
Accursed america time! It is the 4th of August as I type this
Hopefully stretch goals include other systems, but glad to see more 3D Platformers being made.
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
Just saw this and im glad I did. It looks great. Reminds me of one of the games that would have came to the PS1 in terms of simple great fun that didnt have all that extra crap loaded on to it to fill a check box but actually took away from the game. Love it.
Theres going to be a KS launch party in San Francisco with a playable demo if anyone here is in the bay area.
Kind of bummed out because I was planning to be over there right now to visit some friends and could have checked it out, but had to move the trip back a month
More_Badass
Member
Tizoc
Member
Theres going to be a KS launch party in San Francisco with a playable demo if anyone here is in the bay area.
Kind of bummed out because I was planning to be over there right now to visit some friends and could have checked it out, but had to move the trip back a month
Ay yo I want me some of dat Poi swag, son.
Storm Kyleis
Member
I can't wait to see how the physics are shaping up.
I'm also getting a strong Mario Galaxy vibe from the art style here:
The gif posted above is especially amazing, looks very inspired.
Definitely following this.
Mighty
Member
Hey All, Paul here again from PolyKid. Our Kickstarter just went LIVE an hour ago!
We've been working like crazy to put together a new trailer, the Kickstarter page and a playable demo for those who are able to attend our local launch party in San Francisco tomorrow night. We appreciate all the feedback from everyone so far and we'll need YOUR support to get Poi across the finish line, so please Back Us Here on Kickstarter if you can. Thanks all, back to work for me!
We've been working like crazy to put together a new trailer, the Kickstarter page and a playable demo for those who are able to attend our local launch party in San Francisco tomorrow night. We appreciate all the feedback from everyone so far and we'll need YOUR support to get Poi across the finish line, so please Back Us Here on Kickstarter if you can. Thanks all, back to work for me!
BronzeWolf
Banned
I will support this with little money since I'm broke. But I hope you do OK.
TheCongressman1
Member
Hey All, Paul here again from PolyKid. Our Kickstarter just went LIVE an hour ago!
We've been working like crazy to put together a new trailer, the Kickstarter page and a playable demo for those who are able to attend our local launch party in San Francisco tomorrow night. We appreciate all the feedback from everyone so far and we'll need YOUR support to get Poi across the finish line, so please Back Us Here on Kickstarter if you can. Thanks all, back to work for me!
Ohhhh, awesome. I was wondering about your progress here lately but couldn't remember the title. I'll bookmark this thread and share your kickstarter!
Looks great so far guys
