So right now the main project I’m working on in my spare time is Hellas:
It’s a 2D action/platform game about Greek mythology that takes place on the surface of a black-figure vase. It’s a fairly ambitious project in terms of (potential) scope, but I’m building it up slowly, one part at a time, and picking my battles carefully. So far I’ve got platform movement, the beginnings of combat mechanics and an art-style…
I’m keeping a devlog on the TIGS forums and you can also follow the development on YouTube or Indie DB. I’ll post more thoughts and updates as the game takes shape…
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That looks really cool. Great to see that in between 3D animation there still is some place in your heart to do some good old 2D platforming games! I really wonder where you find the spare time though, I’m glad when I have just a couple of hours a week to work on my hobby projects. Maybe you’re just a very productive man Christiaan, who will tell… 🙂
I find the grabbing feature intriguing. That could really open new perspectives. Or is it just there for testing purposes?
If it’s to stay, I imagine that you would have to limit its use somewhat. Have you already come up with a solution for that? Perhaps giving up a sacrifice and considering it a miracle? 😉
Thanks! I’m actually job-hunting at the moment so I have more spare time than usual. The grabbing feature is definitely staying. You’re exactly right in fact: a sacrifice (food or wine) is made to the gods in exchange. Right now this is the only special power in the game but I’m planning on adding more.