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Title: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: dr.hackenstein on July 20, 2014, 02:05:56 AM
I'm proud to announce July 23rd as the release date for our first bigger project, The Wizard (http://hypnoticowl.com/games/the-wizard/)!

(http://hypnoticowl.com/press/the%20wizard/images/header.png) (http://hypnoticowl.com/games/the-wizard/)

The Wizard is a quirky, turn-based dungeon puzzler with an unique spell casting system, lovely 16bit-look and high-quality soundtrack. You play as the exceptionally handsome but uneducated wizard Kevin, whose good looks have just been stolen. The pursuit of the mysterious thief leads you down to the dangerous dungeons underneath the wizard academy. There you'll encounter mythical monsters, discover powerful spell gestures and improve your newfound abilities with the experience you gain to catch the thief and reclaim your beautiful face.

The game was developed in HTML5 using the Phaser framework and runs on PC, tablets and mobile devices using an up-to-date browser, preferably Chrome. Upon release, the game will be playable for free on our website. If we see enough interest for the game we plan to develop a sequel featuring a new story and roguelike-mode!

Until then you can find more informations about the game, the development and a trailer on our website:
Game page & Trailer (http://hypnoticowl.com/games/the-wizard/)
Blog Post: The Birth of The Wizard (http://hypnoticowl.com/the-birth-of-the-wizard/)
Blog Post: The Design of The Wizard Part 1: Walking (http://hypnoticowl.com/the-design-of-the-wizard-part-1-walking/)
Blog Post: The Design of The Wizard Part 2: Spellcasting (http://hypnoticowl.com/the-design-of-the-wizard-part-2-spellcasting/)

And here some more screenshots:
(http://hypnoticowl.com/press/the%20wizard/images/Screenshot%201.png)
(http://hypnoticowl.com/press/the%20wizard/images/Screenshot%202.png)
(http://hypnoticowl.com/press/the%20wizard/images/Screenshot%205.png)
(http://hypnoticowl.com/press/the%20wizard/images/Screenshot%208.png)

Cheers!


Title: Re: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: captain on July 20, 2014, 04:29:28 AM
Looks cool and funny (also great trailer) :wizard:! I made a note in my analogue notebook for the 23th (oh.. what a day: first go to the lake, then spent the evening in front of the computer)  :beer:


Title: Re: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: dr.hackenstein on July 23, 2014, 07:00:49 AM
The game can now be played on our website (http://hypnoticowl.com/games/the-wizard/)! :eyebrows:


Title: Re: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: captain on July 23, 2014, 10:56:27 AM
Cool. Lake was awesome (sunburn :facepalm:), game is awesome (i died in level 3 :facepalm: ) Is there sometime anything in the barrels?

Will try more of the game this evening !


Thanks for making games ;)


Title: Re: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: alvarop on July 23, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Damn, I'd be down to play this on my android phone.


Title: Re: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: bleek on July 23, 2014, 05:26:18 PM
Great trailer! The humor was on point.


Title: Re: The Wizard - Free, Turn-Based Dungeon Puzzler (Release July 23rd)
Post by: dr.hackenstein on July 24, 2014, 10:17:52 PM

Is there sometime anything in the barrels?
Some barrels do yield health potions, but not many. You can find stuff mostly (or only?) in the unbroken barrels. I forgot. :shrug2:

Thanks for making games ;)
Your very welcome! I love making games, anyway :)

Damn, I'd be down to play this on my android phone.
You should be able to! Just open the site with your mobile browser.

Great trailer! The humor was on point.
Thanks! My buddy Crabman made that. He also wrote the story, which is equally silly :eyebrows: