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[zigzag]

Proof is a new project from myself and vivavolt (Ben) we've been planning since about halfway through the development of Nightmerica. We put off any serious work on it until after we released Nightmerica so we wouldn't be distracted but now we're getting into it!

In Proof, you control an ethereal, disembodied spirit who becomes more tangible in light. You begin deep underground and must work your way to the surface. The game will be an atmospheric, puzzle-platformer based on a mechanic of collecting and combining items to create tools you use to manipulate your surroundings.

So far, we have the menu coded (it's functionally beautiful) and the gameplay mechanics planned plus the first ten rooms. We'll keep this page updated regularly with our progress, in the mean time check out Nightmerica for an idea to the rough graphical style.

[deadhog]

Will it be available for PC? Sounds wonderful, keeping an eye on this.

[zigzag]

It will be on PC, Mac and Linux (probably, it's being built using Flash).

[caiys]

intriguing

[zigzag]

I'll try to post a screenshot with every update but there isn't really much to see at the moment! Three or four more puzzles done and a huge dent in the story component. After much deliberation we've decided the best way to show the story without interfering with the game experience is with short flashbacks. We're trying to keep diaglogue to a minimum but decided none at all would make the story close to impossible to convey.

Anyway, next time: screenshots! Hopefully...

[Impmaster]

Minimalist. I like it.

[Raycast]

Cool. I hope it has lots of pretty lights.

[zigzag]

Seeking the light, to be seen, known and understood.

[vivavolt]

Hey everyone,

Just chiming in so I get updates on this thread / so you all know I'm the programmer & artist.

Also I made the sexy gif above.

[Impmaster]

Hey devs. Looks pretty good!

Feedback: The legs on that guy far too long. When they bend, it isn't really fluid. Just my two pennies.

[TGoCoGames]

Looks really interesting, and I love the art style.

I agree with Impmaster on the movement of that long legged guy though.  Looks a little off.

[vivavolt]

Thanks for the feedback, he's meant to be very lanky (that's what we're going for) but I agree the animation could probably use some tweaks. It's tricky to get the feel we want out of it (I'm not really an animator by trade).

[sexybeastfareast]

This project is intriguing defiantly keeping an eye on this!

Loving the light effects very sleek. But the design of the spirit in the GIF conflicts with your description of "very lanky". To me he's too square and ridged/stiff to be fit the slender lankiness design. Which is why the legs seem too stiff.

[zigzag]

Ok sorry, there aren't new screenshots; Ben is in NZ and I've been sick and dying! Three new levels are designed though. When we release the game I might even give the original sketches to some people who get the game. Here's a picture of me whiteboarding a level (I have a notepad of the levels properly drawn up, but I didn't have it on me):

HOW EXCITING DOES THAT LOOK

[xoorath]

When do you fellas think you'll have a first playable prototype? It's hard for me to say what I think at this stage but I'm certainly intrigued.

Nice release site for Nightmerica too by the way. :-)