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[RealKevinCole]

Hey TIGpeople,

I'm making a game called Project Maiden that's like Zelda except you start with all (or most) of the powers and abilities in the game and each level a specific power is examined, exploited and then lost forever.



Instead of artificially increasing the player's avatar strength the player learns how to use the basic mechanics of the game in skillful and creative ways and ultimately faces the final boss as just a dude.



We've also got:

• A female protagonist that is compelling and relevant
• A combat system heavily inspired by both "The Princess Bride" and "Dark Souls"
• A narrative that isn't interrupted when you die

I've got a small team supporting me but I'm doing all the programming, design, story, pixel art, and animation by myself. I have cool people helping me out with the soundtrack including Joe Kenneally, Math the Band, and the Doubleclicks.

Also I'm releasing the game for free.

If any of that sounded at least a little intriguing, please consider checking out my Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1507109559/project-maiden

We're already halfway through the campaign, but I'm adding new stuff every week and trying to stay relevant and interesting.

TIGSource has been an enormous help during the first few months of Project Maiden's development and I've been lurking in these forums for years. Please let me know what you think of the game and if you really like what we're doing, consider donating or spreading the word!

Thanks so much!

-Kevin Cole

[Games Inquirer]

I like that idea, good luck 

[EtiennePerin]

Ha ha the idea is nice, hope it won't be too "frustrating". But if it's a way to add difficulty to the game it can be intersting.

[RealKevinCole]

I like that idea, good luck 

Thanks, man! 

Ha ha the idea is nice, hope it won't be too "frustrating". But if it's a way to add difficulty to the game it can be intersting.

I think the remedy to that frustration comes down to providing the player with enough options and staying away from too many "do it again" punishments. You are right though, the game was inspired by challenge runs and  much of my polish will be going towards making it unexclusive (or just less frustrating) but still challenging.

Design for the hardcore, right?
http://makegames.tumblr.com/post/681893596/design-for-the-hardcore

[EtiennePerin]

Yes designing for the hardcore is the best option, that's exactly what I'm doing on my own games. I didn't knew people had made a "rule" of that, but I'm agree.