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[vigaman]

Ah cool cool, yeah I'm just giving suggestions. Haha it seems like the trend for good games is to go back to the classics. 

[Moonkis]

Is the project still active? No updates in a while makes me a bit sad.

[neko.works]

I'm currently working on Super Night Riders (check out my sig), which will be released around January 2016.

I'll return working on Project Light just after the release of SNR.

[neko.works]

Hey guys

Didn't update this thread for a while. 7 months, to be precise

As you might know, I've been working on Super Night Riders since 7 months. It is now available on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/444000

I'm still updating SNR, I've also a few ports in the work (currently for Xbox One and Android TV).

Anyway, I've recently restarted working on Project Light as my lead project, which is now called Light Fairytale, by the way

My current goal is to complete the first 30 minutes of the game, and release a playable demo, probably this month, to have early feedback on every aspect of the game.

I'm also considering crowdfunding. I probably won't ask for much, then again, asking too low might be more trouble than what it's worth. My current target is $50k, which should be enough for working on it fulltime for one year, and purchasing dev-kits and custom assets. What do you think guys? Too much? Not enough?

This is an ambitious project for a one guy studio, but the good news is that it will be episodic. So, I'm expecting to complete episode 1 this year!

Here's a screenshot on what I've been working on today!

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[neko.works]

Hey guys

I've been working on the battle system since a few days. I do have a working prototype, but I will need to make it interesting enough for the demo, though some systems won't be ready, such as Orbs and equipements customization.

The battles are currently turn-based, and the commands are selected before the actions. I think this Wait style for commands input is pretty good for handhelds, as you'll have all the time entering the commands, so no fast reflexes needed or high level of attention, but not for PCs / home consoles.

I'm considering switching to an Active battle system, similar to the PS1 Final Fantasy games, as I think this style is more exciting, and works well on PCs / home consoles which are my main target.

So, what do you prefer guys (and why)? Wait or Active?

[neko.works]

Hey guys

I've been working on the first boss battle for the upcoming playable demo. I've designed this battle with a trick, as it was the case with the first boss battles of many Final Fantasy games (4, 6, 7, for instance). Here's a shot bellow.

By the way, did any of you guys got retweeted by @Unity3D on a #madewithunity Friday? I think that I've posted at least 10 times since more than a year, the best result I got was a like

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[Jasmine]

Pfft, don't sweat it. Your game is gorgeous and will definitely pick up, in terms of views, before you know it! Do you post/tweet frequently on Screenshot Saturdays? I'm excited for the demo and I know others would be, too.

[neko.works]

Thanks! Yep, I usually post on #screenshotsaturday. Please check out my Twitter:
twitter.com/bakanekofr

[neko.works]

Hey guys

I've completed a first pass of the playable demo, which will be at least 15 minutes long, probably 30 minutes for a first play-through.

I'm currently iterating on the environments, improving both the look and the gameplay. Here's an example with one location, how it looks like now...

... and how it was not so long ago...

Any thought?

[eyeliner]

Not so hot on that neon...
But I guess it's a nice throwback to Midgar.

[neko.works]

Yep, I'm going for a sci-fi / cyber-punk look for this city, similarly to Midgar in Final Fantasy 7.

The old wooden assets were just place-holders, I'm starting to replace such assets as they don't fit the game.

[neko.works]

Quick update: Here's a GIF from the same location, the first time you go there.

[eyeliner]

Does that particular location have a name?

Slap the name of it in the middle of the screen, fading out as the image tilts down.
For testing purposes, homes.

[neko.works]

Actually, I have a similar cutscene when you go to the main city the first time (the big buildings you see in the background). But yeah, I will probably do the same here too. Thanks!

[neko.works]

Hey guys

I've implemented a new gameplay system: The help goggles.

During the field gameplay, pressing the help button will make the lead player wear AR goggles that displays a few infos, such as input help, NPCs and exits locations, and battle zones.

Battle zones are locations where walking some random duration will trigger a battle. These zones are not visible initially, but after the first battle in each zone, you will be able to see them with the help goggles, along with a completion %.

As you can see, the random encounters are actually limited, so the max level you can get at a specific story moment is limited to the locations you had access to.

When a battle zone is active, you can trigger the next battle immediately with the help button pressed + the interact button. This should make leveling (if needed) less frustrating!

So, what do you think guys about this system?

[eyeliner]

On demand battle, eh? It *might* work, but it is also a nice way to abuse the system.

[TooKindStudio]

Good luck for your game! It looks very good, so I'm hoping you will get through with it! I'm sending you all my encouragements!

[neko.works]

@eyeliner: The game's mechanics are really just at a prototype level currently, I'm still experimenting, and a lot of testing / feedback is required. Hopefully I'll have some from the coming soon playable demo.

@TooKindStudio: Thanks! I've also noticed your game Pankapu when it was on the Square-Enix Collective I'm also planning to go through the Collective, probably next month, in preparation for a KickStarter eventually!

[Bluebutton]

Looking very good. What I really like is that you seem to have quite a strong vision and direction on where this is going. Can't wait to play it.

[neko.works]

Thanks! Yep, I've been planning this game for years... even before my first game, the original Night Riders. I hope I'll release it soon!