Dev Update – Mystic Mayhem

18 08 2012

It is getting close to release and I was able to add additional update to the game. Some time ago I saw this video and motivated me to do an update to the shader [HLSL] to make the items glow to give more ambiance to the interactive items in the game. I have also fixed some loading/parsing [CultureInfo] issues for international customers.
Below are some samples of the graphics updates. Enjoy 🙂

What are the most memorable aspects of a game that draws you into the experience? Story? Graphics? Perspective? Lighting? Use the comments and let me know.





Mystic Mayhem Updates and New Wallpapers

4 08 2012

Features and Updates

Since my last post, there have been plenty of updates and features added to the game. Hopefully it is in its final sprint before being deployed to XBLIG portal. Some of the new updates include a compass to help Max (the Hero) find keys and doors.

Also, the Survival mode has a new UI design update. Survival mode is basically a separate game on top of the adventure mode (it’s two games in one!). In survival mode, you are Max piloting an airplane dodging obstacles in its path, along the way you can encounter wind gusts that can flip the plane (and your controls).

MysticMayhem Survival Mode

Artwork

A couple weeks ago I was able to go to San Diego Comic Con and met some awesome comic book artists, I was able to get some of their interpretations of Max. Be sure to check out their sites below the picture.

Artwork by Elvin Hernandez

Artwork by Elvin Hernandez

elvinhernandez.deviantart.com

Artwork by Bill MausArtwork by Bill Maus

billmausart.com

I also converted the images to convenient wallpaper size:

Wallpaper 1

Music

The game now includes some great music from Ozzed (ozzed.net) and Erik Skiff (glitchnyc.com/music) in Adventure Mode.





Submitted to DBP and New Trailer

18 06 2012

After a couple of weeks of development I have been tightening up those graphics on level 3 and polishing those grass textures (j/k) finally submitted to Dream Build Play 2012 under the Xbox section. You can find the entry by visiting the link below. Currently I am adding updates/features for the survival mode to make it more entertaining. Also I have had the game in “playtest” in the Microsoft App hub to get more community feedback.

Also  a couple weeks ago I had the chance to demo my game at the Indie Games Festival (iFest) at downtown Seattle, met some great industry leaders and got some very helpful feedback for the game. All of the feedback I recieved will hopefully be implemented by this weekend or the following weekend.

Here is the new trailer for the game:





Mystic Mayhem Update

13 05 2012

It has been a while since I have given a blog update on the game. So far the game now has a lighting system and improved graphics. Also found and fixed the hardware instancing so now it runs more smoothly. Also added some new bad guys and some more obstacles. I have been at the meantime creating and improving animations for all of the characters. Also been working on the intro screens and ending screens. Less than four weeks until the DBP2012 competition is over so I can take a break =)

Below are pics of the game in progress, enjoy:


Mystic Mayhem Game 3d first person view





Mystic Mayhem Video Preview

7 01 2012

Today I uploaded a preview of the first level of the game: Mystic Mayhem. Hope you like it.





Dr. Mazing is Now 80 MSP!

5 01 2012

Thanks to the new changes to the XBLIG Marketplace, we can now lower the price of games based on file size. Please be sure to get the game at this aMAZING low price of 80 MS Points 🙂

New Price

Get Dr. Mazing Now on the Marketplace





Submitted to XNA Community for PlayTest

2 01 2012

Mystic Mayhem is now under PlayTest at Microsoft’s AppHub. Next step is getting feedback from the community and see if any changes are needed.

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Box Cover Tests

1 01 2012

Hey Everyone,

Here is a sample set of box covers for the upcoming release of Mystic Mayhem. Which one do you like?

Mystic Mayhem Box Cover Test

Mystic Mayhem Box Cover Test





New Game Coming Soon

2 04 2011

Hey Everyone! It’s been a while, been busy coding. I am excited to announce a new game coming soon to Xbox Live Indie Games, Mystic Mayhem. A 2.5D Platformer Adventure / Survival Game.

I have also registered for the Dream.Build.play Competition.

Mystic Mayhem Arriving Soon

There will be story details and snapshots in the upcoming weeks. You can also find BitCore Studios on Twitter @BitCoreStudios or me personally (If you like random tweets) @Darrion





Dr. Mazing Game Giveaway!

21 05 2010

Later today [5/21] we will be giving away a couple redemption codes for our first game, Dr. Mazing on Twitter. Please be sure to follow us and good luck!