KQ4. Already a remake. Contribution thread?

Nightfable · Thu 14/01/2010 20:28:34

Hey guys, I've fallen in love with King's Quest IV's backgrounds lately as I've been playing it with my four year old (she's crazy about it). I thought that it was just too bad that they didn't remake this game in VGA graphics... they're already lovely and everything, all they need is a little paintover with Photoshop. I love the fact that they're so bright and lively -- goes with the whole "fairy Genesta theme" and reminds me a bit of 'The Island of the Beast' in King's Quest VI. On my extra time, I've been having fun in Photoshop and have over eight backgrounds 3/4th done (I even made some Rosella sprites and GUI). I thought that since I was putting a lot of work into this, that I'd like to give it to someone who may use and make something out of it. The Magic Mirror team don't really want them, so I was wondering if I should just stick them in the Contribution thread? Or are there people out there interested in another remake? Is that inappropriate? Either way, I'm really enjoying immersing myself in the King's Quest world, lol.

P.S. I apologize in advance if this is in the wrong forum.

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Thu 14/01/2010 20:36:44

I think these look nice but unless you want feedback specifically on the art I'll need to move this to Adventure Talk.

Nightfable · Thu 14/01/2010 20:42:41

Yeah, I think I'd be best. Thanks ProgZmax.

Dualnames · Thu 14/01/2010 20:55:43

What a great idea, why don't you find a good team and go for it? I know that perhaps you're busy. That's understandable. Anyway, always nice to see you around Miss!

Nightfable · Thu 14/01/2010 22:37:02

Heya Dualnames, it's nice to see you around too!

So far, unlike the different projects that were let downs, King's Quest I've stuck with. It's probably because the King's Quest series hold a special place in my heart. Also, the fact that my girls are captivated with them even though they're harsh and pixely compared to the high quality games on Xbox 360 and the Wii we have nowadays, adds a lot to it. To tell you the truth, to me, it acknowledges the value and importance that adventure games still hold. Part of this charm and magic I have felt as a child will live on with my own children. This to me warms my heart and is priceless.

If there are people as enchanted with the King's Quest series, as I am, maybe some will be interested get implicated once I make enough backgrounds and sprites.

For now, I'll just keep on, happily Photoshopping away.

Frodo · Thu 14/01/2010 22:58:38

Beautiful work, Nightfable.

I would love to see a remake of this game.

Domino · Fri 15/01/2010 00:00:19

Quote from: Frodo on Thu 14/01/2010 22:58:38
Beautiful work, Nightfable.

I also agree with that. But to this day, I still love the original graphics of KQ4.

It is one of my favorite Adventure Games ever.

Ryan Timothy B · Fri 15/01/2010 00:16:35

Some of the shadows could be a little darker, but other than that I think you're doing a fine job.

I never did play KQ4. Only KQ 1, and 5 to 8 (possibly 2 as well).

Frodo · Fri 15/01/2010 08:37:06

I just love that house in the tree. It's so intruiging.

Layabout · Fri 15/01/2010 09:26:49

I think you have really nailed the Sierra art style. As the other Ryan said, the shadows could be a little more pronounced, but a fine job indeed.

mkennedy · Wed 20/01/2010 04:00:43

You may want to offer your services to the people at:

http://www.mmgames.org/KQ4/

who are working on a remake of King's Quest 4

Blackthorne · Mon 25/01/2010 02:47:48

Hey! These are great. I worked on the King's Quest III remake, so I know how much fun it is to do this. Your work looks amazing! I love it! I hope you continue on.

Bt

Sledgy · Fri 29/01/2010 13:47:47

Nightfable, super!!!

loontje · Sat 27/03/2010 09:50:33

Like mkennedy said, there already is a king's quest 4 remake being made. But your remade graphics look great. Very painterly yet very true to the original.

Knox · Sat 27/03/2010 16:51:47

Wow, really nice! I love the portrait you did of Rosella...this is really nice work!

J. Baker · Sat 01/05/2010 06:55:27

Nice artwork and a nicely done VGA style! I really like the second pic, showing the close-up of Rosella. I had thought about doing a KQ4 remake at one time. As it's the only one now lacking voices, since 1-3 were remade. But now I'm looking into creating my own adventure game. While I am fine with doing my own graphics and animation, I may be looking for another artist. As I will be doing all of the programming. Do you have any other art work I may see?

Nightfable · Mon 25/10/2010 23:24:59

Hey guys!

Agentbauer may be helping me work on a KQ4 remake! Exciting!

Thanks for all the awesome feedback btw!!

Sslaxx · Mon 25/10/2010 23:39:44

The Space Quest 4.5 guy, correct? If so, good luck to you two!

Nightfable · Tue 26/10/2010 00:04:40

If Agentbauer's not interested, I'm still having a blast working on the backgrounds and portraits on my spare time. ^^

I can't really focus on anything else (other game projects), since I'm already so busy with my kids as it is.

Anyway, if anyone else is interested in helping me work on a KQ4 remake (or at least a demo), I would much appreciate it!

I just suck at scripting.

Dualnames · Tue 26/10/2010 00:50:57

I'd like to help you out, I'm giving my bank account credentials that Calin has already. (Call it a hunch), but I'm terribly busy. I'm sure however you'll find good coders pretty easily around these parts.