ODISSEA - An Almost True Story. (NEW Video 02/12/11)

[Midian Design]

ODISSEA - An Almost True Story



Out in May 2011 (italian/english)

Game & Story: Midian Design (Danilo Cagliari)
Music: D.C. Digital Orchestra
Game Translation [english]: Paul Giaccone
Beta Test & Help: Paul Giaccone, Arj0n, Pan, Flavio Soldani.

Content advisory: None/Mild None None/Mild



Story:

Who has not heard of Homer's 'Odyssey'?

"Odissea - An Almost True Story" is an adventure that "almost" recounts the deeds of Ulysses,
taking him to legendary places, such as the cave of the Cyclops, Calypso's island, the Sirens' cavern...
a long journey in search of his homeland, Ithaca, where his beloved Penelope has been awaiting his
return for many years.

Troy has fallen by his ingenuity, but mocking a god is unwise (and the euphoria of the victory is no
excuse): Ulysses will pay dearly for this error. There will be many tests that he must undergo in
order to appease Poseidon, but fortunately not all of the gods want to see him suffer.

Indeed, Athena is on his side, and, thanks to her advice, our hero will once again be able to see the
coasts of Ithaca, where other troubles await him... Twenty years is a long time, and the Proci have
been courting Penelope with a view to marriage in order to rob Ulysses of his throne and his island
dominion. Who among the pretenders will successfully draw back the King's magic bow and demonstrate
his supremacy in the archery contest for the Queen's hand? One of the princes? Ulysses' son,
Telemachus? Or Ulysses himself, who has returned just in time thanks to his tenacity (of course, he
could have returned earlier - twenty years is a long time...)?

Circe and Ulysses


Antikythera


Antinous


Ithaca


Ulysses, Eumaeus and Telemachus



Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/mdmidiandesign


More at: http://www.midiandesign.com

[Chicky]

Looks great! Nice ghost

[RedTalon]

This looks truly amazing and the graphics are fantastic.

You should try selling this one, I know I'd pay for it.

[Igor Hardy]

Looks fabulous!

I worry a bit about AGS + the 1024x768 res though. Did you test how fast it works?

[Captain Ricco]

Well, ive got to give it to you, this is teh first 3D AGS game that looks appealing to me

[Midian Design]

Thanks guys

Looks fabulous!

I worry a bit about AGS + the 1024x768 res though. Did you test how fast it works?

It works
It works fine on 5 different pc, maybe on a Penthium I...

[Radiant]

I'm curious why you're using the original Greek name for the story (Odissea) but the James Joyce name for the protagonist (Ulysses rather than the original Odysseus)?

[Midian Design]

I'm curious why you're using the original Greek name for the story (Odissea) but the James Joyce name for the protagonist (Ulysses rather than the original Odysseus)?

I'm italian Odyssey=Odissea Ulysses(Odysseus)=Ulisse(Odisseo), I prefer the latin version.

Variants and meanings of name

The name has several variants: Olysseus (Ὀλυσσεύς), Oulixeus (Οὐλιξεύς), Oulixes (Οὐλίξης)[5] and he was known as Ulysses in Latin or Ulixes in Roman mythology....

from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odysseus

[Romeo]

Congrats to the graphics designer. This game looks amazing...

[Midian Design]

First post updated, some new stuff

[arj0n]

Nice screenies!
Is that dialog english 

[Midian Design]

First post updated

[Iliya]

This is great! Very nice graphics! But why there are no comments for this! This is a hit! Why stupid posts and amateurs games have more comments and support!

[ThreeOhFour]

Actually, I swore I posted about this, because I remember seeing it and thinking it looks lovely.

So, apologies for not saying so before, but congrats on making prerendered (?) 3d look very lively and colourful and good luck with your work on the game!

[Midian Design]

Thank You Harg and Ben

Here's the last video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ITJA3Tcig

[Midian Design]

New (and last) video uploaded: http://www.youtube.com/user/mdmidiandesign

Some new info in home page: http://www.midiandesign.com

[arj0n]

So...how's the Odissea progress going?
And after finishing it I guess you won't get bored for quite a time: 3 more games planned 


Nice new site design b.t.w. Danilo.

[Midian Design]

97% 

Nice new site design b.t.w. Danilo.

Thanks 

[arj0n]

99% by now? 

[Midian Design]

99,9%