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Title: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (DEMO on STEAM!)
Post by: Thanyx on Fri 05/06/2020 10:08:49
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Digital Mosaic Games, the creators of Metaphobia are working on Castle Dornstein, an upcoming retro point and click adventure which draws inspiration from '90s adventure game classics as well as traditional gothic literature.

DEMO ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1595390/Castle_Dornstein/

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Trailer Credits
Voice Acting by Edwyn Tiong
Written by David Brocek and Steven Avigliano
Animation by Daragh Carroll
Sound Design and Music by Daniel Kobylarz

Digital Mosaic Games
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Twitter : https://twitter.com/Digital_Mosaic1
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DigitalMosaicGames

TEAM:
Story: David Brocek
Dialogs, Puzzles: David Brocek - Steven Avigliano
Art and Animations: Daragh Carroll - David Brocek
Scripting: Vincent Cortese
Music, SFX, Voice Over Engineering: Daniel Kobylarz


Release Date : TBD

Progress
Story: 90%
Writing: 60%
Coding: 10%
Graphics: 50%
Music & SFX: 70%
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: TGames on Fri 05/06/2020 19:22:36
I loved Metaphobia so I have no doubt that this game will be great
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Darth Mandarb on Fri 05/06/2020 21:12:35
Looks interesting! Please include 2 (in-game) screenshots in the original post please.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Durq on Sun 07/06/2020 00:32:39
Very intrigued!
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: lanchong on Sun 07/06/2020 07:06:07
I love retro games. The trailer is great.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Pogwizd on Sun 07/06/2020 11:47:10
Having enjoyed Metaphobia, I am really looking forward to your next game. Is it going to be a commercial release?
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: BarbWire on Sun 07/06/2020 14:27:12

Looks like this is gonna be a bumper year for Retro games.

I have high hopes for Castle Dornstein.

The more the merrier, I say.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: SarahLiz on Thu 25/06/2020 21:51:54
There are no words to describe how excited I am to see & play this game.  I’m playing Metaphobia for the second time as we speak, in fact.  You make really amazing games.  Anything retro-90’s inspired is right up my alley too! 

Looking forward to seeing any updates too...love the trailer!  Very mysterious.   :cool:
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Thanyx on Mon 03/08/2020 19:19:56
We have been moving towards increasing Castle Dornstein's native resolution! Here is the game's lead protagonist, Hemlock's portrait. On the left is the new high res portrait while the original, low res version is on the right. Stay tuned! Art by Daragh Carroll

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Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: BarbWire on Tue 04/08/2020 14:32:44

Hi Thanyx

If I had to make a choice between High and low res graphics for castle Dornstein,
my vote would go to low res. This artwork is far more in keeping with Retro gaming.

Also in low res your protagonist, Hemlock, has much more character. In high res he
is just er...um...egg shaped.  :smiley:

Please keep the Retro feel and tell Daragh to keep up the good work.

Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Creamy on Sat 08/08/2020 15:09:02
Unlike Barbwire, I like the high res portrait better.

Upgrading every asset to this resolution is no small task though.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: SarahLiz on Wed 12/08/2020 15:40:07
I like them both...I can see BarbWire's point about having a lot of character with low-res, but the high-res is really nice too.  I say stay with whichever form you wish to create, because it's going to be amazing to see & experience either way.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Thanyx on Thu 13/08/2020 10:47:13
Thank you all for your feedback!

@BarbWire - I understand what you mean, but this is the ambiguity of choice, when some people like the low res and others like high res. So we basically just chose what we personally thought would fit better.
Anyway, the low res will be still present, we only went for high res for portraits and ambient details in the world. The rest of the graphics will stay low. It is a similar effect used in other games, for example Kathy Rain, where you see low res backgrounds and characters, but the portraits look like hand-painted high res pictures. So don't worry, the game will still be very much 90's retro adventure :)
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Matti on Thu 13/08/2020 11:23:58
Quote from: Thanyx on Thu 13/08/2020 10:47:13
It is a similar effect used in other games, for example Kathy Rain, where you see low res backgrounds and characters, but the portraits look like hand-painted high res pictures.

There's no mixed resolution in Kathy Rain though. The portraits are indeed hand-painted, just like the backgrounds. Only the characters are pixel-art, but the resolution is the same.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: BarbWire on Thu 13/08/2020 15:22:48

Hi Thanyx

I'm sure the game will not disappoint.

High res, low res, or a mixture of the two is fine
with me.  :) I know exactly what you mean.

The main thing is a story that really engages the
player and leaves them wanting more.

Best of luck to the team, with this project.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games
Post by: Thanyx on Wed 21/10/2020 17:09:05
Hello guys!

Check out our new trailer and stay tuned for more updates.

Follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Digital_Mosaic1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalMosaicGames

Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (NEW TEASER)
Post by: Athanor on Fri 23/10/2020 09:17:39
Wow, that looks great - especially the pseudo-3D scrolling effect is sensational!
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (NEW TEASER)
Post by: SarahLiz on Sun 25/10/2020 16:18:28
Ooooo...this looks perfectly gloomy/creepy/mysterious, and I am loving it!!
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (NEW TEASER)
Post by: Jojo_the_monkey on Wed 28/10/2020 18:36:00
Congratulations on your new trailer!! I am looking forward for more contents of your game.
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (NEW TEASER)
Post by: shaun9991 on Sat 31/10/2020 15:58:50
Hyped for this, looking great chaps :)
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (NEW TEASER)
Post by: Thanyx on Wed 24/03/2021 15:15:30
HELLO GUYS!

Big News - We're launching a new devlog video series called "Brick by Brick" to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how Castle Dornstein is being made! In this episode, meet the DMG team.

Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (NEW TEASER)
Post by: Thanyx on Fri 28/05/2021 13:40:19
In this week's installment of our devlog series "Brick by Brick," join lead artist Daragh Carroll as he designs a character and explains his creative process!

Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (WISHLIST ON STEAM!)
Post by: Thanyx on Sun 29/08/2021 14:57:47
Hello Fellow AGSers,

Castle Dornstein's Steam page is alive! You can wishlist now :)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1595390/Castle_Dornstein
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (DEMO ON STEAM!)
Post by: Thanyx on Fri 17/09/2021 14:09:23
Hello friends!

We just released the DEMO on Steam, please feel free to try it out and let us know what you think!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1595390/Castle_Dornstein/
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (DEMO on STEAM!)
Post by: SarahLiz on Tue 21/09/2021 22:58:23
Woo hoo!  I just finished playing it.  It's looking really good!  I'm liking all of the characters, (although by the end, I don't trust a one of 'em), and starting to get into the story.  My only teeeeeeeeny criticism is that the main character walks a bit slow.  Not a big deal in this demo, but if he has any large amounts of walking to do during the rest of the game, it might get a little annoying.  But just a little.  Otherwise, I'm loving it so far! 
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (DEMO on STEAM!)
Post by: Dkobylarz on Wed 22/09/2021 18:03:15
Quote from: SarahLiz on Tue 21/09/2021 22:58:23
Woo hoo!  I just finished playing it.  It's looking really good!  I'm liking all of the characters, (although by the end, I don't trust a one of 'em), and starting to get into the story.  My only teeeeeeeeny criticism is that the main character walks a bit slow.  Not a big deal in this demo, but if he has any large amounts of walking to do during the rest of the game, it might get a little annoying.  But just a little.  Otherwise, I'm loving it so far! 

This is great feedback, we will certainly be taking it into account for the main game. Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (DEMO on STEAM!)
Post by: Thanyx on Fri 15/04/2022 18:04:06
Big news! Digital Mosaic Games now has a Discord server! Join us to discuss Metaphobia and Castle Dornstein, and meet other adventure game enthusiasts!

Discord: discord.gg/MHWCrVmh (http://discord.gg/MHWCrVmh)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Digital_Mosaic1 (https://twitter.com/Digital_Mosaic1)
Title: Re: Castle Dornstein - Digital Mosaic Games (DEMO on STEAM!)
Post by: Snarky on Sat 11/03/2023 21:28:56
Quote from: Thanyx on Fri 17/09/2021 14:09:23We just released the DEMO on Steam

Could you possibly share the demo on some platform other than Steam? It's not that I have anything against Steam, but it will not let me download a Windows game when it detects that I'm on a Mac.