T.O. Noir

[AngelicCharon]

T.O. Noir
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Background:
T.O. Noir was conceived over the weekend of April 23-25th 2010 during Toronto Game Jam #5.  As such, everything that was done on the game thus far was done over the course of a weekend.  That said, it has held enough promise to continue progress wise, and there is an upcoming 'showcase' the Toronto Game Jam Arcade coming up for the end of May, after which the game will be released for everyone (or at least a version).

The theme of the Game Jam was 'missing', and this little adventure deals with a missing fellow, and the twists and turns not only involving his disappearance but his current whereabouts.  Dealing with the people who his life had some sort of impact on.  In short?  It's a noir'ish PI tale, with some 'oddness'.

...also, the image of a goat on a pole was a required image for the 'Jam', before anyone asks.

Screenshots:






Current Progress/Credits:
Without putting %s...
a 'rough' version was completed over that Jam weekend, with roughly about 10ish+ minutes of game, and around 3 ways of 'ending' the game.  However, parts were rushed, cut, etc.
That said, the 'jam edition' has been given to a few people for feedback, and anyone who has one of those versions, please feel free to share impressions here if you'd like.
At this point, I'm adding back in all the content that was planned, plus adding some more content.  Voice acting is in the works.  Etc.

Audio deserves a special shout-out, as during the Jam it was done by Harry Mack (who has worked on a number of excellent games, and does some incredible audio, both sfx and music), and for this upcoming 'Arcade' will hopefully continue to be added to by him.  I'll put a link to his site in here soonish.


So, all that said...this is a GiP thread.  You can expect a fully playable downloadable game likely for some time in June, with it being finished by the end of May.  2010.  Possibly video/previews/teasers during the month.

And...yeah.  That's all for now.  More updates soon.

UPDATES:
5/5/10 - Edited the screenshots, as one was from a 'later point' in the game, and revealed elements that were unnecessary to reveal.  Instead, put up an image from earlier in the game.

5/15/10 - Figured I'd provide an update here, so that there are no misconceptions about the game, and provide everyone with the most up to date information as I can.  First off, the 'early June' date will be for a full fledged demo version.  Not the final full game.  More details on the final full game either closer to the demo release or shortly afterwards.  Since I have a deadline of the 31st of May to get the 'demo' done, I will do my best to pull together a video teaser or the like by then so people can get better impressions.  Sorry this isn't much of an update, but more within/over the next 2 weeks.

[Frodo]

Look interesting.  I like the black & white style - makes it seem more noir.   

[xenogia]

Another noir-esque game.  I look forward to this one

[Captain Ricco]

photoshoped goats??

The game looks nice, in spite of those

[LRH]

This looks like it will kick ass. I like the noir look, especially the office in the first scene, really nostalgic looking. I think the goats may make a bit more sense in context. In fact, I know they do.  

[lluizvieira]

That's Characters looks charismatic, this game promisses

[AngelicCharon]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Just updated the post.  Figured it'd be more appropriate to remove the second screenshot, since it was depicting something from later in the game, and wasn't really 'relevant' overall.

Probably more screenshots/info this week, since my 'deadline' is approaching.  With any luck, maybe I can pull together a video teaser soonish...we'll see.

[Dualnames]

Now that's a great game about to be. Really nice menu screen, that I had the chance to look at, and generally, it's a noir themed game that respects itself.

[subspark]

Umm, whats that poking out from under the girl?

Sparky.

[Dualnames]

Umm, whats that poking out from under the girl?

Sparky.

And I told him that finger didn't exactly strike like a finger the first ten seconds. But noooo, I'm just a pervert.

[m0ds]

Looks & sounds great! And the CENSORED screeny is definitely one for the album!



Edit: I see my CENSORED comment is a conversation killer.

Awesome  :

[Codex]

Wow, this looks really fantastic!  I was working on a Mike Hammer game for awhile (I put together two plots, Vengeance is Mine and My Gun is Quick) and was trying to do this kind of style.

Keep up the good work, I've bookmarked the thread!

[Galen]

Umm, whats that poking out from under the girl?

Sparky.

And I told him that finger didn't exactly strike like a finger the first ten seconds. But noooo, I'm just a pervert.

Phew. There was me cursing my dirty mind.

[Da_Duke2000]

Umm, whats that poking out from under the girl?

Sparky.

I thought the same thing. We're all terrible people, going to hell.

EDIT: Side note, I love Noir stories. This looks enjoyable.

[AngelicCharon]

I suppose I'll toss a big hearty thank you out for the comments thus far.  Greatly appreciated.

Well...except for the perverted misconception, but hey, it happens.  I understand.

Still a thumb.

[kaputtnik]

Gah! I thought that was a snake!

[RetroJay]

I would like to say...

This game, it's backgrounds and graphics look great.
I am looking forward to it. Keep working.

Also:
For anyone here who has a 'COCK' that looks like a thumb should seek medical advice...NOW!!!

[subspark]

For anyone here who has a 'COCK' that looks like a thumb should seek medical advice...NOW!!!

PHEW! I have a THUMB that looks like a Cock. I guess, the more the merrier in my case!

Great visual style though, AngelicCharon. Looks niicceeee  

Sparky.

[Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens]

This needs to be finished IMMEDIATELY.

[xenogia]

I have to agree with you ProgZmax