WOLF COUNTRY (demo available)

aussie · Tue 25/05/2004 09:22:56

WOLF COUNTRY is a project I have been working on for a little while.

ARGUMENT

We're back in the late 1700s/early 1800s. Despite the queenship of Goddess Reason, seemingly forgotten phenomena such as witchcraft, necromancy and occultism are still rampant in the civilised world.

You are G. Stracham, a freelance messenger who makes a living out of urgent, and often dangerous, deliveries. During one of your nightmare trips, your mare dies of exhaustion. You are left on your own in the midst of a dark, wolf-infested forest.

When it all seems lost, you find an old mansion where you can spend the night. It belongs to Alistair Carlisle, renowned occultist, who has called a mysterious family meeting. Carlisle believes the last living werewolf is among his guests, and he intends to hunt it...

...tonight!

SCREENIES

A few screenies to show for it.

FEATURING

23 rooms out of which 16 are playable in the first chapter.
A thrilling plot that will make you scream in fear.
Stunning letterbox 320x240 graphics in hi res/hi col.
Copyrighted music and lots of cool sound effects.
The main character named after a Scottish soccer player.

RELEASE

So far I have managed to complete the first chapter (10-11pm). I will release it as soon as I fix a few small bugs I've found.

However, I'm getting to know myself, and I know I will only finish it if I finish it.

CREDITS

Thanks Scorpiorus for the snow/rain plugin, and of course, Pumaman for the engine.

veryweirdguy · Tue 25/05/2004 09:27:53

This looks very interesting, Aussie. The graphics are great & atmospheric, I especially like that horse, though I don't know why.

It's also great how you can switch from your NIAR style so (seemingly) easily.

* veryweirdguy adds Wolf Country to his want list.

Vel · Tue 25/05/2004 09:38:27

Wow, that looks great, auusie. I can find certain similarities between these screens and Colonel's bequest. Anyway, looking forward to the full release!

aussie · Tue 25/05/2004 09:54:57

Yeah, it is no secret that sometimes I paint over existing graphics and sprites. It helps me with proportioning my graphics and saves a hell of a lot of time.

I believe that's ok, since I'm only going to provide free fun for people.

Nine Toes · Tue 25/05/2004 11:18:10

Oooh... Werewolves!

I'd love to see more on this game. The graphics look great, and the background story is enough to grab my attention.

Looks like you're doing a fine job, keep up the good work.

~Sully

Dart · Tue 25/05/2004 11:33:12

Whoa... Yeah, this game really reminds me of Colonel's Bequest.

And I loved that game.

So I'll love this game.

So hurry up and make it already!

DanClarke · Tue 25/05/2004 11:37:09

wow, looks great, ony thing i noticed is that on the rain screen, the rain seems to be in 'rows'.

veryweirdguy · Tue 25/05/2004 11:40:29

That's because of the rain plug in by Scorpiorus. That's how it works.

Kweepa · Tue 25/05/2004 12:01:49

Really?
Does it look ok when animated?

*Steve goes to investigate*

[EDIT]
Are you sure you have the latest version and the right settings? I took a screenshot of the SnowRain demo game and it certainly doesn't look like that.

Hmm, maybe if you start the rain off at full strength it looks banded. Just a guess...

aussie · Tue 25/05/2004 13:05:53

Yep, that's what happens if you make the rain very intense. Still, it doesn't look too bad when the animation is playing.

Darth Mandarb · Tue 25/05/2004 17:09:54

Looks pretty darn good!Ã,Â Even if they are paintovers!Ã,Â I think this has some potential!

Does anybody, besides me, see the 1/2 man on the floor in the 3rd screenie (below the fire place)? Just his shoulders and head sticking out of the floor?

I'm assuming that's the 'talk' cursor?

Keep up the good work!

Kweepa · Tue 25/05/2004 17:37:25

Ummm, Darth?
Did you see that sofa? I think he's sitting on it.

Phemar · Tue 25/05/2004 19:11:26

Quote from: Vel on Tue 25/05/2004 09:38:27
Wow, that looks great, auusie. I can find certain similarities between these screens and Colonel's bequest. Anyway, looking forward to the full release!

Yes, I was also thinking that...yes, and Darth, I think he is sitting on the sofa...

Darth Mandarb · Tue 25/05/2004 19:16:37

Quote from: SteveMcCrea on Tue 25/05/2004 17:37:25
Ummm, Darth?
Did you see that sofa? I think he's sitting on it.

Quote from: ZorÂ© on Tue 25/05/2004 19:11:26...yes, and Darth, I think he is sitting on the sofa...

Ahhhh ... yes, now I see it!Ã,Â I thought the pink was hilights on the rug on the floor.Ã,Â Now I see what it is!

D'oh!

aussie · Wed 26/05/2004 09:58:43

He is sitting on the couch.

*aussie goes back to his corner and feels useless*

BerserkerTails · Wed 26/05/2004 18:45:12

This looks like an excellent game! I love that screenshot with the horse, I can't wait to see what's going on there.

aussie · Thu 27/05/2004 07:27:49

Another screenie just to keep people happy while I get things done.

evilspacefart · Fri 28/05/2004 08:16:53

Glad to see another fine Aussie adventure. 8)

Totoro · Fri 28/05/2004 12:24:36

Looks great and really scary, looking forward to that.

Quote from: aussie on Tue 25/05/2004 09:22:56
The main character named after a Scottish soccer player.

aussie · Fri 28/05/2004 12:31:55

I proudly announce chapter 1 to be complete.

Would a couple of people be interested in beta-ing?