The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
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The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
A super early version of our next game. No title has been determined at this time, or price point, or which console it will be on.
The Behemoth - Game #3 Trailer from The Behemoth on Vimeo.
That looks like a blast. Some sort of co-op / competitive platformer.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
That looks awesome! The "2010" at the end made me a little sad, but at least we know the end product will be better for that extra time spent on development.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
Castle Crashers was probably one of my favorite games of last year. Looking forward to this
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
Doesn't look like much but I'm sure in a year or so we'll know more. I'm in the minority: I thought Hominid wasn't very good but I loved Castle Crashers so they're 1 for 2 with me.
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This looks too nintendo / mega man / mario / sonic for me
I loved all those games, but Castle Crashers is just fun! you can play a little bit - put it down and come back another day without missing a beat.
I loved all those games, but Castle Crashers is just fun! you can play a little bit - put it down and come back another day without missing a beat.
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http://www.andriasang.com/e/blogs/an..._game_playtest
Behemoth's next game still doesn't have a final name. During my booth visit, art director Dan Paladin referred to it as "Behemoth's Next Game After the Last Next Game" (the demo's title screen also said something to this effect). He explained that the game is super early and that everything being shown was just for sample purposes, as a means of seeing how people react.
The demo certainly did seem early, with only four mini games available. But as a good sign of things to come, these all showed potential for great multiplayer fun.
The four mini-games accessible in the demo were as follows. These all take place in maze-like stages created of colored blocks.
Of the four games, I had most fun with the block painting game. And that was when played in single player mode! The frantic race to touch as many blocks as possible looks like it will heat up even further when multiple players are going at it, online or offline.
In the soccer game, it was a bit difficult to control the ball, but once three other players joined in, everyone playing on my team against CPU opponents, this became pretty enjoyable as well, with some of the nicer moments giving me this strange sense that I was really charging at a goal on a soccer field.
I got the feeling that simplicity and pick-up-and-play are the concepts with Behemoth's latest. You have only a couple of actions for your character: a jump, a punch, and a single weapon that's chosen prior to the stage (along with your head shape). You defeat your rivals by stomping on their head. All it takes to send a foe respawning somewhere in the stage is one head stomp.
The stages share some common gimmicks. There are rising platforms which carry you up to higher ground, fire blocks which launch you up, and plenty of death traps, like spikes and deadly columns of light (I don't know what these are, but they kill you instantly).
The demo, it should be noted, was on the Xbox 360. However, Mr. Paladin told me that The Behemoth isn't talking platforms yet. Noting that Alien Hominid (also being demoed at the show) appeared on pretty much everything out there, he said that the goal is to get the game played by as many people as possible.
If the final version offers as much fun as the early demo version suggests, this probably won't be a problem.
The demo certainly did seem early, with only four mini games available. But as a good sign of things to come, these all showed potential for great multiplayer fun.
The four mini-games accessible in the demo were as follows. These all take place in maze-like stages created of colored blocks.
- Block painting game
- Soccer game
- Gold collecting game
- Soul collecting game
Of the four games, I had most fun with the block painting game. And that was when played in single player mode! The frantic race to touch as many blocks as possible looks like it will heat up even further when multiple players are going at it, online or offline.
In the soccer game, it was a bit difficult to control the ball, but once three other players joined in, everyone playing on my team against CPU opponents, this became pretty enjoyable as well, with some of the nicer moments giving me this strange sense that I was really charging at a goal on a soccer field.
I got the feeling that simplicity and pick-up-and-play are the concepts with Behemoth's latest. You have only a couple of actions for your character: a jump, a punch, and a single weapon that's chosen prior to the stage (along with your head shape). You defeat your rivals by stomping on their head. All it takes to send a foe respawning somewhere in the stage is one head stomp.
The stages share some common gimmicks. There are rising platforms which carry you up to higher ground, fire blocks which launch you up, and plenty of death traps, like spikes and deadly columns of light (I don't know what these are, but they kill you instantly).
The demo, it should be noted, was on the Xbox 360. However, Mr. Paladin told me that The Behemoth isn't talking platforms yet. Noting that Alien Hominid (also being demoed at the show) appeared on pretty much everything out there, he said that the goal is to get the game played by as many people as possible.
If the final version offers as much fun as the early demo version suggests, this probably won't be a problem.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
This video looks like it has more of the elements I like in a game.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
This could be cool, but since I waited for about 18 months for Castle Crashers to come out, I won't get too excited about this one yet.
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Happy Easter! You know, i’ve felt like we need some kind of an update on here. Maybe you’ve felt the same way? If so, we’re totally on the same wavelength. Right on.
I recently discovered this great Bento work by Anna the red. She has some really nice things to say about Castle Crashers. Thanks, Anna!
That’s right - it’s edible!!! How great is that? I’m really impressed at the complexity here. Do you think anyone ate it later?
Work on the new game is coming along well. If I had to guess, I’d guess that some time around San Diego’s Comic-Con (in July) we’ll have some more to share. That sounds about right!
-dan
I recently discovered this great Bento work by Anna the red. She has some really nice things to say about Castle Crashers. Thanks, Anna!
That’s right - it’s edible!!! How great is that? I’m really impressed at the complexity here. Do you think anyone ate it later?
Work on the new game is coming along well. If I had to guess, I’d guess that some time around San Diego’s Comic-Con (in July) we’ll have some more to share. That sounds about right!
-dan
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
I didn't like AH but loved CC. The new game does pique my interest but i tend to dislike platformers... So i shall see within the next 5 years when it is actually released.
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BattleBlock Theater
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BattleBlock Theater is our upcoming third title for the Xbox Live Arcade. Website to follow in the next few days and as we inch closer to the release of the title we’ll be unfolding more of the story online.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
Has it seriously been over a year since we talked about this at all? Yikes.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
Remember this game? (I doubt it) It's actually coming soon!
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#24
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
It's set to come out April 3, 2013 and cost 1200 points as an XBLA exclusive, at least for now.
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Re: The Behemoth (Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers) -- "Game #3"
I guess when you're a 14 person company that is still making money off your first two games you can postpone as long as you want.