Lucretia - Demon Princess (鬼姫の呪い in Japan) NOW IN BETA TESTING

T2KFreeker · 10/06/2013, 09:04 PM

Quote from: OldRover on 10/02/2013, 10:20 PMOK so y'all wanted an update... alrighty then.

The first four levels are just about complete background-wise; just waiting on some sprites for the stages now. Scoring system is almost fully implemented... just missing one detail to that. I am about to switch from snd.c to Squirrel 3.0 for the sound effects; I think that snd.c may be one of the current bottlenecks, and Squirrel is much more mature anyway. There's a little bit of occasional slowdown when playing 2 player, but it's not nearly as bad as some of those SNES shooters constantly had with only 1 player.

The game is challenging, but not over-the-top difficult. It can, of course, be customized to be more challenging, but by default, it's not too much of a headache. By default, it is probably about as challenging as Air Zonk's "Spicy" mode.

I may do more gameplay videos at some point, and as soon as we finish populating levels 3 and 4, beta testing will begin.

Excellent news man. I am still drooling over it, especially after the newest screen shot! Looks absolutely amazing!

OldRover · 10/17/2013, 12:22 AM

This is taking longer than expected but it's still moving forward. Nando has just been swamped with work lately but we're still going.

The entire game is *technically* playable right now from beginning to end, just some levels have enemy patterns from previous levels. More screenies soon.

OldRover · 11/28/2013, 10:44 PM

Just a quick update here... yes, we are still working on this, but we have been keeping it a bit quiet as of late. I am going to do a huge update very, very soon so everyone can see where it stands.

Tatsujin · 11/28/2013, 11:45 PM

much shewtie, very surprice, wow, such amaze

Nando · 12/04/2013, 01:30 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 11/28/2013, 11:45 PMmuch shewtie, very surprice, wow, such amaze

and camels!

_Paul · 12/04/2013, 02:14 PM

What's the ETA on this now?

Nando · 12/04/2013, 02:41 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/04/2013, 02:14 PMWhat's the ETA on this now?

Early next year.

T2KFreeker · 12/07/2013, 09:51 PM

I can't wait. It's worth it though!

OldRover · 12/09/2013, 02:18 AM

Just a quick heads-up... said big update will be coming on Wednesday, if all goes according to our diabolical plans. I am going to be doing a new "promo video" with a bunch of new stuff that hasn't been seen yet.

OldRover · 12/09/2013, 03:04 AM

Here's a preview... Stage 1 has gotten new background work, and the UI has been overhauled.

TheClash603 · 12/09/2013, 07:40 AM

Looking good!

I am getting pumped for this game.

OldRover · 12/10/2013, 01:50 AM

Another quickie update... work has been moving forward very smoothly over the past few days and the big update is still on-schedule. There's still plenty to do since we decided to greatly improve the quality of the game, but if Nando's calculations are correct, we should be wrapping this up soon.

OldRover · 12/10/2013, 07:36 PM

Here's a screenshot of Stage 3. As with every other stage in this game, it features heavy parallax scrolling. Nando is still working on the enemy set for this stage but should be done soon.

Tatsujin · 12/10/2013, 07:56 PM

houly, that last pic looks like houly, that last pic looks like houly, that last pic looks like houly,...

esteban · 12/10/2013, 08:01 PM

'Nuff said.

touko · 12/11/2013, 03:10 AM

wahou , i love this, mainly with animated waterfall (???) ..

shubibiman · 12/12/2013, 01:36 AM

Beautiful!

OldRover · 12/12/2013, 06:53 AM

It's taking more time than expected to put together the update but I'm still working on it.

More than likely tonight.

FiftyQuid · 12/12/2013, 09:29 AM

Quote from: OldRover on 12/10/2013, 07:36 PMHere's a screenshot of Stage 3. As with every other stage in this game, it features heavy parallax scrolling. Nando is still working on the enemy set for this stage but should be done soon.

This looks amazing!

OldRover · 12/12/2013, 04:00 PM

Promotional video to tell the big news...

Lucretia: Demon Princess - 鬼姫の呪い - Promotional Video

Beta testing is about to begin. We are now officially accepting applications for closed beta testers. Registration is simple but details are everything!

To apply for a position on the closed beta team, send me a PM with the following information:

-Name you would like to have appear in the credits
-An email address you can be reached at
-Whether or not you have previous experience with closed beta testing (and if so, list your experience)
-Whether or not you have hardware (and if no hardware, whether or not you can work with Mednafen)

We will be selecting eight people for the beta test, and it will run until the game is ready for manufacturing. Each beta tester will receive two free copies of the game, plus the complete set of additional promotional merchandise.

Arjak · 12/12/2013, 05:25 PM

PM sent!

Mathius · 12/12/2013, 07:48 PM

PM'd

CrackTiger · 12/12/2013, 09:23 PM

Quote from: touko on 12/11/2013, 03:10 AMwahou , i love this, mainly with animated waterfall (???) ..

Looks like it turned out as intended.

TheClash603 · 12/12/2013, 09:55 PM

I can't handle the responsibilities of beta testing, so it looks like a wait until Spring 2014 is for me. You can still put my name in the credits, it is (()=====D~~~~

Game looks awesome!! The inclusion of co-op is the best part, there isn't enough co-op shooters on the TG16. Will there be any balancing or changing of the patterns with 2 players, or is it just additional firepower for the players?

ParanoiaDragon · 12/12/2013, 09:56 PM

Lookin' sweet! I know they're different games, but it also gets me pumped for Jungle Bros. & any visual techniques learned while making Lucretia!

OldRover · 12/13/2013, 02:37 AM

Quote from: guest on 12/12/2013, 09:23 PMLooks like it turned out as intended.

Just needed a minor pixel tweak at the top... piece of cake.

Quote from: TheClash603 on 12/12/2013, 09:55 PMGame looks awesome!! The inclusion of co-op is the best part, there isn't enough co-op shooters on the TG16. Will there be any balancing or changing of the patterns with 2 players, or is it just additional firepower for the players?

The levels stay the same, but the difficulty of the bosses is ramped up when there's 2 players. Having 2 players is still an advantage though, mainly for some of the secrets. I'm not going to give too much away (they're secrets after all!), but one of the features of the game is scoring extra points for rapid kills without being hit. So-called "rush attacks" boost your score significantly, and are required to master if you want 100% completion on all the unlockables and achievements. Having 2 players at once increases your chances of pulling it off, as long as neither player is hit; being hit breaks the counter, and kills are never counted during the temporary invincibility time.

Tatsujin · 12/13/2013, 03:41 AM

hahaha..like a roadshow trailer

touko · 12/13/2013, 05:09 AM

Quote from: guest on 12/12/2013, 09:23 PMLooks like it turned out as intended.

LOL, i saw it ..
The artworks are very good, and i love the animated waterfall ..

OldRover · 12/13/2013, 11:18 AM

Three out of the eight slots have been filled, so five are still to be decided. I haven't missed anyone's application, no worries.

CrackTiger · 12/13/2013, 02:18 PM

Quote from: touko on 12/13/2013, 05:09 AM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 12/12/2013, 09:23 PMLooks like it turned out as intended.
LOL, i saw it ..
The artworks are very good, and i love the animated waterfall ..

That video was actually the first time that I saw it in action. It was just theoritical before that.

Nod's pitch for that stage was basically "the first area of the jungle/forest stage in Lords of Thunder", with a bit of foreground parallax and a large section with trees and something special which will be a surprise.

touko · 12/13/2013, 02:20 PM

i am a big parallax and waterfall fan

whisper2053 · 12/13/2013, 05:14 PM

PM sent, sir

esteban · 12/13/2013, 07:09 PM

Quote from: OldRover on 12/12/2013, 04:00 PMPromotional video to tell the big news...

Lucretia: Demon Princess - 鬼姫の呪い - Promotional Video

Beta testing is about to begin. We are now officially accepting applications for closed beta testers. Registration is simple but details are everything!

To apply for a position on the closed beta team, send me a PM with the following information:

-Name you would like to have appear in the credits
-An email address you can be reached at
-Whether or not you have previous experience with closed beta testing (and if so, list your experience)
-Whether or not you have hardware (and if no hardware, whether or not you can work with Mednafen)

We will be selecting eight people for the beta test, and it will run until the game is ready for manufacturing. Each beta tester will receive two free copies of the game, plus the complete set of additional promotional merchandise.

Awesome. I just can't shake this weird feeling when I see the blue witch who is so precariously seated on her broom that I worry about her losing her balance and falling to her demise.

I don't know why I am queasy when I see her.

Obviously, I love everything I've seen and read about the game. The scoring system is great (fast kill).

VestCunt · 12/15/2013, 01:51 PM

Quote from: The Old Rover on 12/13/2013, 02:37 AMThe levels stay the same, but the difficulty of the bosses is ramped up when there's 2 players. Having 2 players is still an advantage though, mainly for some of the secrets. I'm not going to give too much away (they're secrets after all!), but one of the features of the game is scoring extra points for rapid kills without being hit. So-called "rush attacks" boost your score significantly, and are required to master if you want 100% completion on all the unlockables and achievements.

Whenever Rover makes a game I worry that mad Turrican/Exile2 skills will be required to play it.

ParanoiaDragon · 12/15/2013, 09:31 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/15/2013, 01:51 PM
Quote from: OldRover on 12/13/2013, 02:37 AMThe levels stay the same, but the difficulty of the bosses is ramped up when there's 2 players. Having 2 players is still an advantage though, mainly for some of the secrets. I'm not going to give too much away (they're secrets after all!), but one of the features of the game is scoring extra points for rapid kills without being hit. So-called "rush attacks" boost your score significantly, and are required to master if you want 100% completion on all the unlockables and achievements.
Whenever Rover makes a game I worry that mad Turrican/Exile2 skills will be required to play it.

Heh, true dat!

OldRover · 12/17/2013, 12:30 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/15/2013, 01:51 PMWhenever Rover makes a game I worry that mad Turrican/Exile2 skills will be required to play it.

Am I really that brutal?

OldRover · 12/17/2013, 09:51 PM

Okay... we have enough applicants to choose a beta test panel, so no new applications will be accepted. Results will not be publicly announced but instead sent via PM to all applicants. The beta test will begin after Xmas.

OldRover · 12/19/2013, 09:14 AM

Beta team has been selected. Everyone who applied will be PMed today. If you didn't get selected, don't take it personally.

TurboXray · 12/20/2013, 02:48 AM

Been keeping an eye on this. Can't wait to see it pressed

Opethian · 12/26/2013, 04:03 PM

cant wait ! progress looks great!

Nando · 12/26/2013, 04:06 PM

Merry Xmas!

CrackTiger · 12/26/2013, 04:49 PM

Quote from: Nando on 12/26/2013, 04:06 PMMerry Xmas!

Here is what the final background looks like for that part of the game-

Happy Boxing Day!

Nando · 12/26/2013, 05:15 PM

YES!! A Holidaze 1,2 PUNCH!!

esteban · 12/26/2013, 05:49 PM

Simply fucking gorgeous.

Mathius · 12/26/2013, 06:35 PM

Mind. Blown.

roflmao · 12/26/2013, 06:59 PM

YEEHAA!

Xak · 12/26/2013, 08:12 PM

Happy Boxing Day!!

This means something completely different to me

BlueBMW · 12/26/2013, 08:22 PM

SNOW LEVEL!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Bardoly · 01/15/2014, 12:18 PM

Looking nice! I can't wait!

Nando · 02/26/2014, 12:58 PM

Almost spring....