[WIP] Early graphic and animation test for character of the pirate themed game.

zpl

Here is my current version of the character for a pirate themed game. Idea is to have 4 moving directions for the character and here is the 1st version of head graphics (all directions intentionally face the player).

Any critics and feedback is welcome. It would be nice to find more personality for this character.

more details and shades needed.

Portgas

can't see image

zpl

there was some issues with dropbox, should work now.

Dhondon

Nice:) Has lots of personality. The only criticism I have is maybe the wooden-leg and the shirt should have some shading (like the hat).

zpl

Yeah, wooden leg and torso are still work in progress. Maybe i try some kind of coat.

Hunnenkoenig

Looks really cool.

xyloFUN

I love the nose! (and everything else too)

FranzKeller

looks done to me. ;-) arrr

well drawn.

massali

Nice work! I like your oldschool visual style.

EatingMyHat

very nice

HoneyTribeStudios

I'd be inclined to give him different facial expressions so he can react to different events in the game.

zpl

thanks, i really appreciate any feedback and comments.

i'll have more variety for a character. at least 2 different animations to each direction, depending how fast hero moves.

here is the current version of menu style i've been doing lately.

jonmulcahy

that's very cool

VoidedSky

Neat! looks great!
~CTM

mynameisace

I really like it. What isthe gameplay's vibe?

Ace

tenrdrmer

mynameisace said:
I really like it. What isthe gameplay's vibe?

Ace

Pirates.

LOL sorry I couldn't resist

zpl

Hey.

I have been thinking a simple game with "rolling ball in a maze" mechanics. Ball = pirate at the slippery deck of the ship.

It would be nice to have some small puzzle elements included also.

I've done simple z-depth system, basic mechanics with accelerometer control, basic level unlocking system, most graphic assets and menus so far.

I'm a real newbie as a gamesalad developer, but i'm slowly getting there.

I think the line where it is possible to turn back is crossed, and i hope to see something to be published.

quantumsheep

zpl said:
I think the line where it is possible to turn back is crossed, and i hope to see something to be published.

HEY!

No-one told me there was a line!!!

QS

zpl

hehe, that line came as a surprise for me also.

zpl

small videoclip of the current version of character animation and some random assets:

http://screenr.com/dYb

sorry for poor framerate.