Upcoming Avatar game: Action RPG

Hey there, I'm not sure how many Xbox gamers ever pay attention to the Indie games section, but we're creating an upcoming Action RPG that will let you use your Avatars.

There are a few screenies onour site: http://www.barkerscrest.com/

For those who might know the company,we created Avatar Golf. (Similar to Mario Golf or Hot Shots Golf, but using your Avatars and you can create your own courses and play online.)

If you're interested in this game at all you can follow us at twitter: http://twitter.com/barkerscrest

I can't answer any questions about the game at this time, but we'll be releasing new info every week, right now this is all the released info:

-Action RPG

-Use your Avatar

-Day/Night cycle

I ensure you that list will get much, much bigger, and we have only just scratched the surface of features.

Thanks for reading.

that looks intresting

That's an interesting idea. Good luck on the development cycle if you are indeed part of it.

Thanks for the support/interest.

I am indeed a part of the development. (Not the head guy, but I do some animation, level design, some sound, and other things that I can't mention or it would give away parts of the game.)

Hooray for shameless plugs...

Huge fan of indie games, but I don't like the whole "use your Avatar in a game" buisness, so I'm not getting that game. I usually don't pay 400 MSP for an Indie game, unless it's exceptional -- but most 3D (not drawn) Indie, and even some Arcade, games don't look very good -- like the Arkanoid series, that Carneyvale and that Treasure Hunter game (and the only 400 MSP one was Carneyvale).

Good luck with it, though. I've thought of making some indie games with my brother a while ago, but we didn't bother going through the hassle.

Good luck to you, I'm following you on Twitter, I hope to hear a steady stream of news. :)

Hey there, I'm not sure how many Xbox gamers ever pay attention to the Indie games section, but we're creating an upcoming Action RPG that will let you use your Avatars.

There are a few screenies onour site: http://www.barkerscrest.com/

For those who might know the company,we created Avatar Golf. (Similar to Mario Golf or Hot Shots Golf, but using your Avatars and you can create your own courses and play online.)

If you're interested in this game at all you can follow us at twitter: http://twitter.com/barkerscrest

I can't answer any questions about the game at this time, but we'll be releasing new info every week, right now this is all the released info:

-Action RPG

-Use your Avatar

-Day/Night cycle

I ensure you that list will get much, much bigger, and we have only just scratched the surface of features.

Thanks for reading.

so you wounder around in a park and stare at the moon in the grave yard at night? sounds real interesting

Huge fan of indie games, but I don't like the whole "use your Avatar in a game" buisness, so I'm not getting that game. I usually don't pay 400 MSP for an Indie game, unless it's exceptional -- but most 3D (not drawn) Indie, and even some Arcade, games don't look very good -- like the Arkanoid series, that Carneyvale and that Treasure Hunter game (and the only 400 MSP one was Carneyvale).

Good luck with it, though. I've thought of making some indie games with my brother a while ago, but we didn't bother going through the hassle.

GFugue

I know what you mean with "use your Avatar in games." The problem is though, most Avatar games do SUCK. (Then again so do most Indie games.) Avatar Golf did very well at 400 msp, and we believe it was a fair price based on the work and quality of the game. (Full 3D golf game, course editor, 8 players online, etc.)

I believe price should be based around the quality of the game and not based on the attitude. ("I won't pay over 80 msp points for an Indie game.") For example I'll spend $20 for a PC indie game if it's good, I'll spend $60 for a AAA game when it's new, and price is just based on quality. I find a good quality Indie game is like finding a bargain, because some are fantastic value. I personally love the old school NESlooking RPG "Breath of Death VII" That game was $1 and may have been one of the best RPG's I ever played. (I have no connection to this company just for the record.) The problem with the pricing of Indie games is most 400 msp is too high formost games. (At least in my opinion.) Of course the same could be said for most 80 msp games are too high based on the quality. ;)

Yes this was a plug, and I'm not ashamed to say it. We don't really have an advertising budget so I thought I'd just make a random post on game spot. (Other games get talked about, so why not.)

so you wounder around in a park and stare at the moon in the grave yard at night? sounds real interesting

k2theswiss

Yeah, because one very early screen shot shows you EVERY single thing you can do in the game! [/sarcasm]

looks alright, but the others are right, it just wont sell well at anything over 320, we can get a low quality arcade game, or a good arcade game on sale for that much. Avatar Golf might have sold alright, but probably most people who bought it did the same thing I did, impulse bought it when it was on sale last year.

More screenies are up:

http://www.barkerscrest.com/

These ones are basically showing interaction with Avatars.

Thanks for all the interest and responses guys and gals.

Since the night screenies we've actually tweaked the lighting a bit and will continue to do so throughout development.

Edit: Oh and the screenies don't always do justice in games. Lighting is easier on the eyes with movement when compared with a still frame. I've noticed this in other games as well in night screenies.

Another week of screenies are up: http://www.barkerscrest.com/

I've always had a love for indie games, so I'll be sure to watch this one for sure. So far, it looks pretty good, from at least the screens I've seen. I think the avatar being inculded is a great addition. Good luck on the development, that coming from a guy who's done it.