New Project: Syndemic

http://www.indiedb.com/games/syndemic

Ex Vitro development is kind of on hold, as I've been putting most of my efforts towards a new game called Syndemic.

It's a microbiology-themed action shooter with elements of item collection and puzzle-solving built into it. I'm trying to create a blend of Diablo/Torchlight type of adventuring plus shoot-em-up style gameplay.

I'm hoping to include some semi-educational elements in it, such as exploring microbiology ecology and human diseases. It's quite a bit different than Ex Vitro, but I hope you give it a try.

I've also got an experimental funding site going on Indiegogo.com. I'm not sure if I'll make much from it, but have a look if you're interested. You can name a species of microbe, design a weapon, or have your eyeball turned into a battleground.

http://www.indiegogo.com/syndemic

New Ex Vitro Download

Version 0.34 available for download:

http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/games/201872/download
http://www.mediafire.com/?c3ffj62mlc2nacf

- Doubled the size of the map
- Brand new zone with a brand new boss
- Teleporter system allows quick movement across map
- Better animations for character (head turns, arm bends, spin-jump)
- New items that upgrade weapons and shields
- Minor graphical upgrades here and there
- More Data logs, and now they are on by default
- Improved map screen, with dynamic updates and markers for yellow doors
- Separate status screen for items collected

Demo Released

Here is the demo! Hope you enjoy it. I'd really appreciate feedback and constructive criticisms, or bug reports or anything like that. Just a warning that this is still a test and is under heavy construction! Now with a save system!

Send feedback to exvitrogamedev@gmail.com

http://www.yoyogames.com/games/164451-ex-vitro

http://torerane.deviantart.com/

http://www.indiedb.com/games/ex-vitro

Thanks for playing!

Screenshots

See more at http://torerane.deviantart.com/

Credits

Note: These credits will be updated during the development process.

"Ex Vitro" version 0.15
Design, Gameplay, Graphics by Alex May
Music (Technology and Jungle) by Marc Gaboury

Credits:
Engine - Based on the Platform Engine v2.4 by Martin Piecyk (www.pages.drexel.edu/~mfp27/)
Miscellaneous Effects - GameCave Effects Engine v3.1 by Rhys Andrews (www.gamecave.org)
Minimap - Based on the Map System by DoctorM64 (http://64digits.com/games/index.php?cmd=view_game&id=4697)
Reflections - Reflecting Water by Jason Gissing
Fog - Realtime Dynamic Fog by petenka
Item Messages - EchoJerichoX's Pop-up Metroid Message Example by EchoJerichoX and Kolink (darkfox@wavecable.com)
Lighting Effects - Simple Lighting Engine by Chaz13

Sounds:
www.freeSFK.co.uk
www.freesound.org - Specific Sound Effects:
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Gimp Brushes Used:

Quantum Brushes by Axeraider70
Splatter Brushes by wickedjess
Dried Blood Splatters by photoshoptutorials.ws
Demolished Cracks 2 by env1ro

Status

This game represents about a summer's worth of work, and is about maybe 15% complete. Because this is just a hobby of mine, I can't say it will ever get completed to the extent I would like, but I hope to have a playable demo/prototype available in the new year (2011).

All graphics were done by me, as well as enemy and level design. Most of the engines/effects were found via tutorials or examples.