Verge World - new voxel-based game in development

dreadnought · 31 January 2020, 14:51

I've seen the news about this game popping up here and there but couldn't find anything on EAB. So far it's just a "tech demo", but it's a welcome change from the usual 2D fare. I've always had a weak spot for voxels (think Commanche & Outcast :) so I'm quite curious about it. It does look rather interesting (especially if they can make it work on A500, as promised).

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E-Penguin · 31 January 2020, 16:30

It's quite "Captain Blood", isn't it

saimon69 · 31 January 2020, 18:26

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Originally Posted by E-Penguin

It's quite "Captain Blood", isn't it

Well, if the Amiga version of Captain Blood would have had the flight section look like this, that would have been quite a feat...

E-Penguin · 05 February 2020, 21:21

I mean the whole 'flying down a canyon' thing. Mind you I was never really sure what was going on so I just blew planets up at random

vulture · 06 February 2020, 10:34

Wow, very impressive if done on OCS!

RetroBones · 17 March 2020, 14:32

Hi all!

Just want to mention we're making this new Amiga game, called VergeWorld: Icarus, a sci-fi shoot'em up/ racer in which you are a smuggler piloting an aircraft on a distant, desert planet ruled by a tyrannical corporation. This is just the tip of an iceberg, as we have very rich lore and cool gameplay ideas. The game is in development, but we got some recognition so far.

Well, if you're interested I'm going to post the updates, with the first one being the gameplay from A3000. The game will be able to run on A500 and A1200 as well, and I will post more gameplay videos in the future. We hope to finish the demo version available to download by the end of March, so keep your fingers crossed!

Video in the link below!

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utri007 · 17 March 2020, 15:03

Looks good and unique. Will there be different versions for more powerfull machines? ie. 68030 or 68060?

DamienD · 17 March 2020, 15:21

Above 2 x posts merged with the already existing thread here... and also fixed the embedded YouTube link

RetroBones · 18 March 2020, 08:47

Thanks for merging the topics

RetroBones · 18 March 2020, 10:15

Hi all, I've uploaded the gameplay from Amiga 500 recently and thought it would be good to share it with you. Share your thoughts, please.

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roondar · 18 March 2020, 12:23

That's very impressive. Nice work!

manossg · 18 March 2020, 12:26

This looks fantastic! Great stuff!

vulture · 18 March 2020, 13:01

Amazing

kriz · 18 March 2020, 16:16

Really looking forward to this, wonder how the gameplay will be ..

E-Penguin · 18 March 2020, 19:07

Looks amazing - is it possible to make the distance more visible? some of the scenery appears to pop into existence out of nowhere rather quickly. I realise there's a performance penalty for showing further back but it would enhance playability for those of us with slow reactions!

dreadnought · 18 March 2020, 21:22

I remember you saying on reddit that gameplay won't be open world (no surprises, given platform limitations), just corridors leading to "junctions". Any more details you could share? Will there be anything to shoot?

RetroBones · 19 March 2020, 14:26

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Originally Posted by E-Penguin

Looks amazing - is it possible to make the distance more visible? some of the scenery appears to pop into existence out of nowhere rather quickly. I realise there's a performance penalty for showing further back but it would enhance playability for those of us with slow reactions!

The problem lies in the technical limitations, but we're working on making the engine better, so hopefully, it will be possible, but can't guarantee that.

RetroBones · 19 March 2020, 14:28

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Originally Posted by dreadnought

I remember you saying on reddit that gameplay won't be open world (no surprises, given platform limitations), just corridors leading to "junctions". Any more details you could share? Will there be anything to shoot?

We plan on creating this large map covered with the canyons, in which you'll fly. Upon reaching the junction point you'll choose which route you'll fly next, with ability to fly back to the point you came from. And yes, there will be plenty to shoot

Predseda · 19 March 2020, 14:38

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And remember: SHOOT OR DIE!

RetroBones · 19 March 2020, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Predseda

There will be a lot of shooting. And a lot of dying. And a lot dying while being shot at.

31 January 2020, 14:51	#1
dreadnought Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ur, Atlantis Posts: 1,920	Verge World - new voxel-based game in development I've seen the news about this game popping up here and there but couldn't find anything on EAB. So far it's just a "tech demo", but it's a welcome change from the usual 2D fare. I've always had a weak spot for voxels (think Commanche & Outcast :) so I'm quite curious about it. It does look rather interesting (especially if they can make it work on A500, as promised). [ Show youtube player ] https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroBonesGames/ http://www.indieretronews.com/2019/1...ual-amiga.html

17 March 2020, 14:32	#6
RetroBones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Poland Posts: 13	New Amiga game, VergeWorld: Icarus is coming! Hi all! Just want to mention we're making this new Amiga game, called VergeWorld: Icarus, a sci-fi shoot'em up/ racer in which you are a smuggler piloting an aircraft on a distant, desert planet ruled by a tyrannical corporation. This is just the tip of an iceberg, as we have very rich lore and cool gameplay ideas. The game is in development, but we got some recognition so far. Well, if you're interested I'm going to post the updates, with the first one being the gameplay from A3000. The game will be able to run on A500 and A1200 as well, and I will post more gameplay videos in the future. We hope to finish the demo version available to download by the end of March, so keep your fingers crossed! Video in the link below! [ Show youtube player ] Last edited by DamienD; 17 March 2020 at 15:30. Reason: Fixed embedded YouTube link...

17 March 2020, 15:21	#8
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Above 2 x posts merged with the already existing thread here... and also fixed the embedded YouTube link Last edited by DamienD; 17 March 2020 at 15:30.

18 March 2020, 10:15	#10
RetroBones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Poland Posts: 13	A500 gameplay Hi all, I've uploaded the gameplay from Amiga 500 recently and thought it would be good to share it with you. Share your thoughts, please. [ Show youtube player ]

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31 January 2020, 16:30	#2
E-Penguin Banana Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Darmstadt Posts: 1,214	It's quite "Captain Blood", isn't it

05 February 2020, 21:21	#4
E-Penguin Banana Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Darmstadt Posts: 1,214	I mean the whole 'flying down a canyon' thing. Mind you I was never really sure what was going on so I just blew planets up at random

06 February 2020, 10:34	#5
vulture Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens , Greece Posts: 1,842	Wow, very impressive if done on OCS!

17 March 2020, 15:03	#7
utri007 mä vaan Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 1,655	Looks good and unique. Will there be different versions for more powerfull machines? ie. 68030 or 68060?

18 March 2020, 08:47	#9
RetroBones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Poland Posts: 13	Thanks for merging the topics

18 March 2020, 12:23	#11
roondar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,415	That's very impressive. Nice work!

18 March 2020, 12:26	#12
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	This looks fantastic! Great stuff!

18 March 2020, 13:01	#13
vulture Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens , Greece Posts: 1,842	Amazing

18 March 2020, 16:16	#14
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 41 Posts: 3,200	Really looking forward to this, wonder how the gameplay will be ..

18 March 2020, 19:07	#15
E-Penguin Banana Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Darmstadt Posts: 1,214	Looks amazing - is it possible to make the distance more visible? some of the scenery appears to pop into existence out of nowhere rather quickly. I realise there's a performance penalty for showing further back but it would enhance playability for those of us with slow reactions!

18 March 2020, 21:22	#16
dreadnought Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Ur, Atlantis Posts: 1,920	I remember you saying on reddit that gameplay won't be open world (no surprises, given platform limitations), just corridors leading to "junctions". Any more details you could share? Will there be anything to shoot?

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