[b]This is an old topic-- all future updates will go here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7438 --[/b] [center][img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/thunderdragon27/psychowaluigi/titlescreen.png[/img] View the Gameplay Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCL2p0zYQFE[/center] Eeeeyup. Remember this thing? I know how much you all want a sequel to Toad Strikes Back, but you’re just going to have to settle with some crummy spiritual successor instead. ;D [center][img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/thunderdragon27/psychowaluigi/desertfreeze.gif[/img] [i]But… it doesn’t snow in the desert…[/i][/center] Psycho Waluigi is a platformer – at first glance, it would seem like your average Mario game, what with the pipes, blocks to smash, enemies to stomp and coins to collect… but the similarities more or less end there. See, I am attempting to take the concept of fangaming in a more creative direction, and this little game is the result. [center][img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/thunderdragon27/psychowaluigi/bobombs.gif[/img] [i]Bob’ombs and Piranha Plants will be the only traditional Mario enemies to make an appearance.[/i][/center] The gimmick? Waluigi has psychic powers. And he wants to use them to take over the world. And it’s up to you to help him achieve that goal! …Yeah, kinda dark for a Mario game, but I still say Super Paper Mario is even darker, heh. ;B Using his newfound psychic powers, Waluigi can grab and throw anything as a weapon from bricks, to [i]coins[/i], to enemies – some enemies can be “mind controlled.” Basically, you’re forcing them to use their abilities against other enemies – like Kirby, in a sense. [center][img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/thunderdragon27/psychowaluigi/walrus.gif[/img] [i]He’s got a walrus, and he ain’t afraid to use it![/i][/center] This is my dream fangame – and I mean that in the most literal sense possible. One night a couple of years ago, I had a dream where I made… this game. The whole concept of Waluigi having psychic powers, along with the very gameplay mechanics… it was all very clear. And thus, I [i]had[/i] to take it on over to the realm of the conscious. [center][img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/thunderdragon27/psychowaluigi/chaos1.gif[/img] [i]The action can be quite chaotic at times.[/i][/center] I’ve been working on this game like mad – nearly missing a few meals in the process, haha. I actually started working on it just before TSB’s completion, and have been working on it since; on and off at irregular intervals. But it was just a few months ago I kicked it into high gear – finishing off the engine, starting the actual game, so on and so forth. But I think the two years of work shows – I think y’all will like it. …I hope. D; [center][img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/thunderdragon27/psychowaluigi/chaos2.gif[/img] [i]…Quite chaotic indeed.[/i][/center] Progress is coming along nicely. In theory, I could release a demo any time, but… you just might have to wait. Blame the kindly folks who made NCFC. ;P Though I may release one before then if I feel like it, if the demand is high enough, and if I receive cake (get cookin’ peeps. ;p). Dunno how long the game will take to complete, but expect it sooner than forever, hah! I’m planning on… maybe thirty-something levels (they’re pretty big and each one unique). I have a few done already and they seem to be piling up rapidly, so… wooo. Be sure to check out the gameplay trailer above if you haven’t already. I’d love to hear your feedback! ^_^

Wow, TD. This looks incredible. The gameplay looks kinda like The Crystal Bearers for wii.

looks badass

Amazing, definitely looks psychotic.

Oh my God it's TD. I really want it now. I mean, seriously. TSB was the best Mario Fangame in TGF/MMF/whateverclickteam i've ever played. Cannot wait.

Well, this looks interesting. While I find the Wario Bros. the most unpleasant characters to ever come from Nintendo, Waluigi never gets any attention. I will most definetly play this when possible.

Looks really surreal! The mind-controlling thing is what really interests me though.

Wow. Games like this must be why you have founded the site. I wish there were more of that sort. I can't wait!

Looks amazing.

sounds awesome sprites clash a lil', but the overall look is great I'm looking forward to this

[quote="Thunder Dragon"]some enemies can be “mind controlled.”[/quote] So how are you doing this? Can Waluigi literally control the enemy or do you just "pick it up" and use its powers?

[quote="LocoRoo"][quote="Thunder Dragon"]some enemies can be “mind controlled.”[/quote] So how are you doing this? Can Waluigi literally control the enemy or do you just "pick it up" and use its powers?[/quote]He posted a video for a reason.

[quote="Fiddy Three"][quote="LocoRoo"][quote="Thunder Dragon"]some enemies can be “mind controlled.”[/quote] So how are you doing this? Can Waluigi literally control the enemy or do you just "pick it up" and use its powers?[/quote]He posted a video for a reason.[/quote] i should lern2reed But GODDAMN DOES THIS GAME LOOK AWESOME. I wish I could make engines this good.

Oh my god I thought you scrapped this a long time ago! So, how do you control the "psycho cloud"? The mouse would probably be the best imo, but whatever you chose, I'm sure it'll be great. Good job!

Todally awesome (as to expected from the founder)! Psychic powers seem too overpowered (limitless).

its a neat gimmick but I'm getting the feel it gets really repetitive after a bit, unless more abilities in regards to physic powers are made available as you progress. It looks really promising though and I am looking forward to it.

Show this on the Daily Click. They'll love it.

this was expected sooner than i thought - i didn't even think you were working on it that much at the moment it's looking very awesome, i was interested the moment you showed it at NCFC previously!

I appreciate the comments so far - many thanks y'alls. =) [quote]Well, this looks interesting. While I find the Wario Bros. the most unpleasant characters to ever come from Nintendo, Waluigi never gets any attention. I will most definetly play this when possible.[/quote] In that case, I'm glad I got you interested, heh! One thing that has been worrying me was Waluigi's unpopularity - personally, I love the character, but not everybody feels the same. So it's good to know you're still interested with all things considered. =D [quote]Wow. Games like this must be why you have founded the site. I wish there were more of that sort.[/quote] Me too, Guinea. Me too. [quote]sprites clash a lil', but the overall look is great[/quote] Wouldn't be a Bowser Tech game without the effectively clashing sprites. ;D [quote]So how are you doing this? Can Waluigi literally control the enemy or do you just "pick it up" and use its powers?[/quote] Pick it up and use its powers - "mind control" is just a fancy name I came up with for it. But that's not to say there won't be levels where you can actually control an enemy... (still in the planning stages, but yeah) [quote]So, how do you control the "psycho cloud"? The mouse would probably be the best imo, but whatever you chose, I'm sure it'll be great.[/quote] It rotates in a 180 degree arc around Waluigi, depending on what direction he's facing. You can move it with the Up and Down directionals, and the grabbing/throwing/mind control is all handled with Button 2 (default: ctrl). [quote]Psychic powers seem too overpowered (limitless).[/quote] Bear in mind, the video only shows the first level. If my test frames were any indication, the later levels have the potential to become quite chaotic and challenging - there's a lot already programmed that you haven't seen. You'll probably [i]wish[/i] they were overpowered then. ;P [quote]its a neat gimmick but I'm getting the feel it gets really repetitive after a bit, unless more abilities in regards to physic powers are made available as you progress.[/quote] The same could be said about Kirby's suck-and-blow powers upon first glance. ;D Some stages you might be able to get through without using your psychic powers at all, whereas others will center themselves around the mechanic, finding new ways to utilize the power. And of course, more enemies with usable abilities will be introduced as you go along as well. So yes, rest assured that efforts will be made to keep it fresh, and again - there's a LOT that the video does not show. [quote]Show this on the Daily Click. They'll love it.[/quote] I'll think about it... on one hand, I heard they look down upon fangames (I've never been there), but on the other why not? I am wanting more exposure for this game, you know, to prove that fangames can actually be original with a little effort... I'll look into it. [quote]this was expected sooner than i thought - i didn't even think you were working on it that much at the moment it's looking very awesome, i was interested the moment you showed it at NCFC previously![/quote] I revealed it late 2007 - how is 2010 "sooner that you thought?" ;D But yeah, I suppose I have been pretty hush-hush on the whole effort. But then again, one could say that the reason I haven't said or done anything around here was because, well, I kinda sorta was too busy working on the game. ^_^;; Uh huh, so... I suppose I should keep y'alls posted on my progress from now on? I'm trying to create some hype here, haha. D;

[quote="Thunder Dragon"]But that's not to say there won't be levels where you can actually control an enemy... ;)[/quote] FUCK YES YOU ARE THE BEST THUNDER DRAGON EVER