The Elysian Shadows development team has just released a huge update for their “Next-Gen” multiplatform 2D/3D RPG slated for the OUYA and Sega Dreamcast, among other platforms. “Adventures in Game Development Chapter 25” was just released as the latest episode in their massively popular “reality game development” video blog series, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Elysian Shadows project and the life of a team of indie game developers.
The video focuses on a slew of new gameplay mechanics, including the prototyped battle engine, and is complete with the team’s trademarked antics and the raw style that makes the series so entertaining to watch.
Some of topics covered in the video include:
•Improvements on the real-time dynamic lighting engine and the omnidirectional shadows.
•Improvements on the 3D particle system.
•Added the ability to jump and dash, adding action platforming mechanics to the RPG
•Scripted NPC’s with dialogue relevant to the story of Elysian Shadows.
•The real-time combat system.
•Physics engine and destructible terrain
•Three new, original music compositions
•New areas and concepts unveiled
The team’s vblog will continue to be updated regularly, detailing their trials and tribulations breaking into the indie gaming scene as they work towards launching their Kickstarter campaign this summer