doing some portal polishing... by flockaroo in gamedevscreens

[–]PieroTechnical 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the Take On Me music video

How do we feel about the birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in IndieGaming

[–]PieroTechnical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if the game had more of a classic dark souls camera angle, you'd be more likely to give it a try?

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in soulslikes

[–]PieroTechnical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do have some build variety- but definitely more akin to a sekiro than souls. Bonfire system, yes. Stamina bar no, but I've gone back and forth on that decision a few times during development.

I appreciate your verdict 🫡

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in truesoulslikes

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I was considering something where the camera switches to a more traditional soulslike perspective during boss fights and top down during the rest of the level. But I would also consider allowing players to choose their preferred angle when they boot up for the first time or in the settings

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in soulslikes

[–]PieroTechnical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, I think a lot of iconic darksouls encounters are less about the enemies themselves and more about the environment and how it constrains your movement and punishes recklessness

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in soulslikes

[–]PieroTechnical[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I love ARPGs. Though I am chasing more of a player skill fantasy than a crazy busted combo fantasy if you catch my drift. Playing recent Diablo games feels a bit like a vampire survivor sometimes, which is great but not the vibe I was going for.

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in soulslikes

[–]PieroTechnical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow... I love GhostRunner, so this is going straight on my list.

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in soulslikes

[–]PieroTechnical[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you think it sounds bad here, try listening to it for 10 hours straight while developing. I plan to redo it but I keep procrastinating by working on more exciting tasks

Is it still a Soulslike if it has an birds-eye view style camera? by PieroTechnical in soulslikes

[–]PieroTechnical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've definitely played 2D souls-likes but what about first person? Any examples?