Bitquest is a blog to track the progress and development of three different but associated games, all set in the same universe of
Quorum. Quorum is a pre-medieval fantasy world, sort of a tribal bronze-age setting. All three games are set in this world in slightly different time periods, and all featuring a different genre. This blog will track the following three projects:
HERODOM is a sidescrolling platformer/action-RPG with heavy emphasis on exploration -- part of the so-called "Metroidvania" genre. It features all the staples which make the genre enjoyable, such as a plethora of items, massive world, and throngs of enemies each with their own attack patterns and amusing death animations. Further, Herodom includes an open-world design, towns with NPCs, shops and quests, and various optional side features including a bestiary, crafting system, gardening and toy collecting. Herodom is the largest and most ambitious project of the three, but it is also the one I dedicate most of my time to developing.
SPLINTERED COAST is an island survival game with emphasis on construction. The goal is something between Stranded 2 and Wurm Online. You play as a small, goblinlike sub-race whose only goal is to carve out a living for himself on an otherwise-deserted island. Build tools, construct shelter, forage for food, hunt wild game, plant crops, and build an altar for worship and sacrifice to keep the gods happy. Because this is a world where medical technology is limited to bandages and herbalism, looking after your health and treating your injuries are very important considerations as well.
RODELL'S GLASS is a point-and-click adventure game with a focus somewhere between Sierra and LucasArts. Puzzles are specifically designed to be logical rather than abstract, so gameplay does not devolve into randomly clicking every pixel or trying to combine every item with each other. The story follows Rodell, a nomadic alchemist who's trying to develop an invisibility potion so he can live out his voyeuristic fantasies.
HERODOM is a sidescrolling platformer/action-RPG with heavy emphasis on exploration -- part of the so-called "Metroidvania" genre. It features all the staples which make the genre enjoyable, such as a plethora of items, massive world, and throngs of enemies each with their own attack patterns and amusing death animations. Further, Herodom includes an open-world design, towns with NPCs, shops and quests, and various optional side features including a bestiary, crafting system, gardening and toy collecting. Herodom is the largest and most ambitious project of the three, but it is also the one I dedicate most of my time to developing.
SPLINTERED COAST is an island survival game with emphasis on construction. The goal is something between Stranded 2 and Wurm Online. You play as a small, goblinlike sub-race whose only goal is to carve out a living for himself on an otherwise-deserted island. Build tools, construct shelter, forage for food, hunt wild game, plant crops, and build an altar for worship and sacrifice to keep the gods happy. Because this is a world where medical technology is limited to bandages and herbalism, looking after your health and treating your injuries are very important considerations as well.
RODELL'S GLASS is a point-and-click adventure game with a focus somewhere between Sierra and LucasArts. Puzzles are specifically designed to be logical rather than abstract, so gameplay does not devolve into randomly clicking every pixel or trying to combine every item with each other. The story follows Rodell, a nomadic alchemist who's trying to develop an invisibility potion so he can live out his voyeuristic fantasies.
Thank you for making the blog. Your games sound so awesome.
ReplyDeleteSounds fucking awesome. Can't wait for Herodom.
ReplyDeleteWow, I came for Herodom, But i think the other two are amazing as well. Keep up the hard work man.
ReplyDeleteHey man if you need help with any of these games I'll be glad to do so.
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