Biologists, machines and programmers have been modelling biological systems for many years. We think that it’s about time a video-game got in on the act! This is our unique premise for Soup. We believe that battling agents, with limited interaction types, creates an experience that is bursting with colourful action, yet deceptively strategic.
We have endeavoured to combine two well-known game mechanics: the strategic building and commanding of units coupled with good old competitive battling! Player control input is purposefully limited but extremely tactical. You will need to keep a close eye on the evolving battlefield and make split-second decisions on which units to employ. These decisions can be the difference between triumphant victory and swift defeat. We have already amassed a community of fans who love sharing their strategies and techniques with us. In short, Soup is easy to pick-up-and-play but difficult to master.
Mines are behaving properly now. They orbit the core, maintain spacing with neighbors, and break formation to snap at nearby threats before drifting back. Simple rules, emergent flocking.
Still more to do on unit behaviorshunters need to get smarter and torpedoes aren\'t done yetbut mines feel right.
Basic HUD sketch in place. Nothing fancy, just enough to playtest without guessing at numbers.
Started level design work. Exploring environmental zones that shape how units behave rather than just flat arenas.\n
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And a render from our concept artist: one of the factions taking shape. Green organic mass wrapped in a translucent membrane.
More next week.
Minimum Setup
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+. SteamOS+
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 1 GB RAM
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 2.0 Capable (Everything Made Since 2004)
- Storage: 256 MB available space
Recommended Setup
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 2.0 Capable (Everything Made Since 2004)
- Storage: 256 MB available space
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