Hi all, We've been continuing our work on environments and enemies. The map that's getting the most work is nicknamed the "Grappleroom" for now. It's a space in the campaign that will be relatively safe from which the player can access the main maps that comprise the game. Think of it like a training room where you can shoot some enemies, practice grappling, and just get comfortable with some of the main mechanics of the game before tackling a map.
There is a main chamber with floating platforms and plenty of surfaces you can swing around on. Branching off from the main chamber are pathways to other maps.
What you see here is concept art but we are about halfway through modeling/texturing this particular environment. When we have it lit and looking at least semi-decent in the engine we'll get some renders up for you. In addition to the environments, we continue modeling and concepting new enemies. This is a smaller enemy that we've recently completed. The textures aren't totally complete yet but you can get an idea of how he looks in the engine from this screenshot:
Animations are up next for this NPC and another that we also have rigged. More are on the way. In addition to this, we're doing some further development on concept work for our actual playable levels. We've did some rough sketches last year and have some basic ideas to work with but now we're going to translate that into actual spaces that are properly laid out for gameplay. That's it for now! The Devs

[ 2018-06-11 04:44:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

There is no life. There is no hope. There is only the Grappledrome!

In the future, mankind leaves the flesh behind and uploads their minds to computers. But their digital paradise becomes a cyber hell when the Overlord, a malevolent artificial intelligence, arises and enslaves them all. For all eternity they are forced to compete in the Grappledrome for his twisted amusement!

Grappledrome is a tense, fast-paced multiplayer arena shooter built around a grappling/swinging movement mechanic - it's Unreal Tournament meets Bionic Commando. Soar through the map looking for the ideal weapon pickup before ambushing your victim from on high. Make spectacular escapes, swing past obstacles and find new angles to re-engage your enemy. Delight the Overlord as you kill each other for all eternity!

Key Features

• Fast-paced, multiplayer combat
  
• Unique grappling/swinging movement mechanic
  
• Jetpack to get yourself out of trouble
  
• Open, clutter-free maps that test your ability to shoot on the run
  
• Unique weapon set with more on the way!
  
• Offline play available in the form of Time Trial maps. Compete for the top spot on Steam leaderboards!