Work in Progress Pokémon Arkhe

bjfinest34 · Feb 27, 2018

This game has a lot of potential! I really like how you use a GBA styled tileset, and still managed to make your game stand out. Can't wait to see how it looks when it's released.

Dawn Bronze · Feb 28, 2018

The maps for this project are very interesting to me, and on the whole I think it's a very unique take on using gen 3 tiles! I absolutely love the first screenshot you've shown off, I feel as though you've created a really unique atmosphere for the location that I haven't really seen before. I also feel like even though you're using Magiscarf's tiles, you've integrated them really well and they definitely fit well with he gen 3 aesthetic. I'm a big fan of the other custom tiles you've added too, from what I can see they all look like they match the rest of the tileset and none feel out of place. However - and this is really just a personal thing - I'm not a big fan of how you've generally mapped things. I know a lot of people like the more organic, random tree placement, but personally I think the gen 3 style lends itself more to rigid mapping with more straight, clean lines. While it's more of an aesthetic thing, I also think the organic style can make maps harder to play through, and this looks like it might be a bigger problem in the swamp map you've shown. Overall however, this project certainly looks promising and I'd be interested to see more!

MadDeodorant · Feb 28, 2018

So, I'm really intrigued by this project and I'll tackle it step by step:

TITLE and STORY:
Just the title of the game, Arkhe, meaning "origin" in Greek is very interesting. There are many possibilities to explore with such a title. However, the story's synopsis is still very vague and doesn't really tie into the title. It's not it's bad, it's alright. I just believe that you can bring a lot more to the table with the premise that you invoke with the title. Mayb the full story does correspond, but the synopsis you present doesn't really hint at that and these days Pokémon should strive for less predictable and generic stories. Just a piece of advice and good luck!

VISUALS:
They look very nice. The way you use a custom 3rd Gen tileset is really cool, though I have to agree with @Dawn Bronze. Gen 3 tiles lend themselves better in less organic maps. Overall the maps are pleasing to the ways and complex enough without being confusing. I can't wait to see more of them (I'm still struggling to see some of the screenshots you've hidden in that very quick GIF). The main complain I have about the maps is diversity of colour. They look very monochromatic. Yes, there are some environments like the desert or the marsh that are naturally monochromatic, but I feel like you can try and making them more colourful. Here's an example of a desert city from the game Runescape, Al-Kharid, that shows how you can bring colour to a possible bland area:

AL-KHARID

FAKÉMON AND MUSIC:
You haven't shown anything in both these departments so far, so I can't really judge. I can just say the Fakémon should be the priority indeed, music can come later. Also, don't rush the fakémon for a release date. Get them ready and raring to go well before you even think of realeasing. Take your time and it'll be worth it.

Overall, I'm looking forward to this project and hope that you continue the level of quality and even improve on it. Good luck!

Bentoxx · Feb 28, 2018

Thank guys for your comment !

@Dawn Bronze : can you specify for this, just for make me better :

Dawn Bronze said:
and this is really just a personal thing - I'm not a big fan of how you've generally mapped things. I know a lot of people like the more organic, random tree placement

More custom tiles in the futur, I want all the structure are new, and every city are differents with a good and unique atmoshpere, Thank you for noticing this !

@MadDeodorant : Very constructive answer, thank you !
- For the marsh I try to stay in the GBA color, but it's a new environments for 3G style, I make it better, what you advise me about that ?
- For the desert I want make something like that :

(From pokemon phoenix rising)

(From Phyromatical)
OR

But more fantasy you know ? redo my desert is in my projects.

The Storie
I'm French and I have some difficulty for explain all I imagine in english x) The synopsis is vague, yes, I do it, because I don't want it to be too predictable, I understand what you say and I try make better synopsis for explain the story.
Spoiler : I want explain the origin of the first pokemon movie, the Golems's legends and evolve rocks, all these things are explained and linked together in story. I don't say more :no_mouth:.

Thank again for you comment, it's motivating for making better !

skurleton · Mar 1, 2018

Your maps are so vibrant and gorgeous! I'm looking forward to a release of this title.

Atomic Reactor · Mar 5, 2018

This is looking really nice, love the polished gen 3 look. The mix of tiles you use seem to compliment each other well, I also enjoy the color edits for the tiles. I really dig the custom feel, keep it up. Can't wait to see more of this in the future.

West · Mar 25, 2018

The first game ever anywhere to feature a 20 year old teenager

Bentoxx · Mar 26, 2018

Thank you for your comments, that encourages me to continue harder !

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Today I want post a news about the project, I have redo the desert, because the town was monochrome, and I wish better graphique level :

(Do not hesitate to give your opinion and remark it is important for me)
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What has been done recently:

- Desert and city mapping (Sheva)
- Functioning of arenas that do not take part in history
- All starters are designed in concept art (coloured draft)
- Rivals description

Here are the next advances:

- Make sprites of rivals (Lucas and Ellana)
- Finish the sprites of the starters
- Start interface design
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for those who will be interested I always recruit graphic designers notably for :

- Make the Artwork of the 3 Starters to add them to the presentation
- Pixel artists to mainly make sprites of Fakemon and trainers (I also make some but several we go faster)

For join us : https://discordapp.com/invite/Ds68eyS/

Phi-Bi · Mar 27, 2018

I really love the quality of your map. My favorite is the way to map the path/ground, love all the details you put into it. It makes the area feels beautifully natural. Also I'm not sure if this is tile error or intended..

https://imgur.com/a/HLABp

Keileon · Mar 27, 2018

The screenshots look absolutely fantastic, and if I had the time outside of my own game I'd totally offer to draw your starters.

Just a tiny nitpick though...

"You are a teenager of 20years old (Yeah, not a BOY of 13 years)"

You stop being a teenager the moment you turn 20. :P

Bentoxx · Mar 27, 2018

@Phi-Bi : Yes I see but it’s a « event » for have all the flower, in-game you haven’t this error ;-)

@Keileon : « Youngster » will be better ? I’m trying to improve my English :) I change it.
I’ll be very happy if you draw the starters, come in private message or on the Discord if you want speak about that =D

MadDeodorant · Mar 29, 2018

Bentoxx said:
@Phi-Bi : Yes I see but it’s a « event » for have all the flower, in-game you haven’t this error ;-)

@Keileon : « Youngster » will be better ? I’m trying to improve my English :) I change it.
I’ll be very happy if you draw the starters, come in private message or on the Discord if you want speak about that =D

It's more of a young adult. Youngster are usually referred to pre-teens.

Sully · Jun 20, 2018

I love your maps~
I get a big Pokémon Ranger vibe from them, keep it up!

Bentoxx · Jun 23, 2018

Hey everyone !

As usual a little news to show the progress and make a point:

1 - I recently redid the biggest city on the map to make it more urban :

~~No there is no graphic bug on this image~~

(Some small additions are still to be made like graffiti or small billboards)

2 - I also started the interfaces, here is a small overview :

Feel free to give your opinions (and criticism), they are not implanted, the elements displayed are just an example.

Interface on which I will be able to concentrate more because the team is now composed of 2 pixel artists, one for the sprites of the trainers, another for the starters, 2 graphic designers to make the Artworks as well as 2 musicians.

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The little recruitment :

Currently I need Spriters for new Fakemon, pixelartists and musicians
If you are interested in getting involved in a project in a serious way, of course, I will be happy to tell you more
Contact in MP or onDiscord->HERE
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3- The continuation of future progress:

Continue interfaces including main menu, bag, Pokédex and option menu
Complete and finish tilesets from the inside to start mapping them
Animate the autotiles of the ponds (for always more realism and atmosphere)
See some cities that need a little facelift
Review the presentation and the synopsis which are too vague on its content

Work in Progress Pokémon Arkhe

bjfinest34

Creator of Pokémon Stratus Dreams

Dawn Bronze

Trainer

MadDeodorant

Insert internet reference here

Bentoxx

Rookie

skurleton

Pokemon Serenity Developer

Atomic Reactor

I don't even like Pokémon games.

West

New in Town

Bentoxx

Rookie

Phi-Bi

Novice

Keileon

Sardonyx's Kyuubi

Bentoxx

Rookie

MadDeodorant

Insert internet reference here

Sully

Rookie

Bentoxx

Rookie