Castle Paradox

Welsh · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 32

Hello,

I used to be somewhat actively involved in this community, but that was a long time ago. Recently, I wanted to see if I could port a PS1 game to the OHRRPGCE and used Resident Evil/Biohazard as an example. This is the result of my work and the highest resolution I could achieve with the current limitations. I'm glad to see the engine itself is getting better.

A video of the intro: http://rapidshare.com/files/129743346/PU_demo_intro.rar.html

Game play images:

I'm thinking about starting an original game if anyone is interested in helping out.

Gizmog1 · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

These screenshots are amazing. What kind of help exactly are you needing, and what kind of original project are you interested in pursuing? I haven't downloaded this thing yet, 'cause I'm kind of wary of Rapidshare for some reason, but I'm really interested to see what this thing is like.

LongeBane · Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 312 Location: Tomorrow

Don't worry giz, you didn't miss anything. I watched the movie myself and didn't really get to actually see much of ingame graphics. Only some backdrops tied together, that's it. I'd like a REDO of it, or the rpg file itself and not a video like that again.

Welsh · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 32

Hmm... LongeBane, I don't have anything recent, but here is a video from an older version:

http://rapidshare.com/files/153533760/PU_tech_demo_2008.mp4.html

It was created as a tech demo, so a lot of features from the final version were not implemented. It's outdated by about 6 months. Slow game play, no plot scripting, enemies or final elements.

For help, I'm looking for a Japanese translator, 2-3 artists, musician, and possibly programmer.

Here are some additional screen captures:

TMC · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:47 am Post subject:

A Japanese translator? Why?

So, how are you going about this? Taking screencaptures from a good angle, downsizing and touching up where you can and drawing the rest?

I recognise this room:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/resident-evil/screenshots/gameShotId,122901/
Pretty interesting to see how you've rendered it in 2D

Is the text on that 'CHIMEAA' screen meant to be readable?

I would perhaps have recommended tweaking the palette before starting (to add more shades of grey). Notice that you can import multiple palettes. You could convert each backdrop to a 256 colour image using an optimum palette, which is usually a massive improvement, and import it with the palette. Custom will automatically generate a closest-match set of UI-colours for textboxes, etc. There's no way to display a backdrop with the correct palette automatically, you'll have to script it using 'load palette'. It also can't be used for battle backdrops, since everything else will have a different palette.

That battle system looks interesting! Is it scripted or done with normal battles?

BTW: Is the limitation on resolution you mention the 20x20 size of tiles and NPCs?
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Welsh · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 32

Newbie_Power · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1762

You did a really amazing job. The controls are probably better than in the PSX version, too.
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Welsh · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 32

I'm thinking about porting another PSX title, but I'm not sure yet. Any ideas or projects in the works?

On a side note, I'm interested in resolutions. If anyone has a 24 bit. spite I'd like to see how much of the original I can maintain.

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Welsh · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 32

Bloodlust looks pretty good. I played the demo a while back.

I noticed when you reach the city skyline to the north and try to cross the fence to the left there's a glitch (?) that forces you to battle the giant eyeball in a continuous loop. I had to restart from the save point.

When will the final version be released?

Onlyoneinall · **Bug finder** Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 746

I'm really, REALLY pushing for the final to be released by the end of January '09 at the latest. The game is pushing 90% complete right now, so in a few months seems possible.

And in the final version, that glitch will be no more, along with not losing ammo when switching guns. Big grin

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TMC · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:40 am Post subject:

Robot · **Skeleton King** Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 72

This looks amazing!

Damn, I can't wait to play it! Any ideas on another game you would like to port? But, don't stop with this project, PLEASE, it looks like you've put a lot of work into it and it looks great!
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FyreWulff · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:36 am Post subject:

The only good Japanese translators are actually Japanese though. As in, from the country.

I don't think we have anyone from Japan on here.