Hi,
We are making good progress developing the game, but the crucial time is coming, we have to announce a really important and necessary thing : it’s wallpaper time !
Sorry for the lame introduction, anyway here is a wallpaper featuring B.O.B and Fred bravely facing a pack of enemies.
There are two sizes (1024*768 and 1920*1080)
We are happy to announce that our first game Hexodius is one of the winners of the Ganuta competition. The project has also won the Ankama price, giving us the opportunity of an appearance in IG magazine.
Thank you all for your support !
The Brain Slap team.
Hi,
A second composer, Vincent, is working on the Hexodius soundtrack, we are happy to share with you this catchy/retro piece he has done to illustrate the Bonus stages :
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We hope you’ll enjoy it, feel free to tell us what you think about this track. If you want to listen more of Vincent’s work you can check his website : www.vincentpavone.com
Good listening and good headbanging !
- Incoming transmission -
“The B.O.B – Z.1.0.3 drone has three upgrade slots, I have designed 20 chips to boost some of its functionalities. These wonderful pieces of technology don’t need energy to work but only three of them can be equiped at the same time. Some are only efficient if the corresponding equipment is mounted.
I’ll quickly describe six of them:
Secondary reactor : it gives a boost to the drone top speed.
Shoot speed : the plasma turret has a better firing frequency.
Energy magnet : the energy sparks are attracted toward the drone.
Mirror Shield : it allows the energy shield to reflect enemy bullets. I have to admit that I’ve taken into consideration an advice from one of your kind for this one. (Only efficient if the energy shield equipment is mounted)
Energy saver : the mounted equipments require less energy to be activated.
Cooldown accelerator : This upgrade is useful if the drone is mounted with equipment using cooldown system, they will be available quicker.
I have to go back to work, do not hesitate to give me your thoughts about my work, I attached an image showing some of the customization possibilities of the B.O.B – Z.1.0.3 drone.”
- End of transmission -
After a while without update, we are happy to provide you some new materials. Here is a bunch of new screenshots of Hexodius that show some environments of the game. We want to give to each dimension a specific mood.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Hey guys !
Here is a quick look at what Hexodius really is. You’ll see the main gameplay phases (exploration, build and action) and two of the equipments Fred was talking about in the previous diary.
Enjoy !
- Incoming transmission -
“Hi there, I’ve worked so much these days… The basic functions of the B.O.B – Z.1.0.3 are perfectly working, but it will not be enough to prevent from all the hazards of the Hexodius station. I can’t know precisely what this freaking crazy AI is preparing.
The drone will be able to carry new functionalities, I cannot install them right now because of the lack of ressources in my temporary lab but I’ve already worked on the plans. Four of them can be equiped at the same time but they will need energy to be activated. Let me present to you some of these equipments :
Energy shield : It creates a strong energy field around the drone, it will stop all physical and plasma attacks. However it may be inefficient against special energy fields or lasers.
Holo-turret : This device summons an energy turret, it will shoot at enemies entering its attack range.
Nitro : It gives a serious boost of speed, perfect to dodge enemy attacks.
Proximity mine : Ok, it may not sound original, but this vintage equipment is very useful to set traps to mindless toasters.
Time Paradox : I have to admit that I’m pretty proud about this one, this nasty piece of equipment slows down the time around the drone during a few seconds. Thinking of it, maybe I should check if the use of this device can have some side effects…
I have to go back to work, I’ve planned to design about twenty unique equipments. Ha, and I will talk about upragde chips in another transmission.”
- End of transmission -
- Incoming transmission -
“I’ve managed to gather some materials to achieve the first version of the B.O.B – Z.1.0.3 drone. I’ve uploaded a short video of the simulation showing the basic functions : moving and shooting.
Now i’m working on the advanced functionalities : extra weapons and upgrades. Stay tuned ! “
- End of transmission -
It’s time to introduce the sound designer who will be behind Hexodius : Stuff !
To show you what he is capable of and how Hexodius will sound like, we share with you one of the tracks he made for the project :
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If you enjoy it, you can check more of his work on his soundcloud page.