[Player Lin]

I do care about player sprites, even in Single player, but I'm fine if Ion Maiden won't have them...since I think it would adding some of immersion...
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Even the latest timezone (UTC+14hrs), should still in Wednesday...

[JankJason]

Well Strife didn't even have a unique player sprite, it just used one of the rebel soldier sprites.

[Mr. Tibbs]

I missed this the other day, but since John Linneman (the guy who made the recent Powerslave retrospective) seems to be following the project, hopefully Digital Foundry will substantially cover Ion Maiden at some point.

[Hendricks266]

That screen is so old...

[Daedolon]

I think I saw the original in my Twitter feed just yesterday, was something like November 2016

[Lunick]

Daedolon, on 28 February 2018 - 12:49 AM, said:

I think I saw the original in my Twitter feed just yesterday, was something like November 2016

20th November 2016 https://twitter.com/...211740025704448

[NNC]

I'm eagerly awaiting this project, but even more so the full credits, particularly about the leveldesigners. I know only about DavoX, hope others will be involved as well.

Call me an autist, but my biggest focus on these old FPS games had turned into watching and analyizing mapping styles instead of just shooting.

[Sanek]

Nancsi, on 28 February 2018 - 03:42 AM, said:

Call me an autist, but my biggest focus on these old FPS games had turned into watching and analyizing mapping styles instead of just shooting.

You're not alone, Nancsi

[Mark]

For once I agree with Nancsi. When I load new maps its mostly for technical review.

[NNC]

Mark., on 28 February 2018 - 05:11 AM, said:

For once I agree with Nancsi.

So now the earth starts spinning clockwise?

[oasiz]

Clicky me to play

Some issues where steam binaries are refusing to download for some users, I've heard success stories after multiple re-installs.
But it's there and playable!

Go get em!

[Player Lin]

Early Access? Okay, I still get it because I just want to support VoidPoint devs and 3DR.

[MusicallyInspired]

Nice! Not what I expected voice-wise, but I think it works well. Can't wait to play it.

[Hendricks266]

[Newken]

"Tired of old-school impostors?"

Spot-on.

[High Treason]

Good so far, would make remarks about sparse medkits and them not standing out but I'm playing keyboard only on a broken laptop that has a dull screen, so I'll assume the problem lies with my setup overall, especially the screen's lack of contrast - for reference, the "Use full editor" button here is just a gray square on this screen. So yeah, it's looking pretty good.

Only one thing... does it really have to require Steam to be installed to run or is that only on this preview version? Wanted to clarify this so I know what I'm getting into here.

[Hendricks266]

High Treason, on 28 February 2018 - 08:38 AM, said:

Only one thing... does it really have to require Steam to be installed to run or is that only on this preview version? Wanted to clarify this so I know what I'm getting into here.

If you got it on Steam, yes. The version on the 3D Realms site is DRM-free.

[Sanek]

Hendricks266, on 28 February 2018 - 08:22 AM, said:

I've told you there will be a demo! Nobody beelived me!

Bought the Early Access version without any thinking, despite the huge-ass price.

Judging by the trailer, I like the Shelly's voice already.


EDIT: 64-bit only? That's bullshit, I can play it on my laptop only

[High Treason]

Hendricks266, on 28 February 2018 - 08:40 AM, said:

If you got it on Steam, yes. The version on the 3D Realms site is DRM-free.

Right on, I'll blag the Steam refund system and get the 3DR version instead - wish I'd known about that beforehand, but oh well. I'll just put it down as a system-specific issue if I can, hopefully doesn't leave any black marks anywhere.

[Khallos]

Played through the first map + half of the second. Phenomenal so far, but I feel like I need to share my thoughts now before I blow up.

-Feels a lot more Apogee-ish than 3D Realms if that makes any sense, mainly in terms of sound effects and general presentation
-The lack of auto-aim broke my brain for a while but I kind of got used to it eventually.
-I like the glass-cannon design of the enemies, it used to irk me a little how much the Duke enemies were bullet sponges, so having most of the baddies go down in one well placed shotgun blast feels good.
-Very, very nice level design, DUSK should take notes here.
-Kind of hard to distinguish pick-ups from the scenery, but I'm probably just too used to the Duke items so far.
-Minor capitalization issues, 'ammo for Loverboy' as an example
-All the weapons have their use, although the grenades are a little awkward to get used to.
-Kickable heads are cool
-Nice spritework in general, and the skyboxes are great.
-Nice voicework for Bombshell, although I still have no idea what the baddies are saying. (kind of sounds like 'get down on the floor!')

Overall it plays and feels really good right now. If I could change one thing I would highly suggest adding some sort of visual indicator if the breaker box switches are on or off. Duke's had a big green light turn on if they were activated, while in Ion Maiden on two occasions I found myself second guessing myself if I had pulled one yet or not.

[Loke]

Just finished it. That end preview screen showing off all the other stuff gave me a very fuzzy feeling, like I was teleported back to the mid 90's while playing the shareware of Duke Nukem 3D. Really enjoyed it. Thanks guys.



The end boss fight was rad as fuck, loved all the destructible environments.

[axl]

Two things:

1. Look awesome.
2. Bought it immediately

[MetHy]

Khallos, on 28 February 2018 - 08:55 AM, said:

-The lack of auto-aim broke my brain for a while but I kind of got used to it eventually.

Auto-aim settings are under control setup->mouse setup

[Forge]

A few questions:

If the DRM free version is purchased from the 3dr site - will the early access preview version be upgraded to the final version when it's done?
I'm not a frequent purchaser of video games, so I'm not sure how that would work.
(i.e. back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, plutonium pak had to be purchased)

Is there a difference in monetary distribution? If the game is purchased at 3dr, will voidpoint still receive the same amount as if it were purchased on steam?

[Jblade]

I was just expecting a teaser trailer, not this Beat it a minute ago but barely scratched the surface for secrets; just completely sublime work all around.

[Jenz/Amaka]

Nice! I've been waiting for this one forever. Shame it's preview only but hopefully the full thing gets released quickly and not another 2 years or something.

[Fox]

4chan

[TerminX]

Forge, on 28 February 2018 - 09:34 AM, said:

A few questions:

If the DRM free version is purchased from the 3dr site - will the early access preview version be upgraded to the final version when it's done?
I'm not a frequent purchaser of video games, so I'm not sure how that would work.
(i.e. back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, plutonium pak had to be purchased)

Is there a difference in monetary distribution? If the game is purchased at 3dr, will voidpoint still receive the same amount as if it were purchased on steam?

We get more if you buy it from 3DR. All purchases of the early access version get upgraded to the full version later this year, indeed.

[AdrenalinDragon]

Oh man! Can't wait to play this! Unfortunately the 3DR version doesn't load up the game for me. Hopefully this problem will be fixed soon. I assume it would be upgraded to the full game when it properly comes out.

[Jenz/Amaka]

TerminX, on 28 February 2018 - 09:43 AM, said:

We get more if you buy it from 3DR. All purchases of the early access version get upgraded to the full version later this year, indeed.

Crap, bought it from Steam already. If only I knew this earlier.