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Hello #screenshotsaturday!
I posted this gif showcasing the Hellsaber in @Hellscreen_Game but just wanted to talk about it's development.
Small thread:
#gamedev #indiedev
I posted this gif showcasing the Hellsaber in @Hellscreen_Game but just wanted to talk about it's development.
Small thread:
#gamedev #indiedev
@Hellscreen_Game needed a melee weapon and after reminiscing about Dark forces II, I figured I could do a vibrant eye catching lightsaber type weapon.
One of the first mods I ever did for a game was to change the lightsaber in Jedi knight to be less noisy. I didn't like the "fizzy" look so instead, I changed it to became more of a posterized style. THAT version is what I wanted in @Hellscreen_Game as a personal nod.
The weapon I designed ended up being reminiscent of Count Dooku's saber - this was accidental and was a result of chasing a more Giger-esqe curved look
I didn't want to spend time animating weapon swings so instead opted for a hyper stylised look, utilising planes and shaders which scroll textures whilst being distorted.
This is what it looks like from different camera angles
This is what it looks like from different camera angles
Here is a test I did showing the above plane/texture offset in action. I'd go on to change the angle among other things but it was mostly there straight away.
Here is a earlier version of the Hellsaber and how I had it angled differently. Note the dithered outside glow which I would eventually remove for a cleaner blade.
So what's next? Well, I want the player to be able to throw the saber as well as gain upgrades which allow you to reflect enemy projectiles but I will show that as it gets done! IN the mean time, enjoy this old gif of the Hellsaber cutting down a plasma thrower!
By the way, if you dig this thread please give it a like/retweet (these really makes a difference to smaller devs) and wishlist the game below!
Thanks! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1410090/Hellscreen/
Thanks! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1410090/Hellscreen/
