KickStarter INSOMNIA: The Ark - dieselpunk sci-fi action-RPG set on a decaying space station

[Roobenator]

I see this game being made by Russians definately a selling point. I hope there is an option for Russian voices with English subs. Playing Metro 2033 was really atmospheric that way.

Also the hunched npcs, naturalistic looking concept art (which I hope transfers to the game), rusty, dark ambiance etc. I'm not saying these are attributed solely on the makers being Russians, but that all resonates so deeply, from what I understand, what their experiences were during the Soviet era and the disaster of a Russia immediately after the fall. Rampant alcoholism, suffering old folks, people peddling on the streets to trade their things for food and everything falling apart. I don't know but that imagery has makings for a great post-apocalyptic game.

 

[Diggfinger]

A real shame this is not turn based. Looks very pretty though.

Agreed.

Following the latest Kickstarter update there seems to be a new demo video out;


I sort of miss the isometric (read; cavalier oblique) view here, it looks a bit Mass Effect'y...

 

[The Nameless Pun]

Where's my isometric view? What the fuck?! What's the reason of this change?

 

[Rake]

No isometric, no interest in this.

 

[Lhynn]

TBH i kinda like this better, was never too invested in iso camera for just 1 character in a real time game. i care about the others elements of the game a lot more.

 

[Nael]

No isometric, no interest in this.

Yeah, because trying to rotate a camera around and around and around just to see something my character is standing right in front of is FUCKING AWESOME AND I MUST HAVE IT!

 

[Rake]

I would prefer 2D or at least fixed camera so don't start that with me.
But FP/OTS are instant no buys for me

 

[Nael]

Agreed.

Following the latest Kickstarter update there seems to be a new demo video out;


I sort of miss the isometric (read; ) view here, it looks a bit Mass Effect'y...

tl;dw

Watched the video. He claims delays were result of adding more areas and content increasing a playthrough from 20-30 hours originally to 50-65 hours. Riiiiiight

One thing that piqued my interest though was that missions will be time-sensitive. If someone sends you on a rescue mission or whatnot your opponents aren't just sitting around waiting for you to show up.

 

[Hamster]

tl;dw

Watched the video. He claims delays were result of adding more areas and content increasing a playthrough from 20-30 hours originally to 50-65 hours. Riiiiiight

Yeah, not a good sign...

 

[StaticSpine]

I remember the devs said the game will be episodic. And now 50-60 hours, huh?

 

[Animal]

It's not isometric, because it serves the RT combat better i think.

This game on a TB system would be 10x better. As it is, I'm not really impressed with the combat part...

 

[ArchAngel]

I don't understand people on Codex, you are actually complaining that they will make a longer game instead of the short episodic one?
While in Exoplanet topic you complained they are making an episodic one?

So basically, the whole point is to complain about something?

 

[Stainless Veteran]

I don't understand people on Codex, you are actually complaining that they will make a longer game instead of the short episodic one?
While in Exoplanet topic you complained they are making an episodic one?

So basically, the whole point is to complain about something?

 

[Nael]

I don't understand people on Codex, you are actually complaining that they will make a longer game instead of the short episodic one?
While in Exoplanet topic you complained they are making an episodic one?

So basically, the whole point is to complain about something?

I don't think Hamster and I were complaining that they were moving away from an episodic game. I meant that there has been excuse, after excuse, and delay, after delay with this game and it smells more and more like a scam every day.

 

[ArchAngel]

I don't think Hamster and I were complaining that they were moving away from an episodic game. I meant that there has been excuse, after excuse, and delay, after delay with this game and it smells more and more like a scam every day.

I love how people throw stupid words around without a care in the world. How is it a scam when they keep making progress videos and invite players to come and test the current state of the game?

 

[Mustawd]

Yeah, because trying to rotate a camera around and around and around just to see something my character is standing right in front of is FUCKING AWESOME AND I MUST HAVE IT!

did you not read!!?? No Isometric no monies!! How is this a hard concept?

 

[Nael]

You people are fucking stupid.

 

[prodigydancer]

It looks a bit Mass Effect'y...

Not really. ME has typical TPS over-the-shoulder camera. This game looks more like DA:O.

 

[The Nameless Pun]

Not really. ME has typical TPS over-the-shoulder camera. This game looks more like SHIT.

Fixed for you.

 

[Hamster]

I don't think Hamster and I were complaining that they were moving away from an episodic game. I meant that there has been excuse, after excuse, and delay, after delay with this game and it smells more and more like a scam every day.

Well, i don't see any reason to suspect dishonest intentions from the developers, what i am worrying about is their ability to actually deliver the quality of writing and gameplay needed to capture players attention for 60 hours.

Pillars of Eternity and Wasteland 2 while not at all bad games, both turned into borefests soon after midpoint because writing and gameplay quality were good enough for 20 hour game, not 60 hour one. At least that was my impression.

And that were veterans of the industry making them, not indie newbies.

 

[Immortal]

And that were veterans of the industry making them

This is holding less and less weight with each kickstarter that bombs...

 

[prodigydancer]

Fixed for you.

Dude, for a $100k KS the game looks amazing in every way.

 

[toro]

Dude, for a $100k KS the game looks amazing in every way.

Except the combat.

 

[StaticSpine]

Demo release date and further plans
Posted by Studio MONO

It's almost time to start our journey to the Evacuation point
Hello everyone! Probably all of you have already seen our firstvideos of InSomnia powered with Unreal Engine 4 which were shot last weekend during our latest play-test of the demo. Since then we've been working hard to fix and improve every aspect of this first portion of the game so you would have even greater experience while playing it. This update will point out a few important things associated with the demo release which we want you to know.

So, when the demo is going to be released?
This is probably one of the most popular questions we get lately (no idea why), and finally we are ready to answer it: the demo will be available on Tuesday, September 15th. You will be notified via email with all necessary download links.

A few words on the demo feedback
We are sure that after playing the demo all of you will have tons of great ideas you would like to share with us. Kickstarter and social media services are all great places to communicate, however having a separate forum board sounds like a really good idea anyway.

Previously we already launched a similar platform on our website but this proved to be a bit of a rushed decision, as at that time we were short on human resources to maintain it properly.

Impress your friends with unspeakable beauty of Object 6 residents!
This time we will be able to start delivering things that we promised regarding the forum: cool badges and even custom avatars for your pleasure based on some of the characters you'll be able to meet later in the game! English language support included.

We will give you more details on this matter along with the demo download links next Tuesday.

 

[Nael]

I wonder what the odds are of the demo being released today are...?