Quantumsheep presents "Sunshine - Here comes the Sun" (now with video!):D

quantumsheep

Hello everyone!

So, new game time. Sort of.

Yay!

But, er, it's not finished yet.

And I can't tell you anything about it.

And I only have the main menu screen to show you!

That's a bit rubbish isn't it?

But I announced this game on Twitter over the weekend, and so I thought I'd do the same here

So, as the title suggests, the game is called "Sunshine - Here comes the Sun".

Here's the main menu as promised:

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The menu's are based off Tshirt's 'Cut the Rope' template, which is very nice. I've modified it of course, but kept most of the graphical style as it suited the game

See the Sun in the middle there? That's you! You play as the Sun!

No, really!

Other things you can expect:
8 levels
Retina graphics
Chiptune Music
Unlockables
Fun (maybe!)
Something quite possibly original :O

I actually started this game about 2 years ago, when I first started using GameSalad. I was on holiday and was inspired

After that, I got a little help from tshirt and Orbz on certain aspects of the game (thanks guys!).

About a year ago, my friend Dan (who's worked on a bunch of 'real world' titles, including the Art Academy series on the DS) finalised the look and feel of the game with some lovely graphics!

Then I recently spoke to the lovely Damien (arandomday on the GS forums) and he helped a huge amount making lots of lovely graphics to enhance and add to what I already had!

Thanks Dan and Damien!

So anyway, I came back to this game after .Matrixx. Mainly because my dear old mum doesn't have the reaction times anymore to play my games. So I thought I'd make something simple for her. I think she likes it (but then she's my mum. She likes all my games! Bless!)

But also because while the game is simple, it has some interesting ideas in it I think.

I literally have no clue how it will be received. Whether people will like it or not. If it'll sell or not.

I do know, though, that my Mum likes it. And sometimes that's enough!

I'll update this thread with screenshots and videos as I get closer to release. I'm thinking of waiting for GC achievements before releasing it, which we'll hopefully get at some point this month.

Anyway, there you have it! Hope it piques your curiousity!

Cheers everyone!

QS

Edited to add video:

design219

This looks cute. Going for the Tiny Wings vibe? Look forward to this one.

old_kipper

Sunny Sheepy things to look forward to! Bet it will be interesting if you say it sits in that 'not knowing place' re sales or reception. Will be watching:)

kipper

MagoNicolas

Cant wait to see!

Sparkyidr

Gwarn lad.

Looking forward to seeing more.

SingleSparq

Will count the days (or is that sheep?) till its released!

GamersRejoice

I like weird stuff that mothers like, so count me as excited!

butterbean

Been looking forward to this one for awhile QS! Ever since I first laid eyes on it

beefy_clyro

Hmmm ... Looking forward to seeing more

Daibusshi

Is it just me, or does the sun's face look kind of like a cute little puppy dog or lion cub? Love the freckles/whiskers -- can't wait for a vid.

Daibusshi
Divine Wind: Kamikaze!
Divine Wind: LITE-NING

steve86

Hey sheepy,

that looks amazing cant wait to see some screenshots of the gameplay..

cheers mate

quantumsheep

Well, for one screenshot of the Main Menu screen, that's a lovely response! Thanks all!

design219 said:
This looks cute. Going for the Tiny Wings vibe? Look forward to this one.

Ta! As I mentioned, the graphics were done about a year ago (apart from the menu stuff which is recent). I do love Tiny Wings, but it wasn't really an influence (not knowingly, anyway!)

old_kipper said:
Sunny Sheepy things to look forward to! Bet it will be interesting if you say it sits in that 'not knowing place' re sales or reception. Will be watching:)

kipper

From the bushes as usual?

It's weird. I like it. I've been pretty much playing the same one test level for two years, with additions and changes here and there.

But still, I'm not sure. Some people that have seen it have loved it. Others appear indifferent or confused. It's a weird one :O

GamersRejoice said:
I like weird stuff that mothers like, so count me as excited!

Every part of that sentence scares me :O

butterbean said:
Been looking forward to this one for awhile QS! Ever since I first laid eyes on it

Thank you mate - it's partly your insistence I finish it that's kept me going with it! I'll do my best to get you a test build by the weekend!

Daibusshi said:
Is it just me, or does the sun's face look kind of like a cute little puppy dog or lion cub? Love the freckles/whiskers -- can't wait for a vid.

My friend Dan designed it, and he's a big Nintendo/Japan fan - so he went for the extra cute look! I hope others like it too! Thanks!

Cheers everyone! I'll get another screenie out as soon as possible - may show an early level select shot as it's quite nice

QS

GamersRejoice

lol!

Chunkypixels

Yup... looking good so far... love the hint of puppy in the Sun face, very cute.

Looking forward to seeing what it looks like in-game

quantumsheep

Chunkypixels said:
Yup... looking good so far... love the hint of puppy in the Sun face, very cute.

Looking forward to seeing what it looks like in-game

Thanks fella - I think you're cute too!

The sun looks exactly the same in-game - but it's mainly very simple flat colours all the way through to give it a fairly off-beat look.

QS

tenrdrmer

Can't Wait QS. Sounds Awesome. Art looks cool so far.

jonmulcahy

Another QS gem!
I don't trust the face on that sun, he's got a hidden agenda.

old_kipper

quantumsheep said:
From the bushes as usual?

Avoids drying out, and preserves the smoky aroma.

Not sure what you are doing with the graphics beyond this screen, but with a different font it could look very deco. I'm not aware of many/any deco style games. Think it is so far from the thoughts of most gamers that has yet to really come up much. Suppose there might be a few things influenced by Metropolis, but the more 20s/30s advertising art styles. Bakelite buttons and knobs... Just a mull. Good luck and don't be distracted by lurking fish.

kip

dreamZ

Looking forward for this!

NesesitaGames

I love the name- Sunshine!

HasifUzir

Looks nice
But I can't decide whether that's a nose on the sun or a mouth :P

marc_greiff

sounds like it will be a great game as always quantum

quantumsheep

NesesitaGames said:
I love the name- Sunshine!

I've always felt the name's really important! In fact, it's ALL important really, as FMG often says!

HasifUzir said:
Looks nice
But I can't decide whether that's a nose on the sun or a mouth :P

It's a mouth! It changes depending on what you're doing!

Cheers!

QS

BackUpAndDown

Hmm... You really should just pick one shading style and stick with it. The sun doesn't have any shading, the text and buttons are cell shaded and the background uses gradient shading. Unless you only use one style the scenes will look very chaotic and kinda unprofessional. Thats just my opinion though...

Good luck! I look forward to seeing some gameplay. ^_^

quantumsheep

BackUpAndDown said:
Hmm... You really should just pick one shading style and stick with it. The sun doesn't have any shading, the text and buttons are cell shaded and the background uses gradient shading. Unless you only use one style the scenes will look very chaotic and kinda unprofessional. Thats just my opinion though...

Good luck! I look forward to seeing some gameplay. ^_^

I hear what you're saying, but I really have no art budget for menus and stuff, so it has to stay 'as is'.

What I love most about this game though is that I can say "I'm working on Sunshine" followed by a "Woo ooh yeah!" and then link to a youtube vid for those that don't get it!

Like this!



Sing along now!

QS

BlackbirdStudios

BackUpAndDown said:
Hmm... You really should just pick one shading style and stick with it. The sun doesn't have any shading, the text and buttons are cell shaded and the background uses gradient shading. Unless you only use one style the scenes will look very chaotic and kinda unprofessional. Thats just my opinion though...

Well considering that the sun is what technically causes shading, it doesn't cast a shade on itself. So technically the theme is correct as is.

Really excited to see what this project turns into QS!

-Matt

quantumsheep

BlackbirdStudios said:
Well considering that the sun is what technically causes shading, it doesn't cast a shade on itself. So technically the theme is correct as is.

Forget what I said about no money for menus - THIS is what I meant to say.

It was all planned from the start! Honest!



QS

BlackbirdStudios

quantumsheep said:
Forget what I said about no money for menus - THIS is what I meant to say.

It was all planned from the start! Honest!



QS

Its true.......and your welcome

-Matt

GamersRejoice

I'm ready for more screens.

beefy_clyro

GamersRejoice said:
I'm ready for more screens.

Yeh time to show a little more me thinks

BackUpAndDown

quantumsheep said:
I hear what you're saying, but I really have no art budget for menus and stuff, so it has to stay 'as is'.

QS

Aw, c'mon. Your suppose to be one of the revolutionary designers of the Gamesalad community and your going to sit there and say that your fine with compromising the quality of your game because your a little low on cash? Your starting to sound like one those people that release apps with mixed 90's clipart as it's images because they couldn't be bothered to put in the extra effort. It's not like it's a overly complicated menu or art style... You could easy redo any of the images yourself using gimp and a mouse.

I don't want to come across as harsh but if the gamesald guru's start putting out half baked apps then kind of example does that set for the rest of the community?