This project is currently in it’s Alpha version and is in the process of being funded in a Kickstarter project, but the more money that is raised for the project, the more content we will get to see!
These guys have got some fantastic ideas for this arcade styled game, including a randomly generated dungeon mechanic that makes the gaming experience just that little bit different for everyone. Alongside this, they have an awesome art style that breaks away from the all too popular pixel art style in video games at the moment – opting to create a much smoother and all together better looking art concept.
Alissa from Twinfinite writes: "Confession time. I’m not very good at video games. Don’t get me wrong, I love games as a medium, but dear god I’m absolutely terrible at them sometimes. I often joke that the only thing I’m good at in gaming is dying. While mostly a joke, this half-truth makes roguelikes my natural enemy. These games are founded upon the principle of strict punishment for death. Rather than restart at a checkpoint upon running out of health, you’re started from the very beginning of the game. All of your items, statistics, and hope is lost and you’re left to start anew. Upon starting the roguelike dungeon crawler Crypt Run, I was fully prepared for the punishment of death. What I found instead was death re-imagined as a deeper level of gameplay that morphed my frustration with a genre into newfound enjoyment."
Lost Decade Games is an award-winning indie developer specializing in retro themed hack and slash games such as Lava Blade, Onslaught and their newest project Crypt Run: Death is Just the Beginning. TDS sat down with Matt Hackett and Geoff Blair to discuss the highs and lows of their successful Kickstarter campaign, as well as their lovely new indie title.
"In addition to confirming that additional dungeons are being worked into Crypt Run's design, Lost Decade Games spoke to BeefJack on how Spelunky inspired them, and even shared their enthusiasm to develop games for the Wii U."
