02-26-2010, 03:51 PM
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About the game
mapping
Your mapping is very empty, and that is not a good thing. Try to make the maps smaller. Indoors map could benefit from using the wall autotile more than you do. Look at this picture for example:
On the above picture I find myself in a totally empty space. What about adding some furniture? You should also make that whole map smaller and fill it up a bit. crowded = always a lot better than empty.
You should not use two different colored roofs on one house. That looks od:
Here is a door that looks strange:
here is a pack including a tileset and some great doors.
this is a website with some great tutorials on mapping. Check it out ;)
You should also add some random NPC's to the city.
Database
You should change the database a bit. Use another graphic for the main character. Fighter01 is like a big sign saying "I don't know how to change the database" And I'm sure you do know how to change it so just pick another graphics for him.
Naming the skills something else is also a good idea if you do not feel qualified to make new skills from scratch.
Gameplay
Instead of just popping up a battle against those bandits, you should make a cutscene where they appear, then start the battle, I had no idea what this battle was before he said "I should report it" at the end.
Cutscene tutorial
Another one
The default battle system that you are using is extremely boring, it's easy to switch it out with something more fun, here is a list of some easy-to-handle battle-systems:
Side-view
Pretty much the same, but a bit better
Chrono trigger system
Funny one
Title screen & windowskin
I like them, especially the title screen!
Music
You have gathered custom music and that is great.
Finally, the storyline
It sounds good, pretty cool, a bit cliché, but that's ok.
There is a rule saying "No more than 3 words in the title."
I've broken this rule myself, but I agree that it's a smart rule to keep in mind if possible. I agree with the other guys saying you should add some more info about the characters.
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About the game
mapping
Your mapping is very empty, and that is not a good thing. Try to make the maps smaller. Indoors map could benefit from using the wall autotile more than you do. Look at this picture for example:
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You should not use two different colored roofs on one house. That looks od:
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Here is a door that looks strange:
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here is a pack including a tileset and some great doors.
this is a website with some great tutorials on mapping. Check it out ;)
You should also add some random NPC's to the city.
Database
You should change the database a bit. Use another graphic for the main character. Fighter01 is like a big sign saying "I don't know how to change the database" And I'm sure you do know how to change it so just pick another graphics for him.
Naming the skills something else is also a good idea if you do not feel qualified to make new skills from scratch.
Gameplay
Instead of just popping up a battle against those bandits, you should make a cutscene where they appear, then start the battle, I had no idea what this battle was before he said "I should report it" at the end.
Cutscene tutorial
Another one
The default battle system that you are using is extremely boring, it's easy to switch it out with something more fun, here is a list of some easy-to-handle battle-systems:
Side-view
Pretty much the same, but a bit better
Chrono trigger system
Funny one
Title screen & windowskin
I like them, especially the title screen!
Music
You have gathered custom music and that is great.
Finally, the storyline
It sounds good, pretty cool, a bit cliché, but that's ok.
There is a rule saying "No more than 3 words in the title."
I've broken this rule myself, but I agree that it's a smart rule to keep in mind if possible. I agree with the other guys saying you should add some more info about the characters.