New Video & Screenshots

Check out the video section for a new promotional trailer, there are also new screenshots in the “Screenshots” section.

To Hell and Back Again

So to all who followed this page you’re probably wondering why it still exists even after recent events. Well I come to this page with good news, I managed to save Shadow Sphere from the depths of hell. How I managed to reconstruct the project is a long story I won’t bother getting into but just know that the project is back and is in full swing. I know some time ago I promised a demo ver. 1.5, well I had originally intended that for April but I’m not too sure about that date. I had to rebuild a lot of the art assests (title screens, splash screens, and character face sets) so that has consumed quite a but of time plus I’ve been all over the place. As promised earlier Demo 1.5 will have an added scenario and will have expanded versions of the two scenarios introduced in the first demo. I will have to re-upload the current demo as the first one was linked to megaupload and we all know what happened to them. Anyways I will update this page soon with more progress. I took down the older screen shots and videos as they reflected the game in it’s early alpha phase and will upload more videos shortly and screens shortly. Also I have been doing some heavy retooling of the soundtrack (They’re the same songs you’ve come to know but I have re-arranged several of the tracks so that they are consistent with the sound of the newer tracks I’ve been working on. The older tracks sounded very dated to me seeing as a fourth of those tracks were worked on back in the beginning of the project). Well that is all and I will update this page soon with new materials but in the mean time enjoy the new look.

New Music

Check out the new track “Chivalry” in the music section

New Music

Check out “Ominous Void” in the music page.

New Song

Check out “Acrophobia” in the Music section.

Shadow Sphere Demo 1.5

By late spring/early summer I will post a newer version of the Shadow Sphere demo.  This demo will include an extra scenario or two and will expand on the previous two scenarios in order to implement more story elements and character development.   Version 1.5 will feature various fixes and re-balances based on the user response of the first demo.  The newer demo will also include several cosmetic changes to make the game look a bit more original (I have already redone the entire menu and the gauges have a new look). Version 1.5 can only happen with your feed back so please play the first demo and give me your opinions/concerns.  And remember to first of all be nice when reporting concerns/flaws, also please bear in mind that a few of the flaws are the fault of then engine and therefore are out of my hands.  Also this time around I will need people other than me to do QA (Quality Assurance) testing on this demo so if you want to be a part of the QA team then send me an email at dizzydevil26@hotmail.com.  Please include “QA Testing” in the subject line so I know it’s not spam.

Demo is finally up!!!!!!

After a year and a half, the wait is over and thus I bring you the Shadow Sphere Demo. As many know, I have put my heart and soul into this project for the last year and a half.
A lot of energy has gone into making sure this demo worked the way I wanted it to and while
it may be far from perfect, It’s something I can say I’m proud of for once and a while.
Please bear in mind that this is still a work in progress game and still has a lot of
refining before I can get certain mechanics right.  In terms of the story it is far from
finished though I have a substantial amount done.  Note that since this is a beta,
some elements of the game aren’t final.  I apologize for this demo being late,
A huge chunk of my time is spent composing music for the game.  ALL the music in this game
is original and I have put a great deal of time into making sure the soundtrack is deep and
memorable.  I currently have more compositions than what appears in this demo so you will get
a taste of what’s to come.  Also, I’m not always that great when it comes to writing so there
maybe a few typos and some of the grammar might be off so to all the grammar nazis out there,
please don’t rip my script to pieces.  The demo can be found in the download section.  Enjoy and Happy Holidays.

I upload this game in memory of my Cousin and Grandmother who both passed away this year.
You both will be truly missed.

Page Update

No demo yet, there’s still some fixes that must be made to it but it will be out shortly.  The game will be undergoing two days of extensive QA Testing before its release.  On a good note though, this demo will be showcased in the Becker Gallery at P.A.X East (Penny Arcade Expo).  I have added a “Characters” section to the page so you can read up on the character bios.

Shadow Sphere Demo Update

A demo of Shadow Sphere could be coming any day now (Yup, It’s pretty much set).

P.S.  I added a download section to tease the anxious ones ;P

Shadow Sphere Demo

Okay, In terms of progress, I’d say a demo is pretty likely  for Christmas.  There’s a slight chance it might happen a little after but I hope to deliver for Christmas.  The demo will feature two playable dungeons to choose from.  Once I distribute the demo I’ll see how people respond to it and work from there.  During that time I will be finalizing the story, the world layout, monsters, armors and etc.  I will also attempt to work out various attack algorithms and overall just fine tuning things within the engine.  Most importantly I decide if there are any additional features I want to add to the game.  I’ve been heavily debating on a synthesis system for item creation.  It depends on how much time it will consume.  After the release of the demo I won’t set any exact dates, however I will give myself a development time of at least 2-3 years (Shorter if I can enlist some help, especially in the level design department).  Production of this game will move a lot faster once I graduate in May.  This is my first serious independent project and I hope and pray for the best to come out of it.  To my fellow followers, thanks for the support and seriously, I could use a few level/dungeon designers so if you’re interested then please consult me.