So it's finally coming! :) Finally! :)

[nodtveidt]

No, there is currently no known release date...and I'd rather not speculate, since deadlines never work out anyways. We're mainly just waiting for Black Tiger's final artwork...he's a pretty busy guy so it's taking awhile, but little by little it's getting done. Keranu has a little work to do for one of the special features, and I still have a few pieces of code to add, but aside from that...the game engine itself has been completed for quite some time now, and as far as I know, the soundtrack has as well.

When it comes to pressing time, we are going to have it done right here on the island. We already have a replication house selected that will be able to do the job. It's not as cheap as the one Arkhan went through but their turnaround is faster, and they ensure data integrity at a level far higher than just about everyone else...plus, since they're right here on the island, we can maintain quality control ourselves locally. The higher cost of pressing with these guys is well worth it for all the benefits it comes with.

[Necromancer]

...plus, since they're right here on the island, we can maintain quality control ourselves locally.

In other words - drive over and beat 'em down with a shovel if they try to pull any shenanigans. 

[Arkhan]

...plus, since they're right here on the island, we can maintain quality control ourselves locally.

In other words - drive over and beat 'em down with a shovel if they try to pull any shenanigans. 

yeah shenanigans blow.

Nationwide Disc needs their name rearranged.

Nationwide Dics!

[blueraven]

Nationwide Disc needs their name rearranged.

one less letter for their domain registration 

[nodtveidt]

In other words - drive over and beat 'em down with a shovel if they try to pull any shenanigans. 

That is correct.

Well realistically...I can just bring over a Duo system and have a freshly pressed disc run in it right away to make sure it works. Also, my wife and I know the owner, so that makes things a lot easier.

[esteban]

I am just hoping that people think it's worth the wait...

Of course it is.

Hope all is well with you and family .

[Black Tiger]

There have been a number of additions to the game lately...a lot of enhancements added here and there, and some new bonus features added as well. Black Tiger's new artwork is stunning, to say the least...maybe he'll be willing to share a sample or two, hehe.

Here's are some relatively spoiler-free screenshots-




These are all (other than the logo) more or less real actual PC Engine graphics and will look pretty much exactly the same in the game. That tall shot of the main villain is a vertical scroll and the width is still 256 pixels. These are not final and may very well be touched up further to look nicer before being implemented.

[Arjak]

WOW! These are awesome! I especially love that portrait of Ryanna!

You know, I just finished the original PC version last night. What a weird game. Now I'm mad that the "Chapter 2" referenced in the end never came about!

Still it was fun, except for the Dragon Warrior level of grinding required. (Damn you, Vyper!)

[peperocket]

Very nice work !!! 

[nodtveidt]

The original designer, DarkDread, stated many years ago that the game was indeed based on Dragon Warrior and deliberately plays "slow" and requires level grinding. The PCE version, on the other hand, is not as much of a grind; you're still required to become powerful, but if you play in Balanced mode, it requires a lot less of it, though the game plays through quicker that way.

[Necromancer]

Here's are some relatively spoiler-free screenshots-

Those are a mighty improvement over the art found in the last beta.  Nicely done, but do you have one where Ryanna has lost her top. 

[Arjak]

Ryanna casts X-Thunder!

The Necromancer takes 999 damage!

Ryanna is victorious!

Gained 0 GP.
Gained 500 EXP.

Found a few green pieces of paper with weird-looking people drawn on them.

 

[Necromancer]

Gained 0 GP.

Correction - she'd gain one gold piece..... from my crown. 

Gained 500 EXP.

Oh yeah, I'd give her some 'experience' alright.  Giggity, giggity.

[esteban]

Here's are some relatively spoiler-free screenshots-

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

Ryanna, too.

[BlackandBlue]

Oh yeah, I'd give her some 'experience' alright.  Giggity, giggity.

Alright!

BTW, this looks like it is going to be a killer game.  You guys on this board make my Turbo happy.