What you see above is a screenshot of an absolutely brand-spanking-new fighting game called Dark Presence, being developed by Galloping Ghost. If it looks a tad dated, that's because Galloping Ghost has decided to use digitized actors, instead of 3D models or sprites, a technique I haven't seen since Mortal Kombat 3. And that was in 1995.
The game will feature eight different characters and over 150,000 frames of animation, which Galloping Ghost boasts is the highest number of animation frames of "any other game ever." It took over two years to greenscreen and capture all the moves in the game, and Galloping Ghost admits that it's "easy to see why other companies just go with 3D characters."
If the "Features" tab on Dark Presence's official Web site are anything to go by, the game will feature the most realistic game reactions ever seen in a fighting game, as well as a fully fleshed-out narrative. For Galloping Ghost's sake, I really hope that's true: even if its the best game ever made, those digitized actors are going to be a hard pill to swallow. I try to be positive most of the time, but I can't see this turning out well for Galloping Ghost. Is there some sort of niche arcade market that totally digs on digitized actors that I'm not aware of?
The game should hit arcades later this year (although there's already a sequel, Conquering Light, in the works).
[Via GameSetWatch]
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10:30 PM on 06.30.2009
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But retrogoggles really do make me want to play it, just for a laugh.
For some reason, I kinda like the homage to MK. As long as it's self-aware and not too serious, lulz will be had.
Way of The Warrior, anyone?
DARK PRESENCE. For everyone who has emailed us over the course of production we thank you for all the kind words of support. "
If this means that it is ONLY going to be in arcades.. yeah, sorry, you've not won, sir.
-thumbs up + creepy smile-
Also. I'll beat on Kyla.
Seriously though, this entire website looks like a mockup I would do as a web development student working on his senior project.
I can only hope...
Jesus Christ, I don't know if I should mock or pity these people. I'm embarrassed for them.
::opens envelope::
i cant believe this... DARK PRESENCE!!!
Don't drink kids. Unless you've starred in Dark Presence, then the only thing you should do is drink.
please let this game be real.