Runic 3D is Coming (Finally!)

Apologies to our countless millions of fans for the complete radio silence that has surrounded Runic 3D as of the past few months. Many things from our lives outside of our computer machines may have got in the way a slight. But never the less Runic 3D is now in play-test!

Without further ado let me give you a run-down of what Runic 3D is and the features that will be in the final version of the game.

As you may or may not know the Runic game is a match three puzzler with a twist, the puzzles can be attacked from a variety of different angles and there is a clear cut goal rather than simply matching pieces for the sake of score.

The new Runic 3D game is a continuation of that idea. We've used the jump to 3D to not only build on the graphical quality of the game, but have also used this to greatly simplify the control scheme. The game is now played across a 12 * 12 grid rather than the original 20 * 20 to improve the flow of the game and still make for some tough puzzles.

The game features four quests; Loki, Freyja, Thor and Odin. Each quest contains 10 challenging levels that can be played single player or co-op with a friend. For each quest you complete you earn a trophy and if all four quests are completed the five level 'Valhalla Quest' is unlocked where you must defeat the toughest puzzles in the game.

As well as the 45 quests and 5 unlockable trophies there are three high-score based timed levels for those of you who feel like a quicker more traditional match-3 puzzle.

The game now also features the players avatar who will clap and cheer the player on in the good times, and cry like a baby during the bad.

Runic 3D is now finishing play test and we are hoping to have released at the end of this month. Possibly most importantly of all this fully 3D puzzle extravaganza will cost only 80 pieces of Xbox gold!

Roll the screenshots!

Runic 3D Gameplay Video

Progress with 'Runic 3d' is extremely rapid. To show you all just how well the game is coming along, here is the first gameplay video from our pre-alpha build. I'll also take this opportunity to explain the features which the game will include.

As well as the new 3D look special attention has been payed to the controls of the game to allow a much more flowing ease of control when compared with the original Runic. In the final release you may expect no less than 60 levels in the games' main 'quest'; as well as extra time attack and multiplayer co-operative and versus levels.
The Game will have at least 4 different modes of play, and will have an unlockable awards system in place.

More details and sneak peaks will soon follow. Enjoy the video!

Runic 3D!

We are pleased to announce a follow up to our previous release 'Runic' - simply entitled Runic 3D, which will be a fully three-dimensional sequel that brings the same addictive gameplay as before and more!

Also, on the topic of the original, on the 10th March, we will be reducing the price of Runic to 80msp, so if you haven't had a chance to play yet, do please take a look.



In other news, the 3D first person shooter game is on hold for now, but will return to production soon!

Life Sales Hit 100!

Ok so it's only 100 sales at 80 Microsoft points a pop however for our first game ever, it's nice to think that 100 people out there thought it was worth their while purchasing our work!

It's also nice to think that nearly 2000 people so far have at least given Life a try.

If you haven't tried it yet please do have a look.

In other news...
Our work on our first 3D project which will be a First Person Shooter has not slowed down. Please watch this space as I shall hopefully be updating with a few tidbits of information on it's progress soon!

Reviews for Runic and New Game Announcement

We've had two full reviews now for runic which we are quite proud of that can be found... Here and Here

We are quite proud of runic, although we must admit we have been a little dissapointed with the slow sales. If you've not got it already and enjoy a good puzzle game. Please at least give the trial a go!

If you fancy your chances in a competition there are two free copies of Runic up for graps on Emuholics game blog which can be found here. It's also a good website if your interested on tracking progress of up and coming Xbox Indie games.

Finally and possibly most importantly I am announcing our first step into the realm of 3D. I am saying little on the subject for the time being only that it is a FPS with a twist. Progress is moving swiftly and we expect the game to be nearing completion within the next couple of months.

Runic Has Landed

Runic has been released to the Xbox Live Market place under indie games.

Please have fun trying it out and having a good play!

To be taken to Runic's Xbox Live Marketplace page you need only to click 'here'.

Screenshots & Box-art for Runic

thought it high time we released a few more teasing pieces of Runic. So here are some nice screenshots of the game running and the box-art to feat your eyes upon. We're currently hoping that runic should be released by the end of this week.

Watch this space!...