Post by: Pittbboi on June 11, 2007, 04:06:30 PM
Check out the screens and art. You can definitely tell that the graphics are very "early build", but this game looks very, very promising. And I love the concepts they describe.
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Concept
Capucine is an exploration / adventure game, formulated as a tale and based on shadow and light opposition.
This game takes place in a fantastic universe where everything is dead. The player controls a child who holds a “capucine”. This flower enables her to survive in this desolated world. The little girl can hand on her own life to the surroundings thanks to a beam of light she can cast from her hand. To maintain life, water will be vital. However, the player must be careful not to animate the shadows of the surrounding elements. Indeed, animated shadows will try to steal the flower in order to prevent the child from accomplishing her destiny: revive the World.
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Philosophy
The main intention is to offer a quiet and disturbing gaming experience where the player explores the surroundings and solves riddles. During the adventure, we want the player to be fascinated by the world he discovers. We also want him to become attached to the main character. The gameplay and the interface must be easy to understand but not simplistic, in order to create an optimal immersion.
Capucine is based on four fundamental principles:
* Give life rather than take it.
* A unique gameplay element: the beam of light.
* Build your own path.
* The player creates his own enemies.
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FAQ
a) What kind of game is it?
Capucine is a third person exploration/adventure game formulated as a tale. The main character, Capucine, must reanimate the surroundings. Nevertheless, the player must be careful not to create shadow enemies.
b) Where does it take place?
The game takes place in a fantasy world where everything is dead. The sky, covered with shadows, immerses the world in a slight darkness, like on a full moon night.
c) Who is the main character we play?
The main character is an eight-year-old little girl. This child, called Capucine, can cast a beam of light from her right hand. In her left hand she holds a capucine flower (the French name for Nasturtium).
d) What is the main aim?
The aim is to cross the dead world to reanimate it thanks to the child’s power. The player must explore the surroundings, solve riddles and fight enemies.
e) What makes Capucine different from other games?
Contrary to most of the current market games, Capucine offers the player to give life rather than take it. Based on a simple gameplay focused on the multiple uses of the heroine’s ray of light, the game also uses a dynamic enemy creation system: shadows generated by the light beam are the enemies. Consequently, the way to play induces the frequency of the fights: if he doesn’t pay attention, the player may put the main character in danger.
f) What is the public?
The main target is a mixed public of young adults and adults:
* Attuned to tales and fantastic stories.
* Looking for a calm gaming experience.
* With no time to be involved in a long game with complex gameplay.
g) Why is Capucine developed on Nintendo Wii?
The Nintendo Wii is different from other consoles on two aspects: the first one is the public, and the second one is the game pad. First, on the one hand, the Nintendo Wii targets a wide mixed public such as people used to video games but bored with classic games, and on the other hand, new players attracted by video games but disturbed by their complexity and their time-consuming aspect. Secondly, the Wiimote, the pad of the Nintendo Wii, enables a new gaming approach. The interface is based on body movement allowing a simpler handling by reducing the numbers of keys: it provides a natural way to aim and a better immersion feeling to the player.
This game definitely looks to be trying something new on the Wii, can't say I'm not excited. I see it doing for the Wii what Ico did for the PS2.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on June 11, 2007, 04:08:31 PM
Post by: Pittbboi on June 11, 2007, 04:22:10 PM
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Post by: Pittbboi on June 11, 2007, 04:40:29 PM
Anyway, the video is very eerie. The graphics and animation are still very "early build" but the trailer definitely arouses interest (especially with that soundtrack). Very Tim Burton.
Post by: Bill Aurion on June 11, 2007, 04:55:22 PM
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Post by: Kairon on June 11, 2007, 05:29:29 PM
oh shnaps this is a big quicktime video... or my dorm wireless is tres slow.
Post by: IceCold on June 11, 2007, 06:34:14 PM
Post by: Adrock on June 11, 2007, 06:41:48 PM
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Pittiboi wrote:
This game definitely looks to be trying something new on the Wii, can't say I'm not excited. I see it doing for the Wii what Ico did for the PS2.
What? Nothing?
Seriously, Ico flopped. I enjoyed it though. I loved the atmosphere and the presentation of the simple, yet surprisingly effective story.
The screens of Capucine are quite fugly. The land looks awfully bland and empty. In a way, it's just like Ico. However, Ico made great use of muted colors and lighting. Capucine, so far, lacks the charm and polish of Ico.
The game, based on some of the concepts revealed, shows some potential. It's hard for me to get excited for it though, but it might be a game to look out for.
Post by: Pittbboi on June 11, 2007, 06:48:39 PM
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Post by: denjet78 on June 11, 2007, 08:55:15 PM
I would have much preferred an almost cubist interpretation of the environment, filled with sharp twisted lines and dark wells filled with shadows everywhere. A fantasy world designed by, as someone mentioned the name already, Tim Burton.
It's a great idea, I just don't see it coming to fruition without some major backing.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on June 11, 2007, 09:09:47 PM
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Post by: Bill Aurion on June 12, 2007, 02:26:19 AM
Post by: Crimm on June 12, 2007, 06:04:51 AM
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Originally posted by: Dirk Temporo
OH GOD THE BLOOM
True next gen'
Post by: capamerica on June 12, 2007, 06:38:56 AM
I can't wait to see what the final game looks like.
Defiantly keeping my eye on this game.
Post by: Adrock on June 12, 2007, 07:07:14 AM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on June 12, 2007, 07:20:45 AM
Also some of the trees look like @ss, then again most big devs have licensed out a tree generator program (simply add numbers, and push sliders around to make trees).
Overall I like the concept a lot, the re-animation mechanic is very refreshing. I'd love to see how far they can take that mechanic and make a great game out of it.
Post by: vudu on June 12, 2007, 07:36:38 AM
If I might be so bold, I'd like to suggest Pittbboi include the name of the game in the thread title. It will make finding and continuing this thread much easier when new information is released six months from now.
Post by: Bill Aurion on June 12, 2007, 08:13:38 AM
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I just watched the trailer. It looks better in motion, though there are still plenty of poor textures and models. Sure, the game could look better by release, but if that's the case, don't show it until it's ready to be shown. It's interesting even if I'm not dying to see more.
The point is to try and show off the concept to potential publishers...
Post by: Smash_Brother on June 12, 2007, 08:47:53 AM
Post by: that Baby guy on June 12, 2007, 09:20:48 AM
I think it's got great concept, and for me, since this is a small, new developer, I think the graphics fit the game well, and would rather the devs spend more time expanding on a working with concept and expanding gameplay than making sure there's enough polygons on the lily pads and trees. Beyond that, I already thought that the colors were beautiful enough to make up for the lack of textures.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on June 12, 2007, 09:31:05 AM
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Post by: Adrock on June 12, 2007, 06:16:51 PM
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The point is to try and show off the concept to potential publishers...
I thought the point of a website was for the public and negotiations/demonstrations happen behind the scenes.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on June 12, 2007, 08:49:16 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on June 12, 2007, 10:10:37 PM
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The point is to try and show off the concept to potential publishers...
I thought the point of a website was for the public and negotiations/demonstrations happen behind the scenes.
Not in this case, no...
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