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i like the look of this!
I like the very simple premise with these retro 3D graphics and sound effects a lot! I have to tell you at first I was really annoyed by the super hard to beat enemies - but then I just realized they don't have to kill to finish a level. So I think the difficulty in this case is intentional and an interesting choice. Although I think it you should decrease their aggression level - just a little bit. I've mentioned I liked the super simple level design but I'd recommend you to use later in the more maze-like levels some little variety (because everything was just looked the same too much in my opinion). Maybe some more visible traps, doors or different colored tiles could do the trick.
Anyway keep up the good work because this little project of yours could turn out to be a really fascinating game! :)
Explore a series of impossible, cyclopean mazes and fight ancient alien beings in this retro first-person shooter. Paradox Vector is inspired by the old-school vector graphics games of the early 1980's and the non-Euclidean geometry of M.C. Escher.
Vector Graphics
Paradox Vector imagines if vector graphics were still popular when the first-person shooter genre got started. The old-school shooters like Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein 3D arrived well after vector graphics had been all but forgotten. In this open-world game, you can see a different kind of retro shooter, one that never actually existed.
Inspired by arcade games from the early 1980s like Tailgunner, Battlezone, and even the original Star Wars game, Paradox Vector takes this abandoned style, and brings it up to date.
Impossible Geometry
The impossible art of M.C. Escher had a big influence on Paradox Vector. This is not a puzzle game, but an action game set in a puzzling environment. Hallways appear to go one way but actually go another, enemies may attack from angles you might not expect, and navigating the levels may require you to think outside of the box.
Don't think it's going to be easy though! The ancient alien stronghold you are exploring is not abandoned. Robotic guards, Squid-Spiders and Flying Jellyfish will make your life a living hell if you are not careful!
Open World
Paradox Vector does not limit players to a simple series of levels, but allows you to explore an open environment, retracing steps as needed. Some weapons and items will allow you to unlock secrets and upgrades, thus rewarding those who are curious and persistent. Don't let the minimalistic graphics fool you, there is a lot to be discovered in this puzzling and challenging adventure.
Early Access
At this time, Paradox Vector is in an unfinished state. We are looking for players who want to try something new, and offer their feedback as well. If you are looking for a seamless and polished game, please wait until the full release. #action #retro #scifi #arcade #other #shooter #puzzle #vectorgraphics #noneuclidean #fps #firstperson #singleplayer #adventure
Updated to Version 6.0
There are some new surprises! Check out the free demo :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n2TDiUk3rI
I have been working on some new features for the upcoming demo version. It has a warping effect every time you get hit by an enemy bullet. When you die, the bubble bursts, and the screen shatters...
I have completed the main menu, options menu and information screen. I uploaded the latest build (5.0) today. My main goal is to complete all the main aspects of the game and ensure it is stable before adding lots of content.
