A simple but powerful item interaction system has been implemented in Emerge that allows items to act intuitively. When an item is held, using the left mouse button can start a variety of actions, depending on the item and what you are looking at.

New version added, now includes Sandbox Mode, which allows you to build and battle with your designs!

#sandbox #building

In order to focus on the unique gameplay aspects of the game, I've simplified the world building aspects. I created a new branch of Emerge which uses the block-based structures and characters exclusively. The worlds shown here are generated at runtime.

Playing with some distance rendering effects for a new concept.

#adventure #simulation #building #sandbox

Big things are in the works right now, which is why I've been a bit silent. A lot of core gameplay elements have been added, like skills/traits. More importantly, I've been working on the game's advanced AI which weaves procedural narratives!

Bandana Dee the Dream Friend

Been working lately on lots of 'behind-the-scenes' boring stuff that no one really cares about, so here’s a guy playing the sax for some reason.

#screenshotsaturday

Shoobies leave a sticky trail of mucus in their wake, which can impede movement for any creature that steps in it.

Just a Pico sprite

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is out TODAY! 🖱️Advanced pointing, clicking action 🖨️Very funny words! Loads of them! 👻6 sarcastic, spectral cases to solve