New kaiju game from Matt Frank + Simon Strange [Archive]

[CheetoKamper]

But we're here for godzilla, NOT fighting games. Goji seems to have forgotten that.

Ummmmmmm but this IS a fighting game a GODZILLA fighting game actualy NO it's not even a Godzilla game at all yet for all we know TOHO won't approve it at all who knows, so really the point you're trying to make is 100% moot right now.

I'd like to point out that there aren't any endless combos that involve the walls in STE unless you pick up a building that can be used as a bat but even then if you got hit with just one tank rocket you'd drop the building. As far as ariel combos you could only hit your opponent 3 times while they were in the air. I think the only people who get themselves into trouble with the walls are those who tend to run away and beam spam anyway so they back themselves into that. Personaly I'd hate to see the walls go anywhere it'd be lame to just get to the end of the levels and just have nothing there at least a wall there makes some sort of sense. Also in STE the walls were VERY VERY visableit's not like they snuck up on you, they were bright green and if you had you TV on I'm not sure how you can miss that.

[DagarahX]

But we're here for godzilla, NOT fighting games.

Correct my good man, we're here for Godzilla. But technically speaking, this statement does not hold up well since...Well, this game might be based on Godzilla. Which is the exact reason why we are here, for Godzilla. A Godzilla based fighting game, very much like the previous installments crafted by Mr. Strange, and the crew at pipeworks. So my good man, you kinda, canceled yourself out there.

Although I can't personally speak for Goji, CheetoKamper, or anyone else who feels the same as they do. But understand, though they may deliver a straight forward package, understand that they are simply trying to make fan dream into a reality. Its not every day that a experienced game developer comes along to a fandom and offers up the chance to create a game based upon a franchise that they personally love. Directly the Godzilla fandom. And with the last game released in the year of 2007 (Or 08 for Europe), to be offered the chance to create a amazing game. A fighting game at that, its a rare opportunity that will probably never present it ever again, or for a very long time if missed out on. Due note that I am sorry that your unable to enjoy the vast experiences from the fighting game genre. I understand that some fighters are more unfriendly than others to those who aren't use to it. So that can be a turn off. And I understand that you might be one of the types of gamers who just aren't into it at all.

However, I would like to say, that these modern Godzilla fighting games, they aren't as scary as you may think they are. They aren't like Street Fighters, Marvel vs. Capcom, Blazblue, Tekken, or anything hardcore. These games aren't complex to learn, and aren't fighters that will scare you away as if they want to crush your inner gamer. Although MechaGodzilla II won't hesitate to do that in DAMM from what I've read around the net lol. (Haven't played DAMM sadly, but I own and love STE. Plan on getting Unleashed for X-Mas this year though.)


But beyond that,they are fairly casual, easy to pick up (Though not easy to master since some characters require more skill and understanding to use properly), and bare loads of gameplay content and depth to make the games enjoyable and fun. If anything, you should give them a try if you haven't, and if you have then you should pick one up again and invest yourself a bit to see if your viewpoint as changed or not. Who knows, you might enjoy them, and you might even want another Godzilla fighting game as well.

[cipher192]

Well, then that begs the question: Did you like the other Godzilla games?

If by "other games" you mean STE and Melee, then yes. They had all my favorite monsters, they had nice lookin cities for me to destroy, and were (as Mr Strange said) forgiving to non-fighting-game players. That's why I'm here, trying in vein to influence this game as much as I can. That way, maybe, just maybe I'll have something to look forward to.

BTW when I said I hate fighting games, I was talking about side-scrolling ones like street fighter. Oh, and uh thanks for pretty much telling me to go skreeonk myself because I don't like fighting games.

[PopInPicsPresents]

That way, maybe, just maybe I'll have something to look forward to.

It's a new Godzilla video game being influenced by the fans almost completely, that in itself is something to look forward too

[Mr. Strange]

Well, then that begs the question: Did you like the other Godzilla games?

If by "other games" you mean STE and Melee, then yes. They had all my favorite monsters, they had nice lookin cities for me to destroy, and were (as Mr Strange said) forgiving to non-fighting-game players. That's why I'm here, trying in vein to influence this game as much as I can. That way, maybe, just maybe I'll have something to look forward to.

This may have been lost in the past 150+ pages of posts, but the plan is that anyone who donates at least $5 to the campaign gets a special dev login for the design forums, and can directly discuss design issues, plans, and help make the decisions that will be directly added to the game.

[miguelnuva]

If I can make enough cash during the summer, I'll probably donate $50, just hope this game does come out for PS3, & Xbox 360.

Only if we can raise alot of money and I hope they do the computer thing first and when the game is finished port it to the next xbox/PS4.

[Mr. Strange]

This has been unexpectedly challenging - shooting, editing, and doing post-processing on this video has put me way outside my comfort zone. I'm putting it out for public feedback before I finish setting the Kickstarter page to be live.

Please take a look, and give me your feedback! This video is meant to be interesting - not to give away all the technical details of the game. There are about 8,000 words of description below this video (on the Kickstarter page, which is not yet public) for folks who want more details.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVuCGGU_m-E

UPDATE! New video is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L88R5TClWuQ

[GIGAN05]

That was a great start Mr.Strange. You made yourself very clear on what you want to do and showing casing your past works really helps.

I posted a journal on Deviant Art so that more people can watch the kick starter video and help out.

[Goji]

If by "other games" you mean STE and Melee, then yes. They had all my favorite monsters, they had nice lookin cities for me to destroy, and were (as Mr Strange said) forgiving to non-fighting-game players. That's why I'm here, trying in vein to influence this game as much as I can. That way, maybe, just maybe I'll have something to look forward to.

By "other games" I was obviously talking about the Godzilla games developed by Pipeworks.

If "forgiving to non-fighting-game players" you're talking about Destruction mode, then yeah, sure, that is correct. (Though G:U didn't even have a Destruction mode).

However, the goal of the Adventure, Versus, and Melee modes was to beat the crap out of your opponent(s). This was the case for all three games.

You see where I'm going with this?

BTW when I said I hate fighting games, I was talking about side-scrolling ones like street fighter. Oh, and uh thanks for pretty much telling me to go skreeonk myself because I don't like fighting games.

I was supposed to know what you were talking about..how, exactly? You didn't specify. That's on you, friend.

[MechaJahgeezilla]

0:32 why did you put DAMM footage when you were talking about StE?

[Mr. Strange]

0:32 why did you put DAMM footage when you were talking about StE?

See, this is why I need feedback! That's Xbox-footage, which I ordered as "later" than the first footage I posted when sorting through clips, but it's still totally DAMM - you are correct. I really like that clip though... maybe I'll use it instead of the first one, and post a StE clip later? Or should I use both clips when I mention DAMM?

Question - is my comment "Kaiju is nerd-speak for Giant Monsters" reading well? Is it funny? Are you offended? Does it send the wrong message?

[Gailah 1966]

I would say the explanation of "kaiju" is ok. So other people get involved to our nerdism

[antovald20]

Wait a minute, is this a Godzilla game or a Kaiju game???

[Kaiju-King42]

Wait a minute, is this a Godzilla game or a Kaiju game???

A kaiju game. One that might have Godzilla, among other monsters, but we don't know just yet.

[Blackout286]

Well, kaiju is the Japanese term for "Monster", while Daikaiju is the Japanese term for "Giant Monster" so I find it to be a nice way of embracing Japanese language and their culture. It might be lightly nerd-like since it'll be related to Godzilla to some people, but since its a videogame and not a film, then honestly a lot of people won't really find it funny or nerd like to begin with lol. So your all set there!

As for the film, pretty well structured and informing enough to get your point across. A STE clip would be great to use to include within the 2004 bit during the video to not confuse any newcomers IMO. But other then that small bit it was dead center!

[DagarahX]

Wait a minute, is this a Godzilla game or a Kaiju game???

A kaiju game. One that might have Godzilla, among other monsters, but we don't know just yet.

I personally believe that's how the game should be structured, its a kaiju game that might bare Godzilla and a few other Toho monsters as possible special guest characters. And if Toho is more willing, then we could probably gear things to be more of a Godzilla game. Plus, having Godzilla alone will probably make a lot of people believe that its a Godzilla game, even if its plainly pointed out that its not. At least to the people who bare no complete knowledge of the Godzilla franchise.

[DagarahX]

Thus far my feedback is pretty much positive, the video was clear, informative, and helped give the understanding that this is a fan game that can truly become something amazing. The video points out that a creative team is ready, that things are in place and near ready to go, but also points out that it needs support. And that the bigger the wide spread of supporters the better things will turn out. Straight forward and informative, a great intro video.

As stated before, get a STE clip in there Mr. Strange The video's great but fix that little error so that everyone can see the growing changes of your Godzilla games.

[Lenbo]

It would have been good to mention online play, and that your previous games were playable at a casual or competitive level. Although it's likely too late for that.

It might also be visually cool if you could show a logo or text of "Kaiju Combat" for a bit when you say "I want to talk to you today about Kaiju Combat."

The editing between the clips and you could be a bit smoother. Specifically at the 1:09 mark after showing Biollante and Kiryu, there's an odd jump-cut of you suddenly talking. Same thing happens at 1:30 mark. Perhaps make that like the earlier transitions, so it appears less jarring?

[Godzillabrawler]

Good video. Stumbled on it by mere chance! Really good, but I think you kind of just left the last part in. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't feel as if the fans' input was major, which it is. Maybe just a little more on that and I'd think we're set.

And I follow the movement to put in a STE clip.

[Giga Kaiju]

Nice Video. Im starting to share this with Friends.

Quick Question: Is there going to be another Video petition like this later on?