TIGSource: Owlboy Preview

Owlboy Preview

Derek Yu — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:25:00 +0000

A gameplay preview of Owlboy, from D-Pad Studio, which is coming to XBox Community Games in 2009.

"Owlboy Preview" by Ichi

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:49:13 +0000

Looks fantastic, but flying looks kinda stiff, it doesn’t look to have a sense of gravity. maybe making the animation speed dynamic could fix that?

"Owlboy Preview" by null

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:39:21 +0000

But the graphics look amazing, I’ll say that much.

"Owlboy Preview" by null

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:38:53 +0000

No it didn’t. The N64 was capable of playing 100 PCM channels at once, for MIDIs or tracked music and could even play MP3s. Go play an N64 again and hear for yourself. This is only using about 4 or 5 channels at most like a retro console song. And I agree, it doesn’t exactly fit. Something more orchestral would work much better.

"Owlboy Preview" by Jad

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:44:43 +0000

ahahaha, for all those who think NES/Chip, fyi, this is basically how stuff sounded on the N64 : D

"Owlboy Preview" by Jest

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:49:42 +0000

Aero the acrobat meets metroidevania?

"Owlboy Preview" by angersloth

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:15:07 +0000

This gives me a big Kid Icarus vibe, and lots of warm fuzzy feelings.

"Owlboy Preview" by Snow

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:27:53 +0000

The style and graphics remind me a lot of rich fantasy stories from the early 80’s, which, is quite refreshing to see something like that. There are a lot of good games out there, however a lot of the fantasy games are either lacking good artwork or lacking good story. As a result, you don’t get that deeply involved or feel deeply involved. At least I don’t. This is a game I feel I would finish from beginning to end without hesitation.

The background artist was definitely well trained as a master of color and light. The artist is also well versed in a lot of styles of fantasy art. I’d love to see the collection of reference material. I’m jealous. :P I’m still not at such a point yet.

I’ll definitely be looking out for this title.

"Owlboy Preview" by Hamoozi

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:48:12 +0000

And who said indies don’t care above graphics uber alles!

"Owlboy Preview" by Eclipse

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:31:25 +0000

awesome work, i’m speechless!

oh ps: it uses a mouse? what the hell? o.o

"Owlboy Preview" by Mark

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:56:14 +0000

Braid fanboy ^^^^^^^^

"Owlboy Preview" by Adamski

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:19:16 +0000

Wow, I thought the music didn’t seem to match either. I thought something more orchestral would have made that so much more exciting.

"Owlboy Preview" by xerus

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:39:58 +0000

I agree with Farbs. The music just doesn’t match the rich graphics.

"Owlboy Preview" by Farbs

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:44:18 +0000

…not that the music is bad. I just don’t think it suits.

"Owlboy Preview" by Farbs

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:43:55 +0000

The art’s fantastic. I think the music needs to step up from faux chiptunes to something more orchestral though.

"Owlboy Preview" by Sparky

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:37:34 +0000

This looks really solid. It’s so great to see projects like this come out of tiny studios! Small team size is the only way to go.

This deserves all kinds of mainstream recognition.

"Owlboy Preview" by Tom

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:06:08 +0000

Ahh that is good news indeed. I hope Braid is also coming to PC soon. :)

"Owlboy Preview" by Dot

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:07:00 +0000

According to dpadstudios’ website, it’s coming to PCs also so no reason to, Tom. :)

"Owlboy Preview" by Willows

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:38:18 +0000

Simon is something that supercedes pixel artist. Those graphics are ridiculous.

"Owlboy Preview" by Tom

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:06:23 +0000

Ohhh those graphics….. I think my pants just got moist. Looks like a great game, and with all the other great stuff on the live arcade, it’s time to buy a 360 methinks.

"Owlboy Preview" by Pomian

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:54:38 +0000

Magnificent pixelart graphics. Kudos!

"Owlboy Preview" by FishyBoy

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:51:37 +0000

I dunno, it kinda sounds like 8-bit Wind Waker music.

Hopefully the hoops are there to teach you, or to offer some sort of bonus.

"Owlboy Preview" by godsavant

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:38:26 +0000

The graphics are amazing, but the Superman 64 hoop-flying really pissed me off. If a game lets you fly, it should let you fly ANYWHERE YOU WANT.

"Owlboy Preview" by mots

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:03:41 +0000

yeah, there’s the kid icarus vibe for sure… sounds a little lo-fi, which isn’t bad.. I Guess

"Owlboy Preview" by Zaratus

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:24:31 +0000

Looks nice.

For some reason, the music reminds me of Kid Icarus.

"Owlboy Preview" by Denny

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:09:05 +0000

It is good to see another really promising big indie project. Graphics looks great, i like music, gameplay could be fun, nice idea with almost silent hero.

Screen looks bit small, especialy when Owlboy is flying, hopefuly it will be sufficient for good orientation.

Lots of luck D-Pad. Really, really looking forward for your game (or at least another video, hint, hint :) )