72 replies to this topic

[Srehpog]

Umbrella Adventure - The Castle of Cake
v1.20 - 09.01.2010



Trailer - YouTube

Download (48.6Mb .ZIP)

Yes, it's big. Huge. But it's huge on the inside too, so please be patient.

As part of HiVE, I bring you Umbrella Adventure - The Castle of Cake; another far-too-long project. Runs in windowed and scaled/unscaled fullscreen modes. Has several graphics options for older machines including reduced framerate and particle effects. Joystick/gamepad-compatible.

Features:

• Expansive, hand-drawn game world
• Real-time lighting effects
• Over 100 cakes to find and collect
• Immersive weather effects and day/night system
• Deep soundscapes; crashing thunder and howling wind
• Bees, ducks and a weasel

Enjoy.

Edited by Srehpog, 09 January 2010 - 07:36 PM.

[voltain]

I must say this is impressive! I've only played a little way into it but I can see you have put your heart and soul into this game. Well Done!

[Andy]

This game is truly fantastic work! The graphics are very original, the style feels good. The sounds are of a good quality also. What really gets me into this game is that it truly has an adventure feel reminiscent of Banjo Kazooie and platform games of old. You get to experience the challenge of learning new skills instead of starting with everything. That element of the game adds significantly to the replay factor. The characters also have soul and are not generic. I think the game’s size will keep some from trying this gem out, if you are a person turned away by the size don’t miss out! This game is worth your download, makes some coffee, wait for it.

[od man games]

Awesome,
After playing and beating ark 22,
I heard of your next project umbrella adventure.
I then waited 2 years for this game to come out!
Good job!!!!

[PSC159]

Woah! I haven't played the game yet (still downloading ;( ) but the graphics are killer.

[scoz]

* squeals with the joy of a tiny school girl*

Oh, I was ALMOST beginning to think this was vapourware... after the masterpiece that was Waxy's Sushi Party I can't wait to play this...

...but I still have 2 more exams.... MUST. FIGHT. TEMPTATION

[Lexsonn]

This looks simply amazing! but at your site, for some reason I can't download it xD

If i were to judge it from a graphics standpoint though... this would get a 10/10

[Srehpog]

Update: v1.1



Download v1.1 - 21.11.2009

Fixes:

• Fixed error with map highlight icon in eastern Forest
  
• Improved hard wall-jump in Beehive
  
• Improved stinging plants jump in Beehive
  
• Fixed bypass/exploit path between Forest and Castle Walls
  
• Fixed bypass/exploit in Clockwork Garden from Castle Walls west
  
• Fixed bug with cake "Snicker snack"

I must say this is impressive! I've only played a little way into it but I can see you have put your heart and soul into this game. Well Done!

This game is truly fantastic work! The graphics are very original, the style feels good.

Good job!!!!

Thanks all - glad you're enjoying it.

This looks simply amazing! but at your site, for some reason I can't download it xD

Do you get a server error message or anything else? I can mirror it somewhere if you'd prefer.

Coming soon: A new gameplay trailer, poster art and possibly a cake guide. Stay tuned!

Edited by Srehpog, 21 November 2009 - 04:26 PM.

[Lexsonn]

No error messages appear, and maybe I'm clicking the wrong download button (I only see one though )? but no download box appears xD

I also tried clicking the big hexagon arrow button, which didn't do anyhting this time around

this honestly reminds me of Banjo Kazooie, especially the way the duck talks (everyone in banjo kazooie made some odd grunt when they talked)... and the the way you learn skills. I honestly think that is really cool.

Edited by Lexsonn, 21 November 2009 - 04:43 PM.

[od man games]

Would you care to release the soundtrack? My favorite is the beehive theme!!! I tried to open the .fsb file, but it is encrypted.
I love the game so far it takes a lot of skill to play, yet at the same time maintains a slow calm feel. At first I found the game a little bland (do to lack of over world music) but I found that the style grew on me... This game is amazing!!! Thanks for next version!!!

[Zccc]

Where is the download button? I went to the page, and I can't find it.

[od man games]

The download doesn't work!!!

[Srehpog]

Sorry folks, the download button was left locked from the updating process and wasn't changed back. All fixed now!

http://www.wearehive..._id=ua_download

(The big green arrow)

Would you care to release the soundtrack? My favorite is the beehive theme!!! I tried to open the .fsb file, but it is encrypted.

I'm not sure - one of the conditions of us using the music was that we made sure it wasn't distributed freely with the game, i.e. protected it in some way. I agree, it's a really nice theme, but I don't think I'm at liberty to give it away outside the game, I'm afraid. I'll ask and see...

Edited by Srehpog, 21 November 2009 - 09:14 PM.

[od man games]

Would you care to release the soundtrack? My favorite is the beehive theme!!! I tried to open the .fsb file, but it is encrypted.

I'm not sure - one of the conditions of us using the music was that we made sure it wasn't distributed freely with the game, i.e. protected it in some way. I agree, it's a really nice theme, but I don't think I'm at liberty to give it away outside the game, I'm afraid. I'll ask and see...

Fair enough... Thank you for asking though, I really appreciate it!


PS:Bismark is awesome...
"Oh yah... Don't ring the bell"

Edited by od man games, 22 November 2009 - 01:57 AM.

[GameDevDan]

I keep getting "Error defining external function" for object sxms, but both DLLS are in exactly the same place they were when i downloaded the file and i haven't changed anything :/

[Lexsonn]

Hey I finally got to play it ^^

Two words:
loved it.

Especially Bismark

[bluedragon13123]

This game was great!!! The gameplay was nice and smooth. You don't see many hand-drawn games now adays, except for that machinarium. I loved all the cool things like the ducks and stuff. I have gotta say this is by far one of the best game maker games I have seen in the longest time. Keep up the good work with your games =)

B.T.W, I believe that this game has the potential to be put up on the XBox Arcade and PSN.

I give it a 10/10

~bluedragon13123

[Srehpog]

I keep getting "Error defining external function" for object sxms, but both DLLS are in exactly the same place they were when i downloaded the file and i haven't changed anything :/

Not the first time I've heard of this, but I'm not sure there's anything which can be done about it, unfortunately. I'll ask around and see what the response is.

Hey I finally got to play it ^^

Two words:
loved it.

Especially Bismark

This game was great!!! The gameplay was nice and smooth. You don't see many hand-drawn games now adays, except for that machinarium. I loved all the cool things like the ducks and stuff. I have gotta say this is by far one of the best game maker games I have seen in the longest time. Keep up the good work with your games =)

B.T.W, I believe that this game has the potential to be put up on the XBox Arcade and PSN.

I give it a 10/10

~bluedragon13123

Thanks, glad you both liked it.

Edited by Srehpog, 28 November 2009 - 10:53 AM.

[GameDevDan]

Bah shame, it looks like a cool game. I'll keep the file and check back to see if there'sa solution

[hpapillon]

I'm having the DLL problem as well, unfortunately...