Velocity 2X Progress Report

Velocity 2X is starting to look pretty tasty now, what do you think?

Exploded glass now has its own particle effect, and it's full of what we call the Goff Ray.
Exploded glass now has its own particle effect, and it’s full of what we call the Goff Ray.
Telepod throw wasn't the most intuitive, so we've added these guides.
Telepod throw wasn’t the most intuitive, so we’ve added these guides. The player stands on one and aims for the other. Of course you don’t have to use the guides, you can throw telepods anywhere you want.
Kai has a new run cycle which is more energetic.
Kai has a new run cycle which is more energetic.
The new rifle shot and accompanying visual effects. Also shell casings.
The new rifle shot and accompanying visual effects feel great! Also shell casings.
Nothing new here. The explosions are still massive.
Nothing new here. The explosions are still massive.
Particle effects like smoke are now lit up by environmental hazards.
Particle effects like smoke are now lit up by environmental hazards.

I can’t tell you how proud I am to be working on this game with such a talented bunch of people.

Right then, time to make some more levels…

Don’t go yet, here’s a cool video:
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11 Comments

  • Sam
    Posted March 1, 2014 at 5:33 pm 0Likes

    Been with you guys since Velocity for psp, can’t wait for Velocity X2 to be available for my Vita :)!

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  • Jay R.
    Posted March 1, 2014 at 5:51 pm 0Likes

    Velocity changed my whole perspective on shooters, and made me fall in love with the genre all over again. You guys rock… Keep up the great work!!

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  • Jacque
    Posted March 1, 2014 at 6:12 pm 0Likes

    The paper cut-out style is very refreshing and reminds me of Guacamelee’s art style, just more futuristic. Looks gorgeous!

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    • James @ FuturLab
      Posted March 1, 2014 at 7:22 pm 0Likes

      Thanks Jacque! Yes, when Guacamelee was announced for Vita we all looked at each other and thought we might struggle to differentiate, but we’ve gone for edgy futuristic with very high contrast so it’s different enough 🙂

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  • Stu
    Posted March 1, 2014 at 11:24 pm 0Likes

    More and more I want a full Metroidvania Velocity game. Maybe in a future spin off or expanded Velocity universe of different games?

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    • Christopher Garcia (@WildCardCorsair)
      Posted March 3, 2014 at 4:48 pm 0Likes

      Would buy in a heartbeat!

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  • liltooclinical
    Posted March 3, 2014 at 12:51 am 0Likes

    Stu’s idea sounds boss!

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  • Christopher Garcia (@WildCardCorsair)
    Posted March 3, 2014 at 4:48 pm 0Likes

    Looks fantastic, that lighting is incredible!

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  • Aperson91
    Posted March 28, 2014 at 4:19 am 0Likes

    Looking forward to this game!!!

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