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{{game-alpha| name = Wayfarer | {{game-alpha | ||
|developer = [[Ben]] | |name = Wayfarer | ||
|theme = | |developer = [[Ben Hemmendinger]] | ||
|influences = | |theme = Jabberwockyish | ||
|released = Mar 27, 2009 | |influences = Tunnels of Doom, classic RLs | ||
|updated = | |released = Mar 27, 2009 | ||
| | |updated = Oct 13, 2009 | ||
|licensing = [[Freeware]], [[Closed Source]] | |||
|language = | |language = [http://www.processing.org Processing] ([[Java]]) | ||
|platforms = [[Windows]],[[Linux]],[[Mac OS]] | |platforms = [[Browser]], [[Windows]], [[Linux]], [[Mac OS X]] | ||
|interface = | |interface = 3D/2D graphics, keyboard | ||
|site = http://benhem.com/games/wayfarer/ | |site = http://benhem.com/games/wayfarer/ | ||
|length = | |length = (undefined) | ||
}} | }} | ||
Wayfarer is a developing Roguelike that fuses 3D graphics with 2D sprites. It can be played online, or downloaded for Mac, Windows, or Linux. (Downloads are up again, as of 8.28.09.) | |||
== Screenshot == | |||
http://benhem.com/games/wayfarer/wayfarersample.jpg | |||
== Features == | |||
* Blend of turn-based and real-time | |||
* 2D or 3D mode | |||
* Simple vector graphics, scalable 8x8 sprites | |||
* Sound and music | |||
* Animation, special effects | |||
* Save games online in the web applet version | |||
* Save games to disk in the download version | |||
* Persistent levels (and level contents) | |||
* Shops | |||
* Limb health system | |||
* Combat | |||
* Some spells (in the form of scrolls and wands, for now) | |||
* A handful of skills | |||
* ID minigame (the properties of potions, scrolls, etc. are obscure until tested) | |||
== Current limitations == | |||
* No win condition (bop 'til you drop) | |||
* Only a few dungeon fauna, with increasing toughness on deeper levels to simulate difficulty | |||
== Future plans == | |||
* Many unique NPC / monster behaviors | |||
* Versatile "combine items" command | |||
* A server-based Pawn Shop for online characters | |||
* A large world with multiple towns and dungeons, quests, guilds | |||
* A speech/dialogue system | |||
* More skills, spells, and enchanted items | |||
* Cooperative, devious enemies | |||
* Nonlethal combat skills | |||
== Resources == | |||
* [http://benhem.com/games/wayfarer Wayfarer], the official Wayfarer site. | |||
* [http://benhem.com BenHem.com], the author's site. | |||
[[Category:Featured Roguelikes]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:39, 17 September 2010
| Wayfarer | |
|---|---|
| Alpha Project | |
| Developer | Ben Hemmendinger |
| Theme | Jabberwockyish |
| Influences | Tunnels of Doom, classic RLs |
| Released | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Updated | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Licensing | Freeware, Closed Source |
| P. Language | Processing (Java) |
| Platforms | Browser, Windows, Linux, Mac OS X |
| Interface | 3D/2D graphics, keyboard |
| Game Length | (undefined) |
| Official site of Wayfarer | |
Wayfarer is a developing Roguelike that fuses 3D graphics with 2D sprites. It can be played online, or downloaded for Mac, Windows, or Linux. (Downloads are up again, as of 8.28.09.)
Screenshot
Features
- Blend of turn-based and real-time
- 2D or 3D mode
- Simple vector graphics, scalable 8x8 sprites
- Sound and music
- Animation, special effects
- Save games online in the web applet version
- Save games to disk in the download version
- Persistent levels (and level contents)
- Shops
- Limb health system
- Combat
- Some spells (in the form of scrolls and wands, for now)
- A handful of skills
- ID minigame (the properties of potions, scrolls, etc. are obscure until tested)
Current limitations
- No win condition (bop 'til you drop)
- Only a few dungeon fauna, with increasing toughness on deeper levels to simulate difficulty
Future plans
- Many unique NPC / monster behaviors
- Versatile "combine items" command
- A server-based Pawn Shop for online characters
- A large world with multiple towns and dungeons, quests, guilds
- A speech/dialogue system
- More skills, spells, and enchanted items
- Cooperative, devious enemies
- Nonlethal combat skills
Resources
- Wayfarer, the official Wayfarer site.
- BenHem.com, the author's site.