Der Geisterjäger -- the third dungeon crawler by Graverobber Foundation -- OUT NOW

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

You goons gave me an idea.

When you enter the room where the final boss is located, the game should fade to black and print '20 minutes later, the final boss died, kthxbai, see you next time'.

 

[lightbane]

So, like the OG ME3 ending then?

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

So, like the OG ME3 ending then?

That depends. This looks like ME3 to you?

 

[lightbane]

^Never heard of that one manga until now, thanks for the link. I'll be checking it when I can. Although the plot has been done similarly countless times.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Although the plot has been done similarly countless times.

I finished it in less than a day and it was pretty good. The anime adaptation has a very 'interesting' ending...

Spoiler

It cuts you off right before the final battle by rolling the credits and telling you that the big bad died in 30 minutes, which caused massive butthurt among those who wanted a traditional ending.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Some new pre-release shots.

 

[Tweed]

What's the square cube thingy in the corner?

 

[Generic-Giant-Spider]

DAS CUBENHEIMER

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

What's the square cube thingy in the corner?

Turn indicator, added very recently. It exists to communicate when controls are locked/unlocked, so if you encounter too many enemies, you'll know when their turn is over.

 

[Infinitron]

Another gameplay preview for Der Geisterjäger, our new dungeon crawler.

Pilot your own mech, explore the dungeon set in a dying sci-fi world, and survive through harsh turn-based battles in this brutal dungeon crawler.

 

[Tweed]

Looks
SPOOKYCOOL!

 

[lightbane]

As for that manga:

Finally read the thing. It's indeed short, and people die pointlessly all the time. Women are pretty much depicted as sex-objects, up to fighting naked (literally!), the protagonist being an asshole to one and still bedding her. Realistic or plot-devices? Either way, this wouldn't fly nowadays... Or perhaps it would, as all of his motivation to fight is to avenge a woman though. Either way, it's not revolutionary, I've seen better works with similar plot. I noticed the protagonist seems to repeatedly bash against metallic walls, which was probably the inspiration for the bash mechanic in your game. He also has magical super-pain resistance where a broken wrist and knee does not impede him much.
As for the ending, honestly that cut out sounds like an improvement compared to the original thing. The protagonist survives what seemed to be a kill-fest and that's the only thing noteworthy.

I'll check the show later.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

As for that manga:

Finally read the thing. It's indeed short, and people die pointlessly all the time. Women are pretty much depicted as sex-objects, up to fighting naked (literally!), the protagonist being an asshole to one and still bedding her. Realistic or plot-devices? Either way, this wouldn't fly nowadays... Or perhaps it would, as all of his motivation to fight is to avenge a woman though. Either way, it's not revolutionary, I've seen better works with similar plot. I noticed the protagonist seems to repeatedly bash against metallic walls, which was probably the inspiration for the bash mechanic in your game. He also has magical super-pain resistance where a broken wrist and knee does not impede him much.
As for the ending, honestly that cut out sounds like an improvement compared to the original thing. The protagonist survives what seemed to be a kill-fest and that's the only thing noteworthy.

I'll check the show later.

I watched the anime and read the manga after DGS came out. I was (jokingly) talking about taking inspiration the way anime adaptation handled the ending.

 

[Fluent]

Looks great but Geisterschiff will be my first entry into the series. These games look quite complex, good stuff zwanny. <3

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Demo updated to 1.0.0. This will be the last update before the full release.

NOTE: Due to changes to game data, saves made prior to this version will not be compatible with it or with the full version.

Changelog:

• Added a short tutorial to the start of the game.
  
• Added a turn indicator to the lower right corner of the screen.
  
• Fixed occasional incorrect turning behavior while using the 'STAY' command.
  
• Fixed broken Spy Drone graphics when it's in a destroyed state.
  
• Fixed cases where fire modes that adjust accuracy/evasion didn't report these changes correctly.
  
• Fixed incorrect printing of information in the Item Vendor.
  
• Fixed weapon jamming not working properly.
  
• Fixed rare crashes caused by a bug in the pathfinding system.
  
• Fixed player getting detected by enemies when allied turrets attack them.
  
• Adjusted pattern analysis speed.
  
• Adjusted rewards from killing enemies (experience / credits).
  
• Adjusted enemy identification speed.
  
• Adjusted dust effects.
  
• Adjusted camera shake.
  
• Increased pathfinding speed.
  
• Improved interface usability of the Repair Station and Item Vendor.
  
• Additional fixes and improvements.

 

[Infinitron]

Coming August 26, 2021.

Pilot your own mech, explore the dungeon set in a dying sci-fi world, and survive through harsh turn-based battles in this brutal dungeon crawler.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

It's coming out in 3 days.

Initially I planned to make a small bottle episode that could be finished in a matter of months and offer a short but sweet campaign, but this project grew into a bigger and better game, and became another big step forward for the series in terms of mechanical complexity, design variety, and game size. The full list of additions and changes is hard to outline in a single post, but the systems improved to the point where you're no longer held back by the old upgrade system, and can come up with different and crazy builds to suit your playstyle. Dodgy assassin that snipes enemies from afar and uses the beam sword to slice those who get too close? Check. Shotgunner that uses the shield to soak damage and blasts enemies up close? Check. Ramming-focused build with heavy armor that boosts towards enemies and smashes them against walls? Also check. Of course, the viability of each build is up for debate, but now it's up to you to decide what you want to be and figure out how to get there.

This project was fun to work on, and I didn't have to make too many compromises along the way to meet deadlines or keep the project manageable. I ended up drafting early plans for three additional scenarios, but whether they materialize or not depends solely on sales at this point.

I hope you'll enjoy this game and have fun. Don't forget to leave a review on Steam if you liked it.

 

[lightbane]

Eagerly awaiting for a discount to buy it, or day 1 buy if it's cheap enough, then wait until the bugs are patched out. Will this time have an actual ending?

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Will this time have an actual ending?

If you expect a hot sex scene on the beach, then I am sorry, no one agreed to send me $25,000 with a pic of their mom to make it happen.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Ready?

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

ITZ OUT
DOWNLOADING NOW
KINDA SLOW

 

[Moaning_Clock]

Congrats!!

 

[Moaning_Clock]

The first couple curator reviews are up

Der Geisterjäger is a brutal single-character dungeon crawler that provides a unique combination of first-person exploration with tactical combat.

Der Geisterjäger is a turn-based game in which you control a giant mech. You have a wide range of weapons and abilities to choose from. But there's a problem. You need to learn what to use and when

Pilot your own mech, explore the dungeon set in a dying sci-fi world, and survive through harsh turn-based battles in this brutal dungeon crawler.

All recommended.

And an article in Brazilian Portuguese https://hu3br.com/der-geisterjager-um-dungeon-crawler-fascinante-e-cruel/


Hope sales are good!

 

[Die Healing]

Fun game, but very hard. Hope it turns out to be a success for the dev!

 

[Tweed]

Wow, sales must be languishing if ZZ has to make sock puppets.