July 21, 2008

Steamcity Mimics

We’ve been hard at work on the first world of Skystone, located in the ruins of the Aeronaut hometown of Steamcity.  When fungus and haze spread throughout the land, foul creatures were born in its wake, combining genetic material of native animals to quickly adapt to this new world.  The Steamcity Ruins are home to a diverse group of these Mimic creatures, created in the image of animals and insects that once inhabited the city.  Below is a small sample of Mimics that will be encountered in this first area:

Steamcity Mimics

Pidgebomber
Located in: Steamcity Ruins

These Mimic creatures resemble a cross between the pigeons and flies that once lived in Steamcity.  When Rooks first encountered this breed, they gave them the nickname “pidgebombers” because of their aggressive use of haze-infused excrement that they dropped from the sky.  When their wings are clipped, these creatures will drop to the ground and spew haze from both ends.

Pidgebomber Screenshot

Pustosser
Located in: Abandoned Factory

Most closely resembling a dog, these hairy beasts are covered with haze-filled tumors that hang from their skin.  When a pustosser notices a human, they rip one of the tumors from their belly and hurl it towards their enemy.

Pustosser Screenshot

Slugrat
Located in: Steamcity Sewers

With similarities to slugs and rats, these furry menaces cling to ceilings and walls in the ancient sewers, scurrying along all surfaces to attack any humans they can find.

Slugrat Screenshot

Posted by Matt

6 Responses to “Steamcity Mimics”

  1. TobyBathory Says:

    Oh man your totally making me drool. It looks soo great and i cant wait to help out with the game!

  2. Riaghos Meridian Says:

    Hooray! I was glad to see an update appear on my reader. And a mob update at that! What disgusting, revolting, brilliant looking characters! They hurl tumors? Seriously? Yuck! But I’m totally playing this still! Keep it up and can’t wait for the release.

  3. Mike Gribbin Says:

    I saw Chris fighting the Pustosser yesterday in the office. The art for these mimics is fantastic!

    I think the slugrat is probably my favorite though.

  4. Eluem Says:

    When is this game coming out?

  5. Riaghos Meridian Says:

    Something got delayed… which it happens if this kinda project doesn’t feed the devs’ quite yet. We want more! Its okay to say it will take longer for release. Its not like it’ll be the first online game to do so :)

  6. Matt Says:

    We’ve fallen behind schedule a bit, but we’re still moving ahead! We’re working towards our Alpha stage, trying to get all of the different modes ready for some testing. Haven’t had a chance to put together a new post for the blog lately, but we’ll try to get something new online soon to prove we’re still alive and kicking :)