A Vampyre Story

Atlantis · 12-26-2007, 04:22 PM

A new adventure game coming out in 2008, written by Bill Tiller (Of MI3 and The Dig fame) it seems like it'll be very simularly made to MI4, its said to use a mix of 3D and 2D animation, and it's going to be a comedy.
You play a Parisian opera singer turned vampire and her little vampire bat accomplice.
Being released by two companies I've never heard of before: Crimson cow and Autumn moon entertainment.. which appears to have been founded by Tiller.
Heres the trailer:
http://uk.gamespot.com/users/VixTain...Q7xWT95b8FuDbf

Looking over it again, it does look VERY simular to MI4
Hurray for LucasArts' castouts reforming for the greater good!

Udvarnoky · 12-26-2007, 04:50 PM

I think the game looks, and is trying to be, much more like MI3 than MI4 (it's being made by MI3s lead artist, and I think it shows). It is point 'n click and features hand drawn 2D backgrounds, both of which were true for MI3 and neither for MI4. Even what we've seen of the interface looks remarkably similar to MI3. Of course, nobody's seen the gameplay in motion, so we'll see!

Atlantis · 12-26-2007, 05:02 PM

Yes, but notice the way the sleeves of the hunters top are blockish, remind you of Lechucks hand motions in MI4? I think it'll probably show strong simularities to both.

*Melanie68* · 12-26-2007, 09:09 PM

We've had a lot of coverage of this game here at Adventure Gamers:

A Vampyre Story game info page

If you scroll down, there are quite a few news items, a hands-on preview from the 2007 Game Developers Conference and an interview with Bill Tiller (conducted by Marek Bronstring).

Atlantis · 12-27-2007, 05:31 AM

Screenshots are definately adding an excitement meter for me. Stunning graphics.

GhostPirateLechuck · 12-27-2007, 10:09 PM

I am thrilled it is point and click. Can you imagine how much better MI4 would be if it was point and click?

Terramax · 12-28-2007, 07:30 AM

Not that much better. The dialog and story was a let down, at least for me.

sierramindy · 12-28-2007, 03:43 PM

I am eagerly waiting for A Vampyre Story. I like that the graphics look more like MI3 than MI4, at least to me.

evan806 · 01-02-2008, 03:10 PM

Im really waiting for this !!
the other day i was thinking why they dont release adventure like MI3 with better graphics I hate 3d sometimes !!...
This could be really nice !! and start another franchise !

Lucifiel · 01-03-2008, 07:56 AM

Hmmm... can't say I'm a big fan of that "glowing" effect on the skin tones and background actually: I wonder if it can be turned off or if I'll get used to it.

However, I wonder how the story will work out.

VictimOfScience · 01-04-2008, 10:55 AM

Of course I can't wait for this one! Hopefully the US release will be sooner rather than later in 2008.

basti007 · 01-07-2008, 01:35 PM

You can find an interview with Bill Tiller in our 4th part of our GC 07 video special here:

http://www.adventure-treff.de/specials/video.php?id=362

The Video-Feature is german, but the Tiller and Tim Schafer part is in english.

Tiller starts at about minute 9.

***Marek*** · 01-08-2008, 02:39 AM

Wooooo I told you guys were professional.

That's a really cool video, very nicely edited and put together.

basti007 · 01-10-2008, 01:52 PM

If I'm not mistaken the "awesome"-idea is actually based on yours.

tastebud · 01-16-2008, 09:10 AM

this game definately looks awesome. haven't been this excited for an adventure game in a long time.

new screenshots released here:

http://www.gamestar.de/aktuell/scree...yre_story.html

Terramax · 01-16-2008, 09:13 AM

Although the humour on the trailer was a lil' lame I'll enjoy this for exploring the beautiful locations if anything else.

I love the pick of the house right above the water. And is that nutty bat trying to hit on her when shes transformed?

12-26-2007, 04:22 PM	#1
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	A Vampyre Story A new adventure game coming out in 2008, written by Bill Tiller (Of MI3 and The Dig fame) it seems like it'll be very simularly made to MI4, its said to use a mix of 3D and 2D animation, and it's going to be a comedy. You play a Parisian opera singer turned vampire and her little vampire bat accomplice. Being released by two companies I've never heard of before: Crimson cow and Autumn moon entertainment.. which appears to have been founded by Tiller. Heres the trailer: http://uk.gamespot.com/users/VixTain...Q7xWT95b8FuDbf Looking over it again, it does look VERY simular to MI4 Hurray for LucasArts' castouts reforming for the greater good! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

12-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#2
Udvarnoky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 632	I think the game looks, and is trying to be, much more like MI3 than MI4 (it's being made by MI3s lead artist, and I think it shows). It is point 'n click and features hand drawn 2D backgrounds, both of which were true for MI3 and neither for MI4. Even what we've seen of the interface looks remarkably similar to MI3. Of course, nobody's seen the gameplay in motion, so we'll see! Share Share this post on Twitter

12-26-2007, 05:02 PM	#3
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	Yes, but notice the way the sleeves of the hunters top are blockish, remind you of Lechucks hand motions in MI4? I think it'll probably show strong simularities to both. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

12-26-2007, 09:09 PM	#4
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	We've had a lot of coverage of this game here at Adventure Gamers: A Vampyre Story game info page If you scroll down, there are quite a few news items, a hands-on preview from the 2007 Game Developers Conference and an interview with Bill Tiller (conducted by Marek Bronstring). Share Share this post on Twitter

12-27-2007, 05:31 AM	#5
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	Screenshots are definately adding an excitement meter for me. Stunning graphics. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

12-27-2007, 10:09 PM	#6
GhostPirateLechuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 155	I am thrilled it is point and click. Can you imagine how much better MI4 would be if it was point and click? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently playing: Tales of Monkey island, So Blonde and Age of Conan.

12-28-2007, 07:30 AM	#7
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Not that much better. The dialog and story was a let down, at least for me. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-28-2007, 03:43 PM	#8
sierramindy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 89	I am eagerly waiting for A Vampyre Story. I like that the graphics look more like MI3 than MI4, at least to me. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-02-2008, 03:10 PM	#9
evan806 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13	Im really waiting for this !! the other day i was thinking why they dont release adventure like MI3 with better graphics I hate 3d sometimes !!... This could be really nice !! and start another franchise ! Share Share this post on Twitter

01-03-2008, 07:56 AM	#10
Lucifiel Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 186	Hmmm... can't say I'm a big fan of that "glowing" effect on the skin tones and background actually: I wonder if it can be turned off or if I'll get used to it. However, I wonder how the story will work out. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I am asexual, neither male nor female.

01-04-2008, 10:55 AM	#11
VictimOfScience Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 175	Of course I can't wait for this one! Hopefully the US release will be sooner rather than later in 2008. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-07-2008, 01:35 PM	#12
basti007 Adventure-Treff.de Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Altötting Posts: 12	You can find an interview with Bill Tiller in our 4th part of our GC 07 video special here: http://www.adventure-treff.de/specials/video.php?id=362 The Video-Feature is german, but the Tiller and Tim Schafer part is in english. Tiller starts at about minute 9. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-08-2008, 02:39 AM	#13
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	Wooooo I told you guys were professional. That's a really cool video, very nicely edited and put together. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-10-2008, 01:52 PM	#14
basti007 Adventure-Treff.de Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Altötting Posts: 12	If I'm not mistaken the "awesome"-idea is actually based on yours. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-16-2008, 09:10 AM	#15
tastebud Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 364	this game definately looks awesome. haven't been this excited for an adventure game in a long time. new screenshots released here: http://www.gamestar.de/aktuell/scree...yre_story.html Share Share this post on Twitter

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01-16-2008, 09:13 AM	#16
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Although the humour on the trailer was a lil' lame I'll enjoy this for exploring the beautiful locations if anything else. I love the pick of the house right above the water. And is that nutty bat trying to hit on her when shes transformed? Share Share this post on Twitter