Hello everybody! I’m Diego Ordonez, Lead Programmer at Rubber Duck Games. Action RPG with plenty of humor evil wizard is currently out on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. We would like to give you a behind the scenes look at this game and how it came about.
beginning
when to start evil wizard, I wanted to make a game that has humor and funny moments throughout the game. Additionally, I’ve always been very intrigued by characters who use magic, like sorcerers and wizards. The concept of magic is great from a narrative perspective because it allows designers to create the rules they need to make gameplay and story meaningful. Finally, I wanted an innovative hook that I could use to tie everything together. I decided to give it a twist and show what happens after the final boss is defeated. This environment gave me the opportunity to explore humor in a different way. Every gamer has played a game where the main character is a hero and defeats an evil wizard. As such, players felt they could immediately understand the game’s setting and narrative context.
find humor
Once the setting took shape, I started writing jokes in the form of dialogue between characters. These can be found throughout the game. Evil wizards tease her NPCs, enemies chat with other enemies in funny cinematics, and sometimes evil wizards talk directly to the player. Breaking through the 4th wall has always been interesting to me, and the medium of video games offers a very unique way to do this because the player controls the protagonist.
Once I started working on it, I realized that there was humor in other parts of the game besides the dialogue. Ruben Gómez was responsible for the game’s aesthetics, and he’s also a very funny guy. He implemented many funny moments throughout the game in the form of environmental art and collectibles. These can be found at almost every level in the game. For example, underwear hanging from the roof of a castle, paintings of evil wizards with pop culture characters, and numerous rubber ducks that reference pop culture characters we know and love. collectibles, etc.
Additionally, pixel art animator Pablo Pérez did a great job creating interesting animations for the enemies and NPCs. These are everywhere, from his concept art (such as a chef attacking by brandishing a frying pan with red pepper) to the way most enemies die.
But what about actions?
during development evil wizard, recognized the need to provide players with a good action RPG that complemented the game’s humor and setting. We wanted to develop a good combat system and exploration design for those players who couldn’t find it. evil wizard very funny. We started by making combat central to the game. This is another pillar of the game and comes in the form of melee combat with huge bosses, optional mini-bosses, a very extensive system of spells and elements, and a risk and reward system. Inspired by other Action RPGs and Metroidvanias, we turned the entire world into a castle of intertwined rooms. Players must explore there to reach the final level. We filled the levels with secrets, puzzles, random combat encounters, and funny movies to balance combat, exploration, and humor. Our producer, Gonzalo Banchi Martinez, managed most of the initial design of the castle’s rooms. Each room has a setting. Castle patios, armories, laboratories, dungeons, and more. We created several connections between these rooms to allow players to find secrets and defeat optional mini-bosses hidden throughout the map during exploration.
The conclusion is
I hope you will enjoy the strange and mysterious world. evil wizard We would love to hear about your experience. Get ready to play villain for a diversion! As part of a special launch promotion, you can purchase: evil wizard 10% off until June 1, 2023! Stay Evil!
Evil Wizard (Xbox)
E-Home Entertainment Development Co., Ltd.
$19.99
$17.99
“There is a song that still tells of the hero’s most daring deeds. After a long battle with an evil sorcerer, the castle he called home was besieged, swarmed, and served him for generations. The poor minions were killed by dozens.The corrupt villain himself managed to escape, but the day marked a stunning victory for the forces of good…”Or was it really? ?! Evil Wizard is a humorous action RPG featuring Metroidvania elements and carefully crafted pixel art environments. As a defeated villain who barely survived a grueling battle, you must face an army of so-called heroes to reclaim what is rightfully yours. Rediscover your power, infiltrate your castle, unleash devastating spells, and cleanse your ancestral home of a wretched excuse for your enemies. Are you ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time to be the bad guy! Gameplay Features: ● A revenge-driven quest – Face hordes of enemies, avoid deadly traps, and solve intricate puzzles to reclaim the castle halls from the heroes who live inside. let’s ● Metroidvania-inspired design – Explore carefully crafted locations and navigate complex levels. Use skills and elements to interact with the in-game world and unlock new paths. ● Fast-Paced, Skill-Based Combat – Unleash devastating melee attacks, unlock earth-shattering spells, and dash across the map to crush your enemies. Gain complete control over every battle. ● Elements and Forces to Master – Control the forces of fire, ice, void, lightning and earth. Combine different elements to unleash devastating attacks and exploit your enemies’ weaknesses! ● Unique Enemies and Boss Fights – Tweak your character to defeat increasingly formidable enemies. Choose from dozens of upgrades as you prepare to defeat dozens of bosses, each with their own unique skills and fighting styles. % We recommend playing the game on Xbox Series X|S %
