Future projects

[kimono]

Hokuto no Ken otherwise, presents platforms in a rather simplistic way.

 

[Mr.Hunter]

Yeah, I love Golden Axe and have many ideas in mind, mainly for the fighting mechanic.
But I would like to make something different, this franchise already received some recent projects, like the one by ZVitor and the Kimono's template.

To be honest I'm more inclined in making a 2d platformer. I was thinking about Sonic but this franchise already has a lot of amazing fan games done and others in-progress. I'm curious about exploring the pure 2d in OpenBOR instead of the "2.5d" used traditionally by beat 'em ups.

I can suggest a few games that could use a refresh:

1) The Anger of Stick series (all except Anger of Stick 5)

Because of the firearms, the game is becoming more of a shoot 'em up than a 2D fighting game.
I'd like to remove all firearms from the game entirely so that it really feels like a normal game

Anger of Stick 2


Anger of Stick 3


Anger of Stick 4




2) Final Kombat 2 (J2ME platform)

It wouldn't hurt to add a little variety, such as a greater number of characters,
a wider variety of levels, and levels without the goal of defusing bombs.



3) Fatal Fist



4) Tekken Mobile (same J2ME platform)

 

[O Ilusionista]

To be honest I'm more inclined in making a 2d platformer. I was thinking about Sonic but this franchise already has a lot of amazing fan games done and others in-progress. I'm curious about exploring the pure 2d in OpenBOR instead of the "2.5d" used traditionally by beat 'em ups.

That would be cool for sure - the 2D part, not the Sonic one.
As you mentioned, Sonic has already many fan games and, since there's a huge fanbase, you also get a ridiculously toxic fanbase as a bonus. I know we shouldn't judge things based on the fanbase, but it's always something to consider.

Two names that come to mind—and might fit what you're looking for (even though they aren't exactly platformers)—are *Altered Beast* and *Comix Zone*; the latter would actually suit your style well in terms of gameplay.

However, one thing to keep in mind is that Sega has been acting a bit weird regarding fan games based on their IPs—just look at the case of Zvitor's *Golden Axe*.

 

[Kratus]

Hokuto no Ken otherwise, presents platforms in a rather simplistic way.

This is not a bad idea, thanks for the suggestion.

I can suggest a few games that could use a refresh:

1) The Anger of Stick series (all except Anger of Stick 5)

Because of the firearms, the game is becoming more of a shoot 'em up than a 2D fighting game.
I'd like to remove all firearms from the game entirely so that it really feels like a normal game

Anger of Stick 2
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Anger of Stick 3
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Anger of Stick 4
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2) Final Kombat 2 (J2ME platform)

It wouldn't hurt to add a little variety, such as a greater number of characters,
a wider variety of levels, and levels without the goal of defusing bombs.
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3) Fatal Fist
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4) Tekken Mobile (same J2ME platform)
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I liked the Tekken Mobile art style, I will look for more information about it. Thanks!
And I'm also considering the 8-bit SoR you suggested.

As you mentioned, Sonic has already many fan games and, since there's a huge fanbase, you also get a ridiculously toxic fanbase as a bonus. I know we shouldn't judge things based on the fanbase, but it's always something to consider.

Yeah, this is very true. I was thinking about the Master System games, mainly Sonic 1 and 2, avoiding the Mega Drive titles.

*Altered Beast* and *Comix Zone*

These are great suggestions, especially the Comix Zone.

However, one thing to keep in mind is that Sega has been acting a bit weird regarding fan games based on their IPs—just look at the case of Zvitor's *Golden Axe*.

I suspect that sooner or later, Sega may go after the SoR fan games again. I only wants that I have enough time to finish at least the planned SORX content.