With the gameplay trailer debut of Dudebro II, developer Grimoire Assembly Forge showcases all of the action packed explosions and “visceral cinematic sensibilities.” Dudebro – My Shit Is Fucked Up So I Got to Shoot/Slice You II: It’s Straight-Up Dawg Time is a hefty title but a title that is definitely worth saying. For several years, Grimoire Assembly Forge has been hard at work attempting to create a one-of-a-kind game and the thanks can be given entirely to volunteer members spanning across the globe. This unorthodox structure, however, came with its own problems.
“Over time, our turnover rate eventually got outpaced by the many dropouts, which left us understaffed and caused multiple delays. We knew we had to take action to ensure the game could be completed by a much smaller team without compromising its quality,” – Andrea Nicolò, Creative Director.
Midway through 2011, the decision was made to turn the game into a 2D side scrolling adventure, by blending elements from classic run-and-gun shooters and action platformers into a shooting, slashing/slicing, face-punching 60fps adventure filled to the brim with crazy weaponry. This new version of Dudebro II complements the games retro visuals with modern day features like a full blown physics engine, powered by Farseer Physics, and shader effects.
“Dudebro II’s development is one of the most interesting things I’ve had the pleasure being a part of and I couldn’t be happier with this new direction. Everyone on the team is dedicated to making this an unforgettable game, and so far we are right on track to do exactly that!” – Sil Demmer, Producer/Marketing.
“This change has been for the better on both a development side and an interest side. In general, the team has been very receptive to the change in direction, with development becoming more manageable being only one of the benefits.” – David Kreinberg, Writing.
“The switch to XNA and working with a revamped team has been a great experience. It has allowed me to learn more and demand more of myself in my efforts to deliver a great audio experience that will fully complement the visuals and gameplay.” – Rob de Doelder, SFX/Music
ABOUT DUDEBRO II
Dudebro II takes players on a wild ride with elite soldier John Dudebro and his sidekick Habemus Chicken as they chase down arms dealer Armando Pesquali, to “defend the world’s brodiocity.” But the road to victory is a tough one. On their way to dealing with Pesquali, Dudebro and Habemus must deal with their enemy’s allies including the SkullPro army and the shadowy Dude Squad. Featuring the vocal talents of Jon St. John, Dudebro II parodies and tips its hat to the game industry as a whole. For more information about the game, visit the official website at www.dudebro2.com
Grimoire Assembly Forge is an independent developer comprised primarily of volunteer members of the NeoGAF discussion forum. The team is distributed all over the planet.
