Windhaven Prototype Tutorial (dev. video #9)

Tutorial from Windhaven, the game I am working on based around simulation of bird flight. This is the first video with voice acting in it. Unfortunately the cut-scene that introduces the charaters isn't done yet (it goes right before the tutorial starts), so you'll have to use your imagination. :)

This explains the game's unusual control mapping in full. It's not actually that complicated compared to most modern games - there is no inventory or mini-games to confuse things - but it is quite a lot to take in at once. Hopefully the learning curve is not too steep.

Windhaven is written in XNA and will be released on the Xbox 360 and PC (although the later will need an appropriate gamepad). See the immediately preceeding video for some non-combat gameplay footage. The next video will cover single-player air-to-air combat gameplay.

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[webkinzluver2001]

Is this also for windows?Other than Xbox360 or ps3?

[StargliderX]

@webkinzluver2001 I hope to release it on Windows some time after the Xbox 360 version is complete.

[KineticMouse]

Um, so when does this come out?

[StargliderX]

@KineticMouse I am aiming for the Indie Games Uprising promotion in late August. However the game would have to be complete and submitted by late July, which might not be possible. If I miss the submission date the next Indie Game Uprising will probably be January 2012. On the plus side at least that would allow time for multiplayer and lots of bonus features. Please subscribe if you would like to be kept up to date about this.

[xxWolfsRainGirlxx]

The Game looks greats how long do you think it will take to be finished..... anyway can't wait very good graphics looks pretty real to me and i like the look of the swan at the end of this video :)

[StargliderX]

Thanks; the graphics have actually been improved a fair bit since this video, and are still being improved. Unfortunately I can't give a better date than 'this year', as we are still in the early stages of being evaluated for an XBLA release (by Microsoft).

[101raptorkill101]

this game looks great, cant wait till it comes out!

[RakkuAmiya]

I work with birds of prey in the uk and I think the animation is fantastic. It's so good it's almost disturbing! I'm sorry you didn't win. Can you try again in 2011? I'd gladly pay for this, even in this 60% done state, although I'd purchase for pc over 360 if I had a suitable controller. The 360 is great, but doesn't run as high a resolution as the pc. Take care and all the best with the development. Graeme.

[Erik1495]

@StargliderX hey why don you make alien birds ore some foes but u fight them with melee and also what is going on with pc version??

[Erik1495]

@StargliderX

so by now its complete??? im really looking forward for this game

[fran2382]

cool game. Well done !!!