DUNGEONS & DOOMKNIGHTS: An 8-bit AdventureQuest for the NES
Created by Artix Entertainment, LLC
Battle through a new 8-bit "zeldavania" game in the world of AdventureQuest. Available on a real NES Cartridge and emulators.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Stretch Goal Unlocked! CHAOS MOD - Director's "Un-Cut"
almost 5 years ago
– Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 09:33:10 PM
Congratulations! You unlocked the CHAOS MOD Stretch Goal
Dungeons and DoomKnights, a new 8-Bit Game for the NES is now over 800% funded. You unlocked the Directors "Un-Cut" CHAOS ROM stretch goal :D We are creating a special bonus ROM of the game for you... where you play as the villain and visit familiar places of the game that are intentionally... strange, backwards, weird, or just plain wrong XD. You will be able to play the CHAOS MOD on your emulator and also on your web browser.
More good news. You've nearly reached the next stretch goal already...
During last weeks live stream, we talked about the two companies we are using to create the physical cartridges, sleeves (with the cool AE Dragon foil-stamped on them), and instruction booklet. The next stretch goal will guarantee that every single backer gets their instruction booklet signed!
(Yes, I'll sign the digital version too-- but those digital signatures are gonna look awfully similar to each other :)
Retro Recommendation
almost 5 years ago
– Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 06:11:56 PM
Retro Recommendation
Hiya guys, we ran into another retro developer creating a new game for the Game Boy Classic/Color called Tobu Tobu Girl Deluxe. They're almost at their funding goal, and we are so close to our last stretch goal... so we are doing a cross-promotion to highlight each others game projects. Check it out.
Tobu Tobu Girl Deluxe is a brand-new Game Boy Classic/Color-release that will come both as a free digital release and a dedicated physical run for collectors.
Featuring adorable graphics and an earworm-inducing chiptune-soundtrack, this game is an action-platformer that features simple to understand, yet hard to master game mechanics, which will trigger the highscore-maniac within you! Many unlockables and secrets, challenging highscore-mechanics and it's great pick up and play-affinity will keep you occupied for hours.
To learn more about the game and it's physical release, please make sure to check out their Kickstarter page and back the project if you like what you see!
Congratulations on unlocking the "Signed Instruction Booklet" Stretch Goal!
The Dungeons & DoomKnights Kickstarter ends tomorrow night... we are officially in the final stretch. You just unlocked the stretch goal which guarantees that your instruction manual will be signed. Warmed up my signing gauntlet by making you the terrible drawing in the image above (this is why Clarion is doing the art, not me XD )
The next & final Dungeons & DoomKnights stretch goal!
We are soooo close. If we hit the $50K goal, the AdventureQuest Worlds team will convert fan favorite scenes, characters, and monsters from Dungeons & DoomKnights into their game... creating a special 8-bit area that EVERYONE can play for free. This last stretch goal is a win for the entire video game community.
Thank you!
This is very likely the craziest thing my video game studio has ever done. Thank you so much for being an enabler :D You have truly gone above and beyond. In addition to having my eternal gratitude, you're also going to get my blood sweat and tears (figuratively, the FDA says we can't include that as an add-on.) We are going to have a lot more fun taking this new NES Game to the finish line together.
Get ready. The last day of the Dungeons & DoomKnights Kickstarter begins...
Weekend update! Death, Chickencows, and Sneevils... oh my.
almost 5 years ago
– Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 01:32:04 PM
Dungeons & DoomKnights Weekend Update
Greetings and salutations! Thank you for your incredible support of Dungeons & DoomKnights. Thought you might enjoy a sneak peek at some of the stranger pixel art monsters/characters coming in this retro game. We made an 8-bit Chickencow... it is every bit as horrifying as it sounds. See for yourself.
The Retron HD is a good, and inexpensive consule that is compatable with our NES cart.
Meanwhile, we have been working with two companies on fulfillment for the physical carts, packaging, instruction manuals, and things in your box. We made a label for our test cart.... then made you a video on "how to NES good."
Compatible Video Game Consoles & Emulators
It is an amazing experience & quite nostalgic playing retro games on the original hardware. But if you don't have an original NES. Don't worry. There are a lot of new options for playing cartridges or the digitally downloaded ROM versions now. Our 72-pin carts are compatible with all of the original NES consoles sold in the US, Canada, and Europe. You would be surprised how easy it is to find a used one at a local retro game shop or online. There is also new systems like the Retron HD (less expensive) and AVS by retroUSB (better but more expensive) that support Dungeons & DoomKnights. I suggest waiting until our cart production is complete so I can post a complete list of every compatible system before buying. (For example, the brand new Retron5 does not work). For emulators, I suggest Messen and FCEUX. Both allow you to use joysticks and gamepads. Which means, you could hook your computer up to a TV for a pretty authentic experience. We also have a working web browser emulator.
Ready for some pixel art?
Death's just showing up in game to make sure you have a killer good time. Maybe help you with your screens Dead Pixels. If you encounter Death... be nice. Because you DON'T want to play Dungeons & DoomKnights without being able to respawn.
The majestic Chickencow is perhaps the pinnacle of evolution. Also, a self-sustaining source of breakfast. We de-evolved it to a boss size mega-sprite after someone said, "There is no Chickencow Level"
Sneevils are a race of box-obsessed goblinoids. Unlike most treasure hungry monsters, they only care about the containers. Should you find a pile of treasure dumped on the ground and no treasure chest to be found... you might have just been "Sneeviled".
My favorite type of Boss Fights are the one that feature monsters bigger than the NES can actually handle. The secret is to build the non-moving parts into the background. Then, when the monster is defeated, make all of the background tiles turn black. For example, the Giant Skeleton in the image above. The goal is for his rib cage to open up, which would be the only time you can take swings at his soft unprotected underbelly. Of course, you gotta watch out for those smashy hands.
Thank you again for supporting the Dungeons & DoomKnights project! Have an incredible weekend. Looking forward to the next update post!
Battle on!
Artix
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Thank you for supporting our NES game project and congratulations on unlocking a new stretch goal!
Join us tomorrow, Friday (April 26th, 2019) at 3pm EST for a LIVE STREAM on the Artix Entertainment Twitch Channel to talk about Dungeons & DoomKnights and the process of creating retro video games and music. If your new to our video game community, looking forward to finally meeting you! Be warned, our "anything goes" Twitch streams often spiral into the depths of cthulhian chaos. XD (Tuesday's stream devolved into a live interactive role-play featuring radioactive ant-zombies and aliens.)
