Let me take you behind the scenes real quick. So a while back, I joined Blizzard's forum Chaos Project on NAMKCOR's recommendation. NAMKCOR and I are known as a pretty good RPG Making team there. Unfortunately for me, Nam has been a member there much longer and his work is more well known there, so the general attitude I seemed to get from Chaos Project was "Oh hey, you're Nam's sidekick". Bullshit, both Nam and I agree that we are equals. So when Chaos Project decided to hold another BlizzABS contest, I joined in to make a game solo and prove that I'm just as good as NAMKCOR.
A year ago, I was working on a good, Resident Evil inspired, survival horror game simply entitled Midnight. In the game, you played as private investigator Garrett MacIntyre and were trapped on a lonely island called Devil's Island in the midst of a zombie outbreak. Unfortunately, due to technical errors in the ABS system I'd made, I was not able to finish the project and for all intents and purposes, it was scrapped. However, I've learned a lot in the past year. I learned to use GIMP instead of MS Paint, learned to script a little bit, learned how to edit music and create sounds, even learned some things about RMXP that I hadn't known before. I'd been recently considering starting again on Midnight using some serious system improvements, and when the BlizzABS contest came along, I saw this as a good chance to test out the system idea I had been toying with.
18 days later, you have the final product. Midnight: Genesis Project, a short 45 - 60 minute long "non-canon" game in the world of Midnight. For those of you who remember the original demo, this is very similar except that it's a full game that takes place in a much more modern setting. It's still the same level of graphic violence and corny dialogue, but with a darker feel and attitude (as reflected in the language of the game, which contains more swearwords than in the original). The game does contain some spoilers, but not enough to ruin the original game should I ever get a chance to start again anew on it.
So enjoy the game, and cross your fingers that I win the contest. (https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi254.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh99%2FZylos_2007%2FSmilies%2Fzylos_closedgrin.gif&hash=6540576214eaf202ca5b10b47c0711cd1e2cdd4b)
"It's been two years since I returned from Devil's Island. Two years since the nightmare had started, and two years since I began my campaign to bring GENETECH, the corporation behind in the incident, to justice for their crimes. So many people died because of what they did, and as the only known survivor it was my duty to make the truth known. But, with no proof of my claims, my accusations fell on deaf ears and eventually the blame was turned onto myself instead. I became GENETECH's scapegoat, and was arrested for the murder of those who had died on the island. My lawyer and I put up the best defense that we could, but it was no use under GENETECH's influence. I was found guilty and sentenced to death. I became a "serial killer" in the papers and in the eyes of the public, though the real criminals were sitting in corporate office chairs hundreds of miles away.
Now, I'm due to be executed by lethal injection here tonight at midnight. However, I feel dark winds in the air, as though evil itself has other plans for me. Lady Luck has always gotten me through in the past, but tonight, only time will tell what fate awaits me..."
WARNING: This should be obvious, but if I was ESRB, I'd be rating this game a definite M for Mature. It contains blood and gore, strong language, intense violence, and even a little mild nudity (two naked genderless zombies, lol). This is all 2D though, so if you can't handle it, you're probably not old enough to be on the forums in the first place.
Download Here (http://www.sendspace.com/file/1iydl5)
Two things you MUST know first. One, you have to copy the font I included into your regular fonts folder. Otherwise, the opening is going to be really messed up for you. Two, I'm too lazy right now to include all of the RTP resources and drivers, so you have to actually have RMXP in order to play the game. I'll probably make a seperate version later that includes the RTP.
Resources By: DERTT ETORIE FAYFOREST FREESOUNDS MICHAEL JACKSON? NEMESIS THEORY NINESAGES PARTNERS IN RHYME RESIDENT EVIL (CAPCOM) SITHJESTER SOUNDSNAP ZANYZORA
Scripts By: BLIZZARD DUBEALEX MOGHUNTER
Special Thanks To: KUME AMETA ~<3 NAMKCOR RAMI RASSE (I promised him to name a character after him ^_^) ZEICHWOLF
Though every effort is taken to make sure that proper credit is given for all resources, it is sometimes impossible to accurately identify the creator of certain resources. For this reason, I ask that if you know someone that I have neglected to properly credit, please send me a message and I shall amend the situation quickly.
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: modern algebra on April 22, 2009, 05:13:33 PM
Looking good Zylos. I will download this and give it a try.
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: Karo Rushe on April 22, 2009, 05:33:42 PM
FINALLY BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
D: Thou the story makes it sound a bit like 'The House of the Dead' along the lines.
Good luck on winning the contest too Zylos ;O
:x Going to enjoy this even more ~
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: Zylos on April 22, 2009, 06:03:26 PM
I've never played House of the Dead before. ^^;;
It's a more modern setting, so the puzzles are less finding medallions and fixing clocks, and moreso finding keycards and figuring out codes. Additionally, you can now use cheat codes to alter things like music and little secrets. Try typing "Serenity" in the password menu and see what it does. :3
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: DeathLock~ on April 22, 2009, 06:09:00 PM
Nice, a sequel to an unfinished game. =P
Downloading. ^^
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: Karo Rushe on April 22, 2009, 06:41:33 PM
It's a more modern setting, so the puzzles are less finding medallions and fixing clocks, and moreso finding keycards and figuring out codes. Additionally, you can now use cheat codes to alter things like music and little secrets. Try typing "Serenity" in the password menu and see what it does. :3
D: Password menu? <smirk> sounds interesting. These Zombies surely do follow you everywhere >__>;; (sound effects just made me lol.)
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: Tezuka on April 22, 2009, 08:05:03 PM
Well after playing and completing this, I will be surprised if you don't win.
I loved it and I actually jumped when the zombie was behind the door in the computer room :tpg:
The music you chose really went well with the atmosphere and it really kept me entertained. I think everyone at Chaos Project will see you equal to NAMKCOR after this. :)
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: Zylos on April 22, 2009, 09:05:52 PM
I hope so, Tez. (https://rmrk.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi254.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fhh99%2FZylos_2007%2FSmilies%2Fzylos_closedgrin.gif&hash=6540576214eaf202ca5b10b47c0711cd1e2cdd4b)
Oh yeah. Just like in Shadows, I've added a secret room somewhere in the game, but this time it's well hidden. It requires the use of a certain password and a tiny little room that doesn't seem to have any real purpose. What's the password and where's it at? Well, that's for you to find on your own. :3
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT
Post by: tSwitch on April 23, 2009, 01:30:43 PM
The music you chose really went well with the atmosphere and it really kept me entertained. I think everyone at Chaos Project will see you equal to NAMKCOR after this. :)
funny thing is, I've never acted to the contrary, they just have known me for a lot longer, and probably assumed I was the 'leader' and Zylos the 'sidekick' because I was the one posting the threads :P
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: Zylos on April 25, 2009, 12:11:51 AM
Because I've got a number of people asking, here's just a couple of passwords. Most of them just change whatever the current music is, but a couple are good cheats that can get you through the game ten times faster. I highly recommend you don't use any of them on your first run through the game though. What fun is there if there's no challenge? You can learn what the passwords are in the game itself, but apparently it's not as obvious for some people as it should be. *coughbeatthegamecough*
Spoilerfor:
Four of the many passwords:
"Action" - Plays the action theme you hear when you're in a tight spot. "Blazing" - Adds 99 ammo to your inventory. I recommend you don't use this until after you beat the game once. "Elevator" - Plays the industrial theme you hear in the opening elevator cutscene. "Thriller" - Use it in the small side room west of where the lab tanks are. You'll see for yourself what it does.
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: Zylos on April 09, 2010, 09:30:05 PM
Massive bump of a dead project, but now that I've got my files back, I figured I'd post the unencrypted copy of my game out for anyone who wants to take a closer look. Just don't try to copy over any of the resources unless you know who to credit.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0770wx
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: harl4101 on December 08, 2010, 06:44:42 AM
All Your Links Are Dead... :'( I loved the 1st man. can i get a copy of Garret Maclntre with and without his gun. I just want to make my own guy different im just not good at spiriting. will give credit :-\ PM Me Plz
by the way update your links furryman :zwink:
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: Zylos on December 08, 2010, 02:00:27 PM
Sure thing here. Unencrypted version, you'll find the sprites and such in here.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6TNDP49Y
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: harl4101 on December 08, 2010, 04:32:22 PM
Thanks, Are you going to finish this game?
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: tSwitch on December 08, 2010, 05:04:55 PM
Read the topic title.
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: harl4101 on December 08, 2010, 05:07:42 PM
Yea well it doesnt seem like there was progress, cant wait for it to be done man :zwink:
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: Grafikal on December 08, 2010, 05:22:57 PM
It is done you idiot.
Title: Re: [RMXP] MIDNIGHT: GENESIS PROJECT (Complete Survival Horror)
Post by: harl4101 on December 08, 2010, 05:26:12 PM
Wow, i deserved to be called an idiot for that... Im just gonna forget that ever happend hahaha. Great-Job Furry :D