{"id":6441,"date":"2021-11-22T19:31:16","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T10:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=6441"},"modified":"2022-05-12T17:19:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T08:19:35","slug":"20211122-6441","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20211122-6441\/","title":{"rendered":"VARVARION new gameplay footage released: anime-style 3D action game being developed by a solo developer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Publication date of the <a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20211122-183265\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>: 2021-11-22 13:48 (JST)<br>Translated by. Ryuki Ishii<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Solo game developer POLYGONOMICON released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming game <em><strong>VARVARION<\/strong><\/em> (\u86ee\u52c7\u6226\u57df\u30d0\u30eb\u30d0\u30ea\u30aa\u30f3). It shows off the newly added mission that was available on the build showcased at the Digital Game Expo 2021 held in Akihabara a week ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u86ee\u52c7\u6226\u57dfVARVARION_DigiGameExpo2021 GamePlay\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_T2sL0i2Z0U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Gameplay footage with English subtitles. According to the developer, \u201cDialogues were skipped short to maintain the pacing\u201d and \u201cEverything is WIP. Things will change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>VARVARION <\/em>is a 3D sword fighting action game that aims to put players \u201cat the center of playable, anime-styled sword fights\u201d and \u201cbalance tactical Fighting game-like skill with the wide variety of combat scenarios found in Action Games.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players can control a cast of barbaric, valorous characters, including an orc (Ghaf), male\/female warriors (Maxi\/Shia), and a half-furry-looking girl (Phur). The game will support \u201ca wide assortment of combat situations, ranging from 1 on 1 duels to group melees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players can use a variety of melee attacks along with guard, jump, and evasive maneuvers to take on enemies. There\u2019s an element of cost management as well, in which the players must manage their character\u2019s life, stamina, and mana during battles. Stamina and Mana increase\/decrease depending on the result of your actions. For example, Mana, which is used for activating special moves, can be earned by successfully attacking enemies or evading incoming attacks at the perfect timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u86ee\u52c7\u6226\u57dfVARVARION_BitSummit2021 Demo HighLights\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WUXmO-kqIfw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly released gameplay footage showcases the game\u2019s field exploration, interaction with NPCs, and battle sequences. Maxi, one of the playable characters, shows off his agile maneuvers and fierce sword fighting skills against a group of enemies. A 1 on 1 duel against the female warrior Shia takes place towards the latter half of the footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anime-style graphics, smooth animation, dynamic camerawork, and flashy visual effects. They all look impressive, especially when considering the fact that the game is being made by a solo developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t the first time the developer released a gameplay trailer of<em> VARVARION<\/em>. However, unlike previous trailers, the newest one thoroughly showcases the gameplay, including segments outside of combat. Indicating that development is progressing smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>VARVARION<\/em> is being developed by a 3DCG artist using the Unity game engine. The game will feature a PvE single player campaign, split screen co-op, and Versus mode for up to 4 players. As for online multiplayer, \u201cHopefully sometime, but it is not top priority at this moment,\u201d stated the developer. They are concentrating on developing the game\u2019s core features first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game was well-received at the Digital Game Expo, and we look forward to seeing more details about it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/varvarion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VARVARION <\/a><\/em>is set to release for PC via Steam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VARVARION new gameplay footage released. VARVARION is an anime-style 3D sword fighting action game being developed by a solo developer. 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