Showing posts with label spooky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spooky. Show all posts

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Blending Styles (Samer Hills, Art and, Aesthetics)


     If you have been reading this blog over the years or following me on Twitter for a long time you probably know by now how much of a 3D nerd I am and how much I love 3D modeling and computer graphics. You probably know by now that this is a topic I talk about often and how much I especially love to brag about my own 3D graphics, art style, and or other 3d/graphical-related work.


     Well, the time has come once again as I write yet another blog post about my cool 3D art style. This blog post will serve as a little preview of what to expect from my upcoming Samer Hills games. One of my biggest goals as a game developer has always been to develop my own unique graphical art style. A graphical style that is a distinctive feature to my games. One that does not look like anyone else's or attempts to replicate the style of a console. A graphical art style that is recognizable and as soon as someone sees it, would be able to tell that it's "A Samer Khatib game". After what feels like forever of development, I eventually finally achieved this "unique" graphical style that I have been wanting to create and ended up calling it the "3D Signature Samer Style" or "3DSSS" for short. This is the style that I will consistently use in all my future and upcoming Samer Hills branded games. I even wrote a post about it not too long ago actually. You can check it out here if interested: Signature Samer Style 

     
     Today, I want to talk about and showcase how I can take my newly found art style and effectively blend it with other art styles and or aesthetics. And, the "3DSSS" is designed to be versatile in the sense that it does just work and can blend together really well when mixed with any other style. Moody, atmospheric, horror, retro, bright, colorful, cartoony, etc. 



     For example, in my upcoming game "Samer Hills Toxic Turtle" (more info & Steam page for this game will be revealed later on) - We are going to go for a "Silent Hill" aesthetic and blend that in throughout that entire game. So, moody, foggy, kind of depressing and atmospheric kind of look. You know, the works. Here are some early example previews:




     Toxic Turtle will go for this aesthetic to show that Samer Hills can pull off this moody look. However, this is an example of just one game. Not all Samer Hills games will be foggy, depressing Silent Hill wannabe-looking games. Here are some examples of completely different aesthetic blends that give off completely different tones and moods:





      No two Samer Hills games will be the same and I hope to create a wide range of different experiences with each new release. By taking my "3DSSS" and mixing things up, a lot of different graphical styles can be achieved and the possibilities are endless. I can't wait to share more and really get the ball rolling with Samer Hills.


     You may disagree but personally, I think it's safe to say that I really got graphics, the lighting, the atmosphere, and the style down. With all that said and done, none of this matters because, in the end, the gameplay is king.

     Now, for the really important question. Can I design games that are actually fun and entertaining to play? That's up for you to decide. Thanks for reading and more updates coming soon.

Sunday, November 1, 2020

Samer Mini Direct October Recap

 


Here is a recap of the October mini Samer direct event that I originally posted on Twitter.

A new Samer Hills game was announced - Samer Hills Hollow Jack


It will be a night of trick-or-terror as Hollow Jack roams the streets in search of his next victim in this upcoming Halloween special! Introducing "Samer Hills Hollow Jack" - Coming Soon

Coming Soon???

Originally, my plan was to have this new game out by today just in time for Halloween. Unfortunately, the game still needs a little more time. I may have missed my October deadline but, I'm not going to let that get in the way of this project. Not to worry, we WILL celebrate Halloween again.

 I can also confirm that this will be the first available game entry in the Samer Hills series. I am excited about this one and can't wait to show more. 


What happened to Toxic Turtle, the first Samer Hills announced title? Not to worry, still being developed. In "The Debug" at the end, I've stated that other SH titles may release prior. It was all planned from the start. In the Samer Hills game series, the order does not matter.



Lots of great content is being made at Snowconesolid Productions and I can't wait to reveal more down the road as well as finally release some new games! Keep checking back for more news, updates, and spooky content and have a happy Halloween!




Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Snowconesolid Productions - September 2020 Recap


Here is a full recap of everything from Snowconesolid Productions for the month of September 2020.

🟢 [Game Release] - The Debug™ Available now on itch.


🟢 [Announcement] - Samer Hills™ series revealed.
(See more information in the Samer Direct link)

🟢 [Announcement] - Samer Hills Toxic Turtle game revealed.
(See more information in the Samer Direct link or check out The Debug to learn more)

🟢 [Branding Update] - Classic logo gets a new and improved HD makeover.

And now, it's time to welcome "Spooky" season! My favorite time of the year. I'm really looking forward to the next coming months and excited to be working on games again. What will October bring? Keep checking back for more news & updates to find out!

Monday, September 28, 2020

Samer Direct 1 Full Recap: Samer Hills - Everything you need to know



     Today I held the very first Samer Direct over on my twitter account. It's a day full of Samer gaming news, previews, info, announcements, gamedev plans, etc. It's a brief look at what's brewing over at Snowconesolid Productions. I talk about what I'm working on, show off some cool gifs, videos and previews and give sneak peeks into current and future Samer Khatib games. The Samer Direct is similar to that one other Direct show but far less interesting and exciting. It's actually not even a show or a live stream or anything fancy at all.


The Samer Direct that was held over on my twitter today was basically just me spamming my twitter feed with a bunch of cool gifs. It was me posting news about what I was working on in an extremely unorganized fashion. I was all over the place. I'm pretty sure many got annoyed by it at some point. With that said, I would say overall, the very first Samer Direct was a big success and was well received. I enjoyed sharing and showcasing some of my newest work and what I have been building up for a while now. I intend on doing more Samer Directs for future announcements of Samer Khatib Games and I intend on doing it the same exact way as I did today. Just blasting tweets. "LOOK AT MY NEW GAME!" "CHECK THIS OUT!"


With that out of the way, here is a full recap of everything shown and talked about in today's Samer Direct (Samer Direct 1) including all the very cool gifs I posted! (This post is just a collection of all the tweets a I posted for the Samer Direct all bundled into one post.)

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Introducing: Samer Hills 🎃

A spooky anthological horror video game series that follows Samer Khatib as he explores the atmospheric, enigmatic, ominous, & often foggy world of Samer Hills. Strange & creepy things happen in Samer Hills & you're invited to experience them!



A place of the unexplained, the paranormal, & the bizarre. A mysterious, surreal, dreamlike world of nightmares, terror, & oddities. Its the home of freaks, creeps, ghosts, otherworldly beings, strange creatures, & just about anything else your wildest imagination can think of! 💀


Join Samer Khatib as he goes on new adventures, makes new friends, and attempts to survive in Samer Hills! 👻🔪


Step aside Mario! Samer Khatib is the new face of gaming! In the next set of tweets, we share what features the new most iconic figure in gaming has to offer! What makes him unique and so great?





Samer Khatib is often clueless and lazy! He can't run very fast and has horrible stamina! In a situation where you need to run for your life? Samer Khatib is the type of character who would not make it out alive!



He can't jump very high either!


And he's a total wimp! Afraid of every little noise he hears. Even the sound of a fart will give him a heart attack!


All these traits make Samer Khatib the perfect protagonist for the world of Samer Hills as well as gaming in general! Samer Khatib is the exact opposite of everything a video game hero should be.


This is a game series/project that has been years in the making. Something i've always wanted to bring to fruition but was never able to because I was never at that level to produce the game in the quality I had envisioned.


The Debug is my most recent game & that came out only days ago. Giraffe Town came out nearly 2 years ago. I decided to take a step back from making games. I needed to improve, sharpen my skills, & learn more. I didn't want to make games until I was ready again.


The quality of my games is something that is super important to me. They have to feel well made. They have to look good. They have to be unique & work as expected. When making The Debug, quality & presentation meant everything to me. I have these higher standards for my work now.


As mentioned, Samer Hills is an anthological series. There is no continuing storyline. Games are not labeled as episodes. The order does not matter. Each Samer Hills title will be it's own unique standalone game.


The first Samer Hills title announced was shown in the end of The Debug. It will be called: Samer Hills Toxic Turtle. This title as well as many other Samer Hills titles are in development. Please note: other Samer Hills titles might be announced and released before Toxic Turtle.


Samer Hills is a game series that does not take itself too seriously and is inspired by shows like Goosebumps, courage the cowardly dog, and other cartoons. And that's how I'm approaching Samer Hills. As if it's a cartoon series. Samer Khatib is a cartoon character.


Gamings latest and most iconic new hero, Samer Khatib - Faces all the spooks and scares this fall season. Please stay tuned for more news updates and announcements in the coming days for more from Snowconesolid Productions! 🎃👻🍁🍂




And with that, this concludes the very first SAMER DIRECT. Thank you everyone for joining & taking an interest in my wacky projects. I'm very excited to finally be working on Samer Hills, a project that has been a dream of mine for years & finally, we are making it happen. 🎃🙏


More to come soon! Stay tuned!





Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Debug™ - Surprise New Game Release! Available Now!


Help an adorable dancing turtle fight off disease infected insects in this groovy arcade-styled adventure!

Nasty Woodensects are attacking the pond! Grab your can of Wood-Be-Gone™ spray and help this adorable dancing turtle take back his home! Protect him at all costs!

Available NOW for FREE: https://snowconesolid.itch.io/thedebug

More on Samer Khatib itch.io profile: https://snowconesolid.itch.io/



Game Features:

+ Full Controller Support
+ Full-Screen Mode (Press ALT+ENTER To toggle On/Off)
+ HD Resolution

Game Screenshots:





- The Debug™ - 
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Game By Samer Khatib (Snowconesolid)