LuGus Studios is proud to announce “Runes”, a game for the core-gamers, created specifically for the Leap Motion hardware!
Runes is a combat game between druïds of different clans, who fight for political power. Battles take place in temple-arenas and are fought with magical runes. The player uses the Leap Motion to draw these runes on the screen and can then cast them towards the enemy player/NPC.
It’s a game that’s all about the skills and wits. The player has to learn the runes, their power and weaknesses. To win, you need the right strategy and perfect timing; it’s like playing a cool, expanded, fast-paced version of rock-paper-scissors. Leap Motion is, for us, the perfect technology to make this game as immersive as possible, where the player really feels like he is actually casting magic, instead of just pressing a button to do so.
First screenshots of the game:
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We just released a first video, showing the game concept and some early play test images, enjoy!
While Runes is being developer for the Leap Motion hardware, we see a lot of potential in other hardware and platforms too. On what platform would you want to play our game? Your feedback is always appreciated!
Looks cool.
I think you should do a video with split screen.
On one side show the gameplay and on the other side, show the hand movement, so it’s possible to see a better view of the gameplay.
I’m guessing this can also work with kinect (in the future)?
That’s what I was talking about!
Looks really good.
I’m guessing there is no “aiming” right?
all spells always go to the same place?
What I think is missing, is some spell casting animation of the opponent.
Very nice looking indeed. It’s also great to see somebody making use of the Leap Motion. I had previously expressed my concern about how much content would come out for it.
The tomb of silent Ankou, In the once-marks of Eburon, Whose halls are promised all men of power, Where fools seek the counsel of dead men, But the wise will find dry bone
Let us know what platform you want to play Runes on (PC, Mac, Linux, Tablet, …)
Tell us what you would pay for a game like Runes (€0, €5, €15, €60, …)
How would you like to draw runes in our game? (Leap Motion, mouse, touchscreen, Wacom, …)
Win a free digital copy of Runes!
Yes, that’s right, we are giving away a free digital copy of the game. What do you have to do? Like Runes on Facebook and leave a comment on our page. Let us know why you would love to play our game. We will select the most epic comment as the winner of the contest on 30/06/2013. The winner will receive their copy when the game is released and will be mentioned on our official Facebook and Twitter pages.
Get access to the closed Beta
We are giving access to a closed beta version of Runes. Fans of Runes on Facebook can send us a private message. Let us know why you think you have what it takes to be a good beta tester and we will contact you on Facebook if you are selected.
A Leap Motion is not required to enter the closed beta, since the game will be playable with a mouse and keyboard too. Of course developers who already have a Leap Motion are more than welcome to contact us!
