Legion of Amon concept art

[darksoul]

this is just some concept art of the upcoming rpg game.
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/278865397.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/767452346.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/907906495.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/1972051754.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/2115879835.jpg

what do you guys think?

[Big Albie]

These look great. Any details on the game?

[SydneyS]

looks like it has potential to be good, the art looks cool but what kind of game is it? Mostly I want to know if there is a story line?

[TheBrianPerryProject]

That is very nice artwork. I am loving it. Now you have me salivating for some more details about this upcoming project.

[CandyNJ66]

Looks really interesting and the art looks great. Would like to know more about the game.

[darksoul]

These look great. Any details on the game?

here's the official website: http://www.ontherocksgames.com/view_game.php?id=20

[Big Albie]

here's the official website: http://www.ontherocksgames.com/view_game.php?id=20

The site has some really good artwork...definitely makes me want this RPG and the storyline sounds interesting enough.

[SydneyS]

RPG? Yes. Yes, yes, yes. Another RPG is just what I've been waiting for. I hope it lives up to my expectations.
The art looks fantastic. Fingers crossed!

[Donburns99]

I remember seeing the teaser pictures and menu music to this when Tiltafun was released.

Can't wait for further details and it's eventual release. ^ ^


Every time I see some of those pictures, I get reminiscent of when I used to play StarCraft like 10 years ago.

[Owl]

Dang, looks awesome :D I hope it's that random game I've been looking for.

Is it already being worked on, or just planning to start making it? Aaaand, any idea when you might be finished? :D

[Forerunnerz]

Woah. That looks awesome! GL on the game :).

[inkstar]

here's the official website: http://www.ontherocksgames.com/view_game.php?id=20

More details on the game will be revealed soon and also more information on THOR. Keep an eye out for it :)

[BadSanta]

Wow O_O

[Haephestos]

That looks absolutely SWEET!

[brewstermax]

Wow. That looks amazing. Very high quality.

[inkstar]

Wow. That looks amazing. Very high quality.

Thank you :)

[VoodooVyper]

Reminds me Fallout a little bit. (The older ones)

[stargazer513]

woa reminds me of appleseed! any updates on it?

[No Hero]

:eek:

[indyraider4]

I think I was in a trace for a few minutes and... great... Now I have to clean about a gallon of saliva off of my keyboard. When the game is actually in my hands, I might drown myself!

[Donburns99]

I just now noticed the title misspelled concept.

[arn]

some details posted here

http://toucharcade.com/2009/03/09/on-the-rocks-productions-upcoming-diablo-like-rpg-legion-of-amon/

[eriathien]

I am drooling already... :eek:

[parranoya]

Looks nice ---- if it plays like Diablo and controls like iDracula you are going to have a hit.... but special skills/talents/perks are needed as well as the ability to upgrade these perks with specific charatcer archetypes.

[Spartan12103]

Wow, those are fantatoc visuals! I can't wait to see how this game turns out.

[darksoul]

I just now noticed the title misspelled concept.

Yeah, my bad:p

[inkstar]

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/legion-splash.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/enviroment-1.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/enviroment-2.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/enviroment-3.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/enviroment-4.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/enviroment-5.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w3.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w4.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w5.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w7.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w8.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w14.jpg

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/w15.jpg

[Donburns99]

Interesting article.

Only one picture I haven't seen before though:

http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ingame-1.jpg

[inferi22]

Definite purcase

[Scoobaru]

The original Diablo was probably my most-played game. I sacrificed a couple of mouse buttons for it. I sure hope this game can deliver a similar depth :)

[Diablohead]

I love the style of heavy armour and neon lighting, I look forward to playing your game when it's released :)

[LordCrom]

This looks and sounds amazing. I so want this to come out, RIGHT NOW! :D

[Benegesserit]

Art looks good but a good painter does not necessarily make a good renderer. In other words, I hope the graphics aren't terribad. I'll wait for some alpha screenshots.

[don_k]

Art looks good but a good painter does not necessarily make a good renderer. In other words, I hope the graphics aren't terribad. I'll wait for some alpha screenshots.

And a good graphics don't necessarily make a good game.

[Benegesserit]

And a good graphics don't necessarily make a good game.

True, yet all they've given us right now is a concept for looks. A misconception for a hype builder. Also I've noticed that most of the top recommended games here have excellent graphics so it's not a terrible rule of thumb.

[Haephestos]

As said on the front news post, the game is actually running at the moment, they just haven't posted any screens. So hopefully we might see some soon!

[inkstar]

a little information to give you guys an idea.

Customization
Players will be able to change their stats for:
• Character ( directly and indirectly through hand held weapons )
• Weapons
• Upgrades: weapons, health, Speed
• Special Powers
• Accessories: different stuff that can be attached to the exoskeleton suit such as jetpack, missile launcher, etc.
• Helpers: There will be 6 Mechanical androids available with different functionalities (attack, defense, action triggers) and
3 grades of upgrades each to aid the player through the game. Player could use up to 3 helpers at a time.

[Big Albie]

a little information to give you guys an idea.

Customization
Players will be able to change their stats for:
• Character ( directly and indirectly through hand held weapons )
• Weapons
• Upgrades: weapons, health, Speed
• Special Powers
• Accessories: different stuff that can be attached to the exoskeleton suit such as jetpack, missile launcher, etc.
• Helpers: There will be 6 Mechanical androids available with different functionalities (attack, defense, action triggers) and
3 grades of upgrades each to aid the player through the game. Player could use up to 3 helpers at a time.

On paper, this game sounds great and it even sounds deep in the storyline department.

[Coral]

It all looks stunning. How is the gameplay set up? Do you select the character and then command them to move, shoot, etc.? I am really looking forward to a video.

[inkstar]

It all looks stunning. How is the gameplay set up? Do you select the character and then command them to move, shoot, etc.? I am really looking forward to a video.

We are still developing the overall game play, it is important to us that it doesn't feel cluttered while playing the game.

Obviously you guys opinions means allot to us and any and all suggestions
you guys make will be taken into consideration so don't be shy to tell us exactly what you guys feel we should be doing. after all the game is for you guys to enjoy in the end!

Currently what we have for the underlying control is tap to select the character and tap to move to that location.

When interacting with environment, taping the object will bring a halo around it. That halo will have a specific color depending on what type of object that is. Around the halo we will then display your option for that specific object. i.e if it is a door "depending on the variables" the options might be - open - force open - use key - use password - hack - or any thing along those lines. Each object in the game will have its own variables that will allow us to keep the game story heavy and interesting, not feeling to repetitive and saturated.

This system would then apply to everything you interact with such as enemies but if you tap an enemy you will fire at him but the halo will also
display options when available, such as throw plasma bomb ( if you have one )

WELL! we look forward to hear your thoughts! This is EXCLUSIVE information on TOUCH ARCADE and you wont find it anywhere else at this time! :)

[case]

If the player will control only one character you may want to try out the feel of a move lock function to avoid having to 'click' on the character every time for successive moves. However, if the game employs AP for movement then I have no problem with the described design.

Another interesting option that I have not seen explored yet would be using simple tilt (left, right, forward, back) to select basic functions: move, attack, examine, 'select helpers' etc. It sounds like these will have to be loaded/selected first before utilizing them, so tilt to load up an ability or the movement function, then tap to perform the action might feel more natural then additional taps.

Another thing that is underused is haptic feedback. it would be cool for very particular functions to use a miniscule vibration like 1ms of the motor, not a vibe merely a 'thud'. This is good when the player needs confirmation that the input was accepted if there is no visual feedback or too much clutter to add it.

btw, are you guys going to be at gdc?

[Haephestos]

Is it possible to say how open the game world will be? Is it going to be open like WOW and have different areas (forests, cities, mtns, etc.) of more closed and limit you to a 'city' area?

[inkstar]

If the player will control only one character you may want to try out the feel of a move lock function to avoid having to 'click' on the character every time for successive moves. However, if the game employs AP for movement then I have no problem with the described design.

Another interesting option that I have not seen explored yet would be using simple tilt (left, right, forward, back) to select basic functions: move, attack, examine, 'select helpers' etc. It sounds like these will have to be loaded/selected first before utilizing them, so tilt to load up an ability or the movement function, then tap to perform the action might feel more natural then additional taps.

Another thing that is underused is haptic feedback. it would be cool for very particular functions to use a miniscule vibration like 1ms of the motor, not a vibe merely a 'thud'. This is good when the player needs confirmation that the input was accepted if there is no visual feedback or too much clutter to add it.

Thanks for that feedback, we will definitely have it in mind!

btw, are you guys going to be at gdc?

Yes, we are going.

[inkstar]

Is it possible to say how open the game world will be? Is it going to be open like WOW and have different areas (forests, cities, mtns, etc.) of more closed and limit you to a 'city' area?

We are striving to have it as open as possible, testing different ways of doing it.
The iPhone has limitations that we need to work around.

[inkstar]

Enemy Concept

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/Vul_ra_tal.jpg

[snow_mani]

Woah! This looks and sounds very interesting. I love the concept art. Very nice.

So players can have up to 3 helpers at a time? Will players control these helpers? Will we be moving the helpers around the screen or will they just automatically follow our main character? If we have to move the helpers then I'd like a group movement feature so they can be moved together rather than seperately. And a d-pad control option would be nice too.

[Haephestos]

We are striving to have it as open as possible, testing different ways of doing it.
The iPhone has limitations that we need to work around.
Awesome!

[iTouchgamer]

Enemy Concept

it looks awesome. I hope that there will be a tons of enemies and they will all have their own unique combat style (like close range, guns, stealth, etc.). I also like to see a protoss-like enemies like the Zealots or Archons from Starcraft.

[Haephestos]

Time to update this thread with some new art!

[Diablohead]

I get more excited every time I see new artwork :o

[Haephestos]

Those are just screens that I found on their website. But still, I get excited every time I see them. Another game on the site, cardio looks awesome as well!

[Vester]

Looks great (sorry arn didnt use search feature) very good concept art, but it probably would take up a lot of memory, definately going to watch this one :D

[Haephestos]

Any updates from the devs? Screenies, more art? (hint, hint) :D
(And can a moderator fix the title plz)

[inferi22]

That reminds dev said that I could beta test aslong as I sent an email to him I did that a month ago but still no response btw email came from collintext@gmail.com

[Haephestos]

That reminds dev said that I could beta test aslong as I sent an email to him I did that a month ago but still no response btw email came from collintext@gmail.com

To try and revive the discussion in this thread, I think this looks kinda like fallout 3.
There are so many similarities, and so many differences.

More Art:

[Kamazar]

Sorry, I'm a little too lazy to read through 6 pages of undoubtedly interesting posts :p but is the game artwork gonna be pre-rendered like iDracula or rendered in real-time?

[Haephestos]

Sorry, I'm a little too lazy to read through 6 pages of undoubtedly interesting posts :p but is the game artwork gonna be pre-rendered like iDracula or rendered in real-time?
The devs haven't said. I hope it is realtime! Also, how cool would it be if your character could get in vehicles (cars, flying craft), and have pets (e.g. attack dog).

[inferi22]

Haephestos now you should take the email out of your post so just any loser can't email the dev about beta testing

[Varkman]

I'm not sure that is genuinely the devs email to be honest. My contact with them was from a different email anyway so that could just be a fake.

[inferi22]

I'm not sure that is genuinely the devs email to be honest. My contact with them was from a different email anyway so that could just be a fake.

I think it's real because I pmd the dev about it and he said the same email it's just I never got a response-ps if you could can u pm the email you contacted them with

[Drkmaster666]

Looks pretty epic, reminds me almost of a futuristic Bioshock except not at all... I'm looking forward to this.

[inkstar]

Did you send the email to support@ontherocks.com?

To try and revive the discussion in this thread, I think this looks kinda like fallout 3.
There are so many similarities, and so many differences.

More Art:

Sending an email to support@ontherocks.com will not work. Its not ours.

If you want to opt-in to our beta testing you need to send an email to support@ontherocksgames.com. We receive allot of emails every day
so please allow some time until you get an answer. Once we go into beta with THOR / Legion Of Amon, you will be contacted and asked to provide UDID and device information etc... so no worries there. We have limited spots left.

More artwork you say?

I think we can swing that.

Here is some more stuff for you guys:

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/ecs/LoaEc_121.png

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/ecs/LoaEc_122.png

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/ecs/LoaEc_123.png

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/ecs/LoaEc_124.png

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/ecs/LoaEc_125.png

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/ecs/LoaEc_126.png

ENJOY!

[inferi22]

screens look sweet looking forward to beta testing

[Chumbake]

Wow! Those enemy concepts are awesome!!!

[arta]

Sorry, I'm a little too lazy to read through 6 pages of undoubtedly interesting posts :p but is the game artwork gonna be pre-rendered like iDracula or rendered in real-time?Honestly if they can get a better visual look with prerendered backgrounds like iDracula they I think that's better. No sense having a 3D background if it looks bad. Honestly the days of Hero of Sparta and Kroll being the measure of great iPhone graphics are over.

iDracula looks amazing and I hope the Legion of Amon are aiming to beat that.

[inferi22]

same here i actually really like mgs pre rendered graphics but i dont want u to do it

[TheBrianPerryProject]

This is a game that I am highly anticipating. The artwork is amazing :) If all this detail is going into the artwork than I know that the gameplay will be great as well.

[Drkmaster666]

You know, those enemy pics look like they would make great action figures... any plans to branch out into merchandise if the game goes well?:D

[Haephestos]

I think it's real because I pmd the dev about it and he said the same email it's just I never got a response-ps if you could can u pm the email you contacted them with

PM it to me too. I got a reply saying I was added to the beta test group, but they haven't responded to my latest email at that address.

P.S. Removed Email from earlier post.

[jjr]

hope the game will be that good like this concept arts:) I cant wait!!

[Haephestos]

Any new stuff? How far is the game into development? Pre alpha? Or further?

[arta]

Any GDC showings?

[inferi22]

Any new stuff? How far is the game into development? Pre alpha? Or further?

Not in beta yet unforetunatly

[tuffcookie]

This looks very awesome; I like the kind of heavy armor TRON look it has going on ;)

[Spiral75]

I know im late on posting about this but MAN those screenshots look great. So far for me, a good solid iphone RPG has been hard to find. I have several on my phone but none that keep me coming back.

This would be a must have for me (as long as it gets priced right!)

[Haephestos]

Not in beta yet unforetunatly
I know its not in beta yet. :D

[theone1007]

Developers, any plan on when this game is going to be released? Probably not for a long time since it's not even in beta yet but any goal for release?

[arta]

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Legion+of+Amon/news.asp?c=12357

GDC '09: First look at Legion of Amon on iPhone
Breaking from the pack

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/907906495.jpg

Developer On the Rocks has whetted our appetite for hack-'n'-slash adventuring with a first look at its ambitious role-playing game Legion of Amon. Building on the legacy of classics like Diablo and X-Com, this iPhone-exclusive epic hopes to push the bounds of hardcore adventuring on the handset.

While we weren't able to go hands on with the game, our first look at it during Game Developers Conference has us eager to see more.

Legion of Amon places you in the middle of a war between the demon Amon and his cult of unwitting followers. Initially intending to summon Amon for their own use, the cultists were naive to the demon's powers and were placed under his control once brought into this world. Now they're at his call, waging a war across a fractured world.

You begin in a world practically razed, only a few scattered areas saved from destruction. Exploring the terrain is done in real-time, your character moving across the seamless landscape to complete quests, battle enemies, and collect items.

It's not unlike the isometric role-playing games of old. However, the combat system departs from these stalwarts to deliver something distinct to the device.

Turn-based battles offer a considerate approach to combat on iPhone, distinguishing it from other role-playing games on the platform. As On the Rocks explains, the potential for interruption on the phone creates a problem for a real-time battle system.

Dealing with the fallout from an encounter with nanobees that burst from triangular hives and viciously swarm around you, for example, is rather difficult when a call comes in. Turn-based battles, however, are easily saved should your game be interrupted.

Naturally, the turn-based system imparts a level of tactical depth otherwise absent in real-time combat. Emphasis is being placed on character customisation and development, dozens of randomly generated weapons catering to a high level of variety. Specifics regarding character development and skills are still being worked out.

While we have plenty of questions as to the controls, skill system, what role experience plays, and potential item enhancements or crafting, it appears clear that Legion of Amon is gearing up to be among the most robust role-playing game on the device.

The level of ambition is undeniable. We hope that it can pull out from the legions of underwhelming role-playing games to deliver on its promise.

[Haephestos]

Anybody found anything new on this?

[inkstar]

Take a look at this Bad Boy.

Cultist Enemy Concept

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/cultists_preview.jpg

[darksoul]

the cultist just blew my mind away:eek:. can't wait to see more

[HardcoreEricXXX]

With blades like that, I'll be sure to stay out his blood circle!

[arta]

Looks fantastic! When can you start releasing gameplay footage? Is it coming out in the summer or fall?

[shigzeo]

this ain't gonna be no silly portable game - i nearly am panting for its release: hopefully an early birthday present will not be out of order!

[emb531]

Wow, that is some amazing 3D work...excellent, this game is coming along nicely...

[Haephestos]

That is looking so awesome!
@Inkstar: Check your PMs

[Haephestos]

What game engine is used for this game?

[arta]

Take a look at this Bad Boy.

Cultist Enemy Concept

http://www.ontherocksgames.com/media/cultists_preview.jpgHey when you guys start online integration, what do you think about adding Cloudcell support to your game so that people can upload replays to youtube? It's proving to be a great incentive to customers (Fast and Furious).
Here's some replays of Fast and Furious online done by Cloudcell:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=videos&search_query=fast+and+furious+iphone&search_sort=video_date_uploaded

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[Haephestos]

How's it coming along? Any chance of some more art inkstar *wink, wink*?

[Haephestos]

Any news?

[goldglover411]

i love this game

[arta]

this is just some concept art of the upcoming rpg game.
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/278865397.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/767452346.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/907906495.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/1972051754.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/2115879835.jpg

what do you guys think?

Any more word?

[randomdude]

Legends of Amon look so awesome! Those concept pictures look like the artist(s) spend a lot of time (Thank you for your time to make this game) I believe that this game if executed properly with the correct feedback from us this would and should rival or better yet belong to the amazing RPG series like Final Fantasy, Golden Suns, and like not forgot about Vay!(not the iphone version but the original version was awesome!)

EDIT: OMG!!! THIS WAS MY 100TH POST!!! WOOT!!! sorry mods, arn, and blake for the off topic edit :o

[Benegesserit]

I would really like to see at least one screenshot of this game (alpha stage is fine). It's been so long since we're heard anything that it's starting to fall off my radar.

[arta]

I would really like to see at least one screenshot of this game (alpha stage is fine). It's been so long since we're heard anything that it's starting to fall off my radar.
And pocketgamer.co.uk saw the game in motion, so some part of the game is playable.

Thing is, although this game has the most buzz, the devs are actually releasing two other games before it (one is Thor). They might want to promote those.

[Haephestos]

Actually, I believe it is THOR, then Legion of Amon, then Cardio.

[Coral]

Any new updates on this game?

[Acole18]

yea it seems to have been a while since any updated info?? wassup? are you guys gonna provide some sweet videos to show us on this game soon?:D

[Vester]

waiting for 3.0 i bet

[inferi22]

i can say its still not in beta

[arta]

i can say its still not in betaDamn, how do you know that?

[ultimo]

You ppl r one of those who are re-defining the Gaming Epoch!

[Reaganomics]

this is just some concept art of the upcoming rpg game.
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/278865397.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/767452346.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/907906495.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/1972051754.jpg
http://www.ontherocksgames.com/uploads/2115879835.jpg

what do you guys think?

Are you involved with this game? If so can you and your team get it right? I'm so tired of over hyped games being total let downs (underworlds). I'll pay $20.00 if you guys do it right.

[armaankhan]

I originally ignored this thread because of the game's title, but I'm glad I finally checked it out. A turn-based sci-fi rpg? Yes, please!

[inferi22]

Damn, how do you know that?

because im a tester and thor isnt either

[deckard]

Are you involved with this game? If so can you and your team get it right? I'm so tired of over hyped games being total let downs (underworlds). I'll pay $20.00 if you guys do it right.

Underworlds a letdown? You are in the serious minority on that one.

[Swordplay]

Are you involved with this game? If so can you and your team get it right? I'm so tired of over hyped games being total let downs (underworlds). I'll pay $20.00 if you guys do it right.

Underworld is awesome! And don't encourage developers to start charging 20 bucks!

[Almy]

Although underworlds wasn't a bad game, it was definitely a let down for me. I had hoped it would have some depth, but it was just another short game. And it's first update does nothing to help with players already through it.

It would be nice if this game had some depth, and I'll keep an eye on this one, hoping.

[arta]

Any word on this game at least being showcased at the Apple event or E3 next month, devs?

[Benegesserit]

All i see right now are pretty pictures. How about some gameplay details?

[Haephestos]

I am also a tester, and I can confirm that it isn't in beta yet.

[Trotgar]

I hope we'd get some news about this soon... their website has been saying "We will disclose more about Legion in the near future" much over than a month :(

[darksoul]

here are some details about the game:
http://www.appvee.com/blog/2009/03/preview-legion-of-amon/

not sure if it's reliable though

[GodSon]

here are some details about the game:
http://www.appvee.com/blog/2009/03/preview-legion-of-amon/

not sure if it's reliable though

Details sound awesome but i would like a range of when to possibly expect this game to be out.

[MyLilPWNY]

so its still only concept and no actual gameplay pic or vid right?

[Haephestos]

None released, no. But I can say that it is more than just a concept.

[arta]

here are some details about the game:
http://www.appvee.com/blog/2009/03/preview-legion-of-amon/

not sure if it's reliable thoughIt's reliable but old, thanks for the link though.

[Benegesserit]

I am also a tester, and I can confirm that it isn't in beta yet.

Ok your sig only mentions one game and the others you claim you are under NDA. So either you are in trouble or full of crap.

[Haephestos]

Thanks for the reminder. I should put this one on (I got the 'job' recently).

[Benegesserit]

Thanks for the reminder. I should put this one on (I got the 'job' recently).

You lucky son-of-a-gun. Any guess on how far along they are in the alpha (assuming there is one)?

[Haephestos]

It is testing for OnTheRocks LLC. So I will be testing THOR soon. I haven't head much about Legion of Amon but I think it is in early alpha.

[Vester]

It is testing for OnTheRocks LLC. So I will be testing THOR soon. I haven't head much about Legion of Amon but I think it is in early alpha.
EARLY ALPHA?!?!!? this thread was started along time ago, i thought it was at least in late alpha when this thread was put up, well, whatev

[Haephestos]

Note the 'I think'. They only showed art, but they stated that is was more than a concept, so maybe you are right as it is scheduled for mid 2009 I think.

[arta]

Jeez at least tell us if you're gonna show off your game at E3 or the Apple convention the week after! You at least had something to show PocketGamer at GDC.

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Legion+of+Amon/news.asp?c=12357

Developer On the Rocks has whetted our appetite for hack-'n'-slash adventuring with a first look at its ambitious role-playing game Legion of Amon. Building on the legacy of classics like Diablo and X-Com, this iPhone-exclusive epic hopes to push the bounds of hardcore adventuring on the handset.

While we weren't able to go hands on with the game, our first look at it during Game Developers Conference has us eager to see more.

Legion of Amon places you in the middle of a war between the demon Amon and his cult of unwitting followers. Initially intending to summon Amon for their own use, the cultists were naive to the demon's powers and were placed under his control once brought into this world. Now they're at his call, waging a war across a fractured world.

You begin in a world practically razed, only a few scattered areas saved from destruction. Exploring the terrain is done in real-time, your character moving across the seamless landscape to complete quests, battle enemies, and collect items.

It's not unlike the isometric role-playing games of old. However, the combat system departs from these stalwarts to deliver something distinct to the device.

Turn-based battles offer a considerate approach to combat on iPhone, distinguishing it from other role-playing games on the platform. As On the Rocks explains, the potential for interruption on the phone creates a problem for a real-time battle system.

Dealing with the fallout from an encounter with nanobees that burst from triangular hives and viciously swarm around you, for example, is rather difficult when a call comes in. Turn-based battles, however, are easily saved should your game be interrupted.

Naturally, the turn-based system imparts a level of tactical depth otherwise absent in real-time combat. Emphasis is being placed on character customisation and development, dozens of randomly generated weapons catering to a high level of variety. Specifics regarding character development and skills are still being worked out.

While we have plenty of questions as to the controls, skill system, what role experience plays, and potential item enhancements or crafting, it appears clear that Legion of Amon is gearing up to be among the most robust role-playing game on the device.

The level of ambition is undeniable. We hope that it can pull out from the legions of underwhelming role-playing games to deliver on its promise.

[suregai]

Hi guys,

I am looking for any infos on Oberst Tigran Baghdasarian of the Armenian Legion

Pictures would be really nice.

Thanks

Panzermahn

[Haephestos]

Jeez at least tell us if you're gonna show off your game at E3 or the Apple convention the week after! You at least had something to show PocketGamer at GDC.

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Legion+of+Amon/news.asp?c=12357
I'm only a tester mate!

[khangtoh]

Wow.. This is really nice! Looking forward to seeing more concept art or perhaps more details on the storyline.

[arta]

I'm only a tester mate!???

No I was talking to the devs in general, if I was replying to you I would have quoted you. :)

[Vester]

yep, crossing fingers for a E3 showing, i have been watching G4 for like 17 hours, E3 is really good this year :)

[MacDaddy]

Beautiful art guys! :) I like the concept - looks like Diablo with guns, sweet

[iCaramba]

Beautiful art guys! :) I like the concept - looks like Diablo with guns, sweet

I was gonna say a bit more futuristic version of Fallout :)

[Haephestos]

???

No I was talking to the devs in general, if I was replying to you I would have quoted you. :)
Sorry mate! I misunderstood you. :o

[Hippieman]

Oh hey, what's this?


FREEVERSE TO PUBLISH NEW GAMES FROM ON THE ROCKS PRODUCTIONS
Highly Anticipated New Titles Coming to iPhone and iPod Touch

BROOKLYN, NY-June 2, 2009 -- Freeverse, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, has announced that it will be publishing two eagerly awaited titles from Icelandic developer, On The Rocks Productions. Thor brings the son of Odin on a quest to save the world with his legendary hammer, tossed from Valhalla and into the player's hands. Legion of Amon is an action-adventure RPG that thrusts the player through epic battles against a horde of cultists. Both games are being created specifically for the iPhone and iPod Touch platform and will feature cutting-edge graphics as well as immersive gameplay and narrative.

Ian Lynch Smith, President of Freeverse has said, "On The Rocks Productions is one of the most purely talented studios we've come across and we're thrilled to be working with them to bring these amazing games to the iPhone."

Brynjar Gigja from On The Rocks said "We are very excited about partnering up with Freeverse and we believe that both studios will benefit greatly from this partnership in the future."

More information and screenshots can be found at Thor: http://freeverse.com/games/game/?id=9002 and Legion: http://www.freeverse.com/games/game/?id=9003

[theone1007]

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3866/loaconceptart.jpg

[Vester]

wow, surprised we havent heard anything from the dev for a while...... anyway great art!

[arta]

JNoh9IseEyg
It'll have to do until I find just the instrumental.

And yeah the artstyle is great, just hope that it actually translates well into the actual gameplay graphics.

[arta]

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4261/loapossessedhobo.jpg

[VIRAL]

heres the current icon if it hasnt been posted yet

http://freeverse.com/assets/games/9003/icon60.png

[Almy]

So far nothing but concept art and an icon. Must have more to avoid the vapor-ware feeling I keep getting! Still looking forward to the idea though.

[arta]

Well we finally got something from Vampire Origins so hopefully its vapourare sibling will show soon lol.

[arta]

http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/new-legion-of-amon-art-revealed

On the Rocks have shared with us some new art from their highly anticipated Action RPG game ‘Legion of Amon’. We posted details of the game back in March (here), since then the game has been signed up to be published by Freeverse. On the Rocks told us that since signing with FreeVerse, they pretty much doubled the scope of the project. So instead of two main characters there are now four that you will be able to choose from, with over 40 skills per character in a skill tree.

Still no news on a release, so check out the art below to wet your appetite.

http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/loa_story_characters.jpg

http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/loa-poster.jpg

[Myrobotwillneverdie]

http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/new-legion-of-amon-art-revealed



http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/loa_story_characters.jpg

http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/loa-poster.jpg

Dude. Thanks for supplying all the updates on this. You are constantly keeping my intrest high, that's for sure. This game is epic!!

[Almy]

Just when I'm ready to write it off for dead, still intrigued. Although I swear if the next bit of information is just more concept again I'm done :)! No really!

[Haephestos]

This is still looking great!

[FinalGamerAC]

Has anyone heard about this recently? Seems like they're now putting in time to make it a even bigger game. Im interested but worried cause the lack of updates and word from the creators. This game has been hinted at since before i got my ipod like back in may and we have yet to see anything but art..
plan on buying when it comes out none the less...

[FinalGamerAC]

Has anyone heard about this recently? Seems like they're now putting in time to make it a even bigger game. Im interested but worried cause the lack of updates and word from the creators. This game has been hinted at since before i got my ipod like back in may and we have yet to see anything but art..
plan on buying when it comes out none the less...

[Haephestos]

Nope we haven't.

Btw, your sig is out of date. ^^

[FinalGamerAC]

@Haephestos
yes I know its out of date lol ive been lazy and not updated it
and thanks ill take your word on it

[FinalGamerAC]

@Haephestos
yes I know its out of date lol ive been lazy and not updated it
and thanks ill take your word on it

[Haephestos]

Why do you keep double-posting the same thing?

[SoCal_Sponger]

@Haephestos
yes I know its out of date lol ive been lazy and not updated it
and thanks ill take your word on it

your seriously that lazy to click the delete button on your keyboard?

[FinalGamerAC]

your seriously that lazy to click the delete button on your keyboard?
are you seriously that lame? to try and pick a fight with me on if my sig is out of date
i just meant i havent taken the time to update it yet which im doing right now cause i didnt realize it would offend you so much the lazy thing was a joke and the part about how i take his word was for Legion of Amon since his sig says he is a beta tester even though i didnt realize it was in beta testing
sheesh my bad

[arta]

are you seriously that lame? to try and pick a fight with me on if my sig is out of date
i just meant i havent taken the time to update it yet which im doing right now cause i didnt realize it would offend you so much the lazy thing was a joke and the part about how i take his word was for Legion of Amon since his sig says he is a beta tester even though i didnt realize it was in beta testing
sheesh my bad

Ahh just tell those nancy boys to go **** themselves.

[Aurora]

The concept art is very nice. Let's just hope the actual game itself lives up to the graphics standard of the concept art, the really abstract and painted style. Personally I would hope it's not an RPG like The Quest, that made me fall asleep within two and a half minutes; hope it would be like Zenonia or%2

[Haephestos]

.....take his word was for Legion of Amon since his sig says he is a beta tester even though i didnt realize it was in beta testing.....
It isn't in beta yet. I am just a tester for OnTheRocks LLC. That is why my sig says "Tester For".

[nic.]

Enough with the concept art! We need some actual screen shots!

Concept art might provide you a general idea of how the game is going to be but its not even close to how the game will look... Or do they? :p

[cookiemonster]

links and photos not working on this thread:(

[Almy]

Well its been quite a while with nothing but concept art and one icon. This one goes in my vapor ware stack. Haven't even seen a dev how long?

[revenstar]

Well its been quite a while with nothing but concept art and one icon. This one goes in my vapor ware stack. Haven't even seen a dev how long?

I wonder know whether this game will give us news in the Blizzcon in August :D

[astrosaurus]

Yeah, I've been waiting a while to hear something about this one. Love the art when it came out, hopefully we hear something about it soon.

[arta]

Was hoping for info on this at Gamescom, but no deal. :(

[Haephestos]

Its really annoying! I am meant to be testing for them, and haven't heard anything in a while.

Do you think they might have gone under?

[arta]

Its really annoying! I am meant to be testing for them, and haven't heard anything in a while.

Do you think they might have gone under?

Nah, cause Freeverse is backing them now and that company is fairly big in the Appstore. Still, no word , not even on Thor!

[Trotgar]

The website says it's coming in 2009, hope that is the case

[Goose]

sure hope it's coming soon, but with 0 info out about it besides concept art, i think it's safe to say it's quite a while away. shame too, cos that art looks sweet.

[ShadowsFall]

I think they decided to ditch it or something...

[master lee]

definitely makes me want this RPG.......lol

[slighmd]

I think they decided to ditch it or something...

+1
looks like it :(

[Vester]

betcha it got dropped

[Slapshot]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! They couldn't have dropped it! :eek: :( This is my game I'm most excited for! It couldn't have gotten dropped, it just couldn't have. :(

[Devilishly Good]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! They couldn't have dropped it! :eek: :( This is my game I'm most excited for! It couldn't have gotten dropped, it just couldn't have. :(

Yeah, especially after all that beautiful teasing artwork. :(

[Slapshot]

Yeah, especially after all that beautiful teasing artwork. :(

+1.. That would be the worst tease ever in my life ever since somebody said NHL 10 was coming to the iDevice. :( That was a prank. :mad:

[slighmd]

+1.. That would be the worst tease ever in my life ever since somebody said NHL 10 was coming to the iDevice. :( That was a prank. :mad:

want another prank? Todd Howard of Bethesda (Oblivion) also said something bout them making an iDevice game. But still nothing. :mad:

[Almy]

Considering Bethesda already made an Oblivion mobile game I wouldn't compare their hints to a thread like this one.

[Haephestos]

If it had been dropped, I doubt it would still be on the chillingo games list.

[Almy]

I bet chillingo doesn't even updates that stuff very often.

[Haephestos]

Maybe, though I hope not.

[inkstar]

Hey guys!

I can assure you. We are all working very hard every day to make this
the best damn rpg on the iphone.

This game is and will not be dropped - never in the equation.

[Devilishly Good]

any more word on where you are in progress then?

[Almy]

I'd love to get excited about the game again. But it's been how many months with no new information? Really need to give something other than, 'Hey we're still around.' How about some info?

[revenstar]

Hey guys!

I can assure you. We are all working very hard every day to make this
the best damn rpg on the iphone.

This game is and will not be dropped - never in the equation.

Please give us more news about the game.

some in game screenshot or so.

[fenrir911]

This game had the potential to be the greatest game ever on the iPod, but as of now, I'm not seeing anything. Any new info would bring back that upcoming game spark, but their is still nothing but concept art. I mean I want to play this game, but I think I might as well give up on this game because if theres no new info then it seems like there is going to be no new game...

[lydia]

Well, it's a great game that we're hoping comes out perfectly, so it ain't your Easy-Bake Oven 3-min dev process. We will release more info when it's ready; we'd rather have the information and assets we share be spot-on and accurate and worthy of reppin' the game properly.

That said, OTR is also working on Thor which is coming Q4 and info will be shared soon. Once you see that work, you'll see what OTR has been working 'round the clocks on: really amazing, in-depth games!

[Trotgar]

Nice, some info (even though it's still just promises) :D

I just hope it doesn't have a combat system which doesn't need any skill or thinking, i.e. Final Fantasy combat system.

[Azrael]

Months and months of development without a single screenshot to show? I had very big doubts about this game! And long development doesn't always equates a good polished game just look at Dexter!

[fenrir911]

Yes Dexter had months of work on it and well.... lets just say it wasnt too well animated. The community would like to at least be able to see what has been going on with the game, maybe announcing at least one screenshot or even showing a feature log of whats done would help us see that the project is not dead.
Not to mention that the community wants to help in any way possible e.g. suggestions on what can be improved on, maybe even betatesting. (I would love to betatest this game... LOVE TO BETATEST)

[slighmd]

Months and months of development without a single screenshot to show? I had very big doubts about this game! And long development doesn't always equates a good polished game just look at Dexter!

+1
any screenshot or even that of the intro splashimage? how many loooong months have we been waiting anyways? 7?

[arta]

If Thor is Q4 then Legion could be Christmas or early next year. Must be a hell of a game they're working on. Prolly at least $10.

[Hexhammer]

Awesome! I love these artworks

[Vester]

Well it's nice to hear the game hasn't been dropped, this will be a pretty amazing game if it takes this long. Can't wait to see the final product, crossing my fingers for a realse this year

[skyye06]

thanks for showing me this vester...man those screens are amazing

[Aurora]

I hope it's turn-based, like Fire Emblem; specifically, it reminds me of the sci-fi/fantasy turn-based RPG Warlocks. The game is extremely old however it was one of the best turn-based RPG I played, very challenging, good 3D graphics (for that time) and good story.

[khangtoh]

The concept art looks really nice, hopefully we'll see a video trailer soon :):):)

[Grimlock]

Its Diablo with laserz! yay!

[fenrir911]

I hope it's turn-based, like Fire Emblem; specifically, it reminds me of the sci-fi/fantasy turn-based RPG Warlocks. The game is extremely old however it was one of the best turn-based RPG I played, very challenging, good 3D graphics (for that time) and good story.

Lol appearently you have not been following this game, this game was announced a really long time ago and said to be an action RPG. Action as in Diablo, with guns and stuff.


Legion is an action packed RPG with vast variety of weapons, enemies, traps, collectable items, settings and a great story which will keep you playing until the end.
from their website.

[skyye06]

I really hope this game isn't cancelled/halted as this is on my top game of lists looking forward to

[Goose]

+1 anything that isn't concept art would be welcome here. tired of looking at the same shots for months on end. my hopes are shrinking that this game will be all it says, when this far into development, there is nothing to see.

[fenrir911]

Well looking back through the posts seven months 6 months ago, the developer of this game was here, and he stated some of the cool things that would be featured in this game... no info on them now (6 months later) he even stated that the game has
Currently what we have for the underlying control is tap to select the character and tap to move to that location.
that was 6 months ago, and not even a gameplay shot. Im starting to think this game was abondoned.

[skyye06]

Well looking back through the posts seven months 6 months ago, the developer of this game was here, and he stated some of the cool things that would be featured in this game... no info on them now (6 months later) he even stated that the game has

that was 6 months ago, and not even a gameplay shot. Im starting to think this game was abondoned.

Going to email them through the website for answers and hopefuly not

[Goose]

Going to email them through the website for answers and hopefuly not

so, any luck? or do we reckon this game is in hiding? shame, because the concept art looks fantastic.

[rautha harkonnen]

COOL

would love to play that!

[Yixian]

Any news?

Is my most anticipated iPhone game..

[funsheep]

Website is down. Suspended by the hoster. Gamestudio closed?

It would be so sad. Would have loved to play this game.

[Goose]

looks like it, shame.

[JoshCM]

they probably just forgot to renew their domain - I'm sure they can fix it.

[Trotgar]

The website is running again.

http://ontherocksgames.com/index.php

[Trotgar]

The website is saying that Thor, Legion of Amon and Cardio will come out in 2009. They must be quite far in developement or they will come out in 2010.

[Nascor]

mhm.....hope there will be MUCH weapons :D

[Goose]

The website is saying that Thor, Legion of Amon and Cardio will come out in 2009. They must be quite far in developement or they will come out in 2010.

it has said that for a loooooooong time, and the legion of amon page has said "more info soon" for about 6 months. I highly doubt they are coming out this year if at all.

edit: last change on the site was the 3rd june. i think it's safe to say something's up.

[Trotgar]

it has said that for a loooooooong time, and the legion of amon page has said "more info soon" for about 6 months. I highly doubt they are coming out this year if at all.

edit: last change on the site was the 3rd june. i think it's safe to say something's up.
Yep. I've been wanting to kill the "more info coming soon" text for months. Seriously, it's been there for almost a year.

[mattll]

and nothing changed
if they dont submit it in the next 3 weeks it wont be a 2009 release

[Almy]

I wouldn't get your hopes up for a release this year. They've never released anything other than concept art and one leaked icon.

[arta]

JNoh9IseEyg
Sigh...

[Kartel]

Pocketgamer: We know little of the game aside from its premise, developer On the Rocks choosing to keep details quiet following its delay from this past autumn to summer 2010.Summer 2010?!:(

[Chronical]

Woah summer 2010, ugh..

[ShadowsFall]

Wut teh fux...?!? 2010?!

[kingkong120]

Hey at least its still in the works.

[slighmd]

summer 2010.. *cry*

[Yixian]

I can wait.. if they give us screenshots/videos.

ontherocksgames.com is still expired.

[Trotgar]

Website's back up.

Still no news tho.

:(

[italodance]

looks very good

good job guys :)

[arta]

So much for GDC.

[Vester]

I'm almost positive this has been canceled... No word from devs In forever. Too bad, it looked good.

[backtothis]

Sigh..

[Lonan]

Would be a shame if this project is dead. Let's hope not...

[diabolus]

"Vampire Origins" never came out, and now this..
What a shame... :mad:

[squarezero]

"Vampire Origins" never came out, and now this..
What a shame... :mad:
Vampire Origins is coming out (and is prominently listed on Chillingo's website, with recent screenshots, etc.). We never saw anything but sketches of LoA -- almost textbook vaporware.

[diabolus]

Vampire Origins is coming out (and is prominently listed on Chillingo's website, with recent screenshots, etc.). We never saw anything but sketches of LoA -- almost textbook vaporware.

Yes yes, but don't you think that it is primitive/stupid to announce a game which will "soon" come out (like Chillingo did) and which hasn't been released even 1 year after that announcement?

It was March 2009. Chillingo put "coming soon" on their homepage.
Its March 2010 now.

Is it serious? No, its f...in not!

[squarezero]

Yes yes, but don't you think that it is primitive/stupid to announce a game which will "soon" come out (like Chillingo did) and which hasn't been released even 1 year after that announcement?

It was March 2009. Chillingo put "coming soon" on their homepage.
Its March 2010 now.

Is it serious? No, its f...in not!
Agreed: it took a long time to get any info on VO, though, to be fair, that kind of leadtime is not uncommon in the larger gaming world. We got enough info recently that I'm confident we will be seeing it soon. LoA never went beyond concept art -- I just wouldn't put it in the same category as VO.

[Eduku]

I don't think it's a good idea to hype up the game early. All it does is raise people's expectations to higher than it should be, and the game/dev's reputation might suffer as a result since people will inevitably be disappointed that the game didn't live up to their expectations.

[Yixian]

It wouldn't be unreasonable for a game like this to take a year or two to develop, but the complete lack of news or updates from the dev is worrying. In fact the developers haven't even updated their site since they released their last game..

They released "Thor" months ago and their site still says it's coming soon..

[JoshCM]

It wouldn't be unreasonable for a game like this to take a year or two to develop, but the complete lack of news or updates from the dev is worrying. In fact the developers haven't even updated their site since they released their last game..

They released "Thor" months ago and their site still says it's coming soon..

they could possibly have full time jobs and just haven't got time to work on it lately. looking forward to it if they ever do release.

[Yixian]

they could possibly have full time jobs and just haven't got time to work on it lately. looking forward to it if they ever do release.

But what kind of developer releases a game and months later haven't even announced it on their website? All is obviously not well but hopefully it's not vapourware.

[arta]

One year no show anniversary woohoo!

[Vester]

This game is dead, stop bumping

[Yixian]

This game is dead, stop bumping

Freeverse are publishing, they use the boards, maybe they can shed some light..

[rooteboy]

looks good :)

[Yixian]

This game is dead, stop bumping

The game is still in development, but it's a ways off.

It's built inside Unity. I have not even looked at how Unity works with the iPad yet.

I will say that iPad versions of all past and future games is being considered. There might be some that won't come over due to age or demand. But we are looking at everything.

Straight from the horses mouth.

Best iPhone news all day for me!

[camihq]

where is this game?

[BTM4444]

where is this game?

im wondering the same thing. I hope its released this summer!!

[slighmd]

I know this is vaporware but it does look a lot like the harvest for windows phone 7.