Vex Studios, LLC Presents: Jeklynn Heights

[RyanW]

Hey everyone!

On behalf of Vex Studios I would like to announce a game project that we have been working on recently. We are still quite early in development, but we have made substantial progress throughout the last few months. Our goal is to create a truly innovative title through experimental gameplay and an unique art direction. If you like what you see below, please spread the word to your friends and other gaming websites that you frequent. A supportive and growing community is the best thing we can ask for right now, so don't hesitate to let others know about us! You can view more information at http://www.vexstudios.com (http://www.vexstudios.com)



Game Synopsis
During the day, Jeklynn Heights is a gorgeous place with beautiful scenery and friendly people. As the sun sets however, the town slowly descends into a quirky, bizarre, and violent town. In this stunning multiplayer title, play on either the rich Town Square or poor Slum team as you fight each other to escape this devastating town. Combining third and first person perspectives, as well as a multitude of genres, Jeklynn Heights is a ground breaking title that is guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows.

Game Shot
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Thmb_GameShot_01.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights-wallpapers/alphapromo_001.jpg)

Conceptual
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Thmb_Cat.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights/jh_concept_catlady.jpg) https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Thmb_Lady.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights/promo.jpg)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Thmb_Smoke.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights/promo2.jpg) https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Thmb_Oldguy.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights/jh_concept_townmayor_profile.jpg)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Thmb_Tessie.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights/jh_concept_innkeeper.jpg) https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/thmb_map.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights/jeklynnheights_f.jpg)

[Baracuda771]

I love the idea dude; keep it up.

[Piranhi]

Great work, guys. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Rheq]

Very intelligent name! Amazing. And the game is lookinggood, keen to see more as it comes.

[Deezy]

Thanks for the kind words guys. :) Keep up for more exciting shots in the near future ;)

[Lord Banshee]

I love the idea and the artwork.

Can not wait to see/hear more!

[Baracuda771]

If there was a subscribe button like on YouTube, then I'd click it right now. lol

[RyanW]

Thanks for the great comment guys! If you are interested, bookmark our site and spread the word around to your friends. We'd love for everyone here to be a part of our community. Cheers!

[Rheq]

If there was a subscribe button like on YouTube, then I'd click it right now. lol

Thread Tools -> Subscribe to Thread. Top line of thread :)

[Baracuda771]

omg lol You're a genius.

[juanitudev1]

Looks really good =]

[Godling]

Love the design choices being made here, including that brilliant name!:D

[SageHunter]

Looks great! Can't access your website though...

[RyanW]

Looks great! Can't access your website though...

Website has been up, not sure why you wouldn't be able to access it. Perhaps try again =)

[SageHunter]

It doesn't seem to load properly. Though chances are that the problem is in my comp.

[Deezy]

The website works quite fine for people I've spoken to so far. It's probably the problem at your side sir. :)

[SageHunter]

Yeah... Stupid comp... Okay in school now so I'll check it out here.

[mafiadude1]

really reminds me of an Alice in Wonderland-type feel...its awesome!!! keep it going guys! :)

[RyanW]

Update - 6/16/10 - New Game Shot

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3413864/Vex/thumbs/Promoshot2_t.jpg (http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights-wallpapers/promoshot2.jpg)

http://www.vexstudios.com

[marcusmattingly]

Looks great.

[RyanW]

7/2/10
Another shot, this time showing a FPS perspective. How about that deadly vacuum cleaner?!

http://vexstudios.com/wp-content/gallery/jeklyn-heights-wallpapers/promoshot3.jpg

http://www.vexstudios.com

[Tom Shannon]

Fantastic! Great art style and direction! I love the night lighting :D

[DELTATHUND3R]

lol looks great matey well done.

[Chris Newman]

Very cool:cool:

[mafiadude1]

sounds like a pretty good idea! Keep up the good work guys :)

[Cryslin]

Colorful games as such are very inviting for the player, and the style as well would make me want to roam around the area just to see more. Everything seems to be consistent too. This looks like it would be a lot of fun to play. Great job.

[RyanW]

Recent interview/article we did at indievision.org! Gives some insight on the game and development process for us.

http://www.indievision.org/?p=2109

[SageHunter]

Damnit! This looks so damn good but still can't acces the friggin' page!

[RyanW]

We just released new game renders of 2 playable characters:

http://media.indiedb.com/cache/images/games/1/13/12790/thumb_620x2000/Tessie.1.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs193.ash2/45604_426018409937_217651339937_4617619_3234747_n. jpg


Website: http://www.vexstudios.com

[Kyle_Katarn]

I am absolutely loving the art style! Cant wait to see more.

[RyanW]

Free bowling lessons right here at Jeklynn Heights!

http://media.indiedb.com/cache/images/games/1/13/12790/thumb_620x2000/guillotine.jpg

In other news, we are working on some very exciting stuff and should have a big update ready in the next month. Stay tuned!

[TheDopefish]

Looks really nice, and I like the art style you're going for! :D
However, I think your logo resembles the Burning Crusade a bit.
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7619/burningcompare.jpg

Do you have any one on your team working with sounds?

Lastly, what makes your multiplayer unique? :)

[RyanW]

- We have a Sound Designer yes.
- Our logo is being redone, but I think your comparison is a bit of a stretch. You can essentially make anything appear to be like something else.
- We'll be releasing some more information about the project which will discuss the unique multiplayer selling points :)

[Bellbird Creative]

Free bowling lessons right here at Jeklynn Heights!

http://media.indiedb.com/cache/images/games/1/13/12790/thumb_620x2000/guillotine.jpg

That is so cool...

[Kyle_Katarn]

Ha. Wow, that's so awesome. You have some very creative people working with you (assuming of course that you didn't do it yourself, and if you did, great job).

[SageHunter]

This... is... AWESOME!
I can't wait to see the result!

[RyanW]

http://www.jeklynnheights.com - We will be launching very exciting information/news about Jeklynn Heights when the clock runs out! Follow us on twitter, Facebook, or IndieDB to keep up to date!

[Deezy]

Hello there everyone. Our site is up! :) Come by, join the forums and let us know what you think.

Have a peek: http://www.jeklynnheights.com

Also, we have some new ingame shots for your eyes!

Click thumbnails for full size view. :)

http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/thumbs/thumbs_slums_gameshot.jpg (http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/slums_gameshot.jpg) http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/thumbs/thumbs_slumstower_gameshot.jpg (http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/slumstower_gameshot.jpg)
http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/thumbs/thumbs_benny_screenshot.jpg (http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/benny_screenshot.jpg) http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/thumbs/thumbs_innkeeper_benny_fight.jpg (http://jeklynnheights.com/oct31/wp-content/gallery/screenshots/innkeeper_benny_fight.jpg)

[onethought]

Thats a very beautiful looking game.
Your gameplay synopsis reminds me a lot of a scene from one of the Wheel of Time novels.
Looking forward to keeping an eye on this game, looks like it has great potential.

[TheDopefish]

Nice, the website is looking really good. :D
The gameplay sounds interesting to. Would be nice with a more indepth video that describes your combat system.

The screenshots from the level looks a bit chaotic and could do with some more contrasting in the lighting. All the assets used in it are awesome though. :)