Bill Roper, a Blizzard veteran who worked on the first games in the Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo franchises in various capacities (producer, design, voice-over, etc.), has announced that his studio has secured funding for Innsmouth Mysteries. The studio, Lunacy Games, was actually supposed to produce Hellgate: Redemption, a sequel to Hellgate: London, a cult classic Diablo-like game that Roper created after departing from Blizzard, and a game called Skinwalkers, which would merge the Weird West and Cthulhu settings, with players acting as cowboys. However, speaking to GamesBeat, Roper said the studio couldn’t find anyone who would fund this project, which […]
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This sounds like an intriguing project! It’s always exciting to see seasoned developers like Bill Roper venturing into new themes, especially with a Lovecraftian twist. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how experienced developers can bring fresh ideas to the table, especially in a genre as rich as Lovecraftian horror. The blend of co-op gameplay with extraction mechanics could really enhance the tension and teamwork elements, making it a unique experience.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how experienced developers can bring fresh ideas to the table, especially in genres like horror where innovation can really enhance the atmosphere. With Bill Roper’s background, it’ll be interesting to see how he blends classic Lovecraftian elements with modern gameplay mechanics.