Take a Look at This Upcoming Indie Game Set in Photorealistic Hong Kong

Monte Gallo, an indie game developer working on several projects, showcased a sneak peek at one of the titles called Better Than Dead and shared some technical insights into its creation.

The animation is a WIP, and the game's release date has not yet been disclosed. As stated in the X/Twitter post, the artist started experimenting with photogrammetry meshes. According to the creator, it works well in-game and adds an extra layer of realism. If you are interested in the process of photogrammetry, check out our interview with Texture Artist Max Kutsenko, who explained how he transformed photos of bark into a 3D texture using RealityCapture and ArtEngine.

Better Than Dead is a brutal FPS, full of betrayal, loss, and grievances. The game features an immersive and atmospheric narrative set against the backdrop of a photorealistic Hong Kong with cinematic visuals. 

Take a look at the stages of creating the game:

Mountain Boy, an upcoming action by Monte Gallo, is a climbing adventure set in unique vertical worlds, from snowy peaks to tropical cliffs, with pixelated colorful graphics.

Another developer's game, FORZA POLPO!, released in 2023, is a mix of FPS and platformer gameplay in a post-apocalyptic world. Contrasting to Better Than Dead, it features retro cheerful visuals. There are two modes, Simulation and Arcade, for a unique gameplay experience.

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