Indiagames Ashoka : Progress

[tarey_g]

Indiagames has updated its site with new screenies of their upcoming game Ashoka , they have a downloadable intro trailer if the game too . Download it from here http://www.indiagames.com/ashoka/new/images/intro.mpg














for more screenshots visit
http://www.indiagames.com/ashoka/new/gallery.htm

[bharathbala2003]

the game looks gud.. thnx for the info

[saurya_mishra]

well it looks great ... just what was missing from the gaming community ... a real indian hero game ... when will the dome come ? is it really history based or just action ?

saurya

[thegame_rulez]

lol...is it just me or does this game looks like a total rip out of pop ??

[ctrl_alt_del]

Ripping off PoP would be the hardest thing to do, what with it's intricate level design, great puzzels and super smooth moves of the prince.

I watched the game vid and the charcater models moved jerkily. Offcourse I understand that what I saw was maybe a test build of the game. Hope it delivers!

[pallavnawani]

I looked at the video and it looks as if one of the villains (Boss) looks very similar to Goddess Kali. What do you think?

This looks like a very bad idea. It is bad enough that westerners portray us as cultists in their movies (Indiana Jones, The league of distinguished Gentlemen). Last thing we want is Indiagames doing the same thing.

Pallav

[tarey_g]

@pallav , i agree with u , this is a very bad move by the creators of the game , why we have to fight with the godess, tomb raider(i don't remember which one) also had such stage in which we had to kill the kaali stone statue .

Indiagames , abe tum to hindustaani ho re ........shame

[pallavnawani]

Originally Posted by tarey_g

@pallav , i agree with u , this is a very bad move by the creators of the game , why we have to fight with the godess, tomb raider(i don't remember which one) also had such stage in which we had to kill the kaali stone statue .

Indiagames , abe tum to hindustaani ho re ........shame

I think it was Tomb Raider 3. I did not play that game, but I was told by my brother about it. Not only this, but there is a Japanese Game, Miura Warrior, in which all the Hindu Gods (Ganesha, Shiva) are made villians. I shot an email to the maker of Miura Warrior, but the email address was invalid.

I think we should put pressure on Indiagames about this. What is their email address? I will email them, and everybody reading this thread can also do so. We might be able to dissuade them from doing this, they can use any other model for the game.

I think we Indians should stand up and be counted for our beliefs and culture.

Pallav

[tarey_g]

@pallav , yes we should do it , im posting a mail at info@indiagames.com


their address is
423, Sai Commercial Complex Annex,
Next to MTNL office,
B. K. S. Devshi Marg, Deonar
Mumbai – 400 088
India

Tel: +91-22-25571128/29/30/31


see if it makes a difference

yeh man

i recommend we make a flash game, where you have to kill CEO of indiagames to go to next level

and then we email him a cortesy copy

then we will make one on bush

[tarey_g]

@sunny , lol man , cool idea ,any one who can make such game , i will hwlp him in any way i can.

[tarey_g]

ok this is the mail i have sent at info@indiagames.com

hi ,
i must first congratulate u all for developing a nice/cool game like ashoka , i downloaded and saw the intro video u guyz have provided ,
to my dissapointment was the part where u ppl have shown godess kali as a villian boss. well this has hurt the feelings of many of my gamer friends who were really looking forward to ur upcoming game Ashoka . this act was also done in a tomb raider game , but those ppl(developers/publishers) are not Indians ,no point in blaming them. But u ppl are Indians , u guyz shud have thought b4 including such stuff in the game .

If i have misunderstood the video u ppl have provided please do clerify our doubts

Gamers Waiting for ur reply .

[Nemesis]

The screenshots look promising and so does the video. But I agree, that villian definitely does look like Goddess Kali and IndiaGames have a lot of explaining to do here. It's good that you wrote to them tarey_g. We should wait for a response and then decide what to do next.

[shwetanshu]

yeah for the mean time search for a flash movie developer, or a better idea by my frnd tel shiv sena or narendra modi.

[tarey_g]

@swetanshu ., lol


but remember these ppl only take action if they see any political benifit coming out from an issue.

[pallavnawani]

Hi,

I am also going to email indiagames today. If I find time, I may also raise the issue in Chip forums, although as of now I am undecided about that.

Whoever reads this, why not email Indiagames and let them know that they should respect our own culture?

Pallav

[vs_sriram]

:roll: Cant believe that Indiagames got back into making PC games.....and they are still using the 3D GameStudio engine ....which sucks compared to current generation engines...

Anyway,this game looks way better than their previous ones ...you guys are right about it being a PoP ripoff ...LOL..when will those guys get creative :roll: ...and the character models suck too...I can produce better stuff..

Indian Game Developers[for PC,no comments on Mobile Gaming] are eons away from current generation Gaming Technology...I dont think they will improve unless they comeup with their own "next-gen" 3D Engine...

I totally agree that they did a bad thing by putting Goddess Kali as an enemy....IndiaGames are making a fool out of themselves..and they are spoiling our Cultural Heritage :roll: I've just sent those guys a looong e-mail regarding this....

I hope this game has better AI/Controls than their previous,pathetic games that werent worth our time :roll:

[tarey_g]

ok guyz, i got a reply to the mail i sent to Indiagames, doubts cleared

Hi Gaurav,

Thanks a lot for your compliment. We guys continue to do what we are doing
just for guys like you who make us believe that the Indian gaming community
really appreciates it. As for the Kali issue, I understand your concern and
we have been approached about this before as well. Rest assured, the
storyline of the game will explain everything and will portray Kali in the
light she is to be portrayed. We are doing extensive research on Indian
mythology and we will not be making a game such as this without such
insight. I know our trailer seems a little vague right now, but please wait
for our next trailer and the game to be released to see how the story plays
out.... I assure you, you will not be disappointed!
Thanks a lot for your feedback. It keeps us going on and we will continue to
develop games of the very highest quality for everyone.

Thanks and Regards

Hrishi Oberoi
Head of Department
3D & Console Department
Indiagames Ltd.

so its not fair to blame them for this issue , lets wait for the game to release

[sumitava_b]

If they r following indian mythology, what is the link between Ashoka and Kali? :roll:

[pallavnawani]

Hi,

I have emailed them too about this. If they handle the issue properly, then all is ok. But I still don't like the Idea of fighting Kali. Kali is a Goddess, remember? Have anyone seen a game in which you are fighting Jesus?.

Not to mention the ridiculousness of Ashoka (He embraced Buddhism later in life) fighting Goddess Kali.

Pallav

[sumitava_b]

Thats what.....If indiatimes is trying to use a real hero then they must stick to the reality too.....it should be not like that to milk the market they use some extra-ordinary gimmick (like each and every god/goddess coming down from heaven to have a chat with Ashoka ), if not putting the name of Ashoka in some misconception.........

[shwetanshu]

Originally Posted by tarey_g

@swetanshu ., lol

oye, can anybody ever write my name right ?? Its written in my siggie, my id is same as my name, then WTF??

[tarey_g]

@shwetanshu ,What lies in front of u and what lies behind u is nothing when compared to what lies within u.

[Muad'dib]

Indiagames must be Phirang wannabes. Goddess Kali rocks!!!!!!!!!!!

[shwetanshu]

Originally Posted by tarey_g

@shwetanshu ,What lies in front of u and what lies behind u is nothing when compared to what lies within u.

gr8 reply dude , but still man pls get my name right, i think a sticky shud be made to display my name

[sumitava_b]

I thought we were discussing about some game called Ashoka.. :roll: ...not about the spelling of any tongue-twisting name.. .....

[cheetah]

It will be the second indian game i will play.

Before that i have played a game called Bhagat Singh which was a real mess.

[LordZeus]

Lets not get fanatic guys.. we are discussing about a made in india game( something thats very rare) remember?

[hikapil]

Originally Posted by cheetah

It will be the second indian game i will play.

Before that i have played a game called Bhagat Singh which was a real mess.

CC Lovedeep, I also played only once

[sumitava_b]

Originally Posted by LordZeus

Lets not get fanatic guys.. we are discussing about a made in india game( something thats very rare) remember?

Very true....Indian game developers r just trying to stand on their feet.....Let's not expect much high-end graphix or gameplay in those games.....Be realistic....Hope this industry will flourish well and in the coming decade, we will get classic games with Indian origin 8)