To counter many of the joke releases we get on April Fool's Day (which are fine, jokes are fun), I decided to release Dark Nation. I had been receiving some PMs and messages on YouTube asking if he was ever going to see the light of day. Since I've been focused on CvTW, the next big SHADEs 2 update is a ways off and SHADEs 3 is even further, so I figured why not. Anyway, be sure to read the ReadMe so you understand the Absorption system. Also, let me lamp-shade this so no one feels the need to point it out: He is an edit of my own Rorschach sprites . Trust me, though, he plays nothing like him. I'm actually looking forward to some feedback on his gameplay. Also, if he seems a bit strong, it's because he is designed to be at a sub-boss level. More info and gameplay stuff in the spoiler:Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
The man is Cyril, the woman is Layla, and the dog is Anubis. Cyril is the main one who fights, and as you can see, is an edit of Rorschach's sprites. Solid Snake was an edit of The Specialist's sprites, so I'm just going in reverse this time. However, don't expect him to play anything like Rorschach. He shares the same normals but they have slightly edited animations and different properties. He has completely different specials and supers that use all new sprites and animations. He has the ability to "absorb" attacks and convert it into concussive energy. Layla has no powers but is extremely agile and a skilled fighter. Anubis is the only surviving animal subject of the experiment, possessing nearly human intelligence, telepathy, and the ability to teleport himself and others. During fights Cyril can teleport, but this is actually Anubis making him teleport. Cyril's fighting style is mostly slow and hard-hitting, with some finesse thrown in. His absorption system works like this: You perform the Absorb special move, which functions like a counter or parry. If it is successful, Cyril gains one "level." Each Level gained enhances his Dark Strike special move, as well as most of his super moves. He starts at L1, and can get up to L5. Each move that can be enhanced is effected in different ways, such as higher damage, larger hitboxes/more range, and less start-up/recovery. At L5, all of his normal attacks and his other specials get a slight damage boost, about 10-15%. Also, in the case of countering multi-hit moves or fast attacks, you can press any direction and the HP button just after being hit to teleport away. Back makes him teleport away, forward makes him teleport to the other side of his opponent, down makes him disappear and reappear in the same spot, and up makes him reappear in the air, where he can then perform an aerial counter attack. If you don't want to have to counter several moves to reach L5, you can try connecting with his L3 Super, Pain/Pleasure, which is explained below. If you'd rather do that, you may never need to use his Absorb special. It just depends on your approach/playstyle.
Screens (More in the Spoiler):Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Video:VIDEO Download HERE! CREDITS: Anthony Sardinha aka Antfish of VAC as Cyril Aimee Smith aka Songbird of VAC as Layla Probably Frank Welker as Anubis since he's an animal and Frank Welker does every animal voice ever Ryon and PotS for several FX Cazaki and Cybaster for Beta Testing MFG for all their help and support You for downloading!