History VideoGame / Overgrowth

* AdaptationExplanationExtrication: [[spoiler:In ''Videogame/{{Lugaru}}'', Turner takes the armor worn by [[TheDon Aspen]] after killing him, despite having ignored the similar suit of armor worn by a [[{{Mook}} mook]] he killed earlier. This is because the armor the boss had was [[IconicItem stolen from Turner in the first place]]. In the [[{{Rewrite}} updated]] ''Lugaru'' campaign included with ''Overgrowth'', he takes Aspen's armor without any explanation given.]]

* AdaptationExplanationExtrication: [[spoiler:In ''Videogame/{{Lugaru""'', Turner takes the armor worn by [[TheDon Aspen]] after killing him, despite having ignored the similar suit of armor worn by a [[{{Mook}} mook]] he killed earlier. This is because the armor the boss had was [[IconicItem stolen from Turner in the first place]]. In the [[{{Rewrite}} updated]] ''Lugaru'' campaign included with ''Overgrowth'', he takes Aspen's armor without any explanation given.]]

* AdaptationExplanationExtrication: [[spoiler:In ''Videogame/Lugaru'', Turner takes the armor worn by [[TheDon Aspen]] after killing him, despite having ignored the similar suit of armor worn by a [[{{Mook}} mook]] he killed earlier. This is because the armor the boss had was [[IconicItem stolen from Turner in the first place]]. In the [[{{Rewrite}} updated]] ''Lugaru'' campaign included with ''Overgrowth'', he takes Aspen's armor without any explanation given.]]

* CompressedAdaptation: the [[{{rewrite}} updated]] ''VideoGame/Lugaru'' campaign is this. Many [[{{Subtext}} fine details]] and even entire subplots from the original game were left out.

* TheKingslayer: [[spoiler:Before he [[WalkingTheEarth started to wander]], Turner killed the Rabbit King Hickory for selling out his people to be eaten by the wolves. This is a [[{{Rewrite}} complete change]] from the events in ''VideoGame/{{Lugaru}}'': in the original game, Turner exposed the fact that Hickory was [[PuppetKing working with the wolves]] to [[PraetorianGuard his own guards]]. After hearing the truth, the guards forced Hickory [[AbdicateTheThrone to step down]], and effectively gave Turner the throne. Some time later, Hickory and a couple of his loyalists attacked Turner in an attempt to regain the throne... ''then'' Turner killed him.]]

* TheKingslayer: [[spoiler:Before he [[WalkingTheEarth started to wander]], Turner killed the Rabbit King Hickory for selling out his people to be eaten by the wolves. This is a [[{{Rewrite}} complete change]] of the events in ''[[VideoGame/{{Lugaru}}]]'': in the original game, Turner exposed the fact that Hickory was [[PuppetKing working with the wolves]] to [[PraetorianGuard his own guards]]. After hearing the truth, the guards forced Hickory [[AbdicateTheThrone to step down]], and effectively gave Turner the throne. Some time later, Hickory and a couple of his loyalists attacked Turner in an attempt to regain the throne... ''then'' Turner killed him.]]

* TheKingslayer: [[spoiler:Before he [[WalkingTheEarth started to wander]], Turner killed the Rabbit King Hickory for selling out his people to be eaten by the wolves. This is a [[{{Rewrite}} complete change]] of the events in ''[[VideoGame/Lugaru]]'': in the original game, Turner exposed the fact that Hickory was [[PuppetKing working with the wolves]] to [[PraetorianGuard his own guards]]. After hearing the truth, the guards forced Hickory [[AbdicateTheThrone to step down]], and effectively gave Turner the throne. Some time later, Hickory and a couple of his loyalists attacked Turner in an attempt to regain the throne... ''then'' Turner killed him.]]

** BlackBlood: You can change the blood color to green, cyan, or black in the options.

* DeathSeeker: [[spoiler: Willow, and to a lesser extent Turner himself]], in the [[Rewrite updated]] ''Lugaru'' campaign.

* AwesomeButImpractical: The [[DangerousForbiddenTechnique Leg Cannon]] makes a return. Used properly, it can end nearly any one-on-one fight (against a rabbit) in a single hit. However, it's hard to line up and can backfire spectacularly; a miss will leave the user prone and helpless, and even if it hits it can easily send the user careening off into a wall to their deaths. That said, it's been retooled, and is [[NintendoHard much]] [[SequelDifficultyDrop easier]] to use than it was in ''{{Lugaru}}''.

* FunnyBruceLeeNoises: Well, that's what it sounds like if [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woRoM-9oH0o&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL the rabbits fight with animal sounds]]. It's worth noting that the animals [[{{Consistency}} all made such sounds]] in ''{{Lugaru}}''.

* ShesAManInJapan: Willow takes the role of Jack in the [[{{Rewrite}} updated]] port of the ''{{Lugaru}}'' campaign. [[spoiler:Despite this, [[ContrastingSequelAntagonist she actually contrasts him in several important ways]]. Jack was a [[TheStrategist calculating and deliberate]] enemy, who was [[MyMasterRightOrWrong fiercely loyal]] to King Hickory despite his [[DirtyCoward cowardice]]. His plan to [[UnwittingPawn manipulate Turner]] into killing the raiders [[NiceJobBreakingItHero (thus making room for the wolves to conquer Lugaru)]] was largely successful. His ''related'' plan to avoid Turner's wrath by [[PlayingPossum feigning his own death]] during the raider's attack [[ReportsOfMyDeathWereGreatlyExaggerated came undone]] when [[SpannerInTheWorks Skipper]] wasn't killed by the raiders to [[HeKnowsTooMuch keep his mouth shut]] like he wanted. By contrast, Willow demonstrates none of that tact, instead suffering a [[VillainousBSOD mental breakdown]] over the fact that she's helping the wolves [[PeopleFarms make food]] out of her people.]]

The sequel to [[http://www.wolfire.com Wolfire Games']] ''VideoGame/{{Lugaru}}'' and built on their proprietary Phoenix Engine, ''Overgrowth'' is a BeatEmUp with strong {{platform|er}}ing and {{Parkour}} elements. Like its predecessor it follows the adventures of Turner, the [[WalkingTheEarth wandering warrior]], but it will feature multiplayer, vastly improved graphics and physics, a wider range of weapons and combat moves, and new races (the original's rabbits and wolves plus cats, dogs, and rats [[note]]and possibly a whale[[/note]]).

The game is in alpha right now, with a new build ([[http://www.youtube.com/user/WolfireGames and a new demonstration video)]] released around a month apart. It is also now on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}} Early Access, and for awhile was on the top 10 selling list.

* AlmostLethalWeapons: Averted, at least for bladed weapons.

* AwesomeButImpractical: The Leg Cannon makes a return. Used properly, it can end any fight in a single hit. However, it's hard to line up and can backfire spectacularly; a miss will leave the user prone and helpless, and even if it hits it can easily send the user careening off into a wall to their deaths.
* {{BFS}}: There's a broadsword in the arena mode. It's roughly the size of Turner himself, and would ''[[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe split enemies in half]]'' if it weren't for the lack of dismemberment.
* TheBlacksmith: Dogs are known for their weaponsmithing skills.
* BloodierAndGorier: Mostly a result of improved technology rather than a new stylistic direction. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lp3HD3RQOY Some videos]] even focus on the technology they're using to bring the gore to life.

* CounterAttack: The game's combat revolves around tricking opponents into committing to an attack or block, and then punishing mistakes.
* DeathSeeker: [[spoiler: Willow, and to a lesser extent Turner himself]], in the updated Lugaru campaign.

* FunnyBruceLeeNoises: Well, that's what it sounds like if [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woRoM-9oH0o&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL the rabbits fight with animal sounds]].

* GoombaSpringboard: The Leg Cannon pretty much allows you to do exactly that. If you attack while in the air, you jump up from the enemy's chest, flinging him and you quite far.
* HitPoints: Averted. As the combat is all physics-based, your ability to survive a hit depends on whether it strikes something vital (like your spine) hard enough to kill you.

* InTheHood: The raider enemy.

* RustProofBlood: [[AvertedTrope Somewhat averted.]] Bloodstains are shiny and red when they're made, but they become more dull after a few moments. The color stays the same, though.

* YouAllLookFamiliar: Now averted despite the limited number of character models - it's amazing what colour editing for characters, weapons and other objects can do for variety, and level designers can attach all sorts of accessories to any character (including the player character), from armor to pouches, which also can be modified with the colour picker.

* {{Badass}}: Turner. In ''VideoGame/{{Lugaru}}'' he was the only rabbit able to take on wolves and win. It stands to reason things will escalate from here, seeing the addition of other animals, techniques and weapons.
** WorldOfBadass: ''Everything''.

* DevelopmentGag: The fearsome Whale Man was used as a reason why Wolfire wasn't going to put water in the game. He's currently in the alpha (albeit as an inanimate statue) and might make it into the full game in some form.

The game is in alpha right now, with a new build ([[http://www.youtube.com/user/WolfireGames and a new demonstration video)]] released around a month apart. It is also now on {{Steam}} Early Access, and for awhile was on the top 10 selling list.

* AprilFools: For 2013, they [[http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Overgrowth-voice-control released a video]] in the same format as their other development videos, saying they met with the developers of [=SoundSelf=] at [=GDC=] and were collaborating with them to add voice control to Overgrowth. They decide to completely drop keyboard and mouse support from Overgrowth because it's obvious that traditional input is obsolete, and voice control is the future of gaming.

* EverythingsWorseWithWolves

* AprilFools: For 2013, they [[http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Overgrowth-voice-control released a video]] in the same format as their other development videos, saying they met with the developers of [=SoundSelf=] at [=GDC=] and were collaborating with them to add voice control to Overgrowth. They decide to completely drop keyboard and mouse support from Overgrowt because it's obvious that traditional input is obsolete, and voice control is the future of gaming.

The game is in alpha right now, with a new build ([[http://www.youtube.com/user/WolfireGames and a new demonstration video)]] released around a month apart.

The game is in alpha right now, with a new build ([[http://www.youtube.com/user/WolfireGames and a new demonstration video)]] released each week.

The sequel to [[http://www.wolfire.com Wolfire Games']] ''VideoGame/{{Lugaru}}'' and built on their proprietary Phoenix Engine, ''Overgrowth'' is a BeatEmUp with strong [[{{Platformer}} platforming]] and {{Parkour}} elements. Like its predecessor it follows the adventures of Turner, the [[WalkingTheEarth wandering warrior]], but it will feature multiplayer, vastly improved graphics and physics, a wider range of weapons and combat moves, and new races (the original's rabbits and wolves plus cats, dogs, and rats [[hottip:*:and possibly a whale]]).

** Another video also shows the extent to which the improved tech is used to make wounds look realistic; blood only appears where you landed a hit and scales appropriately with the size of the wound (so a small puncture wound from a spear doesn't bleed as much as a slash from a sword, etc.)

* AprilFools: For 2013, they [[http://blog.wolfire.com/2013/04/Overgrowth-voice-control released a video]] in the same format as their other development videos, saying they met with the developers of [=SoundSelf=] at [=GDC=] and were collaborating with them to add voice control to Overgrowth. They decide to completely remove any keyboard and mouse input from all their games, because voice control is the way of the future.