influences

this is a gameplay video for a game produced by ubisoft called dark messiah, a game where you can chose any class or type of player... but mostly its a hybrid between a warrior a mage or an assassin.
this is a gameplay sample of the mage, and a nice example of a first person magic bassed combat system. and is one of my faveorate games in terms of awesome combat systems! and therefore probably influenced my decision to make my game a first person game.

and also leads me nicely as to the problems of my visuals... i want to make my game a hypereal caracature of a reality where magic exists in a more fantastical form. one with rules and order, but without scientific or technological shapes. and they need an overall "look" one that is iconic and eye catching and stylish but also not overworked! hmm this i will have to work on and come back to!