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>>> Update XceeD has exams and game is being delayed god dammit. Still about a month till. In the meantime im working on a music-platform game, so thatll be out soon.

Well it's been under the covers for long enough. XceeD and I have joined together to create a flash of epic proportions. Combat Online, our first multiplayer online game that will be submitted to Newgrounds.

Combat Online is a real-time fighting game inspired by the genius workings of Tom Fulp on Castle Crashers. It features 8 different types of characters to choose from, 4 that are unlockable, as well as features a point system that allows you to unlock new weapons and characters. You can play in teams or all for themselves.

The 7 characters working now include:

Mage
Warrior
Archer
Ninja
Miner
Necro
Tech-Geek

Combat Online lets up to 4 players go head to head in a fun cartoonish battle of skill and button mashing. Whoever comes out on top scores a nice sum of points while the others get fewer (if any).

XceeD has been coding the Multiplayer side of things and I've been doing the engine itself as well as the graphix.

To sum up, here's a small (VERY VERY LOW QUALITY [sorry] ) demo vid:

Combat Online Demo Video

Tell us what you think =D

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Feb. 2, 2008 | 11:53 PM Imacow says:

Looks nice, but a little too much like Castle Crashers.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:38 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Well if it was BASED on it, it had to have some similarites (mainly only in the mage)

Feb. 2, 2008 | 11:54 PM Darkside7000 says:

I can't wait.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:39 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

awesome =)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:08 AM Lanix says:

Wow. That would be awsome to see the completed version of that. It looks like it would be fun to play. Oh, and since you have an archer in there, this will become an instint fave of mine. xD

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:39 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Archers are sweet =) They can shoot both fire and normal arrows, as well as set down hard-to-see traps that set you on fire.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:22 AM Wurmy1029 says:

If I may, what are you using to get it to be online? <-<

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:23 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

SmartFoxServer (which is gonna cost us a LOT)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:45 AM voidshatter says:

looks epic and i agree with Imacow, reminds me of castle crashers, if that was your goal, then ok cool

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:40 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

yep.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 1:03 AM semeieseed says:

Looks sick cannot wait

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:40 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

ok.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 1:03 AM Goat-Man says:

Man. Your awesome. This looks so fun!
When can we expect to see a finished product?
Which parts of this porject are you working on?

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:41 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

I can't really say a date yet. We are hoping to get it out within a month, but you never know. Right now I am brainstorming ideas for the last character and XceeD is fixing up some glitchy things for necros and ninjas.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 1:24 AM SkyR1d5r says:

Nice Design but the mage looks really cheap in gameplay cause you can just keep casting your spells and he wont touch you

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:41 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

But mage's attacks are all short range. Any enemy with long range attack can take down a mage no problem.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 2:12 AM spite-skater says:

Looks dope man :D

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:42 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Very dope =) Thanks.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 2:57 AM AtomicToast says:

Looks Amazing, just please try to keep it from being constantly hacked like stick arena. Looks awesome, i'll be sure to join!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:42 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Well we don't know how that will go down. We haven't put it up online yet (been playing thru LAN when testing) and so haven't had hackers XD

Feb. 3, 2008 | 3:14 AM LilFugitive says:

Hi there, Coolio-Niato, nice game your working on. As everybody says, it looks a lot like Castle Crashers, but also like the game Little Fighter II, a free game where you play with several chibi like guys and you beat them till death.

Also I'm wondering, is it possible to play multiplayer next to each other?

But I'll wish you luck with the making, good luck!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:44 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Little Fighter 2 I've seen a friend play a few times, but gameplay-wise it's not so similar, mainly attacks are very different.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 3:21 AM warriorf says:

It's not gonna be one of those things where you have to buy it to get full contents, is it? I'm also curios to know how exactly the score system will work (will it be like the higher rank, better weapons system in Call of Duty 4) or will it be different.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:45 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

No it'll be free to play most likely. The score system with be a simple thing. You gain points for winning higher places. With those points you can unlock new characters or buy new weapons specific to characters. The weapons look cooler but also have slight stat increments (not enough to be total rapeage but still a reason to get new weapons).

Feb. 3, 2008 | 3:30 AM fuzzyclock says:

OMG!!!!!! FANTASTIC

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:46 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

OMG THANKS!!!!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 4:32 AM DWT-Productions says:

this game looks really intence!!! any idea when it will be out??

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:46 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Can't say for sure.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 4:47 AM ShirtTurtle says:

you should rework the character design, the only distinguishing features of the characters are their little attachments and accessories. It's be more appealing if the differences were skin deep.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:47 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

That would take far too long seeing as characters have a multitude of frames as well as have seperate mc's that need to be color-changed via AS to match the team color. This way, the server has to carry less information back and forth.

Stuff's so much more complex when doing multiplayer =(

Feb. 3, 2008 | 7:34 AM Gamer101master says:

That looks very good! I didn't see an MP bar, is it unlimited magic/special?

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:49 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Yea unlimited. It's all based on skill. Different attacks and skills take different times to activate, and so you have to really use the skills your character type has to your advantage.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 7:48 AM IAmYurMother says:

Looks great, but how will you afford that smartfox server?

They look bloody expensive.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:49 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

We'll figure it out.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:40 AM zrb says:

Can't wait for it! Also, how many different attacks can a character get?

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:50 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Each type of character has 3 attacks unique to them. Combining those three you have to create strategies of in which ways your characters can eliminate the opposing ones.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:48 AM Glink0 says:

This game looks awesome
i've always loved your rythem games and now this?!
i cant wait untill you can get this thing finished

Feb. 3, 2008 | 9:52 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Awesome. Well lately I've been trying to experiment with different game types (eg. Paint Wars, Color Defense, HalloweenGameCollab07). Rhythm games have just been a fave of mine, but this was pretty fun to animate and code as well.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 10:03 AM Moosepig123 says:

looks good!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 10:18 AM Coolio-Niato responds:

Thanks =)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 11:06 AM filipus1000 says:

wow! it looks smexy!i cant wait!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 11:10 AM peterf1 says:

What's the eighth character gonna be? Some kind of music-based class?
I hope that the Mage, Archer, and Warrior are the starter classes, since every game seems to have them. I would be willing to put up with ads if it's free. As for hacking, I know a friend who hacks flash games. The main method is called cheatengine, and there are alot fo ways to find and then alter variables. Another program is called Flash Hacker 2.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 11:18 AM Madmanonfire says:

w00t looks great!!! release it as soon as possible!! NINJA TIME!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 11:33 AM steph2568 says:

looks like an awesome-ass game in the making!!!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 11:46 AM Smokey651 says:

Looks awesome, maybe you can use one of my songs in it? That would be awesome!!! Just give me credit for the song.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:18 PM amare says:

Basicly, i cant wait, keep up the good work. You guys really know the true Promanship of flash! Rock On man! Keep the game flowing ;)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:29 PM SaltshakerClock says:

But of course the quality of the game won't be like that?

I mean graphicly speaking, not the idea, everything looks great.

Good job.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 12:54 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

Yeah it'll be better, ill post some more screenshots later. The graphix are of the quality seen in the image i posted.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 1:44 PM molkman says:

Looks nice, but the animation needs more power, explosions and screen shakingness. :D

Feb. 3, 2008 | 5:30 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

Too much lag for a multiplayer game :P

Dun worry theres alot of hectic stuff going on at once, you won't be dissapointed =)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 2:22 PM Paradosso says:

This is gonna be SO AWESOME.
Can't wait to play it. I hope to see this game in the portal soon. Good Job guys =)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 5:30 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

Alright cool =)

Feb. 3, 2008 | 3:28 PM ClassWarKid says:

oh man this and territory war are gonna be online?!

flash is just getting crazier and crazier every year!

i hope they dont both come out in march otherwise i wont know which one to play!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 5:31 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

Um....haha March is MOST LIKELY when it will come out XD

Feb. 3, 2008 | 3:47 PM Rauen says:

Looks pretty badass. I really hope it doesn't end up being entirely one-dimensional like some of the other multiplayer flash games out there, or where everyone is fighting for a single weapon or everyone picks the same guy cause he has a special ability that's too awesome for words.

Will be looking to play it as soon as it's finished!

Feb. 3, 2008 | 5:31 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

We're trying not to overpower any one type. For the while its working nicely, ninjas though are a bit supreme XD

Feb. 3, 2008 | 4:41 PM SonicFoxStrk says:

looks awesome can't wait to play it whens it coming out again?

Feb. 3, 2008 | 5:32 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

Unsure of a date but in around a month I'll say.

Feb. 3, 2008 | 6:20 PM catman03 says:

Awesome! When will it be done/finished/released/playable?

Feb. 3, 2008 | 6:24 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

look above

Feb. 3, 2008 | 8:58 PM Mariobro02 says:

After seeing the video it looks like a fun game.. I will play it, If I play I will be a Warrior.

Feb. 5, 2008 | 6:30 PM monkey44 says:

i know the name i would use....

HOT SAUCE! :D

Feb. 7, 2008 | 10:16 PM Xenosys says:

It looks like it would be an interesting game, but I'm wondering--what steps are you going to take to prevent hacking? It really isn't hard to mess with flash games.

Feb. 8, 2008 | 12:07 AM ClassWarKid says:

Ha ha! Tech-geek sounds like the greatest character type ever!

Feb. 8, 2008 | 11:33 AM Jindo says:

Sometimes, I really envy you D:

Seriously good luck with this project, I have to play it );.

Feb. 8, 2008 | 8:27 PM dark-wolf-5 says:

well... thats going to roxor me boxors

Feb. 8, 2008 | 9:01 PM hagaya says:

coolio, you said you had no time to help me with one of my projects and I still haven't found a programmer, and now, I have to say w00t, I am glad I didn't take your time from making this, sounds like an epic online brawler, kinda like SSB, I have to see the gameplay AS engine for this one. That, or say I wanna work on this; you and I both know the latter is NEVER going to happen.

Feb. 8, 2008 | 9:14 PM keatnisher says:

looks like danpaladin (A.K.A. like you said casltle crashers) and sweet can't wait! I love games like that! and.... your COOLIOniato so no doubt it will get #1 here and be awesome either way!

Feb. 8, 2008 | 9:31 PM keatnisher says:

oh and which version of smartfox are ya gonna get because if you do the most.... (i think smartfoxpro unlimited users) it will cost ya about 1000 bucks i think... so heh idk and this is where i saw it http://www.smartfoxserver.com/shop/ca talogue.php

Feb. 8, 2008 | 9:32 PM keatnisher says:

haha $2000 for pro unlimited

Feb. 8, 2008 | 10:41 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

yeah we are going for pro unlimited. We'll find a way to get it :P

Feb. 9, 2008 | 10:57 AM Jindo says:

I'm sure you'll be able to afford it, I know you get alot of your games sponsored for some pretty nice money ;P.

Feb. 9, 2008 | 1:02 PM nathanielmilburn says:

it seems like a really generic combat game, but it does look fun.

i'd work on the scenes a bit more, add to the scenery and settings.

Feb. 9, 2008 | 6:32 PM Megamaw says:

Another genius idea.
I've been waiting for a good multiplayer game.
Hope there is going to be a fire mage. =3

Feb. 10, 2008 | 4:28 AM GlowingMonkey says:

Whoa! Pure awesomeness! :D

Feb. 10, 2008 | 1:48 PM Oxymaniac says:

I would BUY this game! Please! Hurry up and make it!! OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

Feb. 10, 2008 | 9:51 PM LordAdon says:

shweet.

Feb. 10, 2008 | 10:47 PM keatnisher says:

lol dude isn't this yours (like you said "I think i've seen this before? maybe...") http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /416446

Feb. 10, 2008 | 10:48 PM keatnisher says:

err same idea...

Feb. 11, 2008 | 12:23 PM SamIam says:

Looks pretty amazing and multiplayer too! Epic

Feb. 11, 2008 | 1:39 PM ThePal says:

maybe... i dont like it, but i dont care.

Feb. 11, 2008 | 4:01 PM Warchamp7 says:

Can I have your babies? XD

Seriously, this looks epic. I've always loved your games and animation style and now we're getting an online game from you and XceeD

This is gonna be some epic shit, I can't wait for this man

Feb. 11, 2008 | 5:28 PM paradoxphantom says:

cool can't wait for it to come out

Feb. 11, 2008 | 5:34 PM Sandman9888 says:

I just hope this is free and only needs flash to play. I hate the fact that you have to buy almost everything. And what about your regular rhythm games?

Feb. 11, 2008 | 11:14 PM RS1 says:

As I am a fan of all your awesome flashes. I am looking oh so forward to this one. Keep up the good work!

Feb. 12, 2008 | 1:40 AM FrozenSheep says:

A pretty little game, isin't it?
Hope it goes well.

Feb. 12, 2008 | 4:29 AM greamer22 says:

your the best

Feb. 12, 2008 | 8:30 PM Benji85 says:

looks awesome, but how long will it be out until the hackers get to it?

Feb. 13, 2008 | 12:01 AM sinjx25 says:

Sweet =D looks awesome, I have a couple suggestions to make but I'm not sure if you have them already. First is you could put some rpg stuff in there, so if you liked the miner the most you could level him up and he's your best character. To prevent noobs from facing pros you can put a level cap on rooms, like 1-4, 5-8, all levels etc. Second you could use points to unlock new maps so when you create a new room you can choose different maps. Thats all I can think of, good luck.

Feb. 15, 2008 | 2:31 AM Icantthinkofausernam says:

That sounds really cool. you should add a few more characters and give me a little edge ;)

I WANT IT :(

How much it cost?

Icantthinkofausernam(e)

Feb. 15, 2008 | 3:49 AM 125Maniac says:

looking good!

Feb. 15, 2008 | 1:14 PM firedylan says:

THIS GAME LOOKS AMAZING!!!!

i can't wait to see this game come out it looks sooo cool

YOU ROCK NIATO!!!

Feb. 15, 2008 | 9:02 PM supersonic305 says:

i saw the demo video and it was great but when do you think you will sumite this game?

Feb. 18, 2008 | 10:06 AM CcZero says:

A LOT of stuff looks like the "Little Fighters" game... I hope it will be as good as it :)
Good luck, and lets all hope for a demo release soon.

Feb. 18, 2008 | 4:47 PM mcom234 says:

hey man i can't wait it looks awesome

Feb. 18, 2008 | 9:01 PM IVC392 says:

looks cool!!!

Feb. 19, 2008 | 6:49 PM Stealthflame says:

wow, that's great, i've been playing a lot of your games, and i must say, i am quite impressed. i hope to see this game come out lively :) do you happen to have a guess for a release date?

Feb. 19, 2008 | 7:16 PM linshao says:

man your music in motion was the bvest of all i liked it please do more of this : D.

Feb. 19, 2008 | 9:44 PM hashbrown says:

man i wish i had an attention span over 1 day

Feb. 20, 2008 | 11:39 AM Kabc says:

Omfg I want to play it now gimmegimme.

Feb. 20, 2008 | 1:42 PM MarkyLyne says:

Can there be a chatroom so you can chat more insted of playing the game at the same time

Feb. 20, 2008 | 6:10 PM wonky says:

Are there any pirates? If not, then I would suggest making them your last character. Pirates pwn, and you know it!

Feb. 20, 2008 | 8:10 PM jinx90210 says:

looks cool

Feb. 21, 2008 | 6:10 PM Firestorm96 says:

it looks great!
only i have a question
you have to make a account
can you have more dudes on 1 account? (an archer and a warrior for example?)

Feb. 21, 2008 | 7:22 PM Salorino says:

I can't wait! It look so amazing! Pm me the faster you can whene the game will be finished I want to be the first to try it! =D lol

Feb. 22, 2008 | 4:53 PM I-smel says:

Holy crap- Is it just me or have you had a part in making just about every good game on NG!? YOU'RE ALL OVER THE DAMN PLACE. AWESOME.

Can't wait for this Combat Online business. I love the characters and I love fighting games. ONLINE fighting? GENIOUS.

What are you doing, art or coding? Or both?

Also, please use less transparency! It takes away from the cartoon image.
And include a top hat. A little tiny one.

Feb. 22, 2008 | 5:36 PM Coolio-Niato responds:

I'm doing art and coding for the engine, Xceed is doing the multiplayer online coding. And haha, yea i do seem to be everywhere huh :P

Feb. 22, 2008 | 5:01 PM I-smel says:

I forgot to mention, the menu interface and HUD looks really uninteresting and standard. Also, make sure you do lots of victory dance animations.

Feb. 23, 2008 | 1:06 PM blackbull24 says:

SWEET!!! i can't wait!!!!!!!!

coolio niato rules

Feb. 24, 2008 | 9:42 AM Da-Hui-58 says:

Looks awesome.

I'd play it!

Feb. 24, 2008 | 1:31 PM Naruto445 says:

just 7 words A-W-E-S-O-M-E

Feb. 27, 2008 | 7:32 PM keatnisher says:

just 6 words R.O.T.F.L.O.L. these are real words too! and i have no idea why i chose that anyway... i'm just too damn bored

Mar. 1, 2008 | 12:01 AM superBlast says:

looks like it's gonna be great. can't wait to play it. i'm probley gonna be a ninja. uh what does the ninja do on the game?

May. 10, 2008 | 6:50 PM joshman7 says:

Coolio... next game,... can i please do your art, you make great games, and i wish to be at least a tiny part of that, i do, do great art, so please considor me for your next games art

May. 12, 2008 | 4:30 PM watmat1 says:

how many stages are there

Jul. 6, 2008 | 12:40 PM paradoxphantom says:

cant wait but do you have a more specific date

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