(Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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(Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Borrowhelen is a 90s-style first-person shooter set in a fantastical realm like no other. As the brilliant scientist Ordin Gilbellt, you dive into battle against cultists and mythical creatures, wielding powerful and unique weapons.

Screenshots:
Spoiler:
Available on September 25, 2024.

Buy on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116080/Borrowhelen

Official website:
https://www.artoflaskow.com/borrowhelen


P.S. I want to thank everyone in this forum. Without the forum, wiki and the GZDoom engine itself, I wouldn't be able to release Borrowhelen.
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [Sep 25, 2024]

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This looks promising! I must say though that the lighting looks a bit flat in some of the scenes shown, you may want to increase the contrast in the sectors a bit more. Keep up the good work!
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [Sep 25, 2024]

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By the way...

Credits
Laskow: Game Design, Programming/Coding, Level Design, Artwork, Writing, Music, Sound Design, Synthetic Speech Artist (acting with AI voice changing, in short)

Don't forget to share if you love Borrowhelen!
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [Sep 25, 2024]

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Hi,

The clock is ticking; only 5 days left until the September 25 release date!

If you're interested in the world of Borrowhelen, check out my website. I've uploaded some concept art.
https://www.artoflaskow.com/borrowhelen_art
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Borrowhelen is out NOW!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116080/Borrowhelen/
10% off intro sale until October 5.

The source code is here:
https://github.com/Laskow/borgzdoom


And...
If you want to support the dev, please support from here:
https://ko-fi.com/laskow

Enjoy Borrowhelen!
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Borrowhelen - 1.01 Hotfix
  • Fixed some unmatched comments in borrowhelen.ipk3/Borrowhelen.txt.
  • Fixed one enemy's subtitle not showing correctly.
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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The Art of Borrowhelen and Borrowhelen Original Soundtrack will be released on October 16, 2024.

Artbook:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116 ... orrowhelen

Soundtrack:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116 ... Soundtrack


You'll also be able to pre-order the soundtrack on Bandcamp soon.
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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The Art of Borrowhelen & Borrowhelen OST are Live!

10% off intro sale until Oct 26 (exclude Bandcamp).

Artbook:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116 ... rrowhelen/

OST on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116 ... oundtrack/

OST on Bandcamp:
https://laskow.bandcamp.com/album/borro ... soundtrack

Also Borrowhelen Deluxe Edition bundle is available.
This bundle type is 'complete the set', so it's a good deal even if you already own Borrowheln.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2 ... e_Edition/
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Borrowhelen - 1.10 Regular Update

Features
  • Added more voxels.
  • Replaced some tracks with better, clearer versions.
  • Secret hints available through the console.
Voxels
Here is the list of new voxels:
  • Pot01
  • Pot02
  • Pot03
  • Lamp01/Lamp01bright
  • Lamp02/Lamp02bright
  • Brazier02Brass
  • Fungi02
  • Mandolin
  • Plant04
  • Plant05
  • Jug01
  • Lantern01/Lantern01bright
  • Lantern01handle/Lantern01brightHandle
Music
Here is the list of replaced tracks:
  • BOR01C (E1M1)
  • BOR05C, BOR05M (E1M5)
  • BOR15C (E2M7)
  • BOR17C, BOR17M (E2M9)
  • BOR19C (E3M2)
  • BOR25C (E3M8)
  • BOR26C (E4M1)
  • BOR33C (E4M8)
  • E3Outro
Secret Hints
Now you can view a secret hint in each level. Here’s how to access it.
  1. Open the console (` by default)
  2. Type "secret" and press Enter.
  3. The hint will appear. Red indicates undiscovered secrets, green indicates discovered secrets, and yellow indicates additional information.
  4. To refresh and view the latest information, simply type "secret" again.
Fixes
  • Removed unused graphics.
  • Fixed the shape of the crack and adjusted the Elixir of Life’s position in E1M1.
  • Fixed a broken elevator in E1M3.
  • Fixed the automap flag in E1M4.
  • Fixed stove damage amount in E1M5.
  • Fixed stove damage amount in E3M4.
  • Fixed stove damage amount in E3M8.
  • Corrected mismatched dialog for Ordin in E4M6.
Additions/Improvements
  • Cleaned up code for ShowMapNameHandler.
  • Cleaned up code for MusicCheckSpawner.
  • Added 2 objects in E1M4.
  • Added decals for smoother gameplay in E1M5.
  • Changed ceiling brightness in E1M5.
  • Changed waterfall opacity in E1M6.
  • Added 1 object in E3M3.
  • Sails are now raised in E3M4.
  • Changed ceiling brightness in E3M5.
  • Changed wall brightness in E4M4.
  • Changed ceiling brightness in E4M5.
  • Adjusted sector heights in E4M5.
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Borrowhelen 1.11 - Hotfix
  • Removed unused script in E1M4.
  • Fixed script typos in E4M2.
  • Removed unused decorations.
  • Removed unused decorations from the test chamber.
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Just wanted to say that this is awesome.
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Redneckerz wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:38 am Just wanted to say that this is awesome.
Thanks!
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Re: (Commercial) Borrowhelen - Brutal fantasy shooter [RELEASED!]

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Weeklong deal - 10% off until November 11.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116080/Borrowhelen/

Also Borrowhelen OST is 10% with the discount code "bor10". The offer is valid until November 11.
https://laskow.bandcamp.com/album/borro ... soundtrack

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