GDC08: PixelJunk Eden trailer contains quirky graphics, intrigue

by Jem Alexander { Feb 18th 2008 at 10:35PM }

It's at this point that we truly forgive Q-Games for the travesty that was PixelJunk Racers. PixelJunk Monsters had an awesome graphic style to it, not to mention its rock solid (and rock hard) gameplay and now the latest game in the series, PixelJunk Eden looks to follow suit. The aesthetic quality (or, at least, what we can see of it from the low-res video above) looks like something you'd see on the cover of a Computer Arts magazine. Don't worry, that's a good thing, in our opinion.

Gameplay-wise, the video keeps its cards close to its chest. It's clearly a physics based inertia and momentum simulator that requires you to navigate a constantly morphing landscape in order to collect various items littering the environment. Sounds fairly simple, but hopefully Q-Games will be working their magic and putting some depth into the game. We're looking forward to seeing how this one develops and we simply can't wait until we get our hands on some high-def screenshots. That art style is hypnotic.

Tags: gdc08, gdc08fanboy, pixeljunk, pixeljunk-eden, q-games

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Chris Rah Osiris @ Feb 18th 2008 10:40PM

Pixel junk knows what it is doing

acedoh @ Feb 18th 2008 11:03PM

Pixel Junk Monsters has easily become one of my favorite games. They really seem to know how to put out an addictive game. This looks very different from their past two games which is good.

luckyraja @ Feb 18th 2008 11:09PM

this almost seems like locoroco with a less cute(but still very awesome) style

DomoBraden @ Feb 18th 2008 11:13PM

Now where did I leave those 'shrooms...

SSG @ Feb 18th 2008 11:25PM

i cant feel my face

Iain @ Feb 18th 2008 11:17PM

hmm looks ok. Could be great or terrible.

What other games has Qgames done besides PJM?

Iain @ Feb 18th 2008 11:27PM

Digidrive mini games (GBA)
Starfox command (DS) which got good reviews.
PJ RAcers
PJ Monsters
Next

This one might be a solid but not great game if it follows the pattern

Nifty they did the "earth" ps3 music visualizer.

Game_playa @ Feb 18th 2008 11:27PM

Pixel Junk should Stop Changing and stay to the Original Castle game formula
JUST KIDDING!!

Iain @ Feb 18th 2008 11:35PM

Q-games made sony's XMB!

PixelJunk labeled games are made by a small team in months.

upz @ Feb 19th 2008 2:33AM

I love it already. flOw, flOwer, Everyday Shooter and now, this. They all have that "indie game riding on a big budget" vibe.

koehler83 @ Feb 19th 2008 4:01AM

I dont get it.. but I guess thats kinda the idea..

I am a PixelJunk fan, so I'll definitely be watching eagerly for more on this one. Nice to see something on it already.

Pmosis @ Feb 19th 2008 9:01AM

Am i the only one who liked PixelJunk racers?
I don't like playing the game by myself but get 3 friends over, crack some beers, and start playing Speed Monkey and you've got a great night.

P @ Feb 19th 2008 12:12PM

No your most definately not, its a quality game that does everything its meant to do, but because it doesnt appeal to everyone apparently its no good.

Some of my fondest PC game memories come from playing top-down racing games like Slicks 'n' Slide (similar to GeneRally) which must have been a good 12-15 years ago, sadly there hasnt been anything else for years and while PJR isnt free roaming the game modes more than make up for it, and i dont care how many times ive done it and how frustrated i feel when my car blows up doing Speed Monkey, i still have a big grin on my face cos its so chaotic and fun driving at such stupid speeds. Unfortunately non of my mates like it and the only people that do are my Bro and his GF and they're 100+ miles away.