Aug 11, 2023
Mayhem Brawler - Arete
Howdy? š¤ Itās Dilailah once again! You might remember me from the Character Concepts developer diary, where we discussed creating captivating characters. Well, Iām back to introduce you to the spellcaster heroes of Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds. Get ready to be amazed by their magical powers and engaging personalities. š§āāļø WOOSH! š«
Iāve always been a safe kind of player in every game. No matter the genre, I choose to play with a mage character if I can because I like to support my teammates without diving into the action myself. However, that approach doesnāt quite cut it in beat āem ups. Have to get your hands dirty! You know, you have to beat āem up.
But fear not! Our spellcasters in Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds possess an enchanting blend of magical prowess and physical combat skills. Our spellcasters can defend themselves in every physical matterāwith the sparkly flavor of magic! With some special tricks and feats that Iām allowed to spoil only a few, they introduce an element of strategic depth to the gameplay, which means many fun combos and unique playstyles! Not to mention that they will make the game more radiant and colorful. āØ
We are pleased to welcome āWishmasterā from the past and āEnchantressā from the present. For more information on the different timelines in the sequel, please see our previous Dev Diaries.
Itās hard to believe that almost a year has passed since I began my journey with Hero Concept. This super cool guy was my first character design for the Mayhem universe. Design-wise, he is, so far, the most detailed character we have and probably will be the hardest one to animate. It took days to even decide on his color palette. But! Even after dozens of other characters designed for the sequel, Wishmaster is still among my top 5 favorites. I canāt wait to hear your reactions.
In the first game, you neither heard of his name nor his connection to the story. YET. Our fearless leader says that Wishmaster is the founder of Codex Entertainment, therefore, the person who brought esoteric magic to the popular culture of the Mayhem universe. Just bear with us; his lore is deeper than you think. š
One of the aspects that truly resonates with me about Wishmaster is how incredibly well he aligns with my preferred playstyle. Iām a big fan of utilizing weapons in beat āem ups, and I mean lots of weapons! I always bring all the weapons I find to the next stage. Iām sure many of you can relate to this as well. So, I bet youāll like it when you find out that Wishmaster will be maxing out the benefits you could get from a weaponist playstyle... Because, as a spellcaster, he can carry multiple weapons at once with his magical ability!
If I had to confess, I would say that Enchantress has a more important place in me than any other Mayhem character. I find her design the most original among other heroes, and simple & vibrant color palettes like hers are an aesthetic I like to use on my personal drawings. Not only that, but she also carries a tiny bit of āmeā in her design. Itās the little weirdo eye makeup I like to use; I had it on my first day at Hero Concept. šļø
I know you guys hated playing against Enchantress in Mayhem Brawler when she was a boss. I took the Voivoda route most of the time I played because mejins are a complete pain in the butt. Teleport is quite a jerk move if you ask me. What about Enchantressā giant spectral hand? No thanks. Or is it..? Well, thatās the enemyās problem now, as we keep all those unnerving skills on our adorable mejin queen, now playable! And yes, by unnerving, I mean the infamous ranged grapple and teleportation!
Every question you may have about the story of Mayhem Brawler will be answered in the sequel. Donāt let your interest slip, my friends, because Wishmaster and Enchantress will show you something massive! š
Weāve been working hard on the demo, and we all hope to meet you at this yearās Mobidictum (September 4-5) and Gaming Istanbul (September 22-24). Come to show your support & be the first to test our game. š
Also, join our Discord community server to hear first about the updates & share your suggestions with us!
ā Dilailah, fellow Concept Artist
Bringing Spectral Blast Into A Fistfight
Iāve always been a safe kind of player in every game. No matter the genre, I choose to play with a mage character if I can because I like to support my teammates without diving into the action myself. However, that approach doesnāt quite cut it in beat āem ups. Have to get your hands dirty! You know, you have to beat āem up.
But fear not! Our spellcasters in Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds possess an enchanting blend of magical prowess and physical combat skills. Our spellcasters can defend themselves in every physical matterāwith the sparkly flavor of magic! With some special tricks and feats that Iām allowed to spoil only a few, they introduce an element of strategic depth to the gameplay, which means many fun combos and unique playstyles! Not to mention that they will make the game more radiant and colorful. āØ
We are pleased to welcome āWishmasterā from the past and āEnchantressā from the present. For more information on the different timelines in the sequel, please see our previous Dev Diaries.
Past Spellcaster: Damien āWishmasterā Walters
Itās hard to believe that almost a year has passed since I began my journey with Hero Concept. This super cool guy was my first character design for the Mayhem universe. Design-wise, he is, so far, the most detailed character we have and probably will be the hardest one to animate. It took days to even decide on his color palette. But! Even after dozens of other characters designed for the sequel, Wishmaster is still among my top 5 favorites. I canāt wait to hear your reactions.
In the first game, you neither heard of his name nor his connection to the story. YET. Our fearless leader says that Wishmaster is the founder of Codex Entertainment, therefore, the person who brought esoteric magic to the popular culture of the Mayhem universe. Just bear with us; his lore is deeper than you think. š
One of the aspects that truly resonates with me about Wishmaster is how incredibly well he aligns with my preferred playstyle. Iām a big fan of utilizing weapons in beat āem ups, and I mean lots of weapons! I always bring all the weapons I find to the next stage. Iām sure many of you can relate to this as well. So, I bet youāll like it when you find out that Wishmaster will be maxing out the benefits you could get from a weaponist playstyle... Because, as a spellcaster, he can carry multiple weapons at once with his magical ability!
Present Spellcaster: Korsiāvain A.K.A. Enchantress
If I had to confess, I would say that Enchantress has a more important place in me than any other Mayhem character. I find her design the most original among other heroes, and simple & vibrant color palettes like hers are an aesthetic I like to use on my personal drawings. Not only that, but she also carries a tiny bit of āmeā in her design. Itās the little weirdo eye makeup I like to use; I had it on my first day at Hero Concept. šļø
I know you guys hated playing against Enchantress in Mayhem Brawler when she was a boss. I took the Voivoda route most of the time I played because mejins are a complete pain in the butt. Teleport is quite a jerk move if you ask me. What about Enchantressā giant spectral hand? No thanks. Or is it..? Well, thatās the enemyās problem now, as we keep all those unnerving skills on our adorable mejin queen, now playable! And yes, by unnerving, I mean the infamous ranged grapple and teleportation!
Every question you may have about the story of Mayhem Brawler will be answered in the sequel. Donāt let your interest slip, my friends, because Wishmaster and Enchantress will show you something massive! š
Letās Meet āEm Up!
Weāve been working hard on the demo, and we all hope to meet you at this yearās Mobidictum (September 4-5) and Gaming Istanbul (September 22-24). Come to show your support & be the first to test our game. š
Also, join our Discord community server to hear first about the updates & share your suggestions with us!
ā Dilailah, fellow Concept Artist
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