Hounds of Valor is a character action game starring a sword wielding dog battling monsters in a single player adventure. The game-play utilizes fast paced combat in a fantasy world where dogs are the heroes. The game takes place from a dog’s perspective, valiantly fighting to protect a world he can never fully understand.
Inspiration comes from the ps2 classics Okami and God of war.
The demo is availible! Download now!
In game screenshots
Future Plans
Hounds of Valor showed great potential to me early on. I started with bare bones blocky prototypes and have been working to create the many systems necessary for an action game of this type. Over time I have worked to refine gameplay, characters, art style and the story of Hounds. It has come a very long way from those first steps and for the first time I can see the game I dreamed of coming to life on screen. Yet there is still so much more to do.
I’ve begun working with composer Tim Claubaugh for the music and some sound work. Kyle Newton has also been of assistance with animation and did the short cutscene intro to the mission. I do plan to work more with others in the future to tackle the scope of the game.
So I hope I can find others who also can fall in love with the silly idea I had to make a hack and slash game starring a dog. Any shares to others can help tremendously to help get the word out.
I post some development on my Twitter and Facebook accounts so please follow me there if those are your platforms to keep up to date. If you have any questions feel free to ask or message me. I always like to learn and help where I can.
Presented at game dev groups and GDEX in Ohio!
The Characters!
Max
Max is the main character of Hounds of Valor. He is the newest Valient on the team and shows great promise in his ability and drive. He is a golden retriver and german shepherd mix.
Axel
Axel is the oldest and most seasoned member of the group. He holds a strong will and can prove to be stubborn and headstrong.
Skye
Skye can be a bit hyper, loves speed and fury in her style. One who can be hard to reign in and focus on the task at hand.
Pebble
Pebble is a known wiggle bottom. Excitable and driven to work hard and rough. She is a lover of belly scratches or a vigorous game of tug.
The current inputs for Hounds on both Gamepad and keyboard/Mouse
On the keyboard you can use a few commands to adjust the camera/GUI I used to help make video and screenshots.
F10 = turn off GUI
F11 = lock camera to current position
Home, End, Page Up, Page Down = Adjust camera offset from dog