Hellish Quart - Longsword Duel

Hellish Quart is an upcoming fighting game about sword dueling, in which the blades really clash using physics, and the characters use motion captured fencing techniques. Play as one of many 17th century warriors and use sabers, rapiers, broadswords and many other blades in single player campaign, arcade, or local multiplayer with friends.
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[@john80944]

The sword got stuck under the armpit is pretty insane physics object interaction. This really could go into some remarkable depth of swords-fighting.

[@AllaMortify]

Better is the bit where it looks like the blades bind at about 0:37 secs into it.

[@juanpablogonzalez8528]

I have been playing this a lot lately and it goes even more in depth than it looks, taking into account the "strong" and "week" on the blades when they bind and even more stuff. Also I'm excited for the grappling system they are working on on top of all that

[@user-ek4ic2ip9e]

Please take your time and keep perfecting this game. This game is unique, and I don't want to see its potential go waste! The fans will wait. Remember what Miyamoto Shigeru said: "A delayed game will eventually be good, but a rushed game will be forever bad." Very excited to purchase once it is released.

[@Kraut_the_Parrot]

Oh wow. This looks incredible.

[@yagzy6585]

draw more balls

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszykiewic3338]

kraut, you should do a documenary on the history of the polish lithuanian commonwealth, it's a incredibly underlooked part of history in alot of western countries.

[@palestinalibre4]

@@grzegorzbrzeczyszykiewic3338 Because its irrelevant for almost every western country

[@iain3713]

Wow you’re here

[@scottkelly825]

Fancy seeing you here

[@justafurrywithinternet317]

I love how in one of the losing animations Isabella just briefly looks back raising her hand like: " *OW OW OK STOP YOU GOT ME JUST STAND STILL* "

[@abrarsetiawan5587]

Ikr I love how disabling but non-lethal hits make the character yield instead of just dropping dead

[@justafurrywithinternet317]

@@abrarsetiawan5587 Ye

[@marcoscortes8569]

Is she available in the demo?

[@justafurrywithinternet317]

@@marcoscortes8569 nah

[@Benjaminy2k]

It looks good but they need palette swaps for mirror matches like this

[@XEM_Ajax]

No they don't

[@dsfgasdgqweq3456t534]

@@XEM_Ajax yes they do. Thank you and have a great day.

[@monbreau7306]

Why? This isn't Marvel or SF. If you get confused mid-match as to which player you are for THIS game....there's something wrong with this brain.

[@monbreau7306]

@@dsfgasdgqweq3456t534 Nah. Thanks and bye.

[@dsfgasdgqweq3456t534]

@@monbreau7306 thank you for your response.

[@VTown1989]

I like how when they get cut, they're just like: *"Ugh, ssss. Hold on. I'm just gonna lie down a bit. Just let me.. let me rest my eyes."*

[@waidmannd]

Just as irl

[@abramelinomago516]

Drawing first blood. As far as I know, it was a reason to stop a duel. They did not always fought to the death.

[@jedward8747]

Its Actually Amazing as its aiming for realism. As @Abramelin O Mago said they are not fighting to death and just a duel. 👍

[@izanagi2488]

@@jedward8747 Yes, until you get a lucky behead.

[@Squire_Chug]

I been loving the demo. Hand shots for the win!

[@WarlordFlanker]

People who whine about hand snipes have poor range control.

[@userJanus3003]

@@WarlordFlanker I found it ironic that I started getting hit in the hands much less once I stuck them out further and sought the bind more.

[@Brubarov]

If the soundtrack consists of this song for 50 minutes, I will still buy it.

[@purenatural5736]

@17ll3 x214 no but it sounds like it

[@hammertosstoss8289]

Music is badass and fun, really gets you going. Duelist 1: So we are just sparring, right? Duelist 2: Yep! Duelist 1: Ok then, let`s do it! Duelist 2: Uhuh! BARDS, KICK IT! *Badass music starts* Duelist 1: Wait wa- Duelist 2: TO THE GRAVE WITH YOU! Duelist 1: OH SHI-

[@therealbubble4696]

The bards brought the entire orchestra for one sword duel.

[@EricDaily]

I think you need to move the falling leaves particle emitter up. You can see it spawning them in at the end of the film.

[@ucasami]

I can't get enough of these! The procedural animations are so dam awesome to watch! I'm a little biased, but the longsword fencer's animations and design may be my favorite yet!

[@Kubold]

Thank you! The longsword system is by far the most complicated at this stage - so called "feature creep" kicked in.

[@ezrafaulk3076]

@@Kubold So Kubold, I have a couple ideas on how you can make the game even BETTER. 1: Allow players to pick characters and weapons SEPARATELY: You guys were CLEARLY inspired by Bushido Blade, which, before you made this, was the ONLY fighting game out there that employed realistic combat animations and physics, ESPECIALLY to the extent that the fight could potentially end with ONE blow, and THAT game allowed players to pick their characters and weapons separately, which allowed them to play as their favorite character and use their favorite weapon at the same time; if a 90s PS1 game can do it, there's NO reason a 2021 PC game CAN'T, ESPECIALLY since it'd make the game even MORE fun and popular while ALSO cutting some of your weirder design choices out (there's NO reason to have each character be locked to using a specific weapon, and THREE of them to be locked to Polish sabre). 2: Have the sidestep attacks be spin attacks: There IS in fact a practical aspect to the spin attack, that aspect being that it essentially DOUBLES the momentum behind the swing; of course, ANYONE who understands a thing or two about real world armed combat, myself included, will agree that doing a spin attack while standing in FRONT of your opponent's a very STUPID idea, as it leaves your back open long enough for them to strike it. BUT, if you go into your spin attack SIDESTEPPING your opponent's attack, you can capitalize on the essentially doubled momentum while still keeping EVERY part of yourself safe, back included. That's why that kind of spin attack WAS in fact a thing in some swordfighting traditions. So if you had all the characters's sidestep attacks be spin attacks, you'd be making Hellish Quart's combat a bit flashier (which might lure a bit more of the Soulcalibur crowd in) AND more realistic at the same time. So whaddya think? Do those ideas sound like things you'd wanna do?

[@Kubold]

@@ezrafaulk3076 I'll keep that feedback in mind, thanks. I'll test the weapon switching capabilities (well... more like animset switching). There surely will be some weirdness switching male and female sets, but it may be doable. Don't base your purchase decision on this though, not sure if I don't run into a wall with this. But I still have to think about making this game show a Tatar warrior make spinning attacks with a smallsword, because this is happening if I implement these things ;)

[@ezrafaulk3076]

@@Kubold WOW; that's so COOL that you noticed! And thanks for considering my ideas. And don't worry, I WON'T be basing my purchase decision on whether or not you decide to do what I suggested, as someone who DOES enjoy a healthy bit of realism, but doesn't have a PS1, let alone Bushido Blade, you had me from the moment I first saw Hellish Quart on Steam; besides, even IF features like that aren't in the game from the get-go, that DOESN'T mean they can't be implemented LATER. That's the BEAUTY of modern video games; even AFTER they're released, the developers can keep UPDATING it to add NEW stuff to it.

[@unidentifiedsmallcritter5484]

@@Kubold Bushido Blade was really cool for its time, but I disagree with the 'weapon switching making the game more fun\popular'. Someone's choice of weapon shows so much in terms of characterization (especially in fighting game designs) and I think you've been doing a great job of separating the personalities in the game while keeping each character's playstyle unique and grounded in realism. I think especially in this age where there are so many games and characters out there, having more defining traits for each character is more memorable, even if you perhaps lose out on the flexibility of having more 'playstyles' overall. Would be a lot less work editing animations to differentiate them, as well. Regardless, I'd say stick with your vision and just work with whatever goes best! If multiple weapons\loadouts end up being better, then go with it. The game seems like it's turning out incredible so far, so I'm sure you've been doing something right, haha.

[@RLeVeriteArt]

Downloaded the STEAM demo and played with my brother. Ooh, it's so much better than I expected. Easy to learn but there's a mastery to be had. Excited to get my hands on the full game!

[@shinodamasaru7945]

doesn't feel like demo. looks like Hellish Quart ver 1.0

[@jameslupei2933]

Whoa. I'm seeing this for the first time, and it is the most realistic longsword duel I've ever seen in a video game.

[@mechanicalslrlounge5138]

So excited for February 16th! Been playing the demo non-stop, great work

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Looking fantastic. Like soul calibur and kingdom come deliverance made a child. Without juggles and auto aim.

[@knightforlorn6731]

I agree. longtime SC fan. I have often wondered where fighters were headed. This is the most promising answer I could hope for. I just hope they realize the potential of costumes and character customization.

[@shinodamasaru7945]

@@knightforlorn6731 and no nasty combo like tekken

[@MrNationalWonder]

Real skill rather than just battering defenseless opponents.

[@ezrafaulk3076]

I own Soulcalibur VI and all its DLC on Steam (I purchased strategically to get it all for about the price of the BASE game alone on Steam); I haven't been able to play it yet because I'm in the process of building a new gaming PC, and still need some of the parts, and a controller (the latter for games that DO actually play easier with a controller than a keyboard and mouse, (platformers, fighting games, platform fighting games, etc)). But I ALSO have Hellish Quart on my Steam wishlist, and plan on downloading the demo to play as well once it's finished because I KNOW that, as Bushido Blade and Hellish Quart PROVE, realistic combat can be EVERY BIT as fun as Shonen anime combat if given the chance.

[@thisisbaxter1354]

@@MrNationalWonder hahahahahahahahaha Just wait till the FGC gets they sweaty hands on it

[@Hikieblitz]

Can't wait for this looks awesome the deli was already awesome but this is even more

[@gamekingstudios]

Been a follower and fan for along time and have some of your animations. this absolutely looks amazing and promising. Keep up the great work and this is great inspiration.

[@admirathrawn3787]

PL: Kubold naprawdę świetna robota. Dzięki tobie mogłem chociaż spełnić w połowie marzenie by uczestniczyć w pojedynkach na szable. :D ENG: Kubold seriously great job. Thanks to you, I could although made dream come true to fight in sabers battles :D

[@JesseCuster]

Some of those transitions are... *chef's kiss*

[@bobbadickson3869]

The action looks very realistic, like the ufc version of a sword fight

[@horaciogonzalez4284]

Yeah! All of the techniques are mocaped from practicing members of HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) the only thing I see missing from the longsword move set is half-swording (holding the hilt and middle of the blade to make precision stiles when you are inside your opponent’s space) it might be kind of hard to work that into the game system they have though.

[@SirPlusOfCamelot]

@@horaciogonzalez4284 Half swording is for armor and small spaces, none of which poses as a problem during the fights presented here.

[@bloodwynn]

Isabella is my favorite, because she looks cool and I love the longsword. Also it's really cool that she has so many different gardes. Best character! :)

[@oolooo]

This is what we have been waiting for

[@brovusmarillian3303]

Every slash and cut I hear sounds exactly how I imagined flesh to be punctured and every sword metal clang is perfect. this is a great duelist game.

[@inquisitorkrieger8171]

Really hope this comes to console, it's such a cool concept!

[@Tomofdahook17]

This would such a fun couch co-op game. Reminds me of the Star Wars Episode 3 game on PS2.

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

Please please please please we need a "Definitely Not Bushido Blade 3"

[@Miimu5210]

If it's locked to 30 fps, might not be such a great experience.

[@Jordan-ep8vx]

@@Miimu5210 maybe the new gen consoles could push it past 30

[@abc4781]

It won't

[@malcode9155]

(sighs) "PAUL! THE TWINS ARE FIGHTING AGAIN!"

[@lukelopezv]

I freaking love the demo, and I'd love to beta test the full game, it has so much potential!

[@truelegacygames8404]

Fire as always!

[@duqueadriano0081]

New map looks awesome!

[@nuadarstark]

This looks so cool, like a proper sword combat for once. Great form.

[@travisanderson77]

This is looking amazing! I can't wait to play as her in the full game :)

[@dugnice]

I can hardly wait until the full game is released.

[@18IMAMGODINA]

I love the little hip victory wiggle

[@zacharymorehouse8501]

Loving how far along the long sword animations/character has come since we first saw them. I remember being a little worried at how wonky the two-handed grip looked but it has really become smooth and seamless. The only thing throwing me off I noticed is the sound of a kill/disabling blow. In the demo, it's a pretty meaty sound but in this and another recent video, it's not there. Did you get rid of the sound? The sound was a pretty good way of knowing when a blow was decisive and wasn't.

[@PanSaltzCaballeratos]

This is incredible!!! I have dreamt of the day where something like this could come out. Actual realistic moves.

[@Realmasterorder]

This is pretty cool ! would like to see some more variety and maybe some special opponents as well.

[@SedDelMar]

Wild! Very well made.

[@-Shinoray-]

Ohh as a longsword fencer i love to see that. Looks so good. And the music... those vipes are perfect. And the new map... arrrr awesome. Guys you overdone yourself with that one. Keep the good stuff commin.

[@ILikeTheThingsIDo]

Anyone ever play an old PS1 game called Bushido Blade? That's what this reminds me of.

[@Tayvin4042]

God, that game gives me memories

[@Kordian459]

I spent so many hours on that game back in the day. Me and my friends also had small tournaments.

[@specialcircs]

Yes, exactly!! That was a fantastic game! One swipe, one kill. :-)

[@duncans2070]

This game is specifically inspired by bushido blade

[@briant216]

used to spend the whole match cutting the bamboo with my brother lol good times

[@raptorokc]

This looks so awesome

[@tianxiu]

The ultimate Deadliest Warriors game! Can't wait to see more and more weapons and styles add into this game!

[@pinnacleexpress420]

Looks pretty amazing

[@pahbody5336]

Hell yeaaaaa And new map!

[@michaelwestmoreland2530]

The way she kicks the sword up and over her shoulder is so slick it qualifies as hazardous driving conditions.

[@renascienza.bazarclub]

The unpredictable arm binding on 1:04 was amazing. Proof that there is real physics in place, not just planned animations...

[@n3ddn3dd24]

Loving the music

[@AdamBarkerThe]

looking great!

[@etbilgen]

This looks so real!

[@Tarik360]

That last hit is just visceral. I wince everytime seeing that.

[@fryingpancakes8445]

Zwercopter go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@peperuiz9264]

This looks so cool

[@christiana5453]

This looks good AND the music slaps??? I cant wait to see what's next. COMMENTING FOR THE ALGORITHIM

[@DIN_NER]

Can't wait to play the full game :)

[@vermanshane]

That map seems like a cool hang out.

[@EazyNA21]

Mad respect for not putting a price on it until its official release. I am sincerely looking forward to this game's further development and rise to popularity.

[@zebanon5]

Holy crap, this is really true to life. And the score, breathtaking! Hype train goes CHOO-CHOO!

[@vilevagrant4632]

I love it.

[@davitdavid7165]

I thought this was some irl stuff based on the thumbnail. Good stuff!

[@MistrzRozpierdalacz]

AWESOME !!

[@doktorkoka]

There are obvious collision problems, and ome minor stuff, but anyway, I'm really stoked about your work, keep it up! I've tried the demo and can't wait for the release

[@ceddy244]

Can't wait for this game.

[@defenstrator4660]

I have been waiting for this since Bushido Blade.

[@basedhistory8948]

All I want for crimsons is the car popcorn 🍿

[@nolanolivier6791]

Love the music!

[@jyuts4359]

The music is amazing!!!

[@heavylurker]

The stage is hellish indeed. And the ladies fighting with swords are just awesome

[@fadhilnugraha195]

I love this, especially the background and the BGM! I hope this game will be as famous as Soul Calibur. And how about adding at least 2 longsword users? One trained in Italian-style(Fiore) while the other in German(either Meyer or Liechtenauer). It'll add more diversity to the fight, just a suggestion.

[@clshm8040]

LOOKS WOOOWW!

[@KRGraphicsCG]

Quick...clean... MATCH!! Definitely getting this for PC

[@Luizguilherme-iz9yl]

That game looks fun

[@dantefromdevilmaycry9857]

Wow!... I wish I could be as smooth as that.

[@yameshraberts3652]

waaaaw. bushido blade style 1 shots. A+

[@tombombadilo6013]

Can’t wait

[@nehuenv.foulkes7719]

I love how a game finaly make a combat sistem realistic and based on the real historical combat styles... Amaizing DETAIL...

[@Tyguy161]

That hit to the head was badass

[@MegumiHayashida]

This looks very promising, it has soul

[@Tezorus]

The game is getting better on all aspects.

[@newrisingdamned7604]

damn this looks so cool

[@capuchinhelper]

Love the hanging dudes

[@aurumthebrave3427]

Ngl this is pretty freaking cool

[@Balloonbot]

When I finally find out who's been ruining my life

[@unst3rblich399]

Really wish could try the longsword in the demo. Have been having a blast with it.

[@richter9964]

Thank you for the amount of effort you invested in this game! It is really enjoyable. Do you plan on adding new characters to the free demo?

[@Kubold]

The current demo will be disabled short after February 16, so we can eventually make a new one, that better represents the graphics and new systems. But if you like the game, please consider supporting the development and get the Early Access. It's only $16,99. And we sure could use the funds to pay for more music, voice acting, software subscriptions, HEMA mocap actors etc.

[@thedigitaldemon8010]

This looks like it has potential. Commenting for the ALGORITHM.

[@UnlimitedFlyers]

Ah, I spot another Yorkshire-sipping tealover! Well met, sir - let us make the algorithm SING all the tunes we can make it!

[@CoolSs]

man i love this map .

[@Firespite]

Holy hell that's brutal looking.

[@soberossack6610]

This arena looks... interesting)

[@Samsenggalaci]

Wow really great the animation is pretty good and smooth Well wish with more gore

[@zachwhaley208]

Game looks amazing. Very minor feedback: the loading screen is a little jarring. The swords almost seem to glitch together when the game is ready to load. I get the concept but I’d rather a static symbol there or a fade in fade out situation. Minor for sure, but something That occurs so often in gameplay that it has a definite effect

[@SomethingEls]

Take your time. If we learned anything from recent years in game dev is the meaning of rushing a game. This has a ton of potential and looking great!

[@gre8]

Are you planning to add different characters with different styles for each sword type like you did with the saber? It would be cool to have rapiers on the french and spanish tradition, as well as longsword from latter styles, like Meyer. Anyway I really like where game is going and truly enjoyed the demo. Certainly one of the coolest games in development!

[@gothik33]

Ok why does the music send me incredibly heavy witcher 3 vibes ? is it the same composer ?

[@tomislavtomic7184]

probably because a slavic origin. Witcher is based on slavic folklore

[@luckystroke126]

Developer used to work at CD Project Red

[@drawingmaniacsterben7144]

it is obviously heavily inspired by the soundtrack of witcher 3.

[@fellipe6130]

@@drawingmaniacsterben7144 you mean every medieval game.

[@MellowFellowOfYellow]

@@fellipe6130 LELELELELELELELE LELELELELELELELE

[@kormaclodgin5121]

love the music

[@liojubadu1431]

Very nice work with her! It would be incredible if a counterpart that also uses two handed swords and follows the german school/manuals was added

[@andreir2636]

The music in the last duel is awesome! Does somebody know it's name?

[@nicholascotardo3795]

Amazing! i have hope! Questions: is it possible to mutilate or decapitate? Would be a list of customization for weapons? like..different swords looks etc (realistic) any intention to add styles like espada y daga? Japanese sword? spears? philipino swords? thanks

[@doriandawkins3308]

This is the best figthing game that I play on years

[@duende29]

Oh yes, feeling that Bushido Blade vibe...

[@user-qz1rw2yy4n]

Flashy swords are awesome

[@Janfon1]

Is that a tease of even more soundtrack in that outro? Looking forward to it!

[@Kubold]

There will absolutely be more tracks! Composer Adam Skorupa (Witcher series, Ancestors: Legacy, Iron Harvest) is already working on it.

[@vaderoflocksley7238]

Game is coming along great, can't wait for EA release. Is there a chance of us getting morning/day/evening variants of the maps, maybe a rainy day as well if it doesn't tank performance. This kind of variety helps keep things interesting in my opinion, could be fun to fight in a muddy yard or field. None the less, keep up the hard work. Your two's dedication is an inspiration.

[@user-pp4yu1ev9s]

maybe some act like throwing sands, mud or rocks to eyes?