Dome Romantik - Sci Fi Eldritch Base Defense Roguelike

[@telinkavoltaire9552]

You should skip 2, because you can see the ores above and below, which means you know what's going on with in a 3 tiles range. So skipping 2 means you will still be able to see all of the ores while wasting less time

[@telinkavoltaire9552]

@@killerluuk I'd say you should dig 2 tall and 1 wide, but that doesn't seem to really matter much in a 2D game, haha

[@JakoMacro]

Thanks, saved me the time. Surprised splattercat hadn’t already thought of this. He’s brilliant in most settings lol. Yep, thought so haha 7:17

[@EverClear0]

The mining strategy that worked best for was to dig every third row. The reason for this is that you can see the minerals in the row above you and the row below you. If you just keep one row in between your mining, you are essentially wasting time.

[@schizophrenic_rambler]

Yeah... I was wanting to kill myself while watching him mine

[@bippinbits]

Hello there, what an incredible surprise to see us up here! We had blast watching, nice to see you utilizing the prospection meter to the fullest, it's underrated. We plan to do big things with the Dome this year, and are super excited to expand on the promise the demo makes :)

[@echoinggarden6923]

I like the demo, fun to play, hard to survive. Looking forward to seeing different domes. Wonder if we could have more elements to carry to the next run. If there will be a multiplayer mode, things can get even more interesting.

[@chillaxter13]

So nice to see developers engaging players like this! The game looks really fun and I look forward to playing it.

[@bippinbits]

@@echoinggarden6923 Great questions! There will be overarching systems, linking different runs. So similar to the "carry over" but a bit more interesting. Local co-op is definitely something we can and want to do, but probably as a post release update.

[@echoinggarden6923]

@@bippinbits Sounds nice, can't wait for the release.

[@ReptillianStrike]

How is the meter underrated? It feels like a must have to me. Splattercat is the second person I've seen to have the repellent, but not use it. Am I missing something? Do you need to activate it, or is it passive?

[@adorabomber123]

Has anyone else noticed the planets in the background. It’s like they enjoy you fighting against the futility of the situation so much that they are smiling, or laughing, at you.

[@thegrowingdarkness1377]

I ply most of my steam games on my work HP laptop, so all these light graphic fun quick games has been my sustenance. ty for all these games uve recommended!!

[@DamsdelDrennon]

I love the simple and efficient balance struck between exploration and defence, you feel pressured to get on with one task so you can get to the other, and that way none feels boring. The ambiance is superb, eerie and gloomy just the amount needed.

[@zyroxian7337]

0:57 sure, i'll take a look at your Twitch Scream. IDK why you want to show us that, but i'm sure it's much better than a twitch stream. ;P

[@aahijustalice8112]

I really like how the music plays at random times

[@puppyguard2689]

Next video: Minecraft - Sandbox survival simulator.

[@kareningram6093]

This game is presented very simply, but it looks so much fun. The devs did good with this.

[@DanyF02]

I love how the only way to move sideways is to dab.

[@joewilson3393]

I was wondering from the title if it was a grim-dark Dorf Romantik.

[@cernos7230]

In this game's reality, YOU are the Eldritch Monster

[@PandemoniumGameDev]

Yep, just like in Factorio. You come in and you obliterate the planet just because you want more resources.

[@lucasbrown7721]

A blister has appeared upon our world's surface... They dig deep into the heart of our planet. Our mightiest warriors fight bravely to the last, and finally manage to defeat this invading horror from beyond... Alas, they return, stronger than before... Undying...

[@Muenni]

This is not the Dorf Romantik I remember...

[@claiminglight]

Carrying over one item as the sole meta mechanic is a pretty decent way to go. Slay the Spire did essentially the same thing, and it worked out great.

[@F4R207]

I really like the idea of unlocking and changing the UI, more games should implement that in their concepts.

[@andrewhooper7603]

I really like how Nier: Automata did it.

[@lazycat9115]

3 mins in and it feels like a banger already

[@brianlynchehaun1963]

"I haven't gotten good at digging the ores out of the rock yet" I am disappointed at the lack of geologist-shaming in the comments here. :P

[@ludde016]

Holy shit what a coincidence, I saw this game on steam yesterday and thought "this little game looks great, maybe SplatterCat will do video on it". A day later and you upload this

[@frazonedracaoo6981]

You can actually go two blocks between your horizontal tunnels while he sure that you find everything

[@kbb6678]

frustrated me sooo much!

[@Hitobat]

I enjoyed the demo. One thing I noted is you need to manually release the pheremone delay stuff. When the globe is full you can fly into it and press action key.

[@JanaeSmith]

yes! I had hoped someone already made this comment! Another one of those "trial and error" learning things. Just like the nutrition tree, water collector and such, once charged, float near/on it and activate! This game is maddeningly challenging, but it wouldn't be as much fun if it were too easy... Also I enjoy the changing colors, but some combinations are two dark/red on brown

[@gmakerc1]

@@JanaeSmith It's not trial and error though, it says in the description of the upgrade that you have to activate it.

[@KrazyKaiser]

The spiritual sequel to Motherlode we have all been waiting for.

[@Gigusx]

"I'm probably just keep going to the left" Immediately changes direction and starts digging downwards, and a moment later to the right. #SplatMoments :D

[@andrewhooper7603]

"Looks like there's water that way. I don't really need water though." Dopamine circuits: "Too late, you're going for the water."

[@mattfebruary12]

Hey dude what build were you playing? It looks like a really old one because the current demo 8221253 looks a lot different and has some of your commentary already implemented. Especially the upgrade tree looks a lot different and the prob tool shows up as an actual item you have to carry around. Just a heads up if you want to give it another go. It's a super fun game and fun to watch!

[@bippinbits]

It should mostly be the same. In the options, you can switch between two modes for the tech tree, compact and detailled. The Probe is a special gadget to carry around, that's right. In addition, there is another gadget named prospection meter, showing up on your HUD.

[@Temperans]

If you noticed he had the choice to have the probe. Which should be noted is nice but clunky.

[@happytraveler6933]

You convinced me to try this game. It's super addictive. I can only play the demo so things might change but I hope they change the fact you can only have 1 gadget transfer at death and make the artifacts much harder to find. It's now on my wishlist regardless

[@spencerknutson2741]

Space out your Z mining pattern vertically by 1. Your current pattern exposes 2 new blocks whereas if you have 2 blocks between you expose 3 new blocks.

[@spencerknutson2741]

Lol I guess ignore that, got further in your video and you said exactly what I said.

[@Crazymohawk74]

This game feels like a throw back to space invaders and that's not a bad thing I love the added depth with the upgrades

[@EzekielHateable]

Is this a sequel to DorfRomantik?

[@UtopssAKAPJ]

this game is simple but effective

[@bennemann]

If you enjoy this 2D Minecraft-esque mining mechanic, you will most certainly enjoy Steamworld Dig 1 and 2, as well Motherload (a browser game that can be played for free by googling).

[@kamikazekumquat4760]

This has some Missile Command vibes.

[@jsmitten4]

Clean game and an exceptional video from Splat. This guy makes the content KZbin doesn't deserve but he's giving to em anyway. This is the best channel!

[@gringo533]

FYI: I think it's called Dome Keeper now...

[@odinsubs3368]

Cool game

[@1fool_]

This game looks promising! Excited to see where it goes :)

[@bismillah5395]

people like this guy are absolute legends whenever im bored i watch this kinda content to find a good game to play stay safe bro

[@markw1247]

You gotta drop off smaller than max loads in the middle shaft area, then keep mining. Way faster than taking 1/2 loads all the time.

[@resukanere1620]

Does anyone remember minecraft 2 block strip mining? xD Thank me later btw

[@z.s.7992]

I really like the aesthetic of this game. Its like colecovision but awesome

[@IRBitterSoB]

I feel like I just watched somebody's dream of combining Dig Dug, Atlantis and Missile Command.

[@Islacrusez]

I got distinct Motherlode vibes

[@bippinbits]

To be honest, i've played neither, not even Motherload before making dome. We made it for the Ludum Dare game jam with the theme "deeper and deeper", so mining was super obvious. And the mining needed a purpose, a use for the resources, which again felt like an obvious thing to do. But ofc i checked these games afterwards, to steal all the good ideas :D

[@Islacrusez]

@@bippinbits hah! And as Tom Lehrer put it in Lobachevsky... “only be sure to always call it, please, ‘research’!” Feels like you’re onto a pretty good concept here, with a great central tension and driving force to the game. The main thing that might be missing from it that motherlode has was the variety of ores, which helped keep the mining/exploration fresh and extend the longevity (though the game had no payoff - the final boss was... well it was what it was). Whether you lift notes from there or come up with something of your own, you might need something to fill that role; though saying that you do have the artefact system which probably does a lot of work in that department. 👍 Honestly I’m kinda jealous, as it seems like a pretty obvious concept to put together once you’ve seen someone else do it. When I saw it I almost slapped my forehead and said “why didn’t I think of that?”. Wishing you all the best with the game and I promise to only steal the best ideas from yours, not all of them 😇

[@libero2711_]

found this video via KZbin recommendations, i fell in love with your channel!! smooth, simple, amazing videos and you're so charmingly wholesome and funny :DD keep up the amazing videos, made my day

[@numbkid]

Am I the only one who catched the Motion City Soundtrack reference?

[@tiemanowo]

Really interesting / unique idea. It's even hard to compare this game to other games.

[@H_Froura]

nothing unique about it.....check a flash game called motherload

[@alexjusto9591]

Reminds me of Motherlode and Upgrade Everything

[@lightghost1986]

Reminds me of one of my favorite flash games Motherlode. I'm expecting to see Mr. Natas somewhere.

[@H_Froura]

loved it too...so much fun...great game

[@godoftwinkies574]

Nice development of a simple idea.

[@EGRJ]

It wasn't until 22 minutes in when I noticed the faces on the moons.

[@mason-pe5lk]

I appreciate your use of classical anglish words like reckon and forthcome.

[@romanograsnick]

Nice, this could also be a scenario which results off the events in my book "Hard Disc".

[@16BitPirate]

This looks like a solid game. thanks for sharing it.

[@RFC-3514]

Looks like you should be digging mostly vertical shafts, so the things you're dragging don't get stuck.

[@Marilolthisishard]

What a different view!

[@OldieWan]

In this game, YOU are the monster.

[@bippinbits]

that's what i thought too!

[@KayoKidBoxing]

This game reminds me of an old ps1 game I had as a kid. Heart of darkness. Any other old timers here remember that?

[@KittiLumpo]

now THIS is grimdark~

[@kirkenstiensmonster]

I just came by after your new video (and playing the demo for myself) and holy crap was there an overhaul. Wish I could have played this version, but the new upgraded version is a blast. Very fun gameplay loop and I look forward to the release.

[@ophidahlia1464]

Someone please send a comms message to our hapless astrominer and urge them to make their next dome out of, oh, I dunno, metal or stone or anything except glass?

[@dhwwiiexpert]

"This. World. Is. Murder." - The Miner, probably.

[@coffeemakir1977]

Love the idea, and the style. If it's developed with lots of possible power ups I will 100% buy

[@gabgod9436]

Such a Motherload vibe, this game looks great

[@talibanfinesse2134]

Been watching you for years splat once again another awesome video and game!!

[@jrs3739]

You had me at the spontaneous Daft Punk... Awesome vid as always!

[@shadowbunny7892]

I appreciate the Motion City Soundtrack reference at 22:30

[@panampace]

I remember trying this game out when it was just a little prototype (I think for a game jam)! I actually have to say I prefer the graphics from then (the consistent pixel art and color palette) it looked more polished and less like a prototype than it does now. Anyway it’s impressively addictive.

[@good-sofa]

This is actually an incredibly great game, even the demo has giant replayability, i love it

[@galaxyz11]

Great game! the sound takes me back 🙂

[@lebadger019]

I'm not subbed so I haven't seen a splattercat video in my feed in a while, glad to see you are doing well and still reviewing amazing games. Keep up the good work splatty, never change.

[@Null8fuenf10]

The monsters remind of the ones from Heart Of Darkness; there You have an even older than One More Time reference ;P

[@Kaifsiddiqi]

This looks like a great pick if it were on android for me!

[@alittlerobot1469]

I don't know why you were reccomended to me... but I'm glad you were!

[@no_torrs]

This one looks really addictive.

[@dilthianburnz7187]

The Dome Effefts are real

[@snagsTS]

Just saw this on Retro's channel and thought surely Splat has covered it. Lo and behold, 7 minutes ago 🤣

[@stenanderson1695]

pretty good rendition of "Everything Is Alright" by Motion City Soundtrack! I'm def looking forward to this game.

[@grayaj23]

Missile command for the modern age?

[@toml.9937]

Like a scarier version of Dig-Doug with killer chill synthwave in the background.

[@baileymch7088]

Wow I was not prepared with how quickly you talk lmao but the game play and game are great!

[@baileymch7088]

Like a constant stream of speak

[@vforwombat9915]

you're trying to mine to the core because that's where your love is. hence dome romantik.

[@NiMareQ]

That zig-zag pattern is good, but you should consider placing those tunnels 2 blocks from each other, not just 1, since you always reveal one on each side. That means you are revealing what you have already revealed at one side. /edit Oh you mention that too at 7:15 :)

[@christopherg2347]

Is that title a reference to the game "Dorfromantik"? Otherwise this game is Dig-Dug. With a less warcrime-y weapon :)

[@CameronPaxton]

It was originally a game jam game, and the title was a play off of Dorfromantik :) The final version of the game will have a different title!

[@achtsekundenfurz7876]

Minor case of keming on the title screen. It looks like "do me romantik" ;)

[@calessel3139]

It has a very retro feel to it. Like it could have been an arcade game back from the 1980s.

[@firmanimad]

The huge tank alien is literally a distraction carnifex, you should've focused on those last

[@kinghoodofmousekind2906]

I like the moon on the right, the smaller one, looking like the main character from Lisa the Sorrowful RPG.

[@NiMareQ]

3:24 that "diggint to the core" sounded really well dude! Do something with it

[@Acidfunkish]

The soundtrack is def likeable. 👍🏻

[@Lexamakesmusic]

I love this game so much, I'm surprised to see someone playing it

[@trentntb5437]

game is dope af. I wish I could already throw them money. Easy $10 for dev, potentially up to $20 if fully fleshed out.

[@WS-nj7nq]

Why does it seem like splattercat and retromation are in sync releasing the same game every time

[@katastrofa025]

It's so simple but yet so cool!

[@dantemasurame2829]

The repelent need activate it..

[@PMX]

How do you activate it?

[@Nekoyashiki-san]

Thanks for showcasing! ^^

[@Anonymous-Vibe]

Ah yes, I also have to dig in deep memory to remember what 2+1 is. Last time I did that was back in elementary xD (jokes aside, we all have our moments lol so don't take it personally :) )

[@greydoesthings]

5 mins in and I'm like 'Every minecraft player is going to complain about inefficient branching'

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

Like in minecraft You should leave 2 spaces uncovered so You can see the potential ores from two sides. Corridor, two spaces, corridor.

[@howzany6832]

I really like the simplicity of this game

[@johnniequick1756]

You must love when everyone tells you that Retro tried this game a few days ago in every video

[@SoulWhite]

Who's retro?

[@johnniequick1756]

@@SoulWhite 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@johnniequick1756]

@@Dermetsu that's what it must be, sorry hope I didn't bother you. Did you look just in this video for said type of comment or did you look in any of his other videos? 🤔

[@SoulWhite]

@@Dermetsu It's just a desperate attempt at self promotion by some Splattercat want to be.

[@Retromation]

Believe it or not, I hate to see it too. It doesn't really make _anyone_ look good. I was made aware of this happening today privately, always fun to be notified that I'm getting trash-talked by a fellow creator's community! Splattercat, if you read this, you have my blessing to add my name to the comment filter if this keeps happening. -A person who plays indie games on youtube which is apparently known as "a splattercat want to be" lol

[@shadowman21282]

For once the algorithim demons do me good and recommends something awesome. Love your work man and this game looks cool too.

[@TommyLikeTom]

this game looks very good

[@DeathByGouda]

This game looks so fun omg

[@MagoraBadura]

Looks fun, great video 👍

[@aleksitjvladica.]

Been with that video game since very early.

[@FurryEskimo]

Reminds me of Motherload, except you’re not allowed to stay underground.