So here is how far I got. Nothing special I know, but it scales dynamically with the resolution. That makes for less needed background pictures and I don’t even use multiple panels.

Now the windows for Save, Load and Options… yes that is going to be a bitch to do. But who knows, maybe I come up with some brilliant idea.

So yeah… When the menu is done, the next step will be more levels.

What the red button does all by his own in that new room and what it’s gonna do when you press it, you will find out the in the release of Portico.

See the Screens after the jump.

Now don’t take that as a “I don’t work on Portico anymore”. I do! Bust just not as my main occupation right now, too much going on in real life. But I will try to keep you posted!

Huge Kudos to David Lancaster!

Well, not a hell lot of informative information there, but still better than nothing and saying every day “nothing new”.

Nothing really exciting new, but I integrated the “Countdown clock” to the “wake-up” chamber. Needs some shadow work still, as it yet appears quite flat on the wall, but that will be changed soon. For now, just giving my life sign that I keep my promise this time to continue to update the blog.

By the way: New code snippet coming up soon.

I can now give you a little further sneak peek into Portico! The “theme tune” which you will hear throughout the game and at the intro will be “Air and Kilometers” by Kaki King

And in case you don’t know the awesome, AWESOME Kaki King, here’s the song for you to listen:

[Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Did I mention she is awesome?

Anyway, if you’re asking yourself if “that’s it?” then no, the credits tune will be sung in Portal manner, though it won’t be a “Still Alive” rip-off nor anything you would possibly expect. So just let yourself be surprised!