Adobe Valley Zone - A scrapped Sonic Overture level concept, translated into SRB2

[Rolly Polly Pal]

Earlier this month, a zip file containing numerous assets for the cancelled fangame Sonic Overture was released to the public. Among the files included within was a series of tilesets and concept sketches for a so-called "Adobe Zone".

Conceived by Pixy-pie, the level sadly never got far past the initial draft phase, and was seemingly scrapped before the project as a whole ended up cancelled. After seeing the assets for myself, I was immediately inspired, and saw potential for these assets to be used for a custom SRB2 map with a very unique setting and aesthetic. So, with Pixy's permission, I have begun work on slowly turning Adobe Zone from a 2D concept to a full 3D level! I am also working closely with her to make sure the level adheres as closely to her vision as possible.

Here are a few of the screenshots I've taken so far. Please bear in mind that these are not indicative of the actual level design itself, I am still currently in the process of creating and importing textures and assets, and testing how they work in the engine. Consider them a proof of concept more than anything.

Spoiler: Here be images!

 

[Rolly Polly Pal]

Hey everyone, a brief update on developments that have occurred recently. College has me more busy than I expected but work is slowly being done on Adobe Valley zone. I dont have any real screenshots to show but I do have a small bullet point list to provide:

• Firstly, changed the name to Adobe Valley zone as per Pixy's suggestion to give it more of an identity.
• Speaking of, Pixy herself will be graciously working to provide higher res versions of object sprites in order to give the map a higher level of quality (textures will still use the original spritesheet as I do not want to burden her with too much work, but extra thanks to her!)
• Decided to port the test map to UDMF so I can better take advantage of the new features the format provides.
• I'm working on concepting the level layout before I start putting pen to paper and messing around in UZB.

Hope to share more definitive progress in the coming months!

 

[Banjo268]

Ah heck yeah! Seeing other Sonic fangames get adapted to SRB2 makes me smile. I hope it goes well for you making this map!

 

[Rolly Polly Pal]

Started working on mapping out the basic layout of AVZ in UZB, using a sketch of the level design I drew on paper and then translating it into the editor. UZB slopes really are fantastic, and I hope to have some more substantial progress ready to show off very soon.