Oh man, so awesome. That trailer puts me into such a dreamy state. Best of luck getting the project out the door, I look forward to playing it. If you’re ever in Shanghai, give me a shout.
Undeniably a great trailer! And just further whets the appetite for FEZ! This trailer was perfectly timed as I feel a lot of people were becoming apathetic… Although having “2009″ at the end of the video doesn’t help! Do you have any answers to the possible platforms this game will appear on? Release date? It’s good to have a deadline! Do you even read these replies left by your patient & loving fanbase!?
Perfect timing, with the GDC going on and all. I had already lost faith, but this is awesome. I love the effects that you already showed off in that trailer, that blur effect, the red/green/blue shift on the edges of the dimensional rifts (it makes them look so unstable and dangerous), the fact that 8-bit cave also has a cheap transparency mask overlay.
Also, the 2009 deadline is genius, in terms of marketing.
You’ve done it again. The music, the graphics, the cool, yet fitting effects. I’m usually not too inclined to buy too many games, but I’ll definitely pick this one up, even if it’s just to support independent game development.
Are the similarities with Crush, Echochrome, Doukutsu Monogatari and Closure simple coincidences ? I hardly believe so. This should be the most unoriginal indie game I can’t wait to play
That being said, you should acknowledge your inspiration sources somewhere.
[...] a tour in Japan in 2006, and a good friend of mine (musician 6955, also working on the game ‘Fez‘) introduced me to some of the more off-the-radar game scene stuff in [...]
[...] a tour in Japan in 2006, and a good friend of mine (musician 6955, also working on the game ‘Fez‘) introduced me to some of the more off-the-radar game scene stuff in [...]
[...] a tour in Japan in 2006, and a good friend of mine (musician 6955, also working on the game ‘Fez‘) introduced me to some of the more off-the-radar game scene stuff in [...]
Can’t wait to play this game! Also, I don’t get the wailing about what platform this will be released on. Even if the almighty Polytron has worked its way into a position where it can only be released on a single platform, porting isn’t *too* difficult.
That’ll be 100 nerd points for Harley Turan, and 100 nerd points for Emperor Guam! Congratulations *applauds*
Okay, 100 nerd points for the first one to name this programming language:
procedure VIEWTRAILER(customersUntilNow:int)
begin
customersUntilNow := customersUntilNow + 1;
return customersUntilNow;
end;
(hint: this could also have been done using inc(customersUntilNow), also the language is not case-sensitive)
Oh please! Just release this game already! The “Nerds” are ruminating over which code is being used… A sure fire sign of boredom! I’m really beginning to lose the faith! Zzzz…
as I said, I’m still not even sure if it’s correct, so that might have been a bit unfair…
It’s not Java (I know NOTHING of java, so you can be pretty sure I won’t use it), it was supposed to be C# (don’t hate me if the code wouldn’t even work, k?)
The next thing won’t be the same function (I don’t really know anything in the language. I’m 17, what do you expect?), but it’ll still be recognizable as a language for those who’ve heard of it. 200 points for this one, as it counts as “unnecessary Nerd-lage”.
Oh yeah, I forgot to add one more thing
—FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION:—
There’s always people asking about what platforms this will appear on, and even though the answer has been answered often enough, I wanna put something together to point people to in the future:
The indie game “Fez” is being developed using the XNA 3.0 frameworks publicly released by Microsoft, which is free. If I remember correctly, I read in an interview with Phil Fish (oh praiseth his name) that they’re using C# as their development language, along with their custom in-house engine (Trixels), and a custom made Level editor (called Fezzer, also written in C#). The XNA frameworks enable developers to develop for Xbox360, Windows based PCs, and the Microsoft Zune for free, so release platforms will probably be either PC, or XBox 360, or both. iPhone, DS, Wii, etc. will probably not be included, as the DS and the Wii require a (very expensive) SDK kit to develop (except for all those homebrew tetris clones, that is), and the iPhone, while being a technically free development platform, relies heavily on Objective-C (see further up for sample). Also, I doubt the trixels engine would run on a 412MHz processor (although it would be condensed awesomeness)
/*So, in short, the game will (VERY) probably be released for PC, XBOX360, or both. No Nintendo DS, no Wii, no iPhone, no Playstation3.*/
Aw shucks, I hoped it would take longer for someone to recognize it… Congrats! Score:
Emperor Guam – 100
Harley Turan – 100
GC – 300
Renaud – 100
It’s gonna be hard for anybody to catch up to GC
But if we wanna continue with this game, I’ll have to learn a few more languages (OR search wikipedia ;P)
I’ll get a new example tomorrow, I’m writing from a cell phone :/
Okay, I got another one, but this’ll be a free round – no points.
GC, if you know brainfuck, you’ll also know this. Also, most ‘internet people’ can read it like nornal text:
HAI
CAN I HAZ STDIO?
UP CUSTOMR!!1
VISIBLE CUSTOMR
KTHXBYE
yup.
Okay, I can’t come up with any more examples, I think that’s about all languages I know enough to identify. I think that makes GC the winner! You win my respect and an internet high-five!
*internet high five!*
Be sure to tune in to the next episode of The Nerd Quiz! Happy 1st May folks!
I JUST found this site, i remember seeing a really old demo of this, (somewhere around like 2008 or something) and jesus christ it looks amazing, i’ll definitely buy it
March 24th, 2009 at 20:50
I’m too excited! Fez is looking more awesome than ever.
March 24th, 2009 at 21:02
Very cool! I sense some plot being revealed in this trailer too… Keep up the good work! Here’s hoping for a PC release…
March 24th, 2009 at 23:35
And here’s hoping for a Mac release! Looks great!
Saludos de México.
March 25th, 2009 at 00:11
And here’s hoping people will stop bugging them about platforms so that they don’t make it 360 exclusive just to spite us.
March 25th, 2009 at 00:33
That was one of the most brilliant trailers ever made for a video game.
Most trailers are too generic or just a mush of action or storyline.
March 25th, 2009 at 01:45
and when the hell are you going to tell us the plataform(s) and release date!!?
i want to know! because if it is for a plataform i don’t have, i could stop worring about it. or it may be a reason to get one! so tell us please!!!
March 25th, 2009 at 02:36
Oh man, so awesome. That trailer puts me into such a dreamy state. Best of luck getting the project out the door, I look forward to playing it. If you’re ever in Shanghai, give me a shout.
March 25th, 2009 at 04:13
Oh man…
The cave (or whatever it is) looked really cool and different from what we’ve seen so far. Can’t wait to see more areas now. ^_^
March 25th, 2009 at 05:31
OH!
MY!
GOD!
NEED!
NOW!
HURRY!
March 25th, 2009 at 06:20
OMG! OMG! At last, and better than I expected!!
Thanks, Phishy!
March 25th, 2009 at 07:28
Undeniably a great trailer! And just further whets the appetite for FEZ! This trailer was perfectly timed as I feel a lot of people were becoming apathetic… Although having “2009″ at the end of the video doesn’t help! Do you have any answers to the possible platforms this game will appear on? Release date? It’s good to have a deadline! Do you even read these replies left by your patient & loving fanbase!?
March 25th, 2009 at 08:09
wow. that looks great, nice work!
March 25th, 2009 at 09:09
*gasp*
really love the ‘CGA color pallet’ caves
March 25th, 2009 at 09:20
The Colors! The Music! The Black Hole of Death!
Consider me thoroughly mindfucked.
March 25th, 2009 at 10:33
Re:GC
True ‘dat. I’ve repented of my ways.
March 25th, 2009 at 14:06
In the immortal words of French philosopher Michel Foucault, “This is shit hot right now! Bounce.”
March 25th, 2009 at 20:57
This looks so awesome. I’m just hoping this doesn’t only come out on consoles, but on PC too.
Good luck!
March 26th, 2009 at 13:39
Thank youz.
Perfect timing, with the GDC going on and all. I had already lost faith, but this is awesome. I love the effects that you already showed off in that trailer, that blur effect, the red/green/blue shift on the edges of the dimensional rifts (it makes them look so unstable and dangerous), the fact that 8-bit cave also has a cheap transparency mask overlay.
Also, the 2009 deadline is genius, in terms of marketing.
You’ve done it again. The music, the graphics, the cool, yet fitting effects. I’m usually not too inclined to buy too many games, but I’ll definitely pick this one up, even if it’s just to support independent game development.
March 27th, 2009 at 11:34
This is just stunning. Absolutely stunning. OMG need now.
March 27th, 2009 at 17:43
i was waiting to see more of FEZ
its supper nice, i loved the deferent themes of the levels. the music works great with the overall Fez world 
waiting for more
ibrahem
the fickilians
March 27th, 2009 at 19:05
Hey, I run a band called “Good People.”
I have a present for you, Polytron! c:
http://www.myspace.com/goodpeoplevband
I love you guys. The song’s supposed to get a remix by 7X7.
March 28th, 2009 at 17:09
Tuhd remember early preview.
/nod
Tuhd want dis game.
/nod again
GIVE FOR TUHD!!
/Tuhd eats a bug
March 28th, 2009 at 20:20
It’s good to see a new trailer. I was getting a little tired of just screen shots.
March 29th, 2009 at 05:36
Still waiting for that Fez theme song from GDC’08… The fans demand this!
March 29th, 2009 at 14:54
Well, here’s hoping it’s released in a wide variety of platforms. PC, PSN, XBL, WiiWare, DS, PSP… we just wanna play it oh so much!
Congrats. It’s looking better every time I see it!
March 30th, 2009 at 16:36
Oy vey, I only has Super Ninny Entertainment System D:
April 3rd, 2009 at 18:05
Are the similarities with Crush, Echochrome, Doukutsu Monogatari and Closure simple coincidences ? I hardly believe so. This should be the most unoriginal indie game I can’t wait to play
That being said, you should acknowledge your inspiration sources somewhere.
Cheers!
April 3rd, 2009 at 19:14
That joke is really old.
April 5th, 2009 at 10:11
When this AMAZING game will come out?!?!?
April 5th, 2009 at 15:37
DEMO
DEMO
DEMO
DEMO
I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE
April 8th, 2009 at 07:54
Do you plan on releasing this game for Zeebo?
April 8th, 2009 at 10:31
Dudes, you rock!
Finally a true GAME which looks like a GAME and has GAME SONGS (at least in the trailers) and got the SPIRIT of what is a real GAME! I’M HAPPY!
LOOKS SO GREAT THAT MOVES ME TO TEARS!
I wish you the best! Thanks for creating it!
Keep up the great work!
I can’t wait to play it!
April 13th, 2009 at 20:03
[...] a tour in Japan in 2006, and a good friend of mine (musician 6955, also working on the game ‘Fez‘) introduced me to some of the more off-the-radar game scene stuff in [...]
April 13th, 2009 at 20:10
[...] a tour in Japan in 2006, and a good friend of mine (musician 6955, also working on the game ‘Fez‘) introduced me to some of the more off-the-radar game scene stuff in [...]
April 14th, 2009 at 07:55
[...] a tour in Japan in 2006, and a good friend of mine (musician 6955, also working on the game ‘Fez‘) introduced me to some of the more off-the-radar game scene stuff in [...]
April 14th, 2009 at 17:52
/hypnomode
RELEASE
DEMO
SOON
/hypnomodeoff
PLEASE!
April 16th, 2009 at 16:42
function Viewed_trailer()
customercounter = customercounter + 1;
end
Or in layman’s terms I will be buying this on release day. You have my money.
April 18th, 2009 at 05:34
Zzzz… Wake me up when it’s ready… Zzzz…
April 19th, 2009 at 19:57
will also be buying this once it’s released. this is the shiz.
April 21st, 2009 at 13:34
@Emperor Guam:
-(void) viewedTrailer {
customerCount++;
}
I took the freedom and ported it. 100 nerd points for the first guy who can identify the language
April 21st, 2009 at 14:39
Something that uses closing braces but not opening braces? Oh wait, the opening brace is just hiding way over there.
No luck finding the language, though.
April 21st, 2009 at 17:54
@Max
Why, that’s just plain ol’ Obj-C of course.
Can’t wait to play this game! Also, I don’t get the wailing about what platform this will be released on. Even if the almighty Polytron has worked its way into a position where it can only be released on a single platform, porting isn’t *too* difficult.
April 23rd, 2009 at 04:44
Zzzz… Is it ready yet? No? Zzzz…
April 23rd, 2009 at 04:44
Zzzzz… Is it ready yet? No? Zzzz…
April 23rd, 2009 at 14:54
PLEASE OPEN SHOP AGAIN STOP
NEED T-SHIRT STAT STOP
April 24th, 2009 at 08:57
nearly felt in love with pixels
April 27th, 2009 at 17:07
That’ll be 100 nerd points for Harley Turan, and 100 nerd points for Emperor Guam! Congratulations *applauds*
Okay, 100 nerd points for the first one to name this programming language:
procedure VIEWTRAILER(customersUntilNow:int)
begin
customersUntilNow := customersUntilNow + 1;
return customersUntilNow;
end;
(hint: this could also have been done using inc(customersUntilNow), also the language is not case-sensitive)
April 28th, 2009 at 14:51
I’m going to stick with my first guess, Pascal (I have never used it, so I could be wrong).
April 28th, 2009 at 14:53
I’m going to go with my first guess, Pascal.
April 28th, 2009 at 17:13
Yes, that’s right!
So the score is:
Emperor Guam – 100
Harley Turan – 100
GC – 100
Man, I’ll soon run out of languages… What about
public void viewTrailer (int customersUntilNow)
{
customersUntilNow++;
return customersUntilNow;
}
( at least I hope that’s right, I’m very new with that language, but if you know it, you’ll recognize it)
April 28th, 2009 at 17:51
The style reminds me very much of Java, but it might also be valid C++ code.
Hey, wait! You can’t return a value from that function!
So I’m going to go with Java.
April 28th, 2009 at 20:16
Could be C# as well.
April 29th, 2009 at 00:21
The Great Programmer reveals himself! All Hail!
April 30th, 2009 at 05:55
Oh please! Just release this game already! The “Nerds” are ruminating over which code is being used… A sure fire sign of boredom! I’m really beginning to lose the faith! Zzzz…
April 30th, 2009 at 10:58
A sure sign of boredom for some people maybe, but not for the nerds.
April 30th, 2009 at 11:29
as I said, I’m still not even sure if it’s correct, so that might have been a bit unfair…
It’s not Java (I know NOTHING of java, so you can be pretty sure I won’t use it), it was supposed to be C# (don’t hate me if the code wouldn’t even work, k?)
score is:
Emperor Guam – 100
Harley Turan – 100
GC – 100
Renaud – 100
The next thing won’t be the same function (I don’t really know anything in the language. I’m 17, what do you expect?), but it’ll still be recognizable as a language for those who’ve heard of it. 200 points for this one, as it counts as “unnecessary Nerd-lage”.
>++.
>+.
+++++++.
.
+++.
>++.
<.
+++.
——.
——–.
>+.
>.
(any btw, I actually think this game is quite fun… I don’t even expect any updates, I only come back to this site for the nerd Quiz)
April 30th, 2009 at 11:40
Oh yeah, I forgot to add one more thing
—FOR THE GENERAL INFORMATION:—
There’s always people asking about what platforms this will appear on, and even though the answer has been answered often enough, I wanna put something together to point people to in the future:
The indie game “Fez” is being developed using the XNA 3.0 frameworks publicly released by Microsoft, which is free. If I remember correctly, I read in an interview with Phil Fish (oh praiseth his name) that they’re using C# as their development language, along with their custom in-house engine (Trixels), and a custom made Level editor (called Fezzer, also written in C#). The XNA frameworks enable developers to develop for Xbox360, Windows based PCs, and the Microsoft Zune for free, so release platforms will probably be either PC, or XBox 360, or both. iPhone, DS, Wii, etc. will probably not be included, as the DS and the Wii require a (very expensive) SDK kit to develop (except for all those homebrew tetris clones, that is), and the iPhone, while being a technically free development platform, relies heavily on Objective-C (see further up for sample). Also, I doubt the trixels engine would run on a 412MHz processor (although it would be condensed awesomeness)
/*So, in short, the game will (VERY) probably be released for PC, XBOX360, or both. No Nintendo DS, no Wii, no iPhone, no Playstation3.*/
April 30th, 2009 at 14:21
That’s Brainfuck.
April 30th, 2009 at 14:23
Also, at the very least we can be certain it will be released on 360. The only question is whether it will also be released on PC.
April 30th, 2009 at 17:12
Aw shucks, I hoped it would take longer for someone to recognize it… Congrats! Score:
Emperor Guam – 100
Harley Turan – 100
GC – 300
Renaud – 100
It’s gonna be hard for anybody to catch up to GC
But if we wanna continue with this game, I’ll have to learn a few more languages (OR search wikipedia ;P)
I’ll get a new example tomorrow, I’m writing from a cell phone :/
April 30th, 2009 at 17:26
Okay, I got another one, but this’ll be a free round – no points.
GC, if you know brainfuck, you’ll also know this. Also, most ‘internet people’ can read it like nornal text:
HAI
CAN I HAZ STDIO?
UP CUSTOMR!!1
VISIBLE CUSTOMR
KTHXBYE
April 30th, 2009 at 20:23
heh, lolcode.
May 1st, 2009 at 07:58
yup.
Okay, I can’t come up with any more examples, I think that’s about all languages I know enough to identify. I think that makes GC the winner! You win my respect and an internet high-five!
*internet high five!*
Be sure to tune in to the next episode of The Nerd Quiz! Happy 1st May folks!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:47
Okay, here’s mine:
module counter(input clk, ioutput reg [15:0] outNum);
always @ (posedge clk)
begin
outNum <= outNum+16h’1;
end
endmodule
May 1st, 2009 at 22:19
Dude, where did you hear about Verilog?
May 2nd, 2009 at 00:04
Digital Electronics and then Microcontrollers. Next semester, Microcomputer Interfacing.
May 2nd, 2009 at 01:29
Tuhd must know: Does Trixels taste better dan Trix?
May 2nd, 2009 at 17:32
wait a sec…
if (“Trixels” > “Trix”)
{
return true;
} //pseudocode afoot!
ASCII Table says:
Trixels > Trix
so, yes, Trixels does taste better than Trix, no matter how many bunnies they throw in there, Trixels got Fezes (Fezs? multiple Fez)
May 2nd, 2009 at 23:21
We can treat each word as a base 256 number. Then we have Trixels and 00Trix. Trixels is more than two orders of magnitude greater than Trix.
May 17th, 2009 at 21:37
Nice trailer.
Reminds me of an old game called ‘Nebulus’.
June 5th, 2009 at 18:09
Can’t wait!
June 28th, 2009 at 18:21
http://www.offworld.com/2009/06/one-shot-building-fez-one-bloc.htm
“Buildind Fez One Block At A Time”
Maybe this is why it’s taking so long…
July 13th, 2009 at 14:59
I JUST found this site, i remember seeing a really old demo of this, (somewhere around like 2008 or something) and jesus christ it looks amazing, i’ll definitely buy it
August 31st, 2009 at 23:55
You should release it for free, in Sweden at least.
Micke (born 1994)