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Deadlock: The Story of Neon Prime, Valve's Canceled Game
This video explores Neon Prime, the science fiction and fantasy game that Valve canceled and transformed into Deadlock. It analyzes the history, initial heroes, game mechanics, and elements that survived the change.
The video delves into the history of Neon Prime, exploring its rise and fall, and highlighting the concepts and details that were preserved in Deadlock.
The video delves into the history of Neon Prime, exploring its rise and fall, and highlighting the concepts and details that were preserved in Deadlock.
The video highlights the extensive history of Neon Prime and Valve's decision to change the game world at a late stage of production.
The video shows how the heroes of Neon Prime were adapted to fit into the new style of Deadlock.
The video highlights the efforts of the modding community to preserve and revive the lost world of Neon Prime.
The video concludes by reflecting on the impact of Neon Prime on Deadlock and the game's potential for the future.
1. 📅 The Evolution of Deadlock: From Citadel to Neon Prime
- ✅ Deadlock started as a Half-Life game called Citadel in 2018.
- ✅ In October 2022, it transformed into Neon Prime, a world of science fiction and fantasy.
- ⚠️ External tests in 2023 received negative reviews for the excessive use of neon.
- ✅ In late 2023 and early 2024, a complete visual overhaul was carried out, resulting in the style of Deadlock.
The video delves into the history of Neon Prime, exploring its rise and fall, and highlighting the concepts and details that were preserved in Deadlock.
00:01 - 01:50
1. 📅 The Evolution of Deadlock: From Citadel to Neon Prime
- ✅ Deadlock started as a Half-Life game called Citadel in 2018.
- ✅ In October 2022, it transformed into Neon Prime, a world of science fiction and fantasy.
- ⚠️ External tests in 2023 received negative reviews for the excessive use of neon.
- ✅ In late 2023 and early 2024, a complete visual overhaul was carried out, resulting in the style of Deadlock.
The video delves into the history of Neon Prime, exploring its rise and fall, and highlighting the concepts and details that were preserved in Deadlock.
01:51 - 04:44
2. 🌆 Exploring Fracture: The Neon City of Neon Prime
- ✅ Fracture was the central mega city of Neon Prime, a prison planet ruled by criminals.
- ✅ The city was divided into 12 walled districts controlled by the founding families.
- ✅ The game featured a ritual where 12 beings fought in the center of the city to crown their champion as mayor.
- ✅ Deadlock kept the idea of a 6v6 with a final boss, but changed the objective to personal desires instead of political campaigns.
The video highlights the extensive history of Neon Prime and Valve's decision to change the game world at a late stage of production.
04:45 - 06:30
3. 🦸 Heroes of Neon Prime that Transitioned to Deadlock
- ✅ Many of the original heroes of Neon Prime were redesigned and moved to Deadlock.
- ✅ Examples include Yamato, Sumo (which became Dynamo), Gigawatt (which became Seven), Biscus (which became Goo), and others.
- ✅ Some heroes, like Akimbo and "the B", did not make it to the final game.
- ✅ Voice lines were recorded for the characters, demonstrating the advanced state of development of the game.
The video shows how the heroes of Neon Prime were adapted to fit into the new style of Deadlock.
06:31 - 07:56
4. 🎶 Music, Sound and Mods: Reviving Neon Prime
- ✅ Music and sound effects were created for Neon Prime.
- ✅ Neon Prime components were used as the basis for Deadlock.
- ✅ The Prime Lock mod offers a complete conversion of Deadlock to the Neon Prime style.
- ✅ Other mods allow you to swap character models to their Neon Prime versions.
The video highlights the efforts of the modding community to preserve and revive the lost world of Neon Prime.
07:57 - 08:58
5. ⚙️ Game Mechanics: Similarities between Neon Prime and Deadlock
- ✅ Neon Prime and Deadlock share similar objectives and the presence of troops, guardians, and the final Titan.
- ✅ The currency was called "coins" instead of "souls", and was used to buy "mods" (items).
- ✅ Hero abilities were known as "tech".
- ✅ Ziplines (hyperlines) were a key component for mobilization.
| Característica | Neon Prime | Deadlock |
|---|---|---|
| Sistema Melee | Tres golpes | Ataque ligero y pesado |
| Slots de Ítems | 6 por categoría + 4 flex | 12 + 4 flex |
| Lanes | 4 | Desconocido (no especificado) |
08:59 - 10:44
6. 🤔 The Change of Style and the Future of Deadlock
- ✅ The change in style is attributed to player criticism of the neon overload.
- ✅ Valve chose to revamp the almost finished project, taking elements from its past to build the style of Deadlock.
- ✅ Deadlock is the result of a combination of impressive visuals, high-quality writing, and challenging mechanics.
- ✅ The game is constantly changing, and the future could bring new character models, changes in item slots, or changes in objectives.
The video concludes by reflecting on the impact of Neon Prime on Deadlock and the game's potential for the future.