What is Hellish Quart? Controls and Combat Basics 

Honestly, Kubold, take as long as you need. The game gets more awesome and complex with each new update 😁

For anybody who hasn't played the game and is concerned about the autoblock mechanic. It does not make defending yourself as random as it sounds. There's a mechanic in the game that causes your autoblock to be much more effective when holding back so for the most part you still need to think about when to block and hold back accordingly like you would in other fighting games. On top of that, the blade collision means that there's plenty of active defense maneuvers that you can do once you get more familiar with the movesets. Some attacks are naturally more defensive than others and if you know what you're doing and can read your opponent then you can very comfortably attack them while keeping your blade in a spot where it will still protect you.

You're a legend, sir. This game is destined to hold a place in the artform for eternity. Thank you.

Also, I don't mind supporting the game and development by having additional characters or side-stories as paid DLCs... this game is definitely worth it

Please do a very entertaining plot and biographies for the characters, they already have soul and the player community is fond of them.

First of all: thanks for delivering such an awesome game to us, I never would have thought that I would ended so invested in HEMA history and a fighting game in general if it wasn't four your game. Second: Please, feel free to take all the time to finish the game with no need to rush the development. There is no need to crunch, and there is no rush from the public to get the final version right now.

On multiplayer: What online pvp community really needs imo is not native internet multiplayer (netcode, rewind, blahblah) but native organization of internet multiplayer. Yes it's pretty easy to install parsec etc, I play like that myself. But having to go outside of the game to organize multiplayer pvp is a hassle. Having native inbuilt ability to connect not only with your fellow friends but with random people playing the game free of additional hassle is very important. So if parsec was somehow integrated into HQ (installs together with it, access to parsec lobby from inside the game window) or if some similar solution could be found that would greatly improve online experience, i.e. increase appeal of the game.

You took my favorite writer, my favorite game music compositor and my favorite physical activity and you mixed it together into one game. I wish you much success, and I will support you by recommending to buy this game to everyone who might be interested. I have been doing this since I play myself anyway.

take as much time as you need. this game has great potential to becoming really good when you mentioned off hand weapons it made me realize the more variety the game could have in the future

this isnt just a game, its an artistic expression of passion. take your time.

I love it. Since getting this game i've bought 2 fencing sabres, 2 fencing foils, and one sabre sabre

Man... I've been watching your videos for the last year (or more) without knowing you were actually behind it's development. Congratulations, it certainly looks like you raised the bar in the realistic medieval combat genre!

I wish arm ragdolls would be fixed, it's so painful to watch fighters break their arms to try to block attacks

Just got this game and happy I took a chance on it! Was a big fan of Bushido Blade when I was a kid and this definitely feels like a worthy spiritual successor! Can’t wait to see more!

Just found this game. I am so hyped! Decades later and I still fantasize about replaying Bushido Blade. I am hoping this game can scratch that itch for me. Buying very soon!

This game really reminds of the Bushido Blade series of games. I remember when I first played Bushido Blade on the PS1 and when I stabbed my opponent in the head and he died, I was so surprised. This was the first time playing a game without health bars, where 1 hit can decide a game. And it also had limb damage, which combined with the large stages created some interesting scenarios. Like getting stabbed in the leg and then trying to limp away while your opponent casually walks behind you before they finish you off.

you should make the title "What the hell is Hellish Quart? Controls and Combat Basics"

Are you gonna add pirate update next? I wanna see pirate cutlass vs navy sword in a wooden ship

JUST BOUGHT THE GAME! This look's outstanding, being former Military I REALLY appreciate games that are brutally realistic. Keep up the great work please, I really think this game will become legendary

This is a fantastic update, very open and informative. Thankyou!

Love this game so much. Survival mode is my favourite to just play for a few hours

Oh yes Kengo... One of my favorites! You both truly took a good example for your game!

You've got a winner here. Congratulations.

it's always fun to get swept up in these ' love for the arts' videos and video games. keep up the good work folks

I just discovered your game. Legendary! We need this category in the market! I wish you mountains of success.

Brilliant work! Even in early access, I am beginning to become addicted to this game, adding hours to my play count daily. Looking forward to continued development, such a fantastic game even as-is!

Great job Kubold!

It's awesome to include the community with your explanation's to all the mechanics and the decision making process behind it. The game is already at a great state as early access and brings much joy to us. You can feel that there is much love and care in Hellish Quart. It shows how independent developers and small studies care about their game and their community and it's so refreshing compared to all the marketing bravado from Big Studio AAA games, that literally charge 60€ to release a broken early access game with no actual concept expect microtransactions.

1:32 pain

Congratulations on a great project. Your passion for the game and subject matter is clear to see. Just bought the game and am so happy it plays well on my Steam Deck!

The game is on its way to becoming a masterpiece. God bless and keep you.

Very nice informative video. I think the biggest set back with current multiplayer is how controls must be changed for P2 if you use custom keys or if P1 doesn't have a controller... it's fine if you play with the same friend, but if you want to play with strangers and have to ask them to change the keys for you, it's a big hassle

Good job making this video! Thank you for improving!

Great game, and it's getting better and better. Thank you :)

Please make classic tower like in mortal kombat and final score after finishing

I have been playing the game more or less since the demo came out, and I love it and am very excited to see what will come next! Edit: I love it so much to follow the development of this game, seeing it grow... I wish you the best of luck!

Game looks absolutely amazing, please let it bake as long as necessary. We don’t mind waiting for a good product :p

Ta gra to majstersztyk jest! Właśnie dzięki niej poszedłem na szkolenia w HEMA :D Dziękuję za złożenie fundamentów pod moją nową pasję!

Looking forward to the development of the project

Can’t wait, but I will!!! Patiently!!!!

As a HEMA lover it is difficult to get any content that has a focus, let alone a comprehensive realistic dueling game with such a love letter to Szabla Polska (Polish Sabre) one of my favourite focuses. Only downside I only have a PS5.

Wow seen one fight and had to do research. Such a well made game. Everything moves incredibly realistically

Amazing game. When are we going to get a spanish fencer in it tho

Good stuff, great being open about why things go the way they go, bigger companies should have this attitude too. Perhaps some sort of chat lobby would be a good addition for multiplayer, to find people easier to play with. (maybe tag if youre the host or only willing to join in case you dont have enough upload, game mode / flag amount you want to play with), could be an irc server running on the background or something?

Amazing game! Well done to everyone involved!

I am not a netcode programmer, just a gameplay programmer, but wouldn't the online system work with one player acting as a server and another as a client, with the server running the physics and sending the results to the client? It obviously wouldn't be ideal and be easy to cheat in, but it wouldn't be that different from Parsec - one computer is "playing", the other is "watching". However, it might be more network intensive to send physics results than (laggy) video.

I've been a big fan of Bushido Blade back in the day and while I've owned this game for a while, only this week I got to actually play it. I must say it's beyond impressive, obviously a lot of work went into the animation and fight mechanics, but even further I was blown away by the soundtrack. Beautiful labor of love - great jobs devs and I'll make sure to spread the word.

I just came across this game (don't remember how), and decided to give it a try. While still in development, it's still a beautiful game and so much fun! I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us. 👍🏼

This looks amazing omg Off-hand weapons, does this mean we'll see shields someday? Or would they totally break the balance of the game? I've been following this game for a few months and I couldn't comprehend what the controls might be for so many actions! Thank you for explaining💜

This is awesome, I'm getting it right now !!!

If I had a computer right now, I would throw money on the game & also donate extra on the side. I want to play it so bad, I've had my eye on it ever since HQ first had a playable version. I can't wait to see the progress as it improves. Already enjoying how all the current new characters look & fight, and can't wait to see how the parrying swords/daggers/ect function in-game. 🗡️ 😎🔪

Geez the stuff planned sounds epic. I wonder if you'll have fully armored combat with maces etc, and shielded and polearm characters as part of the 24?

This is amazing. Pure class and artistry

Bought it last night it's really good the fights are really intense

Keep it going

Anyway bought the game already, it looks good even as it is from the videos I watched, keep up the good work

this looks amazing

Can’t wait for this.

I love this game so much. My favorite to play with my son.

"Playable versions of all characters." The character with a gun:

excellent game that I will be trying soon

just had to buy this after watching some pvp. cant wait for more updates!

Less assured about playing, but feeling obliged to compliment such excellent and unique product through steam purchase :).

Could you add a character customization? Maeby only for the HEMA practicians, like the colours of the uniform and protections or something.

Just bought the game. Love it.

I haven't played the game yet, but one thing that bothers me from a seasoned fighting game player is the camera. I don't mind the gentle sway, but I do worry with how much it drifts from a 90° angle from the characters. It makes it difficult to judge spacing and options if you can't accurately measure the distance between your weapon and your opponent. Especially in a game like this where one good hit is a kill, I feel this could cause a lot of scrambles and whiffed attacks that would make players be mad at the game rather than getting outplayed. I hope that gets changed, but either way, this game looks super cool, and I hope it has a long and dare I say competitive future. There's so much potential to this game, and I'd hate to see it get ignored.

Btw realy nice Video

This game looks fantastic, just bought it. Will fooling around in first person mode help train my eyes to pick angles?

I wait for this game on xbox!

Game is brilliant. Can't wait for story mode.

So one thing I've noticed is that it's hard to adjust the sensitivity of keyboard inputs. This isn't too bad, but what is problematic is that it doesn't show the move lists in terms of whatever controls you set--at least keyboard-wise. So I have a very hard time figuring out what Laszlo's combos actually are, or how to use them (he's practically the only one I use). I get that it's meant to be played with a console, but it would help those of us without such, if we could see the key bindings are they relate in practice.

This may be a silly question but, will all the characters only use different types of swords or will there be other weapons like axes, maces, sheilds, etc. ( I understand if polearms don't get added because I know that longer reach is usually a huge advantage in a fight)

This is cool. Waiting for online MP.

5:44 how do you do that back guard thing?

wonder if they are gonna add ferdinand megellan since kubold adds historical characters

My only question is: Does it make sense to play with keyboard only - or would I need a gamepad? In the past, I found other fighting games not very well suited to keyboard control. Kinda like trying to get into flight-sims with mouse and keyboard instead of using a proper joystick.

Maneuvering AI (Or even Aggressive AI) Alexander is ridiculously OP, that upward backhand slash is just disgusting. Alexander can turn on a dime and is always faster than you with that upward backhand slash. I tested the rest of the characters with the 3 different AIs and the fights were winnable.

A game that just requires someone to do the netcode? A dream for me, I love doing netcode! But I'm sure you already found someone by now. From the top of my head, the simplest solution to it seems to me to be full server-control, no physics sim at all on the client (except cloth and debris maybe). Good luck!

so is this game coming to xbox series x at least? while googling the game I find listed platforms: pc, ps and xbox, but can't seem to find the game for xbox

i want to know, how to cut head´s, in xbox controler...

how can I make ps4 controller work? (i tried x360ce, but in conflicts with steam controller settings)

Any plans on porting it to consoles cuz that would be awesome

reminds me the movie "the duelists"

2:07 there are beheadings in this game? I’ve only ever chopped off a hand. Was this a grab attack what did you do here?

Couldn't you solve desync issues with a global random number generator and (shared) set seed?

I know it's based on European martial arts, but I bet many of us want to see samurais or wushu sword fighters.

"It will Kill"

How easy would it be to implement a tower ladded with existing characters like Mortal Kombat? I find survival is not good to train against different characters as one hit and you are out and regular vs combat locks us to one character.

Hey kubold can you add a turkish character like one of the deliler corps will just fit into the game

df is zera not wearing anything under his cassock?

For those who couldn't catch the acronym: HEMA Historical European Martial Arts

how to start a match against cpu?

By the comments, I can tell a lot of people have never played Bushido Blade. Same concept, weapons, stances, and game play. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Kubold its a great game but im stuck at 14 kills and cannott unlock other charecters

Why is it only few characters

Seems like thrusting is op in this game.

Is this game out? And is it on xbox??????????

5:43 ayo what technique is that

Are there plan's to add Asian weapons? Like adding Japanese swords or indonesian kriss or golok

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