Emberwind, a HTML5 masterpiece

July 7, 2011 · by Aleksander Aas

Ever wanted to be a lamp wielding, owl riding gnome? What if the gnome fights evil orcs and gremlins? Of course you have! Emberwind is a indie game made by Erik Möller and TimeTrap. During the summer three interns at Opera, Erik himself (who now works for Opera) and another Erik (Lindz) will work on porting the game to your browser using HTML5!

After one month of furious coding the team already have a pretty nifty demo. Now all we need are some gremlins and gameplay. Regular updates are available through Eriks blog, so be sure to check it out for the latest updates!

Want even more Emberwind? Check out the sweet launch trailer!

Video on YouTube

Readers' comments 21

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Matthew WilcoxsonThursday, July 7, 2011 12:26:51 PM
First thought: That's cool!
Second thought: But why?
dżekThursday, July 7, 2011 1:00:10 PM
I'm missing the times when there was dozens of new platform games every year. Simple rules, a lot of enemies to kill, a lot of items to collect
Aleksander AasThursday, July 7, 2011 1:13:26 PM
Originally posted by mwilco:

But why?

Because we can! It's a proof of concept to show the possibilities of HTML5.
Dark SoullessThursday, July 7, 2011 1:37:21 PM
And how can I can? Congratulations, seems funny
Diego Schild SmithsThursday, July 7, 2011 2:06:36 PM
I has played the game (the "normal" version), and it's VERY good!

The HTML5 version is running very well, with no slowdowns (even without hardware acceleration).

Will Opera release games in the future?
Shirish KamathThursday, July 7, 2011 5:44:58 PM
It's gorgeous! Well done, Erik, Erik!
HenryThursday, July 7, 2011 7:24:18 PM

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Originally posted by hellboy4ever:

It's gorgeous! Well done, Erik, Erik!
Mad Scientist (عادل)Friday, July 8, 2011 4:21:57 AM
Nice! .
garu111Friday, July 8, 2011 6:52:01 AM
不错
JulianFriday, July 8, 2011 2:48:51 PM
Miles DavisSunday, July 10, 2011 6:32:08 PM
Dada Amuda Opeyemi Omobolanle YusufSunday, July 10, 2011 10:06:36 PM
I'm checking it
Dada Amuda Opeyemi Omobolanle YusufSunday, July 10, 2011 10:11:52 PM
My screen gets disconnected as soon as it's buffering, what should I do,
ZodiusMonday, July 11, 2011 9:10:30 PM
This is pretty amazing! Please port ASAP!
BlueboynsWednesday, July 13, 2011 12:25:32 AM
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Zhiyang FuThursday, July 14, 2011 12:44:20 AM
how to play? and how to download it?
chris leonThursday, July 14, 2011 10:58:58 PM
HOW DO I PLAY THIS GAME?
HeroofspartaFriday, July 15, 2011 9:39:48 AM
Cool game
Matthew LaBrakeSaturday, July 16, 2011 12:42:00 AM
Looks like Castlevania kind of! Which would mean its BOSS LIKE OPERA.
كورش پارساىThursday, July 28, 2011 9:36:38 PM
it's king of world
fritshSunday, July 31, 2011 1:14:44 PM
nice, this shows html5 apps can be flexible and nice as flash-based.

MOVE OVER FLASH, the future is html5 and the future is now!