I have just finished uploading the first video and screenshots of the level construction. It is still a beta and so the level has no normals yet, but the gameplay and general idea are the same as the end product. I am also still using the default UDK character. Just head over to the gallery to see them.

I'm starting today my project to create custom characters. Being a game based around Monkeys, I'm making 3(possibly 4) controllable characters. I've managed to start designing the first (Gorilla.) Below is a useful list of each character and their place in the game.

Gorillas- strong, mainly melee attacks. Vulnerable to grenades.
Chimpanzees- clever and so use defense, vulnerable to melee.
Orangutangs*- Use projectiles to their advantage. Can't cope with superior defense of Chimps.
Baboons*- Use grenades to harass large groups. Vulnerable to the longer-range Orangutang weapons.

* I may single one of these out depending on time.

Also, sorry if your waiting for screens, I've had setbacks. Will release tomorrow or Tuesday hopefully.

The more observant of you may have noticed that I haven't posted in quite a while. This is mainly because I have been very busy recently. Particularily with the first level. I can tell you that this first level is based around a construction site, and so far, as a teaser, I have created 3 out of 4 tower blocks, a basement, 2 operating lifts and a building hut. I hope to release screens and maybe even a video walkthrough VERY soon*.

*Next few days

I just logged on today to find this site had had 216 hits and 128 unique visitors! A huge leap from 7!

This is mainly due to the fact that I posted on the UDK forums with news of my new game. Its great to see this many hits on the site!

It's also a huge boost to see lots of positive comments on the forums. I'm really motivated to do well in this game now; to be told by experienced game devs that this is a great idea is very pleasing!

Link to thread: http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?p=27160883#post27160883

Talking of screenshots... the first are now out as a treat of the terrain development!

Just a small progress report today. I can estimate the first screens will come out in the next month. I'm making finishing touches to the assets for the first level before I put them together. After that it'll be a case of making the PCCs (Player Controlled Characters) and then there will be a beta release! Exciting times indeed.