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Untitled - A classic-style sci-fi/fantasy RPG
Untitled is just what I called it for now. Coming up with a title is generally the last thing I do. Also this game contains some profanity, and violence, in text form. It is not intended for children.
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/x2s2nalyf23mcko/hello.exe
Game Overview: Hi. My name is Mike, and I made this game. In this version there is probably 1-2 hours of gameplay. I have loved RPG's since Final Fantasy 7, and always wanted to make my own, but sadly, I do not know how to code or make art assets. Which is why RPG Maker is perfect for me! The aspects of RPG's that most appeal to me are game systems and story, and with RPG Maker I can focus most of my effort on those areas.What should you expect if you download this demo? Hopefully an interesting combat system, I tried to make a system where each turn the player is forced to make an important choice. There are buffs/debuffs that are meaningful and have an impact, there are skills that build on each other, and there are skills that enhance other character's abilities. I will note that in this version I increased potion drop rate and spread treasure chests filled with potions around, because I didn't want the combat to prevent a player from giving me feedback on the story. I also reduced enemy stats almost across the board in this version. Still, if you aren't paying attention its likely you will die.
The other area I am really focusing on is the story. There is a lot of text in this game. Some of my favorite RPG's are the Black Isle titles (Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment), and Obsidian's games also (NWN 2 - Mask of the Betrayer, and KOTOR 2 in particular). These games have a lot of text, but it is interesting and adds to the game, I think. So that is what I am going for.
The story in my game is set in the near future on Earth (USA) and is about a husband and wife who invent a new technology that allows a person to live essentially forever. The threat of this new tech leads to the destruction of society, and during the downfall, the husband and wife use their technology on themselves. They soon realize that the invention is not without side-effects, and the story of the game explores what happens to them, and what effects their actions have on the world.
Critiques:
Several things that I am aware of, and considering how to address. I'll just list them.
- The amount of text, and unskippable cutscenes, will probably drive some people off.
- The difficulty (not necessarily in this version...) will drive some people off.
- The maps I made are functional, but not much more. I think I am getting better at this, and will probably remake many of the maps already in the game.
- Many other things, typos, possibly unclear motivations for what the player is actually doing, music is generic.
- Lack of sidequests/exploration. (the next two areas after the parts in this demo will be more open, however)
- No items/customization: I have items made, just havent implemented them.
Screenshots:
The game will hit a 'game over' screen after you nearly finish the 2nd dungeon. This is not a bug, I put that in to signify that the demo is over. That is all I have made so far.
The encounter rate in the 2nd half of the demo is intentionally very low. This is because these encounters have had much less work put into them, and I didnt want to bog down the player with battle after battle when some of the enemy skills don't work, etc.
You can save anytime you are not in dialogue/battle. I remind the player of this in-game, but I have seen people die before that reminder, so I am saying it here too.
Credits:
Design, Writing, Mapping by Michael Phillips
Additional Art/Music Assets:
RPG MAKER Frontier Works Futuristc Hero and BGM Pack © 2014 Frontier Works
Futuristic Atmospheres [Copyright]© 2013 Joel Steudler
RPG MAKER Futuristic Tiles Resource Pack [Copyright]© 2012 ENTERBRAIN, INC; artist Celianna
RPG MAKER Katakura Hibiki Fantasy Hero Character Pack © 2014 Katakura Hibiki Distributed and published by DEGICA Co., LTD
RPG MAKER Modern Tileset Resource Pack [Copyright]© 2012 ENTERBRAIN, INC; artist Lunarea
MYTHOS HORROR RESOURCE PACK/MONSTER LEGACY 01 [Copyright]© 2014 ENTERBRAIN, INC; artist: PVGames
Scripts (THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE. This information is the best I could find on the respective webpages, and inside the scripts themselves. If these credits need to be amended please let me know. If these aren't accurate, it is not intentional.):
Yanfly (Ace Core Engine, Ace Battle Engine, Battle Command List, Enemy HP Bars, Visual Battlers, Buff & State Manager, Input Combo Skills, Passive States, Skill Cost Manager, Skill Restriction, TP Manager)
Yami (Visual Battlers)
Kread-Ex (Visual Battlers)
Archeia_Nessiah (Visual Battlers)
Galv (Galv's Message Busts v1.1)
Game Tester: Milennin
And you! Thank you for taking the time to check out my game. I look forward to the comments/criticism.
