Metal as Phuk
This is not your typical RPG Maker “jrpg”, with your standard typecasted heroes. The characters have well written personalities and interactive dialogue that is just unseen on most “jrpg’s” (and that statement is not exclusive to rpg-maker games, I mean rpg’s in general). While the plot and the direction are somewhat linear, the pc’s are what make it gold. It’s like reading a really good book with fleshed out characters that say things that bring the game to life. I have rarely played rpg’s that actually have dialogue interaction with enemies and bosses throughout the battle itself, and the dialogue is not repetitive. It is rich and full of humor, sprinkled with jokes and funny innuendos throughout the entire game. Moreover, it abstains from the beaten path of stereotypical backgrounds and played out motivations. Pontius, one of the main characters, is not a stereotypical mage and almost sets the stage for what good things you can expect for the rest of the game.
– Real player with 13.6 hrs in game
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RPG Maker - I start with this - most obvious and for me it usually keeps me a bay.
That would be the only negative.
Now let’s look at what is good in this game.
Story - not too complex, not too plain. Just enough to make player tied to the developing progress and expand the game beyond fight&survive.
Humor is sometimes for a bit more mature audience, but even kids would get it and is not bad at all. Dialogues between (later) four party members are pretty cool.
Combat - we all know RPG maker combat, and this one is best of breed (what RPG maker can offer). Not to bad, not to difficult, not too easy. Graphics - you can see on screenshots, I like it. Skills and Spells are well balanced and each next level each char gets new spell or ability.
– Real player with 11.6 hrs in game
Fear & Fury
In Fear & Fury, you play as Simon Shaw. A mechanic, cursed with lycanthropy. You can either relish in, or fight against lycanthropy in the City of The Cursed. Search for a cure amongst vandals, the law and the afflicted by joining forces or clashing with guns and claws. Fear & Fury is a challenging turn-based Tactics RPG. Set in a unique modern dark fantasy world where your crucial choices will shape the story and alter how you play.
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Give into lycanthropy or reclaim your humanity to decide your fate.
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Use fear to intimidate and spare your foes or show no mercy.
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Befriend, fight or negotiate with key characters from The Crimson Vandals, Sentinels and The Cursed - three factions with conflicting ideals.
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Play in unique turn-based combat encounters in the disturbing streets of Crimson City.
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Navigate through Crimson City, where you only have one shot at making choices, so make them count.
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Shargad: First Blood
“Find Khalid, the Healer of Nekkisari. He will tell you the truth, the truth about you!”
These were the last words spilled out of his father’s mouth. Abbas had an urge to follow the old man’s request and decided to leave his village to find the Healer. What he could not realize though, was that the blood he bore is indeed a legacy, sourcing from the ancient corners of the history of Shargad.
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Story driven 2D Turn Based RPG.
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Sidescroller quest scenes where you can find loot and encounter various enemies.
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3 Cities/Towns where you can meet companions, interact with NPCs, buy and sell items.
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Daily Professions where you can get bonus rewards by playing mini games.
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20+ unique classes to play as, including 3 classes - Skirmisher, Warden, Herbalist - of main hero Abbas in the party of max 4.
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Bunch of unique skills for each class and perks to modify the skills for customization. Synergetic party compositions.
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Permadeath for companions. Mortal Blood mode where permadeath is applicable even for Abbas.
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Permanent (Racial, Cultural, Class) and Temporary (Mental, Physical, Sicknesses) Traits to effect attributes and playstyles of heroes.
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More than 50 enemies to face with, each with unique skills and traits.
Bosses: Deadly but not unbeatable.
Animals: Hunt in the wilderness to gain loot and exp.
Undead: Well, undead!
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40+ character states (bleeding, callous, feebleminded etc.) which are all unique on their own.
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Various dmg types: Physical, Magical, Pure.
6 Magical dmg types (fire, earth, water, air, dark, light) which can be mitigated by resistances but can not be dodged unlike Physical dmg.
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Fame system which changes the behavior of NPCs and companions towards Abbas.
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Set in the fantasy world of Shargad, a home to various races, cultures, cities, heroes, magic disciplines and more.
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Inspired by Mesopotamian Mythology for the gods pantheon, various mythologies and cultures which is the basis of this organic fantasy world.
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Strong narrative connections to Shargad Saga Book 1: The Thunderbringer, written by Semih Erdogan and first published in 2017 of which you can find the first 5 episodes in a pdf given as a free dlc along with the game.
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Alder Forge
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An Adaptive Turn-Based RPG, and an easy-to-use Combat System.
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A Story-Driven Adventure through the eyes of the 5 Members of your Party.
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A Cast of Characters with their own stories and a unique world, handcrafted and built for your enjoyment.
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An easy-to-use Camp Menu and Crafting System with equipment, party, and skills management.
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Special Skills for each Player Class, unlocked either by solving mysteries, finding new Anima Stones, or just Leveling Up.
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Plant harvesting and Alchemy Craft made simple to help you easily acquire usability drinks during or out of battle.
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Fight, Explore and Walk the path of heroes in the world of the Alder Forge.
The Alder Forge story is set in the western part of the Ertheryan Continent, the game will take you during its 4 chapters to the Duchy of Elysia, the Kingdom of Royne, the Mighty Kingdom of Orvys, and the Atlas Court (The seat of your employer). In your adventures you are going to face a dark plot that will try to engulf the continent and break the two centuries lasting peace, meanwhile, you will discover that nothing is ever simpler than that while facing the complexity of human behavior and the lines that draw good and evil in each character you encounter throughout your journey, secret organizations, political entities, and other groups, each has their agendas and plots, meanwhile, the 5 protagonists will be in the center of those events.
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Adriel: Party Leader, known by his intelligence, pragmatism, and powers, Age:21
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Mirabelle: Anima Caster, funny with a massive appetite, but serious when things get heated, Age:13
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Cassandra: Heavy Arms, and the strongest defense of the team, Age:21
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Leo: Archer and a disciple of the legendary Dead Eye, fun and quick to spot threats, Age:22
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Fiona: An Elysian Knight, serious and unforgiving, she’s equal if not stronger than Adriel, Age:21
The Alder Forge environment was carefully designed to convey the world you will engage and invest your time in, but it is also full of enigma, hidden secrets, and backstories, each element placed, sculpted, and handcrafted is there for a reason, The Fate of Ertherya is now in Your Hands.
DISHARMONY
Set in a world inspired by music, DISHARMONY takes you through an adventure filled with smiles, tears, and maybe a few scares along the way. Expect to see various towns and cities, quirky characters, mind-bending puzzles, and plenty of cats.
DISHARMONY allows the player to explore the dreams of some of the game’s characters. Can you help them overcome their nightmares…?
Going through these optional sequences will teach you more about the characters and their personalities, as well as allow you to uncover the deeper secrets hidden in the game’s world.
The game’s battle system is a mix of classic turn-based combat borrowed from old JRPGs and gameplay typically found in rhythm games. Defeat your enemies with the power of music!
DISHARMONY may be a fairly serious game at times, but it also has a lot of goofy and lighthearted humour. Did someone say “puns”…?
No…?
Oh.
Well, there’s loads of them.
The game features an aesthetic inspired by classic games from the 80s/90s, as well as segments featuring hand-drawn art, frame-by-frame animation, and claymation. There are loads of secrets and easter eggs to find, as well as references to various bands and musical artists. The game also features an original soundtrack!
The game’s world features elements of both fantasy and science fiction.
WARNING:
This game features flashing imagery that may cause discomfort or trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
It also features dark and potentially disturbing imagery.
Fractured Core
Fractured Core is a cyberpunk JRPG set in 2105 Germany. Play as Michael, a Raven Operator of Athena Private Security Company as he undertake various missions throughout the nation.
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EXPLORE THE WORLD, TAKE YOUR TIME - As a Raven Operator, you can take on different side missions from people from all walk of life. From a pedestrian on the street to the higher ups of a multinational corporation, you decide whether you want to help them or ignore their needs.
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VARIETY OF MOD CHIPS & PSIONICS TO CHOOSE - Each playable characters in the game have different proficiency in psionics. Harness the 6 elements of the world, level up the characters to unlock powerful skills, and modify your gear so it can slice through heaven. The characters grows as you continue your journey through the glamorous and the gritty Germany.
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CLASSIC TURN BASE BATTLE RE-WORKED - Engage in Turn Based Battle throughout your journey, simple enough to learn easily but deep enough to experiment with various character builds.
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GLITCHED
When a glitch appears in the video game world of Soren, an NPC named Gus becomes aware of you- the player. Travel together to solve the mystery of the glitch and save Gus’s friends, hometown, and digital world. As the story unfolds, Gus might start to question what role you play in his world.
Making choices will change Gus’s essence. His essence determines his personality, grants him new powers, and causes characters to react differently to him. There are six different essences and playing as each will provide a unique experience.
Not only will your choices affect Gus’s essence, but they will have a real impact on the world and characters. Make each choice carefully. What content you can experience will depend on your choices. Sometimes your choices will open up tons of new events, and other times you’ll stop quests before they can even begin. Consequences can be both good and bad.
Experience can be used to patch glitches, allowing you to access new areas and progress the story. Every activity in the game gives experience. Players are free to take on the content they want. Join the Hero Academy, raise bebos, go exploring, or kick back with your party members. No matter what you decide to do, you’ll be gaining experience and furthering your story progression.
Any time during your adventure, you can talk to Gus. You will learn about each other as you talk about his life, his surroundings, the world of Soren, existence, or whatever random thought pops into his head. As the game progresses, Gus will slowly become aware that you aren’t just a visitor in his world… but something else entirely.
There are no random encounters or grinding in GLITCHED. Fights only happen when characters in the world want to make a situation go their way. The story will change based on if you win or lose, so you’ll almost never see a game over screen. The turn-based combat uses a unique system with skills, energy, and quirks to keep every fight engaging. Collect different skills for your many allies and build a team to your liking.
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20+ potential party members
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Raise bebos and enjoy that sweet monster-raising RPG content
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A friendship & romance system for party members
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Tons of achievements
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Every object has unique flavor text (yes, every object. thousands of objects)
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Tons of outfits that change up all party members
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Cool and weird equipment
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Multiple endings
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Frogs
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A large and varied soundtrack with 100+ songs
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Tons of magic spells that have different effects on things while exploring
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A day & night system
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Looming existential dread as Gus slowly realizes he lives inside a video game
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Cool and wacky characters
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An arcade mode to take on unique and challenging battles
Heroes of Shaola
this game needs to be played at least twice to find all hidden areas. great storyline with many questions and political overtures. the bestiary list is a great idea. what it does need is the ability to run without using key. Some parts are very dark esp in caves and hard to see the creatures, There are plenty of chests etc and other places to get items and gold and side quests to help. Overall all it is a great game and looking forward to the follow up in the series.
– Real player with 63.6 hrs in game
Fun game. Looking forward to the sequel.
– Real player with 14.1 hrs in game
Sea of Stars
Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun.
Combat gameplay includes active player input during attack animations (timed hits), multi-character combo attacks, boosting, and strategic defense options to hinder enemies while they are channeling a powerful attack or spell. For a more immersive experience, there are no random encounters or transitions to separate battlefields, and no grinding. Both navigation and combat happen in the same environment.
Swim, climb, vault, jump off or hoist up ledges as you run through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from the classic bound-to-the-grid tileset movement.
Our custom-made render pipeline allows the creation of a breathtaking world coming to life by pushing the limits of 2D pixel-art games.
Dozens of original characters and story arcs will take you on a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars does its RPG duty of exploring classic themes of adventure and friendship, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you’d expect from a Sabotage production.
Every system has been deeply analyzed to create an experience that pays respect to retro classics, while reworking some elements to offer a modernized experience free of irritants and timesinks.
The Sixth Faction
The Sixth Faction is :
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A game designed to be played in cooperation
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An innovative programming system allowing both players to plan their strategy simultaneously.
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A Heroïc Fantasy universe
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Epic turn-based tactical battles
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Deep gameplay (42 character classes, 6 skill schools) and an infinite number of possible combinations and strategies.
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A unique adventure that will lead you to meet the 5 factions that live in the game world
The story:
- You lead a group of mercenaries who, in the course of their missions, will find themselves involved in intrigues and confrontations that will push them into the very heart of the 5 factions.
The 5 Factions
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Holyght, bastion of piety and devotion
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Haurond, kingdom of honor and chivalry
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Acardie, democracy based on mining
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Callmagi, a powerful empire based on magic
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Freyjon, a grouping of nomadic clans
The Settlement:
The camp allows you to optimize your team and increase your chances of success for the following missions! Several buildings will help you achieve your goals:
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The tavern : recruit new mercenaries
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The market : improve your equipment
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The training camp: choose new skills
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The temple: blessing for the next fight
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The spy center: information about the next mission
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The command center: selection and preparation of his team
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