I just got done finishing this game and wow..... first off, the fact you made it during the trial period of MV is impressive! For an RM newbie, the mapping in some places are really nice to look at (I've used RM for a few years now and my mapping remains horrendous haha, so props to the thoughtful mapping!) I really liked how Artur is completely self-aware, so it gives a feeling of breaking the forth wall without totally breaking it. I also loved how almost everything with interactable, I love RPGs like that! Swordy was a really nice companion, and his backstory actually brought a tear to my eye! The characters were all unique and interesting, and the banter Artur has with everybody is hilarious (but yo Cosmicle was a little too much at times haha). For spending such a short time in this world, the story was quite engaging, despite the parody aspect of it. I really felt the journey developed really well, and you feel sucked into this world. You really do feel like Artur randomly thrown into this place! It was a funny experience with a few touching moments, good job! Also, "Death Should Not Have Taken Thee" menu music.... props to that! I notice Artur sort of, kind of resembles Len? I assume this was on purpose. Anyway, throughly enjoy it, and if you ever use MV again, I can't wait to see what other fun stories and worlds you come up with!
I cannot articulate enough how thankful and unbelievably happy your comment made me! It took me hours to think how to respond, but please note both you and El.Seth has made me incredibly hopeful to eventually purchase RPGMaker. To think my learning process can give this much enjoyment to others, and veterans at that...! I'm so, so honored.
You've pointed out so many good points, I am a pile of embarrassed mush, but I will try my best to put my thoughts into words!
Oh goodness, the mapping! I had so much trouble with that! I had to look up examples and read up tips from the community, and my respect to game-makers grew like tenfold. It is so difficult! Mad respect to people who do these for years, oh my gosh, and that includes you!
As for the characters, I am pleasantly surprised to know that people find them interesting! Due to the parody nature of the game, I had no higher goals than to hope they could amuse the players, even a tiny bit. To know that you found them to be fun is incredibly humbling, I could not be happier. 🥺
Ah! You interacted with things around you! That makes me so glad! Thank you!! It was so fun putting tidbits and conversations here and there! The plot development moved so fast, the only way I could give the characters some room to be themselves is by item interaction! Thank you so much for noticing this! I asked my brother to betatest and he nyoom-ed so fast to the next plot, it made me sad HAHA
The fact that you recognize the music made me smile from ear to ear! To be honest, the title music and art was originally the default RPGMV one, but 5 days in development, my playlist suddenly played Death Should Not Have Taken Thee and only then did I notice, "Hey wait. This is the exact feral energy I wanted in this game!" and that Artur looks similar to Len. Which I immediately took advantage of for the title art hahahaha.
Thank you so, so, so much for your earnest and heartfelt comment, you and El.Seth helped me in finding confidence to go further. I never knew making games can make me feel this happy. Thank you!! I will make sure to return the favor and try your games as well after I fix my laptop! There's so much I could learn! So much stories to discover! I am excited!
Thank you for making my first experience this amazing. I will remember your kindness, as well as El.Seth's forever.
I am very happy to have made you happy! Your game was really thought out and funny, and the interactable truly helped me feel more immersed with the world and build my love for the relationship between Artur and Swordy! I think RMMV is a good investment, you will love using it regularly! Wow, you did a lot of research for mapping! I admittedly always wing it hahaha, and despite my horrendous style, I feel it embodies uniqueness in its own right (but an eyesore to most lol). So your mapping skills are very pretty and well thought, methinks. I really do look forward to future stories you tell!