Hello enigmum,
My partner and I are dedicated to a 2D Turn-based RPG/light platformer hybrid lightly inspired by Xenogears and Valkyrie Profile, called Angelic Odyssey. It fuses metriodvania style maps, with Xenogears-like combat, and also contains a base-building system.
As of now, the project's main game loop has been designed, and is in a polishing refinement and expansion phase. All of the art, thus far, has been greyboxed to solidify and further refine the game. Art wise, the game is flexible and can either use pixel art OR alternative 2D art styles such as vector graphics and the like.
Our short term plan is to further refine the game with an artistic teammate to make us an official "Trio", so that we may create a solid demo within the next few months. Our long term plan is to further complete the game either on our own, or through getting it published, or crowd-funded.
I saw your profile and loved your work, so if you'd have time I'd love to chat so that we may discuss the project more in depth and show you videos to give you an idea of whether it's something you'd be interested in.
I sent you a friend request!
My discord is: luminPhantom#2347