FOREWORD
Greetings all! I'm finally at a stage where I'm comfortable enough to introduce my passion project for the past 6 years.
One Fenix Down is a story-driven JRPG inspired by the Squaresoft SNES golden era and is really meant to be a love-letter to the genre that shaped my childhood.
My game will be ~30 chapters in total upon completion, and I'm posting the first 8 chapters (~5-8 hours of gameplay) here in hopes of receiving some feedback. This will help me decide how much to budget for customized artwork and other assets.
Thank you in advance to anyone who plays my demo, and an even bigger thanks to those who let me know what they think Positive or negative, any feedback is truly appreciated!
SYNOPSIS
Seven years ago the Kingdom of Torloria was besieged by the bestial Goa Empire. Through decisive strategic planning and the sacrifices of countless heroes the Iron Guard of Torloria managed to keep the relentless hordes of Goa at bay. The Kingdom now finds respite under a thin veil of peace.
“The Roshel mines are undermanned.”
In the country’s outskirts, many of the young are summoned to the front-lines while those who remain toil in the mines, seeking a rare resource coveted by a religious order.
The sudden reappearance of monsters in the mines will spur one young miner to challenge his destiny -- to confront his shameful past, seek redemption, and carve out a legacy befitting the son of the fabled 'Hero of Torloria'.
To succeed he must decipher a cryptic message that he alone can hear:
“You must protect Fate.”
His is a journey fraught with tribulation, but his companions just might be the strength he needs to overcome the trials that lie ahead.
Will they rise to the occasion, and together save Fate from the forces that lurk in the shadows?
CHARACTERS
A non-extensive list of playable characters:
Franc Windersen
Franc was a happily retired soldier until the news of Goa's surprise attack reached his
hometown of Roshel. Weighed down by the burden of knowing, he returned to his house to clean
the dust from his long-neglected body armor. War had come to his kingdom once more.
Claire Barnett
Being one of the highest ranking female soldiers in the Iron Guard, as well as an
incredibly accomplished duelist to boot, Claire has captured the admiration of young
girls who aspire to greatness.
Winstrom the Mighty
Winstrom "The Mighty" is in a class of his own. Despite being the oldest active soldier
in the Iron Guard, and one of the few still serving since the Sacking of Ciel in 1144 A.D.,
Winstrom cannot be underestimated. His signature whirlwind attack is known far and wide,
yet none have been able to replicate it so far.
Fenix Strauss
A middle child of the famous Field Marshal Strauss, Fenix is known among family
and friends for his laid-back attitude. Compared to his siblings, Fenix is less
concerned about making his mark on the world that measures up to the success
achieved by their father. Even though he is a twin, Fenix is often assumed to be
younger than his brother Martin due to his immaturity.
Rory Windersen
Generally optimistic and charismatic, Rory is Fenix's childhood best friend
and will support him in any of his endeavors.
Although Rory's family has often struggled to make ends meet, Rory's can-do attitude never fails
to put a smile on anyone's face.
Chelsie Strauss
The second-youngest child and only daughter of the famous Field Marshal Strauss, Chelsie has
the most similarities to her eldest brother, Julien. They both value studying the arts and
earned top marks in their class at school.
Age-wise, however, Chelsie is closest to her brothers Fenix and Martin, and grew up playing
with them and their next-door neighbor, Rory. When they all played pretend knights as kids,
Chelsie never hesitated to pick up a wooden sword and join them in a fight.
Jager
An adept hunter and marksman who excels at tracking and surprising his prey.
His past is mostly unknown, and many of the Roshel townspeople only know him
as 'that pariah' living outside of the city proper.
Seraphim Aquinas
The newest member of the Order of Seraphim, Aquinas is kind and compassionate. She truly
believes the teachings of Father Matias will make the world a better place, and those who listen
to her gospel walk away feeling elated and encouraged.
Aquinas values intellectualism and goodwill. It is for this reason that she joined the Church upon
seeing it a home for like-minded individuals and world-class physicians.
IMAGES/SCREENSHOTS
DOWNLOAD LINK
You can find the alpha demo here on my itch.io page: itch.io post