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RPG Maker MZ
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X
Language
English
Release Date
11/22/2023
Last Update
08/28/2024
Version
0.4a
Development
Beta
Likes
366
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None
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Male
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Sword & Soul

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Welcome to the fantasy lands of Asterin!

You have been tasked with apprehending someone who's obtained a powerful and dangerous artefact before they have chance to use it.
A task that others have so far failed to accomplish.

The artefact is destroyed... but not the power of reality alteration (transformation) within. Changes are happening. You must find a way to control it, stop it, or even reverse it.

 

The game is slow burn, with minor adult content (a couple of optional images, and adult items.)

PC undergoes gradual full transformation from male to female. One party member undergoes full instantaneous transformation. (more planned)

I don't claim to be a great writer, or developer. This is my first RPGM project, and I really hope you enjoy! - Atramentia

0.4a has been a busy one - I've tested on mac and all seems well, but I know how good you all are at finding the broken bits I've missed!

You:
A "Crown-Keeper", one of several soliders directly under the King of Empyria's command. When others fail, you are dispatched to get things done.

Rem:
An Inquisitor with a secret, who accompanies the player on their quest, and gets tangled up in the events that unfold.

The Commander:
Your commander. An old-fashioned, no-nonsense veteran who leads the mission to get things done.

The Arcanist:
A future friend who will depend on you to help them adjust.

The Engineer:
A weary traveller looking for a way home to his family.

The missables guide is now on google docs:

Google Docs Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sJQLXSJmE7k8Mdm5rhlhY1D_3pgYreT7p-5WVAzf2GU/edit?usp=sharing

This should cover all content in the game currently. Edited parts from previous versions will be struck out, and re-written in purple.

0.3 = First formal release.

0.4 = Overdue release.
Saves from 0.3 will be a mess and won't work properly.

0.4a = Small update and content polish.
Saves beyond the palace will be problematic.

I strongly suggest you give the game another run through from the start, but for those who want to skip stuff:

Chapter Skip Codes:
747 - Skip to The Sirensong, on the way to Argan's Fall.
809 - Skip to The Arcanist's Tower. (Pre-entry)
327 - Skip to The Evergrave. (Underground area where the Gate is.)
707 - Skip to The Sirensong, after Argan's Fall.
925 - Skip to The Palace of Ralt.
725 - Skip to after The Palace of Ralt. (0.4a)



Review by thomasthedankengine

Version reviewed: 0.4a on 10/13/2024


I was very pleasantly surprised with this game. It has a great art style and wonderful writing. The story and the world are very interesting. I even found myself invested in the characters moreso than I normally am with games I find on this site (that is not meant to be a dig on any other game writers it has more to do with the setting and appealing to me personally than any sort of skill one might have in writing). Remi and Frazer were easliy my favorites. This game is definitely worth playing, and I cannot wait to see what comes of it. 

While the game is not a finished product I think it ends at a really good spot. It leaves you satisfied narrativley while also wanting more. It is also not an abrupt cutoff which I like much more than the standard [End of content] message. Another thing I appreciated about this game was the setting to halve or completely get rid of random encounters. Some people like that style of gameplay, but I am more invested in the story when it comes to games like this. So it was a really nice feature.


Review by Red-XIII

Version reviewed: 0.4a on 09/15/2024


About as good as it gets.

The only caveeat worth mentioning is that combat leans heavily on the easy side. So if you're looking for a challenging RPG you might wanna look elsewhere.

Personally, though, I think that's more of an advantage than an issue when it comes to TF games.

It's also not that long content-wise. Yet. Hopefully that'll not become a permanent issue.

Nothing else is worth mentioning, imho, because everything else is at least good or better. If none of the above bugs you than your time is better spent giving this a try instead of reading long reviews.


Review by Sileneth

Version reviewed: 0.4a on 08/30/2024


This was an Amazing game!

There was a lot in the setting and characters that brought to mind Novin's Blood Magic, HLF's Runes of Chaos, (and to a certain extant Magical Camp), and Six6Six's Between

There is a fair amount of story present already (I spent the last hour of my playthrough thinking I had to be reaching the end, not due to any lack of polish, but due to the length) 

A lot of ground is covered storywise

As far as transformations go atm it's mainly FtM and in the case of the MC the ongoing pacing and presentation is similar to Bennet and Liebra from Between (if Liebra was more benign)

There are a number of mechanics like crafting that have yet to see much use and there's little oppurtunity or need to spend gold at this point though, like a good portion of the first few chapters of Between the story is linear and we have yet to have a hub area introduced which might give us reason to spend gold and use the crafting mechanic (I'm not mentioning that as a suggestion, just a speculation on where the developer might be heading in the next realease)

All that said: this is definitely the type of RPGMaker TFgamesite game to check out if you like me are in the demographic that likes story heavy adventures that feature trans characters and give you that same warm je ne sais quois feeling inside that Magical Camp, Afterlife, Timeless Pantheon, and Little Bitch Academia gave you


Review by jayce113

Version reviewed: 0.4a on 08/28/2024


A truely remarkable game. Well written, well designed, great story. One of the best games on this site imho. I look forward to seeing it advance.


Review by Grefeltonk

Version reviewed: 0.4 on 08/21/2024


This game is a must-play for those who enjoy games with thoroughly planned environments, intersting characters, and clear love put into them. This is one of the most detailed RPG maker games that I have played on this site. There are plenty of cool things to interact with, beyond chests and doors, and fun secrets as well. The characters are fun and endearing, and the story is creatively thought out and well executed. Throughout my playthrough, the main issue I ran into was the game breaking when I walked through certain areas, so if you play this be sure to save often. That being said, I did not even mind particularily because everything else was so well executed. I was so sad when I reached the end of current content, and I will be waiting with anticipation until next release. Props to the creator!


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