RPG Maker Game- Parallel Coffins

"You're pure... I'd like to see what that will change into."​

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Concept art of Main Character 'Sou'

**Check back to this thread later! New artwork of game concept will be posted, and game mechanics will be edited and added to!**

After a long awaited pre-production, AWL is proud to announce a new, oncoming RPG maker game, Parallel Coffins! This game is an puzzle game, RPG and (slight) horror game wrapped into one giant package. Welcome to the world of Gehemnis, a beautiful yet sinister world that pays mercy to no one, and accepts no guests.
Though it just so happens one seemed to have found its way into the incarcerating world...

Sou, a boy of 17 years old lived a lonely life in the bustling city of Shibuya, spending his days dreaming and drawing. Though Sou had a reason for being singled out. Sou often spoke of or claimed to have seen monsters, and people who appeared not of this world. Doctors had diagnosed him with severe schizophrenia, a disease where someone could not tell the difference between fantasy and reality. Outcast by everyone around him, Sou drowned himself in his artwork and imagination, trying to pretend the creatures scampering about his mind did not exist.

But what no one believed, is that they very much did.

On the way home from Sou's school, a rather terrifying monster appeared on the street and changed Sou's life for better or worse.

Awakening in a new world, Sou found a girl named Chess who perhaps would help him find his answers...But the only thing he had learned was that he was in a world where these creatures he knew existed and roamed.

And he was dead.

Now it is up to Sou to journey through the land of Gehemnis and find a way back home! Or would he grow to succumb the insanity of Gehemnis? That's for you to decide! Travel to the different regions of Gehemnis and save the inhabitants in hopes of finding your way home.

----GAME MECHANICS:

The software used will be RPG MAKER VX ACE, I have very little prior game making experience so progress will be slow and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Release date: TBA, this game, sprites, plot and music, etc are entirely from scratch. It's gonna be a while!

Genre: Puzzle, RPG, Horror, Visual Novel

Battle style: turn based, final fantasy/Pokémon style with fight, magic, items, run mechanic
(Game will be more focused on story, so fighting scenarios will not be overly difficult unless settings are changed)

The game will follow a "Level up" system.

Playable Characters: Sou is set to be the only playable character, though other characters can be added to your party.

Player choices: During conversations, you may choose what Sou will reply with! Careful though, some choices choose the difference between life and death.

References abound!: Of course there will be LV references sprawled about this magical world.

Unlockable endings: Play the game again! Make different choices! Depending on the path you choose the ending you receive will be different, with one true ending to find!
Any questions? Suggestions to be added? I'm going to be working on this in the future, and I really hope everyone will be interested! Character concept art will be posted soon.


UPDATES AS OF APRIL 14TH, 2015

Name of series subject to change to "Relapse", the idea is still in process. Character designs currently being requested! New concept art is in the making.

 

That's great to hear! I'll keep you in mind for beta testing if you'd like~ This is really a one-man project, so I'm going to have to spend a long time on it.

I didn't know anyone would be interested in the puzzle aspect! Haha, that makes me happy! I'll be posting progress or WIP shots here in the future (maybe music scores if I get them done) Oof. I know it would be smart to ask for assistance but I want to take this on myself, but I'll take any suggestions or spare characters I can.

 

Haha. RPG Maker is a coding life saver. I'm really happy you do... I have a lot of plans for this game! I won't reveal much plot wise, but I'll reveal my progress and mechanics.

I'm really happy you're interested! If you guys have any suggestions let me know!
Gehemnis is going to be very Alice in Wonderland Esque, and right now there is a total of 6 characters you can add to your party (your party maximum is 4, so choose carefully!) Art references of these characters will be provided later, as well as sprite work screenshots.

If you have a character or creature that is strange looking and you really have no use for, please let me know I will gladly use them in the game!

Sou's weapon is confirmed to be his sketchbook, which he draws symbols and fires magic from. The player will travel across 6-8 kingdoms, numbers may be subject to change.

No good digital progress to show yet! Stayyy tuned~

 

Of course! As long as I can see the drawing clearly any medium will work. As long as you're ok with me possibly making any minor changes to them then send as many as you can! They will function as plot devices, enemies, and npcs. (I'll give you credit of course!) I'm happy you'll beta test, I should make a beta tester list soon eeee- But yes, I know I'm taking on this project myself, but imagination help is always a plus! Take all the time you need to.

Thanks so much! It took a while to get a full idea, and I just really wanted to tackle it! It's gonna take a whileee, unless I ask for help in the future, but for now I'm working at my own slow pace. I hope you'll enjoy the finished product!