Fallen Tear: The Ascension - Metroidvania+High Fantasy JRPG
Created by Fallen Tear: The Ascension
A single player 2d platform Metroidvania and JRPG fusion about restoring balance to a fading world ruined by corrupted gods.
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Fallen Tear: The Ascension - A Unique Metroidvania Experience
4 months ago
– Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 07:20:20 AM
A Metroidvania Unlike Any Other
What sets Fallen Tear: The Ascension (FTA) apart from traditional Metroidvania games is its unique combination of Zelda-inspired level design, Ori and the Will of the Wisps' fluid gameplay and art style, expansive enemy variety, and rich character progression systems. Whether through Hira's journey of self-discovery or the deep connections formed with Fated Bonds, FTA offers a deeply immersive experience filled with choice, exploration, and combat mastery. With non-linear world progression, 150 unique enemies, and a cast of compelling characters, FTA promises a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre, infused with JRPG elements that enhance both the gameplay and narrative.
Level Design - Expanding Exploration Inspired by Zelda BOTW
Fallen Tear: The Ascension (FTA) embraces the philosophy of an interconnected world map with a design approach inspired by Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In FTA, players start by unlocking essential skills that gradually open up the world. Once these key abilities are obtained, players are free to choose which path to take and which areas to explore. This sense of non-linear progression makes the game feel more open, giving you the freedom to decide the order in which you want to face challenges and progress in the world.
A preview of 60% of the interconnected world you will be able to explore:
150 Unique and Diverse Enemies - Challenges Await
FTA offers a variety of challenges in the form of 150 unique enemy types. Each enemy has its own distinct fighting style, patterns, and abilities. Whether it's small creatures or formidable monsters, you'll face enemies that are not only tough but strategically designed to push your limits. Every encounter feels fresh, providing depth and replayability to the game as players discover new enemy types and battle techniques.
Hira: The Demi-God Protagonist
At the heart of FTA is Hira, the main protagonist. Hira is the son of the God of Darkness, who controls the balance of life in the world of Raoah. However, Hira has forgotten his past and is on a quest to rediscover who he truly is. As he journeys through the world, he will uncover the mystery behind the corruption of the Gods and his true role in restoring balance to the world. Hira’s demigod lineage gives him powerful abilities that will grow stronger as the story unfolds, but his true potential lies in reawakening the Fated Bonds that will guide him.
Fated Bonds and Their Powers
The Fated Bonds are special characters that play a crucial role in Hira’s journey. These characters each bring unique skills, whether in the form of support abilities or powerful damage-dealing moves, to aid Hira in battle. As Hira strengthens his bond with these characters, they will unlock new abilities and deepen their connection, offering strategic depth to combat and progression.
Ravn: The Stepbrother and Talented Hunter
One of the most important figures in Hira’s journey is his stepbrother, Ravn. A highly skilled hunter, Ravn shares a deep love for their mother and will be heavily involved in Hira's progression throughout the game. His bond with Hira is not only important to the story but also vital to unlocking key aspects of Hira’s growth as a character and warrior. Ravn’s presence will be felt in pivotal moments, adding emotional weight to the narrative.
JRPG Elements Inspired by Suikoden
FTA also incorporates JRPG elements inspired by Suikoden, such as having to find and solvecharacter quests before recruiting them as Fated Bonds. Each character has their own quest, backstory, and abilities, adding depth and complexity to the game's progression. Once recruited, these characters will reside in the Temple of Oras, the game's central hub, where they take on unique responsibilities that directly contribute to Hira's growth and power. Whether crafting new gear, offering training, or unlocking special abilities, these bonds ensure that every character you meet plays an important role in Hira’s journey, helping him get stronger as the game progresses.
Ori-Inspired Gameplay and Art Style
In terms of gameplay and aesthetics, FTA draws inspiration from Ori and the Will of the Wisps with its beautiful hand-drawn art style and fluid, responsive mechanics. The movement and combat are smooth, offering players a visually stunning world to explore, filled with meticulously designed environments and characters. The world design is crafted with the same level of care, drawing on atmospheric storytelling through landscapes and animations, making the exploration of Fallen Tear: The Ascension a truly breathtaking experience. Every environment has a distinct feel, inspired by Ori’s dynamic platforming and visual depth, immersing the player deeper into the world of Raoah.
🔓 2 Stretch Goals unlocked! And here's what's coming! 🎉 Thank you for your support! 💖
4 months ago
– Mon, Sep 09, 2024 at 09:38:39 AM
Hello Kickstarter!
With this announcement, we’ll go over:
2 Stretch goals unlocked + next stretch goal.
Demo reminder.
Cosy camper to check out.
You Helped us unlock 2 more stretch goals!
💬 More Voices in Raoah ($90k)
We've hit our goal to include more English & Japanese voice acting! Expect richer interactions in Fated Bonds, Hira, and key story scenes.
👤 More NPCs & Quests ($100k)
We're adding new NPCs: side quests, unique stories, and hidden secrets for you to uncover. These quests are totally optionalbut full of rewards and lore for those who explore!
⚔️ Next: Fallen Tear & Story Modes ($110k)
Fallen Tear Mode: The core, full-experience game. Story Mode: A more chill mode for if you just want to soak up the story, plus difficulty toggles.
⚔️ Free DLC - Rare Hunts ($120k)
Get ready for new challenges with tough beasties, high rewards, and unique ways to level up your Fated Bonds and Hira. These Hunts Are Gonna Push Your Skills to the Limits!
Boss Rush Demo Now on Steam!
Our Boss Rush Demo is live! Test your skills and see if you can beat the current speedrun record of 7:21.
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New Boss Rush Demo Now Available On Steam!
4 months ago
– Tue, Sep 03, 2024 at 08:18:50 AM
Hello Kickstarter Community!
With this announcement, we’ll go over: - Boss Rush demo. - Voice acting stretch goal. - More Metroidvanias on Kickstarter.
Boss Rush demo is now on Steam
We’re happy to announce that our ‘Boss Rush’ demo is now available to play on Steam. It’s different to the stretch goal ‘Boss Rush Mode’ unlocked last week but you’ll get a sneak of what’s to come in the new mode.
You’ll encounter 3 rare hunts and some of the monsters of the environments, and with you will be 3 Fated Bonds: Bjorn, Efimer and Trystan.
We featured this demo at Gamescom and the response was great! People loved the art - we had a lot of people stop and stare while people played the demo. Even the little wanderers enjoyed it!
We had speedrunners complete the demo in 9m 21s, and no one managed to complete a flawless run. Let us know how you do in the comments below.
We think you’ll have a lot of fun with this and experience a taste of what's to come with Fallen Tear: The Ascension.
We are edging closer to our 3rd stretch goal! The next stretch goal will add more English & Japanese voice acting into the world of Roaha.
The voice acting in the game right now includes some basic interactions within the game and with the stretch goal, we plan to have more interactions with the Fated Bonds and Hira, in game cutscenes and other main events that would elevate the scenes in game. We think this will add more feeling and depth to our characters, and help expand your experience when playing Fallen Tear: The Ascension.
Here’s some of the voices you’ll hear in Fallen Tear:
Rhiannon Moushall as Lenela
Brandon Hunt as Trystan
Thank you for showing your support and contributing towards Fallen Tear: The Ascension!
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Dive into the heart of Neo Barcelona, where the vibrant pulse of a neon-lit Metroidvania meets the depth of a cyberpunk RPG. Experience a world where you will find fast-paced combat meets strategic gameplay, and where every decision shapes your path through a city alive with both danger and intrigue.
Key Features:
Your Ship, Your Rules:The Esperanza is Jack’s spaceship and your base. You can upgrade it, recruit crew members, and make it your own. Every choice you make affects Jack’s abilities and how you play.
Explore Neo Barcelona: Discover a futuristic version of Barcelona, complete with iconic landmarks like the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and many more. But be prepared—they won’t look quite like you remember!
Intense Combat: Wield the Quantum Blade a weapon that enhances your combat capabilities, but is also your key to traversing the challenging terrains of Neo Barcelona thanks to its teleportation abilities. Dive into fast, stylish combat where agility and skill are key. Face off against everything from giant lizard gangs to cyborg armies, and test your mettle in epic boss battles.
Build Relationships: Reconnect with old friends, make new allies, and even find love. Your choices in these relationships will shape Jack’s journey.
Thank you for being such an incredible community! Together, we’re building something special. 🌟
Exciting News: Freebies, Clarifications, and a Sold Out Tier!
5 months ago
– Mon, Sep 02, 2024 at 10:25:21 AM
Hi Wanderers! Very exciting news: we have a small, new update for you. Adding a few freebies to the Hunter Tier! 🎉 Now, all the backers at this level will receive a tote bag and button pin set with their rewards.
Kickstarter limitations, unfortunately, don't allow us to edit reward descriptions for each tier in order to reflect these additions. Not to worry; we guarantee that all backers who pledge at least to the Hunter Tier will receive these items during reward shipping!
There are no more items added to the Ranger Tier at the moment due to the cost of production, which includes the Collector's Edition, Vinyl Record, and other physical rewards that come with it.
Finally, we'd like to clarify something that came up repeatedly in the comments: the difference with the physical copy of the game. What this means is that any backer level, starting from Ranger Tier and beyond, will be sent the Collector's Edition, while Hunter Tier and under will get the Standard Edition.
We've also just sold through our entire Champion Hunter Tier! There was a bug at the time of our Kickstarter launch where the estimated delivery date said November 2024, instead of November 2025, so don't worry. Sorry about any confusion; thank you for your patience.
Thank you all for your overwhelming support, thank you for your patience with us through these haddocks, you guys have been incredible. Let's continue this amazing journey together! 🌟
