This game is currently in early development so, many assets are not completed or finalized. Many previews below are mockups.
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AxiomShift is a Fantasy Roleplaying Game about choice and morals with a unique traveling system.
AxiomShift takes a step backward and reevaluates many of the aspects of JRPGs and seeks to redefine a new system in place of grueling monotonous systems like over the top grinding and item collection while maintaining a smooth flow for the story and character progression so the experience feels engaging as a story while attempting to award players with growth and gameplay. This game is different from your standard 'JRPG'.
Chandler, Prince of Ebonreach, having ended a recent war with the Solaran tribes of the eastern deserts is seeking an alliance with the magical country Mystria in the north, who helped him win the war. He returns home to uncover a dark force working in secret behind the scenes. Work to uncover the truth of what is going on. There are many strings at play and different paths to take.
- Unique traveling system that focuses on player choices. Choose to restrain or dominate your enemies along the path while traveling. Each choice puts you further down the path of light or darkness.
- Player choices have an effect on the ending of the story. (limited for now, but open to possibly adding more in late development.)
- Turn based combat boss fights planned at the end of the Travel Sequences.
- 20 Travel Sequences areas, give or take, changing with which path you take.
- Engaging story with deeply developed characters and fantasy world. My passion project for many (many!) years.
- Some original music by Cylight Studios.
Images/Screenshots
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Early Mockup Introduction Video
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Story Summary
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In the years prior to the events in the game, Nero, self-proclaimed Emperor and founder of a new Ebonreach order from a once democratic society had declared war on all surrounding countries in a bid to claim more land and power. His sights started on the smaller countries surrounding Ebonreach, then the largest neighbor to the east in the deserts, Solaria. The dark lord and Sorcerer of the North, Lucian, backed Nero with his war and offered his Zealots, mages of dark magic, as soldiers to Nero's army in exchange for Solarans as captured Slaves and for use in magical experiments. The war nearly totaled the Solaran population and their capital city, Haven, was lost.
Things looked as though they were going to claim victory over Solaria when unexpectedly Nero died. His son, Tiberius, took control of the Empire declaring it to be a kingdom once again and re-establishing the Democratic Council and proclaiming himself only as King. He abolished much of Nero's policies (including Slavery of Solarans) and pulled Ebonreach from the war although offering little more than a ceasefire. Mystria remained at war with Solaria but their efforts were reduced. Lucian preferred to only enslave Solarans and had little use for the land.
Years passed without a lot of change. It was during this time when a mysterious plague spread through the lands. No one could determine from where it started, other than the eastern part of Mystria. It spread from Mystria, to Solaria, then to Ebonreach and beyond. Lucian and his Zealots found what seemed to be a cure and offered it only to the Mystrians rich enough to pay for it. Ebonreach was decimated by the plague, even its own Queen, Althea, was claimed by it. The plague vanished as mysteriously as it started. Lucian claimed more power during this time with his 'cure'. Leon, Lucian's own grandson, heir, and highest zealot-general turned against him and successfully pulled off a coup d'etat shortly after the plague disappeared. Lucian was defeated and Leon rose to power as Grand Magister.
The war with the Solarans continued as they knew nothing but to fight for land, as they had lost nearly all valuable land for agriculture from the war and now the plague. They continued their attacks against Mystria, then turning their sights later to Ebonreach, reigniting the war. Tiberius' son, Chandler, established an alliance with Leon and lead an army into the desert to stop the war once and for all.
Only a few years after the war, it seems there are still whispers of dark magic and mages. Chandler returns home from a diplomatic mission from Mystria to discover the dark rumors and actions going on behind the scenes.
Things looked as though they were going to claim victory over Solaria when unexpectedly Nero died. His son, Tiberius, took control of the Empire declaring it to be a kingdom once again and re-establishing the Democratic Council and proclaiming himself only as King. He abolished much of Nero's policies (including Slavery of Solarans) and pulled Ebonreach from the war although offering little more than a ceasefire. Mystria remained at war with Solaria but their efforts were reduced. Lucian preferred to only enslave Solarans and had little use for the land.
Years passed without a lot of change. It was during this time when a mysterious plague spread through the lands. No one could determine from where it started, other than the eastern part of Mystria. It spread from Mystria, to Solaria, then to Ebonreach and beyond. Lucian and his Zealots found what seemed to be a cure and offered it only to the Mystrians rich enough to pay for it. Ebonreach was decimated by the plague, even its own Queen, Althea, was claimed by it. The plague vanished as mysteriously as it started. Lucian claimed more power during this time with his 'cure'. Leon, Lucian's own grandson, heir, and highest zealot-general turned against him and successfully pulled off a coup d'etat shortly after the plague disappeared. Lucian was defeated and Leon rose to power as Grand Magister.
The war with the Solarans continued as they knew nothing but to fight for land, as they had lost nearly all valuable land for agriculture from the war and now the plague. They continued their attacks against Mystria, then turning their sights later to Ebonreach, reigniting the war. Tiberius' son, Chandler, established an alliance with Leon and lead an army into the desert to stop the war once and for all.
Only a few years after the war, it seems there are still whispers of dark magic and mages. Chandler returns home from a diplomatic mission from Mystria to discover the dark rumors and actions going on behind the scenes.
Main Cast:
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Prince Chandler Tremont
After recently ending the war with Solaria, Chandler is seeking to stabilize his country and the alliance with the northern country of Mystria. He wishes to end the troubles started by his Grandfather's reign.
General Aurelia Brenton
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High General in the Ebonreach Army, after attaining that rank during the war, Aurelia acts as Chandler's personal guard and is a close friend to him.
Grand Magister Leon D'Amboise
The new leader of Mystria and after defeating his Grandfather, Lucian, during a coup d'etat he planned for months with a rebellion. His battle with Lucian left him scarred and disfigured, but despite this, he is still an accomplished master mage.
Duchess Laila Tremont
Once a bounty hunter born and raised in Solaria, now Duchess through her marriage to Chandler. Laila is often at Chandler's side during the time after the war.
After recently ending the war with Solaria, Chandler is seeking to stabilize his country and the alliance with the northern country of Mystria. He wishes to end the troubles started by his Grandfather's reign.
General Aurelia Brenton
(No image yet! :x)
High General in the Ebonreach Army, after attaining that rank during the war, Aurelia acts as Chandler's personal guard and is a close friend to him.
Grand Magister Leon D'Amboise
The new leader of Mystria and after defeating his Grandfather, Lucian, during a coup d'etat he planned for months with a rebellion. His battle with Lucian left him scarred and disfigured, but despite this, he is still an accomplished master mage.
Duchess Laila Tremont
Once a bounty hunter born and raised in Solaria, now Duchess through her marriage to Chandler. Laila is often at Chandler's side during the time after the war.