MZ - Heroes of the Seasons (A Hellish Update is now available!)

Starmage · 2023-12-15T17:16:08+0900

Trailer: Introduction: Heroes of the Seasons is an entry to the RPGmakerweb 2023 Christmas Game Jam! The demo has won the honorable "Fan-Favourite" or "People's Choice" awards in the game jam. This is now a commercial game with new custom art brought to you by @BerryB , new stages, more stories, more battles, more features, and more playable characters. This game is a Boss-Rush Turn-Based RPG with Visual Novel Styled storytelling. Hire 3 Mercenaries and protect Christmas with all your might! Spoiler Set in the Year 242 A.R. (Arcane Renaissance) in the World of Vyen. Mayor Nelly of Utania Village has started decorating everything with Christmas lights and pretty stars. She had everyone in the village prepare delicious meals and treats for the holidays, and they planned on celebrating Christmas Eve together as a whole village. But one day, the biggest Christmas hater of them all, Frinch, the Goblin King, threatened Utania Village that he would ruin Christmas and destroy everything. We must protect the holidays at all costs! Thankfully, Mayor Nelly found Mercenaries willing to lend their aid in protecting Christmas and preserving the holiday spirit. Help Mayor Nelly and her friends by forming your Heroes of Christmas to fight King Frinch's army! But wait, how are we sure that King Frinch is the only adversary to the holidays? What if a certain Lovecraftian lord is yearning to end the festivities? Or a jealous demoness with burning desires to destroy the Goddess' festive creation? Or a mere simpleton who's more than meets the eye, pulling the strings? We will never know unless we fight all of the haters. Bonus: Tv Tropes page for Heroes of the Seasons: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/HeroesOfTheSeasons Spoiler Boss Rush Mechanics: Generally, most stages follow this setup, except for the 1st Stage, which is easier and faster to finish. You face a wave of mobs, then a boss, and afterward, rest at a camp to buy items, talk to your mercenaries, visit your home to decorate or unwind, save, and open the menu. After completing three sets of mob waves and bosses, you will face the Final Boss. Upon victory, you can claim rewards and unlockables and keep all the Vyse (Gold) and equipment you've acquired. If you wish, you are then taken back to the mercenary select screen to play another round of the game modes. Mercenary Types: As you pick your 3 Mercenaries to battle the Christmas-haters and become Heroes of Christmas, you will be able to pick between three types of mercenaries. Tank: Tank-type mercenaries have high survivability to protect themselves and the party. They can provoke enemies to target them in their allies' stead. Their defenses are initially strong, but most tanks aren't fit to deal heavy damage to enemies. Nuker: Nuker-type mercenaries are the main damage dealers. They can dish out heavy physical or magical damage to the enemy ranks, but they lack the survivability to protect themselves from enemy retaliation. Support: Support-type mercenaries are versatile characters who can heal allies HP and MP, give party buffs and shields, and debuff enemies (Depending on the support character's skills.) Their survivability isn't as great as a tank's, and their damage-dealing is not as great as a nuker's, but they're rather decent at both aspects. Elemental Triangle: Both players and enemies will have Elemental Affinities (Physical, Force, and Arcane) and will be affected by the Elemental Triangle weakness system. Screenshots: Spoiler Downloads: Spoiler Steam: Itch: Heroes of the Seasons by Starmage A Christmas-Theme'd Boss Rush RPG starmage.itch.io Aldorlea: Heroes of the Seasons Game Download for PC | Aldorlea Games The Official Page of Heroes of the Seasons www.aldorlea.org - Fast-Paced Turn Based Battles - Home decoration - Fight Challenging Mobs and Bosses as you progress - Replayability - Customizable party combinations and gears - Unlockables - Fun Character interactions - Christmas Spirit is everywhere!

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Started by Starmage Dec 15, 2023, 08:16 AM 59 posts Page 2 of 3 View original ↗

Starmage

#21 Jan 10, 2024, 11:24 PM Source

TheAM-Dol said:
Well, my duty on this planet is complete. I have influenced a positive change in a person's game.
Other planets need me. I must leave now.

Not all heroes wear capes indeed xDD :kaohi:
Trihan

#22 Jan 10, 2024, 11:29 PM Source

TheAM-Dol said:
Well, my duty on this planet is complete. I have influenced a positive change in a person's game.
Other planets need me. I must leave now.
Wait, that's all it takes to get rid of you? ;)
Erif

#23 Jan 11, 2024, 12:01 AM Source

Starmage said:
Can you recognize the cameo chars from the Christmas Jam in this screenshot? :kaothx:
If i'm not wrong (and blind) there's someone there at the upmost left that seems alone, in red. He's very chatty once you step to talk to him.
Starmage

#24 Jan 11, 2024, 12:04 AM Source

Erif said:
If i'm not wrong (and blind) there's someone there at the upmost left that seems alone, in red. He's very chatty once you step to talk to him.

Yup! And he comes from a grand adventure doing dragon waves & vulcan fangs :kaopride:
Erif

#25 Jan 11, 2024, 12:09 AM Source

I got some blue haired kid doing spins and dagger throwing, don't we have them mixed up?
Starmage

#26 Jan 11, 2024, 12:13 AM Source

Erif said:
I got some blue haired kid doing spins and dagger throwing, don't we have them mixed up?

Oh my! Seems like we do have 'em mixed up, Erif! Love it! :kaojoy:
Starmage

#27 Jan 12, 2024, 12:47 AM Source

26$ remaining for the crowdfunding goal to complete the custom art overhaul services of Berry. :yswt:

New bust arts so far:

Spoiler

2 Remaining playable RTP chars will get a makeover as soon as the crowdfunding goal is achieved:

Spoiler

I appreciate any of your kind donations for me to finally reach that crowdfunding goal (26$ remaining) to complete the custom art services. Thank you so much!:kaojoy:

For more info on the crowdfunding project:
Crowdfunding this project for Custom Arts - Heroes of the Seasons by Starmage
Donate via Paypal:
whitesage.kyle@gmail.com
Starmage

#28 Jan 12, 2024, 02:40 AM Source

Heroes of the Seasons 100$ custom art crowdfunding goal has been reached! :XP1:

Thank you so much, everyone! :kaojoy:

- Berry - for this wonderful opportunity, his amazing friendship and support, and for the lovely arts.
- KV_Kingdom ($20 Donation)
- Somberton ($40 Donation)
- Kiyasu ($10 Donation)
- Anonymous ($4 Donation)
- Sawyer Friend ($10 Donation)
- Lunesis Studios ($26 Donation)
- Mooglerampage (Follow up a donation of $10)

All of the wonderful donors/sponsors of this crowdfunding project shall receive a special thanks in-game + a Steam copy/key of this game once it's released. :ywink:

I'll keep you all posted. :kaopride:
Starmage

#29 Jan 13, 2024, 02:15 PM Source

Heroes of the Seasons' new promo/poster art by @BerryB :kaojoy:

Spoiler
Starmage

#30 Jan 14, 2024, 09:37 PM Source

Thank you so much to @MoztheTiger for the follow up donation for the Crowdfunding after it was completed! ^_^ <3 This will help so much with further funds for this game's needs! ^^ It means a lot! :D <3

A special thanks on the game's credits + Steam key shall be assured once it's released! :kaojoy:
MoztheTiger

#31 Jan 14, 2024, 09:39 PM Source

Starmage said:
Thank you so much to @MoztheTiger for the follow up donation for the Crowdfunding after it was completed! ^_^ <3 This will help so much with further funds for this game's needs! ^^ It means a lot! :D <3

A special thanks on the game's credits + Steam key shall be assured once it's released! :kaojoy:
Who? :hwink:

Hahaha! Well, it was something I wanted to do, I hope it motivates you!
Starmage

#32 Jan 14, 2024, 09:42 PM Source

I feel motivated for sure, Moz! ^_^ <3 Thanks so much again! I will do my best to deliver a product that everyone who's into Turn-based RPGs and Boss-Rush games can enjoy! :kaojoy:
MoztheTiger

#33 Jan 14, 2024, 09:45 PM Source

Starmage said:
I feel motivated for sure, Moz! ^_^ <3 Thanks so much again! I will do my best to deliver a product that everyone who's into Turn-based RPGs and Boss-Rush games can enjoy! :kaojoy:
That's the spirit, Starmage! Now go! Get The Heroes of the Season comeback to life!
Starmage

#34 Jan 14, 2024, 09:50 PM Source

MoztheTiger said:
That's the spirit, Starmage! Now go! Get The Heroes of the Season comeback to life!

Will do Moz! <3 <3 Ya'll are amazing indeed! :kaopride:
Starmage

#35 Jan 21, 2024, 11:29 PM Source

Hi everyone! Here's a trailer for Heroes of the Seasons! Showcasing the challenging boss battles you will face, as well as the Cameo bosses you'll get to encounter in this Christmas-themed turn-based, boss-rush RPG. Uncover the story of why certain villains despise the holidays you're meant to protect. ;)

Special thanks to @BerryB for making this trailer for me.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project with their feedback, well wishes, and donations for the crowdfunding project. The RPG maker community has helped me so much in making this project what it is now. :yswt:
Starmage

#36 Jan 22, 2024, 11:24 PM Source

Heroes of the Seasons Steam store page is now up! Your wishlists would mean so much to me! Stay tuned for the release! Much love! :kaojoy:
Starmage

#37 Jan 26, 2024, 07:36 AM Source

Here's the first set of mercenaries spotlight video for Heroes of the Seasons! :yswt:

Stay tuned for more mercenary spotlights! :kaoluv:
Starmage

#38 Jan 29, 2024, 05:28 AM Source

Hello everyone! Here's the second batch of mercenaries spotlight for Heroes of the Seasons!

Stay tuned for more mercenary spotlight :D
Starmage

#39 Feb 1, 2024, 07:46 AM Source

Hello everyone! Here's the third set of Mercenaries Spotlight for Heroes of the Seasons! <3 Stay tuned for more! ^_^
Starmage

#40 Feb 5, 2024, 10:50 AM Source

Hi everyone! Here's the 4th batch of mercenaries spotlight for Heroes of the Seasons! Hope you all enjoy! Stay tuned for more! :yswt: