MV - MARGO - On the Brink [DEMO LIVE!]

SomaelCK · 2021-01-04T00:01:20+0900

Kodots Games & Eureka Presents Spoiler: Alternate Artworks GAME DEMO is finally here! >>>DEMO DOWNLOAD<<< What is MARGO - On the Brink ? MARGO - On the Brink is a turn-based 2D RPG with roguelites deck-builder elements. You play as a nameless girl, [Null], trapped in a crumbling reality known as the Brink, a world filled with broken and useless things. As her life slowly fades, [Null] must find a way to recover and escape the Brink. However, the Junkyard is patrolled by malevolent entities called the Watchers. They are determined to destroy [Null], whom they see as "The Pretender" and the greatest threat to their world. [Null] must form unbreakable bonds with benevolent beings known as the Whispers and connect them to a primordial energy know as the Source, empowering them to stand against the Watchers' tyranny. What are the main characters like? We strive to make every character you meet in MARGO distinct and memorable, except for the main character, [Null], who is your typical JRPG silent protagonist. Instead of introducing the characters through posts, we want players to meet them in the game and let the story unfold naturally. We hope these characters stay with you long after you finish the game. Gameplay? MARGO is a slow-paced, turn-based RPG where strategic decisions are key to mastering the game. As a roguelite deck-builder, you must utilize every random card you have to win battles. Even a single wrong move can end a run. When defeated in combat, you lose all collected cards and dungeon progress. However, the levels of the Whispers and their cards are retained, allowing you to start the next run a bit stronger. There’s no unnecessary grinding, as enemies do not respawn unless the run resets, and there are no random encounters. Combat Showcase Side Quests? We apply the same design philosophy to our game's side quests as we do to our characters. We want them to stay with you long after you've completed the game. There will be no fetch quests or "kill X number of enemies" quests. There are no side quest markers or quest logs. Instead, we want players to discover side quests organically for a more rewarding experience. Spoiler: Side Quest/Content Example There is a side quest involving the Garbage Pile and Depressed Monitor you met in the game. They can be totally missed out if player don't give attention. A lonely depressed broken monitor A friendly pile of garbage What about making them meet each other? Match Maker Screenshots Media STEAM PAGE Do follow us on our Steam Page by wishlisting the game! Team @SomaelCK @HaruAkira @Edgeklinge Spoiler: A little backstory about me and the team. Hi all! After releasing Wanda - A Beautiful Apocalypse, I've started several projects but ended up completing nothing due to many unforeseeable stuff in life. However, I decided to join last year global game jam and ended up making a short game called Brink. The team love the concept and decided to develop it into a full-fledged game. We renamed it to MARGO - On the Brink. Hope to share more about the game soon! Many thanks for reading through this thread. Would appreciate hearing your thoughts! Spoiler: Credits Yanfly Mog Shaz Galv 魔王魂 SumRndmDde Exhydra Tsukimi Boris "Blizzard" Mikić Irina TheGreenKel Hime - Himeworks Shora TAASpider

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Started by SomaelCK Jan 3, 2021, 03:01 PM 93 posts Page 3 of 5 View original ↗

SomaelCK

#41 Oct 8, 2023, 05:48 PM Source

Some new screenshots!
SomaelCK

#42 Oct 9, 2023, 02:50 PM Source

Planning to adding puzzle stages where Protagonist transform into different animals like cats to gain different ability like crawling into small spaces, walk on the beam etc.
SomaelCK

#43 Oct 13, 2023, 06:44 PM Source

Did some re-editing on the trailer. Previous trailer has this audio bug that made pop and crack sounds. This is now fixed and added some new scenes and tighter cuts. Please have a look!
SomaelCK

#44 Oct 14, 2023, 08:19 PM Source

New NPC! A monitor screen with crippling social anxiety disorder :kaoswt:
SomaelCK

#45 Oct 15, 2023, 08:20 AM Source

Gacha-like card pack opening!
SomaelCK

#46 Oct 18, 2023, 08:01 PM Source

Writing dialogue for this new NPC is fun! Almost feel like a self-insert.
SomaelCK

#47 Oct 23, 2023, 09:47 AM Source

Just adding one frame animation can make the character more expressive.
Dalph

#48 Oct 23, 2023, 09:48 AM Source

It looks cute, I'm sure it'll be fun as well to play. I'll be following it.

Make a support banner for advertisement in signatures. Thanks.
SomaelCK

#49 Oct 26, 2023, 06:27 PM Source

Add the Data-log entry system. Find them in game to learn more about the origin of the fragmented sundered world of the Brink.

Do you think the BG is a tad too harsh for the eyes?
RCXGaming

#50 Oct 26, 2023, 06:34 PM Source

SomaelCK said:
Add the Data-log entry system. Find them in game to learn more about the origin of the fragmented sundered world of the Brink.

Do you think the BG is a tad too harsh for the eyes?

It's the very bright gradients that mess this up for me. I would probably desaturate this by quite a bit, along with using a darker color.
SomaelCK

#51 Oct 26, 2023, 06:41 PM Source

RCXGaming said:
It's the very bright gradients that mess this up for me. I would probably desaturate this by quite a bit, along with using a darker color.
Thanks for the feedback. Just as I thought lol.
SomaelCK

#52 Oct 29, 2023, 11:04 AM Source

Fixed the Datalog so it won't try to blind you now!
SomaelCK

#53 Nov 9, 2023, 05:01 PM Source

The milky room where things go back to grey. One step closer to Coherency.
Felt like the map is missing something tho. Going to make improvement later.
SomaelCK

#54 Nov 11, 2023, 06:10 AM Source

Hi, I have some substantial updates for MARGO's gameplay!

Update for battle system

Enemies will have unique animations which you can use to determine what they are going to do. Reading the "tells" from the enemies will be crucial deciding factor between victory and defeat.

Smart Enemy AI [WIP]

Instead of attacking randomly, some enemies in MARGO will have "smart" AI that will try find the most effective solution to destroy the player. For example, you are low on heath and have a healing card in your hand, then enemy with "healing jammer" ability will try to nullify the healing or even try to corrupt the healing into DMG in later dungeons.

Mods -

... So on
Mods are the another crucial element player will need to make use in order to successfully complete a dungeon. In early game, they will be very basic buff, like adding +1 to healing or DMG etc but late game mods will have powerful unique buff and some debuff to balance the game.

They can't be swapped out or deleted once you pick them up. The only way to get rid of them is to die in the dungeon, which will wipe everything in roguelite fashion or find a mod removal machine in dungeon which will remove ALL of the attached mods for a fee.

Thanks for reading and have a nice day! Cheers!
RCXGaming

#55 Nov 11, 2023, 06:17 AM Source

SomaelCK said:
Hi, I have some substantial updates for MARGO's gameplay!

Update for battle system

Enemies will have unique animations which you can use to determine what they are going to do. Reading the "tells" from the enemies will be crucial deciding factor between victory and defeat.

Very nice idea. It's always good to know how enemies will attack. :)

SomaelCK said:
Smart Enemy AI [WIP]

Instead of attacking randomly, some enemies in MARGO will have "smart" AI that will try find the most effective solution to destroy the player. For example, you are low on heath and have a healing card in your hand, then enemy with "healing jammer" ability will try to nullify the healing or even try to corrupt the healing into DMG in later dungeons.

That's... pretty diabolical. I'd love more games to incorporate this kind of AI so it trips up players who rely on a specific playstyle.

SomaelCK said:
Mods -

... So on
Mods are the another crucial element player will need to make use in order to successfully complete a dungeon. In early game, they will be very basic buff, like adding +1 to healing or DMG etc but late game mods will have powerful unique buff and some debuff to balance the game.

They can't be swapped out or deleted once you pick them up. The only way to get rid of them is to die in the dungeon, which will wipe everything in roguelite fashion or find a mod removal machine in dungeon which will remove ALL of the attached mods for a fee.

Thanks for reading and have a nice day! Cheers!

Are you at least told about the disadvantages before choosing them?
SomaelCK

#56 Nov 11, 2023, 06:22 AM Source

RCXGaming said:
Are you at least told about the disadvantages before choosing them?
Yes of course, you can view the buff and debuff of each mods before picking them up.
SomaelCK

#57 Apr 5, 2024, 07:42 AM Source

Long time no post, but I'm back (again)! I had migrated into a new country so the project was delayed. Had to leave everything behind... Just recently bought a PC so I could continue work on MARGO.

Be seeing y'all!
alice_gristle

#58 Apr 5, 2024, 01:30 PM Source

Hi sweetie! :kaoluv: Happy to hear that MARGO still kickin'! Where are you at, overall?
SomaelCK

#59 Apr 7, 2024, 10:04 AM Source

alice_gristle said:
Hi sweetie! :kaoluv: Happy to hear that MARGO still kickin'! Where are you at, overall?

Sorry for late reply!

The story hasn't progressed much. I'm currently focusing on battle system. Once it's done, I think the overall progress will be faster as that's the hardest part.
SomaelCK

#60 Apr 11, 2024, 04:32 PM Source

New enemy to annoy the player