A 3d Turn-based RPG set in a world governed by stars and the moon. A world divided by a barrier separating the living from the dead.
Game Geeks News are proud to bring you another great gaming project currently running on Kickstarter. Christian Gulley, Jacksonville, AR, is an indie game developer, who is in the process of creating his first indie game known as M.Y.S.O.U.L.
In the world of Gordo, the world is governed by stars. When a star falls, a life is chosen to be born into the world, but also a life is taken away. Siko wakes up to find herself in the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D where those have who have fallen go. Being alive, she wonders why has her star fallen, and what has been born in its place? Her journey begins…
So what is M.Y.S.O.U.L. about ?. Well, it’s a solo-developed single-player traditional turn-based 3d RPG/JRPG game with a non-traditional style! Mixing Traditional, strategic, and action into one with the SOCARLO Battle System!!. The game has a large and deeply woven story, where tears mean everything and nothing, with original 3d hand-painted art style to breathe life into the characters and world they live in, using a low to mid poly 3d style.
The main goals for this Kickstarter campaign is to help fund the launch of the game on both PC and the Nintendo Switch, but if I meet stretched goals, will be available on other game consoles such as Xbox and Playstation.
The Story:
Gordo, a world governed by the stars in the sky and a divide in the planet called the Nullo Barrier that separates the living from the dead. The Ginyian and the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D.
The inhabitants are guided by the story’s of Legends called Code, chosen heroes who protect Ginyian from the monstrosity born from the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D called N.E.M.
Each person has a star in the sky…. when that star dies a new star is born a continuous cycle of life and death. Siko awakes in the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D but Siko’s star has fallen…
Ginyian – The world outside of the great Null Barrier separate from the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D. Inhabitants here live in harmony and peace. Citizens have whose stars are special become CHOSEN to help protect the world from N.E.M
GREAT NARK BARRIER was created to keep the N.E.M.S from attacking the citizens of Ginyian. Some say it’s been there since the beginning, others say a CHOSEN made it. The truth is lost to history.
THE G.A.V.Y.A.R.D is a place swarming with monstrosity but is also a place of rest for those who star have fallen and have moved on from life to go to a peaceful place. The Chosen protect others from entering this place and help escort the bodies of the dead to a burial. There will be many enemies in the world of M.Y.S.O.U.L in many types and forms. Enemies will appear on maps, areas, and in random battles, some may have hidden items and info. Others are almost impossible to beat! Are you up to the challenge?!
Bizarre yet cute beings that have special abilities will appear around the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D. If you find one, you’ll get certain items and skills. But if you find a few in groups in certain areas on the world map and in towns or ruins, you’ll gain something special. What that is? You’ll have to play the full game to see.
The Characters:
SIKO
A sarcastic yet laid-back individual, Siko always works towards the goals presented in front of her. Kiki, Siko’s little sister, is cherished by Siko and will do anything to protect her. Siko finds herself in the G.A.V.Y.A.R.D to witness her star falling.
TYE
A kindhearted and energetic guy, he usually jumps headfirst into helping others, no matter how small. A martial artist in training since he was young, he idolized his older stepbrother who, one day, disappeared, leaving Tye all alone. He journeys to hone his skills and find his older brother.
ANGELINA
A shy and beautiful young woman, she mysteriously appears to be able to go between the barrier but how come? She always wears a cloak and talks rarely. What trauma has caused her to close off herself, and why is the CHOSEN after her?
The game itself has many more playable characters, which can be seen on Christian’s Kickstarter page. The total amount of playable characters is double digits. If funded, the developer plans to reveal a few more in January Feb and March 2022.
You can rest at a big comfy hotel in a city, or a small inn in a town, or shop till you drop. Each town and city is different from each other, having its own style and size and inhabitants. There are also rumours of a few hidden megacities. As you travel, you’ll enter many dungeons and ruins that have hidden treasures, special bosses, and a certain individual. Special areas are hidden on the world map that has exclusive information to finding hidden items/skills, dungeons, and more.
The battle system is a mix of turn-based, tactical, and action. The player attacks, then the enemy chooses to attack or defend. Afterwards, the enemy can choose to scoot further away, allowing the only medium to long-range attacks to hit them to bring strategy into the battle. Most battles start with the player and enemy using an item to boost or hinder themselves or the enemy.
The original soundtrack of M.Y.S.O.U.L. will consist of 55 tracks, all composed by Christian. Here are a few of the songs available on SoundCloud.
Where did the idea for this project come from?
Christian got the idea while thinking of stories he would like to make for a game back in 2019. Usually, Christian wrote in my notebooks and thought, what if there was a world governed by stars? For their beauty, their light…their allure. But also show the dark side of them corresponding to people and life. So last year he started working, teaching himself as a new game developer how to code, how to draw (somewhat in his own style), and the unique battle system. If funded, Christian`s goal is to work on M.Y.S.O.U.L. full time, as a solo developer. The funding will help Christian get the developer kits for consoles as well as the legal props needed to keep the game secure and safe while working on it. As well as reach the stretch goals to bring more fun to the game for everyone. Christian also plans to release another demo before the game releases.
Why Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a great avenue for those who wish to show their story to the world in all areas. For Christian personally, getting M.Y.S.O.U.L. (My Star Our Stars…Lie) out would be truly amazing! To show off the world of Gordo and the journey of Siko would be a dream come true. As a solo dev, it helps storytellers like Christian present themselves and their journeys to others who can accept and play, read or listen to help them find their own journey in life. For more information and to help fund this campaign, visit Christain`s Kickstarter page here.
