Crimson Sword Saga: Tactics Part I
beta v13 and the end!
this is it! The very last update!
The minor change:
the characters tab in the extra menu unlock as you progress in the game.
The major change:
new musics from tukito (moonwind).
Beside that it is the same as beta v12.
Goodbye to all,
what a long journey it was!
David N.
ps: I will upload a speedrun of my game on youtube.
The end!?
I think I will stop updating this game so beta v12 may be the very last update. Part of me want to make other game again (with rpgmaker) but I guess it is time to move on from all of this. I would like to thank everyone for their kind comments and supports. This game is certainly not a masterpiece but overall I think it is a fun and enjoyable experience. I think that is the most important thing. It was fun to create it and I definitely have no regrets.
So long,
David N.
ps: if one day the sales exceed 5000 copies sold, steam cards with arts from Rena Saiya will be added.
beta v12 released!
this is another big update. The changes are:
- a slightly reworked script (most notably near the end);
- add some musics and remove unused music;
- add a "cheating" difficulty walk (infinite turns and your characters can't die)
- remove a RPG Maker RTP Background;
- add an ending CG;
- some minor gameplay adjustments here and there.
Need to playtest again many times, but this is the definitive version so enjoy!
Once I have finished playtesting, I will work on a french version.
Thank you for your patience,
David N.
beta v11 released!
the challenge difficulty has been released! This difficulty pushes the game to the limit, as I barely manage to beat it. It is doable but sometimes felt unfair and unforgiving. This game is already targeted to niche gamers, and this difficulty will only appeal to a minority of this niche.
I need to rework the story/script and music. The final version will be released soon!
Thank you for your support!
David N.
beta v10 released!
I have found new motivation in finishing this project! Minor changes: Druids and Lich have different sprites. The big change here is the addition of a very hard mode. So far the difficulties are:
Easy
Normal
Normal+ (formerly hard)
Hard (formerly very hard)
Very Hard (new difficulty)
Challenge (coming soon)
I will add soon a challenge difficulty (Right now it is displayed ingame but it is not finished so don't choose it). The very hard difficulty is not that hard, because I want a fun and fair experience. The challenge difficulty will be for hardcore masochist gamer so be warned!
Once I am done I will fully rework the story and script. Since I am french native, I will make a french version first then translate it to english. The music from RPG Maker will be changed with one more fitting to SRPG.
Thank you for your support,
David N.
Some statements...
First I would like to wish a happy new year to all of you!
Like the title suggest, here are some statements:
1) I have rested well but I am not sure if I want to put more work into it...
2) The last review was a negative one but I loved it because it points out well some default and shortcomings of my game (namely the difficulties and story).
3) Maybe I will add a challenge difficulty (who will be very hard), if I do so I will rename the difficulies: hard -> normal+ and very hard-> hard
4) I feel that I can still improve the story, the script and the overall presentation but it will be a lot of more work...
5) Vestaria Saga is out on steam and it is clearly a better game in every way (graphics, story, music, gameplay) than mine. Still the game is oddly difficult and not newcommer friendly at all, and it cost 19.99$ (way overpriced in my opinion)!
6) So far I have around 2500 sales, with 2500 more I may finally be able to add steam cards.
7) I have low motivation and other priority right now so don't expect much...
Thank you for your support!
David N.
beta v9 released!
beta v9 is released! Same content than beta v8 with some plugins added (movement route displayed and xp bar), only slightly playtested so if there are bugs, please let me know!
I think I can't improve the "core" of the game. I still need to check every little details but that will be for later!
Thank you for your support!
David N.
beta v8 released!
sorry for not updating the game recently. This project felt like a roller coaster to me (there are constantly high points and low points.) Enjoy this update, here I fixed some bugs, the script for part 3 has been changed/overhauled.
What the game need to leave the beta state:
recheck everything/playtest the game to death.
I have lost a lot of motivation right now. I will take a long vacation so this will be the last update for a while. I will replenish spirit and move a step backwards on this project. I hope to come back in 2020 to finish this game.
Thank you for your support,
David N.
New trailer!
the steam page has been updated with a new trailer! It is a lot better than the old one.
The game is perfectly playable from start to finish. I hope to release the definitive version before 2020!
Thank you for your support,
David N.
beta v7
here is a minor update. I have replaced the title font with a new one. The screenshots tutorial explaining the game mechanics have been updated.
What need to be done:
-check the script,
-add support convo for part 3;
-playtest every difficulties (so 4 times!)
Important:
-the trailer isn't up to date. I need to make a new one.
What I can do with more time and sales:
-add a demo,
-add steam cards,
-a french version (not really motivated with this one, sorry for french people
who doesn't know english).
Thank you for your support and kind comments,
David N.