Shadows of Adam
Improved Linux Compatibility and Steam Deck Support
- Improve support for Linux distributions running Linux Kernel 5.X and up
Quartet arrives to Kickstarter!
QUARTET ARRIVES TO KICKSTARTER
Classic turn-based indie RPG with tag-team mechanics
September 1st, 2021: Quartet, the second retro-inspired JRPG from games studio Something Classic, is live on Kickstarter now until September 30th, 2021. A spiritual successor to Something Classic’s 2017 release, Shadows of Adam, Quartet lets players control eight characters across four stories that gradually merge into one epic quest. Backers on Kickstarter can opt into a variety of rewards, from copies of the game to higher-level rewards like the chance to design epic gear, craft an NPC, or even write a whole quest! Join the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somethingclassic/quartet-0
“Shadows of Adam was a success for us,” says producer Tyler Mire. “But we learned so much from the experience and the user feedback. We’ve put everything we’ve learned into Quartet to make it so much bigger and better than our last game.”
From the steampunk-inspired streets of Leornia, to the airship battles that rage on the battlefront of the Auslen Empire, Quartet takes players on an adventure they will never forget! Meet a remarkable cast of characters including a snooty mage, a disillusioned soldier, an irreverent cook, a troubled shop girl, a sentient water mammal, a dashing doctor, a magical cop, and an ancient golem. Collect oodles of powerful gear for your small army of protagonists, while unraveling an ancient conspiracy that literally reshaped the world centuries ago.
Features include:
- Eight heroes with a unique roster of spells and abilities
- Tactically deep tag-team combat
- A sprawling, character-driven story
- Tons of epic and imaginative loot
ABOUT QUARTET
Quartet begins with four separate chapters, playable in any order. In those four chapters, players meet eight unlikely heroes, and get to see how the stories intertwine into an epic narrative surrounding the war over the control of magic. In battle, players deploy four characters at any time, with the ability to instantly swap the other four characters in, tag-team style.
ABOUT SOMETHING CLASSIC
Something Classic is an indie studio with a passion for modern takes on the classic JRPG genre. Their previous game, Shadows of Adam, was a cult hit among retro JRPG enthusiasts and is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Sony Playstation 4.
Quartet is on Kickstarter from September 1st 2021 through September 30th 2021 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somethingclassic/quartet-0
PRESS KIT
Shadows of Adam PS4 and Switch Physical Copies releasing with a limited collecto
Long-awaited physical edition pre-orders now open for Switch and PlayStation
Los Angeles - June 14th, 2021 | PM Studios and Something Classic Games are pleased to announce that the indie classic Shadows of Adam is coming to PlayStation 4 digitally and on Nintendo Switch in physical form. The digital PlayStation 4 version will be launching tomorrow, June 15th and in addition, pre-orders begin tomorrow for the physical versions via Limited Run Games for both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
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Digital pre-orders can be placed via the PlayStation Store for $14.99. Limited physical editions will be available at Limited Run Games for $34.99 and $64.99.
Pre-orders go live Tuesday, June 15th at 12 Noon EST via Limited Run Games and can be ordered via the following links..
Shadows of Adam [PlayStation 4] - 1,500 units: https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-ps4
Shadows of Adam [PlayStation 4 Limited Edition] - 500 units https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-collectors-edition-ps4
Shadows of Adam [Nintendo Switch] - 4,000 units https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-switch
Shadows of Adam [Nintendo Switch Limited Edition] - 1,000 units https://limitedrungames.com/products/shadows-of-adam-collectors-edition-switch
Shadows of Adam is a creative, humorous and exciting take on the 16-bit JRPG era, but with its own twists and style for the modern day gamer. Fast-paced battles, gorgeous graphics, an awesome soundtrack and the convenience to save anywhere you like make it tough to resist! Whether playing on the TV or in handheld mode, the game’s glorious pixels will immerse you in the adventure and its memorable scenes.
Features include:
Compelling Character Driven Story: Shadows of Adam’s story is one with a deep narrative and an interesting plot. The story revolves around 4 main characters: Asrael, Kellan, Curtis and Talon.
A Strategic AP Management Battle System: AP is restored between each round of battle automatically and through defeating enemies. This allows a unique attrition system that encourages skill use and fast combat.
Beautiful Visuals: Shadows of Adam features beautifully modernized visuals inspired by classic JRPGs of the '90s.
Original Soundtrack With Over 44 Tracks: An original soundtrack by Tyler Mire that’s inspired by music from the genre's greatest games. This soundtrack includes unique themes for each area and character and has an emphasis on strong melodies and an emotional connection.
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Press Kit - Shadows of Adam
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About PM Studios
Founded in 2008 and based in Los Angeles, California and Seoul Korea, PM Studios, Inc. is an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment and mobile applications. More information about PM Studios and its products can be found at www.pm-studios.com.
About Something Classic Games
Something Classic Games is an indie game developer composed of industry pros. Shadows of Adam is its first game released, a JRPG styled after the SNES classics with modern sensibilities.
PR Contact
Bill Murphy
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Get Shadows of Adam FREE with a Pillars of Dust purchase!
Something Classic and Retreaux Games are proud to announce their latest RPG, Pillars of Dust, is now available on Steam for purchase.
We are excited to announce that we will be offering a free copy of Something Classic's 2017 RPG, Shadows of Adam with every purchase of Pillars of Dust as a release week bonus.
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in reviewing, streaming, or otherwise covering the game. There are still keys available for content creators, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@somethingclassic.net.
For more information about Pillars of Dust, please visit the official Pillars of Dust website and watch the release trailer on YouTube:
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About Pillars of Dust:
In this 8-Bit throwback RPG, step into the concurrent stories of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two each set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths are on an unexpected crash course!
With a variety of companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear storyline, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same. Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?
Pillars of Dust hitting Steam - March 17th, 2020!
Step into the shoes of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths run parallel.
With a variety of recruitable companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear character selection screen, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same! Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?
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Features:
– You choose the order! Play through each character’s story in the order of your choosing
– Two main characters with intersecting story lines
– One-liners and puns galore
– Snappy RPG combat
– 8-bit style graphics and chiptunes
– Fast-paced gameplay – no grinding necessary
– Streamlined menus and inventory system
– Chicken nugget-based economy and collectible cheese
Head to the Pillars of Dust Steam page to wishlist today!
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Use the hashtag #PillarsOfDust
Pillars of Dust Public Demo release!
You can now download a free-to-play demo Pillars of Dust.
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Pillars of Dust is a retro RPG developed by Retreaux Games and published by Something Classic. It combines elements of NES-era RPGs with arcade games, adventure games, and more.
Josh and Andy at Retreaux Games wanted to make a game that they would want to play – but they also want it to be a game that you want to play.
To that end, Retreaux Games fully welcome comments, praise, and criticism. If you play the demo and want to help improve the game before release, you can take the survey. Just click the link and answer a few questions!
Of course, you can always feel free to contact Retreaux Games on social media, send an e-mail to retreauxgames gmail com, or use the Pillars of Dust channel in the Something Classic Discord.
Thank you all and enjoy the demo!
Reach out on Social media
- Something Classic Discord
- Something Classic on Twitter
- Something Classic on Facebook
- Retreaux Games on Twitter
- Retreaux Games on Instagram
- Use the hashtag #PillarsOfDust
About Something Classic Games
Something Classic Games is a developer of interactive media. Based out of Wisconsin, they have an international team of folks working under their banner. Creators of the indie Japanese-styled RPG Shadows of Adam for Windows, Mac, Linux and Nintendo Switch, Something Classic Games is expanding into publishing, with their first published title being Pillars of Dust.
About Retreaux Games
Retreaux Games was founded by long-time friends Josh Garlitz (Programmer for Shadows of Adam) and Andy Steadman. They are currently working on developing Pillars of Dust, an immersive 8-bit style RPG about the intertwining stories of two unique characters.
Pillars of Dust Demo coming August 31st!
August 31 is demo release day
We will be releasing a playable demo of Pillars of Dust on August 31, 2019. We spent some time incorporating the feedback we received at Replay FX into the game, and we think you will like the results. As an example of something that we adjusted, we made movement smoother – while retaining the speed.
The demo will let you play all the way through to the end of the first dungeon for each main character, Carlton and Gregg. It’s a pretty decent slice of the total game, and it will be jam-packed with secrets for the savvy explorer.
Visit our Steam page
We have created a Steam page for Pillars of Dust, which will go live on August 31. When we release the full game, it will be available on Steam for download. But starting August 31, you can start adding Pillars of Dust to your Steam wishlist so you’ll know exactly when it’s released – and when it goes on sale!
Reach out on social media
As always, we welcome feedback – don’t hesitate to reach to us on social media if you have any questions, comments, or just want to chat. Here are some ways to reach us:
- Something Classic Discord
- Something Classic on Twitter
- Retreaux Games on Twitter
- Retreaux Games on Instagram
- Use the hashtag #PillarsOfDust
That’s all for now. Watch out for the next announcement on August 31!
Keep it retreaux,
Josh and Andy
Something Classic Games announces TWO new projects!
Pillars of Dust:
Josh Garlitz (programmer and developer of Shadows of Adam) and Andrew Steadman bring together a JRPG with an arcade feel. Speed through the game as two men on an intersecting quest, or take the time to explore and learn about the storied past of the once prosperous nation of Alluriga. Grinding and repetition take a backseat to exploration, bizarre characters, and jokes about wimpy hands.
FEATURES
- Two main quest lines that come together
- SELECT which order you want to complete the game in: play through one character’s entire arc before starting the other’s. Choose carefully: the order you play in will confer advantages to the other character!
- Unique dialogue and world building: exploration and talking to everyone and everything will be worth your while
- Keep track of your progress as you try to earn the legendary 100% completion
- In game currency is chicken nuggets
Pillars of Dust is aiming for a Q1 2020 release on PC. Follow its development on twitter.
Quartet:
Quartet is a new JRPG from Shadows of Adam producer/composer Tyler Mire, with original character art from Shadows of Adam lead artist, Tim Wendorf, and writing and systems design from Patrick Holleman, author of the Reverse Design series.
Eight heroes from four very different backgrounds come together to end the war for the control of magic. Along the way, they discover the secret history that shaped their world in unimaginable ways.
FEATURES
- Eight diverse protagonist characters
- Story-driven campaign
- Four separate opening chapters than can be played in any order
- Deep combat system featuring eight-character swap-in/swap-out combat
- Multi-party puzzle dungeons to explore
- Loads of secret items you can use to break the game
Quartet's release window and targeted platforms will be announced in the future.
We will be releasing more information about these games, including individual character showcases for Quartet, so please follow us on twitter: @somethingclassc
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Shadows of Adam launches internationally on the Nintendo Switch on May 3rd!
We are very pleased to announce that Shadows of Adam will be launching on the Nintendo eShop internationally on May 3! As part of this release, it will also be launched with Chinese and Japanese localization and will retail for $14.99 USD. You will be able to preload the game as of April 26 for a 10% discount.
We first launched Shadows of Adam for PC, Mac, and Linux back in February 2017, and we are incredibly excited to have the game launch on a Nintendo console.
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Cheers!
The Shadows of Adam - Official Players Guide is OUT NOW
It's been quite a while since our last update and I hope this finds you well. For those who backed at the $35 tier or higher, you should have received the Official Player's Guide in your Humble Bundle.
It is also available on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037860/Shadows_of_Adam__The_Official_Players_Guide/
The Shadows of Adam - The Official Player's Guide is comprised of 60 full-color pages, complete with boss strategies, item tables, fabled secrets and full area maps. No Shadows of Adam collection is complete without this Official Player's Guide!
- Area Maps - Detailed maps with tons of callouts to treasure, interesting NPCs and even secret paths!
- Boss Strategies - Detailed boss strategies written by the developers and members of the Shadows of Adam community to help take your game to the next level.
- Weapon, Armor and Item Tables - Crunchy data on all of the equipment available in Shadows of Adam!
- Bestiary - Tables containing monster data for all enemies in Shadows of Adam!
- Puzzle Solutions - Puzzle solutions in video form, so you will never get stuck!
Further, we have also updated the OST Package to include the new DLC tracks and the new Nintendo Switch remaster mixes.
Wait, what? The Nintendo Switch?!
That's right! Shadows of Adam will be making an appearance on the Nintendo Switch! We will be making an announcement VERY soon!
Thank you for all the support!
- The Something Classic Team