Vacant Sky Complete Edition: Act I+ Released!

[Sailerius]

RPGMaker.net 2010 Misao award winner for:
Game of the Year
Best Storytelling and Direction
Best Setting
Best Atmosphere
Best Sound & Music
Best Gameplay Mechanics
Story
"I died once."

Vacant Sky is a modern fantasy RPG which follows the death and rebirth of Auria Edith, a small-town girl whose violent and unexpected death turns her world upside down. After her equally unexpected resurrection, Auria finds herself drawn into the heart of a mystery involving a cult of masked cultists who will stop at nothing to make her their goddess.


Characters

Auria is the story's protagonist. A passive-aggressive small town girl with a big mouth, Auria has the misfortune of being unceremoniously murdered. As the player, you will at times direct her decision-making and influence the relationship she has with her companions. Vacant Sky is ultimately about her path of self-discovery and your role is to nudge her in a certain direction. The way you direct her will control her characterization and change the outcome of the story.

Seri is a refugee from the war-torn overseas nation of Alibaas. She is currently seeking political asylum in the impoverished nation of Banivia. A kind-hearted and empathetic person, she supports Auria as she undergoes the at times grueling challenges laid out before her.

A childhood friend of Seri's, Zaqris is a quiet and polite young man who is escorting her on her exile from her homeland. He is more pragmatic than his counterpart and frequently butts heads with Auria over whether to do the easy thing or whether to do the right thing.

A self-proclaimed demon slayer in training, Rayonne encounters Auria and company on their trek through the Banivian countryside. He aspires to become a hero revered across the land and divides the world up into evil-doers and evil-fighters. His encounters with Auria and the strange events surrounding her lead him to question his convictions.


Features

• Branching story and characterization
• Significantly alter the course of the story with your choices - including six endings
• Original soundtrack composed by Tarranon, featuring vocal tracks by Melody Yoo and Melanie Ehrlich
• 8 playable characters (along with up to 6 guests)
• Customize Auria's stats and growth
• Select your own progression of skills to learn
• Interact with your party members to strengthen your relationship with them
• Unlock guest art title screens through sidequests

Screenshots

Download
http://www.mediafire.com/?gdkjjtubmedd8e2

 

[Anglachel]

This look quite impressive indeed. The story is intriguing even though you don't give much away. Screens look good. The character art is great. Did you do it yourself?

I had to laugh at the features :P

That's a very long time in the working!

 

[Sailerius]

The character art is great. Did you do it yourself?

Nope. We've got an artist onboard the project. Actually, we've been through four artists in the past two years, but it seems we finally have a reliable--and impressive one. He really makes the project come alive.

That's a very long time in the working!

We've come a long way. In the original version, story was actually secondary to gameplay. The original concept was just to bring to life the RPG engine I've helped develop over the past few years, but an intricate and addictive story began to come together as we developed, and story became the forefront of the game. I'm a writer at heart.

 

[ganonfrog]

Hey there. I'm also helping with this project as the co-producer, spriter, and possibly a musician sometime in the future. I'm also available for questions and such if anyone has them. ^^

 

[Diedrupo]

looking forward very much to this game!

 

[BunnyKinx]

Hey, Wow I really like your art, That woman looks like the main character on the project that I founded "The Lost Element"

I like the look of the game, The Window skin looks wonderful. I would like to see some more info on the story, But im guessing you have your reasons for not showing it all :D

I would like to put this project in our Affiliates please let me know by PM if this would be acceptable.

Bunnykinx

T.L.E. Founder

 

[Sailerius]

Added the artwork for a new character. Celebration!

 

[Sailerius]

Updated with a new characters picture and info on the world.

 

[G-man]

You have an execptional layout I wonder why this isn't getting much replies, looks cool to me......HEY PEOPLE CHECK THIS PROJECT OUT.

 

[Sailerius]

Added the new banner as well as some of our fanart.

 

[BunnyKinx]

Would you like me to give you a little review :D (just of what I see here?)

 

[Sailerius]

Would you like me to give you a little review :D (just of what I see here?)

Sure thing. That'd be nice.

 

[Sailerius]

Added details about the countries of Disparatus.

 

[Balian]

Nice set-up here Sailerius! I've been looking foward to this project for quite some time now...Hurry and get a demo out!

 

[Sailerius]

-_-; The demo was supposed to be out this weekend, but due to setbacks all around, it's not done. Expect it within the next two weeks.

 

[PINEDAXP]

Oooohh... too bad... I was going to play this on Monday, since we got a holiday... Seems really really nice... I like the graphic part of it, give your artist a lolly pop for me...

 

[Ratty524]

Impressive in appearance... Indeed.

You said a beta version of this project is out, right?

 

[Sailerius]

You said a beta version of this project is out, right?

Yes, a stripped down version of the public demo is out, but it's just for project members to play with and bug testing.

 

[Diedrupo]

So, any updates on this project?

 

[Mundane]

Looks good! I'm looking forward to playing the final version of the game! Did you draw those pictures of the characters on the site yourself?