#crystalight

Crystalight (Freya, Antares, Liam) @crystalight-official

Insans @tatatale

Rain @6nimus9

Glyph @codeyspace

Herb @omero-megane

Katherine @moki-the-lettuce

What is Crystalights?

Crystalights is a Tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem.

Our main goal is to create a thrilling experience that is remembered impact-fully like other hit games we have played such as Fire Emblem, Bug Fables, Purrgatory, FFXIV, Undertale, etc.

As the game is in development, anything is subject to change (including cancellation) with or without notice.

Our world is going to be made up of many sentient insects; bugs that are self-motivated to change the world with their own claws. We are going to have a focus on interpersonal relationships, and camaraderie.

What could it look like?

Currently, we are considering an aesthetic similar to earlier Paper Mario games. Hand drawn sprites in a stylized 3D environment. In an effort to prevent a perfection spiral, this may change. We want the game to have as much of a artistic personality as the story.

Progress (as of 10/15/22)?

I would be lying if I said we had a working prototype. We actually don't really have a full story yet either. Nebby is the lead writer for the story, we have this document where she writes down her ideas. It's mostly filled with indepth gameplay ideas at this time. I am going to leave the bulk of the story development journey for her to explain (spoiler-free of course!). She should be making her Tumblr account soon...

I am researching engines to develop in. As this would be my first game, and I have limited programming experience, I am figuring that it would be best to not get cocky and risk overburdening myself (even though making a game already is lmao). We are considering engines such as Godot or Unity given the scope of the graphics and gameplay.

Would you crowdfund?

Y'know what? When we publish a demo and get traction we might! I then could quit my (shitty service) job and do this full-time. Maybe even finish my Computer Science BA too!

Can I Help???

Short Answer: Maybe! One good way is getting everyone to know about Crystalights!

Longer answer: It sort of depends if we know you or not. Of course, this isn't a definite thing. Programming and Art is always nice. We do need to ensure that its coordinated though.

If you compose music though........ maybe send us your portfolio, and your rates? There is a significant chance we may need targeted focus in this area with the scope of our work. (basically, we probably will struggle with the music)

How Gay is it going to be???

Yes.

We are planning paired endings for every unit! And plenty of queer characters.

Until next time!