r/WorldOfYs

Hi everyone.

I’m working on an indie action RPG called EDEN’S FRONTIER.

A lot of the game comes from the kind of games I grew up with in the late 90s and early 2000s. Ragnarok Online is probably one of the clearest influences, and I think that shows in the top-down view, the characters/atmosphere, etc.

There is also a lot of inspirations from PS1 era RPGs, SEGA games, Zelda-like exploration, and that feeling of finding strange places without the game explaining everything too much.

I just released a new trailer, focused on one of the first areas of the game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpWqvSLMyXU

Some quick details:

• Real-time action RPG combat
• HD pixel art characters with 3D environments
• Semi-open areas focused on exploration and discovery
• Equipment, cards (also playable cards here), and character builds
• At least 3 playable characters planned
• One area inspired by Liberdade, São Paulo’s Japanese district (this one's very interesting for who already knows this neighborhood)
• Original story also expanded through a webcomic (1st chapter published already https://edensfrontier.com/manga-online-1-en/)

The game is already playable with it's core mechanics, but not finished yet, we have a lot to do! So we have opened sign ups for playtests on Steam to gather feedback and keep improving the experience.

There are also several systems, ideas and other areas I have not shown yet. Some are still being tested internally, and some are things I want to shape better with feedback from people who enjoy this kind of game.

Steam page (could you wishlist it? It would help me A LOT):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3397010/EDENS_FRONTIER/

Discord, for anyone who wants to follow development or join our playtests:
https://discord.gg/qZveFcFD9d

I would really like to hear what people think after watching the trailer.

Like, what would you personally want to see more of in a game like this?

I’m still adding ideas and refining the direction, so honest feedback would be very helpful right now. 😄

I'm so done with this. Everyone says Lacrimosa is the best Ys game and i genuinely tried to love it. Just dropped it for the fifth time btw.

My acquaintance with Ys began with Napishtim. I fell in love with the battle system since it was so dynamic and it progressed with time (new swords, new abilities). When i grew up i was able to catch up with the plot and absolutely loved it too.

And Napishtim was my favourite game until i met Origin. Man, this is PEAK, imo.

I also played Seven on my psp. Kinda interesting, but i didn't like that game is forcing you to use precise chars for the precise enemies.

But when i tried VIII, it felt like I was moving through the jelly, the battle system feels slow. Devs tried to make the game cinematic, but characters in cutscenes felt clumsily, like i see every animation's start and end. I thought it would be fine after some time, Origin needed some time at the start too, but it feels like a torture. Is something wrong with me? Or are 3d Ys games (idk what this engine named, which Celceta, Lacrimosa, Nox are using) just aren't my cup of tea?

I tried to like it so hard, but ended up just starting Origin again, lol. Is there a point to try Nordics? Or would it be just a waste of money for me?

Bought Ys Origin on steam and PS4 years ago but only dabbled in the game for a few min.

Just bought it on my Switch 2 for portability a day ago and loving it! This game is really good. I actually love Hugo’s personality. He’s got a decent balance of arrogance, intelligence, wit, and empathy.

His eyes of Fact are 🔥. One of my top weapons for a game character.

After playing through the adventures of elliot demo I ended up with a itch for a Action RPG and someone mentioned the Ys games were similar so I went ahead and bought Ys 6 and really liked it so I went ahead and bought all the discounted ones from Humble Bundle store. which one is a must play? I hear 8 is really good

I actually played the SMS version of I, and then this one on Turbografx CD with both I and II.

About the SMS one, i wasnt the biggest fan of the farming, but liked the gameplay, and, most of all, the bosses, even if the mayority wasnt too strong when i was allowed to damaged them.

On the Turbografx CD, i find the random enemies are wathever, even more than on SMS version (i things after this 2 games, you can actually attack, so i guess that will make them better). But, because the level cap for bosses is reduced, i found the I bosses much more fun, because i actually needed to learn patters to beat them at low level.

About II, the same problem with random enemies, but Dungeon exploration feels more fun than on the first Game (Solomon shrine was hardcore 😂).The II bosses where ok, but much less interesting (except the final one). Even when i needed farm, the game offered easy farming spots, so no problem there.

Of the 2, i enjoied more the bosses of I, but i think i like more the gameplay of 2. Still, i found the games fun to play, and not too long.

There are my first Ys games. I will try 3 and 4 next :D.

Decided to gift myself a birthday present and man, was it a rMadeMeSmile moment to see this!

Admittedly I don't buy a lot of games lately but when is the last time a modern game comes with one of these little guidebooks guys?? Reminds me of the main reason I'd always choose physical over digital copy :)

I suppose I should finish the game finally...

I got 7 hp+100 drinks, do I give 1 to everyone, or use them all on Adol? Got 2-3 of all them elixir, could give them all to Adol and be God Mode ✝️

(:E_3) muahahaha

I wanna keep this sealed…this is gonna SUCK to get off without breaking the seal!

I have the have on PC and i love this series.

Update1: I reached out and they are giving me a replacement.