Revelations
[Title Subject to Change]
Hello, I see that no one has got around to posting any information about games that they will soon begin developing with the upcoming release of Express Game Maker, so I thought I'll share a little information about mine, and if it sparks anyones interest, if there's anything you could do to help, I'd be more than grateful!
Even if it's just a banner to make this post stand out a bit more that would be awesome!
Now, because of the title of the game, I'm sure you get the feeling that this game will have some Biblical influence due to the fact it is named after the book of Revelations, the last book of the Bible. You are correct.
Action/Horror/Sci-Fi/Adventure
StoryQuote:
Athan was struck by an on coming car that should have killed him for good. However, by some divine force he was managed to be revived, and in his moments of death what he saw, would change him and the entire world completely. Greeted by an angel, he was offered to live once again, and a chance to return to his love, Sapphira, but, there were conditions which Athan would have to agree to. Either way, he agreed no matter what. Athan was revived. He barely remembers anything of his deal with the angel, but it is as of now only but a dream.
Life was good after that night, until Sapphira notices a sudden change in Athan's personality. She believes it's as if someone else had woke up from within Athan instead of the person she knew. Athan's personality only gets worse, but to the outside world he's what some would have called perfect. Soon enough Sapphira leaves Athan after a violent outburst, it was only until then Athan questions what he has become. He becomes depressed and that night he dreams of the angel who once greeted him in death. The angel tells him, "not to fear, for it is only the beginning." What Athan believed to be a sign of hope was nothing more than his true awakening. Demons appear before Athan, chanting, and shouting, and then one by one, they bow down before him. Athan runs and hides. He begins to seek help from a psychologist who believes Athan suffers a sever case of schizophrenia, while this may seem logical Athan feels it could be something more maniacle. He speaks with a local priest, and immeditaly the priest senses a dark presence following Athan. Athan describes to the priest his dream, the things he has seen and heard. The priest is shocked and has come to the conclusion that Athan is the anti-christ. The one who will come as a false god and force man to worship him and wage war against God himself, and those who deny him will be put to death.
With good intentions, the priest attempts to kill Athan in the name of the Lord, but in self-defense Athan manages to turn the tables. The priest falls to his knees with a knife in his stomach bleeding. With his last words he looks at Athan and calls him, "Abomination."
Athan, who is now considered a psycopath, is now free and on the run. He manages to find a safe place to hide in an abandonded factory out by a run down area of town. That night he is visited by the angel. He tells Athan not to worry, but Athan responds by telling the angel to kill him because he isn't going to do it.
The angel, who now reveals himself as Lucifer, is infuriated. He attempts to kill Athan, but he stops and leaves.
Before he leaves, he looks at Athan and tells him, "You're not worth my time, I'll let you suffer here for now. You can burn in Hell later."
Athan then realizes that he is right, Athan no longer has his soul regardless of breaking the contract. No matter what Athan is destined to burn in Hell for eternity. Athan then begins to try and harness his other worldy powers to have a face off with Lucifer and re-claim his soul, but how will he get to him?
According to the Bible, there is a timeline of seven years until the final battle between God and the anti-christ. This leaves Athan seven years to try and save his soul from the Devil, however how can the seven year period begin if there is no anti-christ to initiate it, unless there is a replacement?
A few months have passed and one night Athan turns on the Television and see's a new face. A man who is a real pusher for world peace. The man shares his ideas of how the world could be better, and his ideas not only sound possible, but amazing. The man doesn't look like the head of a big corporation, he doesn't look like he has any political background, nor does he look like he grew up within a wealthy family. As Athan examines the man on the screen he assumes that they are roughly the same age, but not only that, they look somewhat similar.
To Athan this man is his replacement and the moment he saw him an idea is sparked in his head. Athans goal is to hunt this man down, hold a gun to his head, and make a new offer with the Devil. In exchange for the life of his replacement, Athan's soul will be returned to him, but could it be that easy to track down a man who will soon become a god?
Characters"Protagonists"Quote:
Athan
Age: 23
Sex: Male
About this Character: Athan is a very determined man. He will stop at nothing to get what he wants, as selfish as it may be, he has one goal, and one goal only. He is courageous, he fears nothing, which makes him a very powerful opponent. However, he tends to keep to himself, and is distrusting of others.
Relationship(s): He had only three family members that he has known of. His mother, who also died in a car accident, his grandmother who is still alive today, and his grandfather who died of lung cancer. His love interest, is Sapphira, the one girl he has ever loved. She left him once she noticed the sudden changes happening in his life.
Goal: His goal is to take back his soul from the Devil and he will do whatever it takes to get it.
Beelzebub
Age: ?????
Sex: Male
About this Character: Beelzebub, perhaps the most mysterious character of them all. He hides his face underneath a cloak, which in return makes one question who this being really is. Although he never shows his face, he has been there since the beginning of time, so his wisdom should not be questioned by no means. He lives in regret because of his past, and not a day goes by he doesn't wish he could change it.
Relationship(s): Beelzebub is one of the Angels who fell alongside Lucifer. He was the second to fall, and is a Prince of Hell. Beelzebub doesn't agree with Lucifer on almost every aspect, so it causes tension between the two. Beelzebub spends his life living in regret because of his past, but why exactly did he fall?
Goal: Beelzebub does everything in his power help Athan, however, his motive for doing so is unknown.
Uriel
Age: ?????
Sex: Female
About this Character: Uriel, she is the only female Archangle. She is a very strong woman and she is not afraid to step out in the front line and fight for what she believes in. Her faith is strong, she believes anything is possible. She pities both Athan and man, and she wouldn't mind helping him along the way if only she was granted permission to do so.
Relationship(s): Uriel, is one of the four Archangels. She acts as a messenger between Athan and God.
Goal: She simply delivers messages back and forth between Athan and God.
Sapphira
Age: 22
Sex: Female
About this Character: Sapphira is a young and innocent girl. She has never been in trouble for anything. She works as a receptionist for a big time company in the United States called "Helios North America."She belives in "a" god, but she questions what that god is and where that god came from. She is still hurt because of what happened between her and Athan and she still loves him and would do anything to fix things back to how they were, but unfortunately she knows that part of her life is over now, so she hopes to one day finally move past it. She doubts she could ever trust him again anyways.
Relationship(s): She is the love of Athan's life and she still loves him.
Goal: She acts as the love intrest in the story, but could there be more?
"Antagonists"Quote:
Lucifer (the Devil, Satan, etc...)
Age: ?????
Sex: Male
About this Character: The Devil, a sly, sneaky, manipulative monster. He is very charasmatic, and tends to make things sound much better than what they are and he never gives the full story. He is full of hatred towards God and mankind and is determined to see the destruction of them all. He was once the most beautiful angel of them all, until he craved power. He rebelled against God with means to take his throne and make himself god. However, God and his angels cast the rebellion out. There Satan then made his home on earth tempting man for generations to come waiting for the day when he will rise up against God once more.
Relationship(s): He was once the most beautiful angel of all, but now he reigns as the King of Hell.
Goal: To enslave mankind and destroy God so that he may take his place.
Mammon
Age: ?????
Sex: Male
About this Character: Mammon, a demon who has in his possession the president of "Helios North America." Mammon uses this body to control the company, a leader in technological development, so that when the time came around "Helios North America" would be a big time pusher for the New World Order and also support Athan and his conquest of world domination. Mammon also runs an underground drug company and club. He loves money, in fact he is part of the reason why people are so greedy. He doesn't care about what happens, he lives in the "now." As long as he has money, he's fine with whatever happens. Because of this, he really doesn't mind Athan at all.
Relationship(s): Mammon was just one of the angels who fell alongside Lucifer during the rebellion.
Goal: To support the upcoming New World Order and fully fund Athan's campaign.
Various Other Enemies...
Game Features
*A Fast Paced -Realtime Action Battle System-
*The game will feature completely custom graphics! (I hope 
)
*A haunting environment that will take you from the ruins of our modern day world to the depths of Hell
*A diverse soundtrack ranging from Horrifying Soundscapes to Beautiful Orchestrations, to Heavy Metal.
*And more...?
ConclusionPlease let me know what you think! The game will be in the traditional RPG style view, with a very grungy and haunting environment. I'm going to attempt to throw in some horror elements. So even though it's a 2D game, I'm sure it's possible with the proper use of mood and atmosphere. Also, I'm going to try and throw in some Theology in there that will get people thinking.
I will begin to look in to hiring a freelancer, if I can't find someone to do it for free, to do a custom "Character Template" with various examples of character sprites. Then I will look in to finding a good "Free Sprite Artist" to work with the template to create the characters and to create various battle animations.
So what do I need?*Sprite Artist [Character]
*Sprite Artist [Animator]
*Sprite Artist [Tile]
*Sprite Artist [HUD/GUI]
*Story Development Partner
(Those who own EGM can also pitch in for the level design)
So now, I'll leave you with this. A few songs I wrote that will be used in the game.
The first song, "The Future is Gone" isn't much, but it isn't supposed to be. It should feel haunting and lonely.
A Battle song titled "Face Off"
And also, a Soundscape used to let the player know something bad is about to happen.
Click the Links below!
"The Future is Gone""Face Off""Demons Approach"Thank you all for reading,
I'm lookin' forward to any response you may have!
Best Regards,
KoolDude!