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Twilight Explorers

Unlock the mysteries of Adva in Twilight Explorers, a “Dot Hack-Like” single player “MMORPG*”, Compete in a grand tournament, explore countless procedurally generated zones brimming with mystery and intrigue using ancient Celtic-Atlantean teleportation gates, and harness the power of Kairos.

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Developer:

Faithdrawn Studios

Publisher:

Faithdrawn Studios

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Why Early Access?
Hometown Hero was built to release in Early Access. This game was designed around adding more content and features as the game and audience grows. It provides a unique opportunity to learn from our players what changes are most important to them before proceeding to fully launch the game in the future. It will be crafted in front of a live audience and we hope to keep development open and invite players contributions along the way. While we don't plan on keeping Hometown Hero in Early Access forever, it does help us collect valuable feedback as we craft new areas to explore, new mischievous monsters to battle, new mysteries to discover, and new ways for the player to improve their character and reputation!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?
Given our development roadmap, we expect the game to only be in Early Access for 1 to 2 years. However, as this is our first full scale title this timeframe may change as things progress. We'll keep our audience up to date on the progress as we go.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
When Hometown Hero launches in Early Access, we will offer a solid build of the game that feels like a finished product so far as the features implemented at that time will allow. We have plans to expand the player's hometown, the world surrounding it, the inhabitants and their personalities, and every other aspect we can imagine to create the world we're envisioning. We will continually release new features, creatures, items, quests, and more so that you can become the Hero of your new Hometown!

The final version of the game will consist of a fully-fleshed out world for you to explore with your Hometown at the center and loads of content to make your experience immersive. The goal is to give you a sandbox to live or relive your childhood and the adventures you went on with your friends within safety of your hometown - all with a unique, fantasy/modern aesthetic! Our roadmap will be public throughout the development process.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“What is the current state of the Early Access version?
The current state of the game is early, but evolving rapidly. The game's essential mechanics are in place, and the world and gameplay loop are being implemented now.

Fully functioning features: (Please note these features may be updated or changed throughout Early Access)

The player's home town can be explored, even though it's ever-evolving
Quests
Turn-based combat”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?
We believe players are taking a leap of faith when purchasing a game in Early Access. We also understand that they'll be playing through some bugs and providing feedback in order to make the game better. Because of this, we get that our game is a bit of a gamble and that's why we're offering the game at a lower price than the final version. We plan on gradually increasing the price as we ship new content and features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
Hometown Hero has been developed from the ground up on Twitch where viewers have always given their feedback and input on every aspect of the game. We plan on continuing and expanding on this with Steam throughout Early Access. We hope you'll join us in the development process to shape the game's world into exactly what we all want it to be!”

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About This Game

Step into the world of Adva, a planet shattered into countless pieces by a cataclysmic event. In "Twilight Explorers," you are a young Explorer from Orangewood, competing in a grand tournament for a place in the prestigious Academy to train as a Guardian—a Celestial protector of realms and a master of Kairos. Use ancient Celtic-Atlantean teleportation gates to explore 1 billion procedurally generated shattered world zones by combining hidden keywords. If you find a world you like, or discover a rare secret, tell your friends about it by giving them the keyword combination in the form of a GRID:// URL.

Key Features:

Procedurally Generated Worlds
Explore 1 billion procedurally generated shard worlds using a combination of keywords at an uncovered ancient Celtic-Atlantean teleportation gate.
Discover rare items hidden deep within certain keyword combinations zones and uncover hand-crafted secret locations to hang out or unravel story mysteries in.

Each shattered world zone will feature a small field, a dungeon with multiple floors, and a variety of secrets, items, and other unique points of interest.
Journey through various biomes, each tied to a unique Kairos shard that rests there. Forests, frozen tundras, caves, volcanic lands, haunted mansions buried deep in spooky forests and more!

Solve puzzles and face challenges to retrieve the powerful Kairos Orbs and unlock new areas.
Hint at the greater implications of combining Kairos Orbs and the potentially sinister intentions of Kairos Corp.
Collect Kairos sparks as XP and shards from procedurally generated dungeons. Each shattered world zone has a field and a dungeon.
Assemble the shards to form Kairos Orbs, which allow you to unleash powerful attacks in combat. Quick swap orbs in battle to maximize type advantages and do more damage.

Epic Tournament Arc

Compete in thrilling non-lethal action combat using bokken (training swords) that come in many styles and can be modified with the Swordsmith system.
Climb the tournament ranking ladder, facing rivals and uncovering the dangers of unchecked ambition. Will you use your Kairos to help others, or will you harness it for pure dominance?
Experience a dynamic day/night cycle and calendar system tracking events and tournament progress.

Non-Lethal Dynamic Combat

Engage in non-lethal sparring against NPCs using bokken (training swords) that come in many styles.
Modify your bokken with the Swordsmith system to enhance your combat abilities.
Unleash powerful elemental Kairos attacks at range, heal with a Stamina Draft, or go in close and beat your opponent into submission.
Don’t just spar with other trainers for rank, battle cute or gruesome Shells to cleanse Adva of their presence and protect the town from invasion.

Be a Hometown Hero

Help your neighbors by delivering food, completing tasks, exploring back yards, and competing in minigames all around the large town of Orangewood.
Engage in mini-games and daily training activities to improve your stats. Speed, Strength, Stamina, Defense, Bravery, Faith, and Focus - what kind of Guardian will you be?
Rescue a pet dog or cat that can then join you as you explore the town. Take your pet on adventures and let it attack enemies for you!
Build relationships with your NPC friends, and unlock their homes as a place to hangout and explore, or take up to two friends on your adventures with you as you jump between shattered world zones. Each friend has their own personality and chats dynamically as you run around.
Trade with your NPC friends, discover rare items and weapons by checking everyone’s bag and deciding for yourself what loadout you will take into the unknown.
Claim a “Secret Base” and decorate it with plushies, furniture, new wallpaper, and other goodies that show off your achievements.
While there are many NPCs you can befriend and fight alongside, there are a few key characters who have story quests of their own. With each one you uncover, you can increase your friendship by completing these challenges, and get unique items as a result.

Introducing the ‘Soulstream’

Your ‘Soulstream’ is the very DNA of your soul. Your thoughts, emotions, experiences, relationships, and decisions make you who you are. Soulstream is a popular Kinetic Alignment and Introspective Reflection Operating System (K.A.I.R.O.S.) provided to you by Kairos Corp. that maps each of your soul nodes to a unique GRID:// URL for your convenience. Rest, reflect, and manipulate your Soulstream to become the most powerful Guardian in training.
Soulstream is a real journal desktop operating system (also available on Android and iOS) that you can use to improve your real self while gaining stats and XP in the game! Essentially, it’s a gamified journal, calendar, and task management system you can use daily to become a better trainer in real life! It also features powerful filters, search and rapid logging.

Personal Growth & Revelation

Journal through Soulstream on your phone or on the web or sit in game and do so while taking in the beautiful world of Adva and its shattered skies.
Make decisions, reflect on your experiences, and uncover mysteries to shape your destiny.
Write in your journal to unlock powerful abilities, weapons, items, and loot that can then be used in the 3D game world to advance your playthrough.
Soulstream is gamified beyond stats and XP, as you can interact with your NPC friends, receive messages with hidden keywords, and read gamified message boards where NPCs discuss the world of Adva, its secrets, and even gameplay tactics.
IMPORTANT! - You can play Twilight Explorers without the Soulstream app. Soulstream is a fictional self-contained in-game UI as well! You can also convert your XP between play modes at will if you’d like to switch it up.
DISCLAIMER - Soulstream will remain in ongoing development before, during and after the release of Twilight Explorer, so please leave feedback and be gracious if you find bugs :)

Intriguing Narrative and World-Building

Unravel the mysteries of Adva through encounters with a spectral weeping boy, a mysterious poem, and a terrible omniscient and eternal force that watches your every move…
Discover ancient Celtic and Atlantean-inspired artifacts, environmental puzzles, and lore.
Gradually discover your connection to the enigmatic power of Kairos and the Soulstream. Does Kairos Corp. have your best interest at heart, or will they use your soul data for more nefarious purposes?
Navigate encounters and visions that reveal hidden truths about Adva and your role within it.

System Requirements

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OS: Windows 10

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