First Fantasy. Casual adventure RPG

[RetroKevin]

Hi everyone,

I’m really excited to share that I’m working on my very first game, First Fantasy. It’s a 2.5D casual adventure RPG inspired by the 16-bit games that I’ve always loved. The game is still in early alpha, so there’s a lot of work ahead, but I wanted to share my progress with you all.

About First Fantasy:

• Genre: Casual Adventure RPG

• Style: 16-bit graphics and music

Features (so far):

• Real-Time Combat: I’ve been working on a basic combat system, allowing players to engage in dynamic battles. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m excited about how it’s shaping up.

• Farming, Crafting, and Mining: I’m developing systems for growing crops, crafting items, and mining resources. There’s still a lot to be done, but I’m making steady progress.

• Menus and UI: The basic menus and UI are in place, though not everything is fully functional yet. It’s a work in progress, but I’m gradually improving the user experience.

• Keyboard & Gamepad Support: First Fantasy supports both keyboard and gamepad controls, offering flexibility in how you play. I’m working to ensure that both input methods feel smooth and intuitive.

Development Status: This is my first game, so I’m learning a lot as I go. The artwork and music are currently placeholders, but I plan to create all the final assets myself as I get further along. It’s been a big challenge, but also really rewarding to see things start coming together.

What’s Next: My focus right now is on refining the crafting system, enhancing the UI, and adding more features to the game. There’s so much I want to include, and I’m taking it step by step to make sure everything fits together well.

Looking for Feedback: Since this is my first game, I’d really appreciate any feedback or suggestions you might have. Your input would be invaluable as I continue to develop First Fantasy and figure out the best direction to take.

Thank you so much for your support and for being part of this journey. I’m excited to keep working on First Fantasy and see where it goes with your help.

https://retro-kevin.itch.io/first-fantasy

Latest update:
https://retrokevin.net/firstfantasyv0.06.rar

[RetroKevin]

What’s Been Added/Improved:

• Inventory Overhaul: The inventory has been moved to make space for more UI menus and is now more functional. You can now easily add and remove tools from the quick slot bar, enhancing your gameplay experience.

• New Tools: Introduced wood and iron tools, with updated icons and animations that have been recolored for a fresh look.

• Flora: Grass, sticks, logs, small trees, and large trees have been added to the game world. Grass will randomly spawn and gradually grow into small trees, which then grow into large trees.

• Resource Gathering: Walking over grass automatically adds it to your inventory. Cutting down small trees yields sticks, while large trees drop both sticks and logs. Both small and large trees can be cut down with or without tools, though axes are the most efficient.

• Ore Mining: Ore is now mineable with or without tools, but using a pickaxe will give you the best results.

• Debug & Screenshot Features: You can now access debug mode by pressing F1 and take screenshots by pressing F2, making it easier to test and document your gameplay.

• Version Number Display: The version number has been added to both the window title and the bottom corner of the game screen for easy reference.

What’s Next:

• UI Enhancements: Continue improving the menus and UI, including the addition of health, stamina, and mana bars/gauges.

• Save/Load Features: I'm working on implementing the first steps of the save and load features, so your progress will be secure.

• Item Storage: A chest for storing items is in development, providing a place to keep all your gathered resources.
  Crafting System: A crafting system is on the way, allowing you to put your resources to good use.

• Tool Durability: Tool durability will be introduced, adding a layer of strategy to resource management.

• More Tools & Items: Expect more tool tiers and a wider variety of lootable and craftable items in future updates.

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, I appreciate your feedback as I continue to refine and expand the game!

https://retro-kevin.itch.io/first-fantasy





https://retrokevin.net/firstfantasyv0.05.rar

[RetroKevin]

What’s Been Completed:

• Item Storage (Work in Progress): The item storage system is functional but not yet fully complete. Shift-clicking allows items to be moved between the inventory and chests for easier management.

• Tool & Ore Tiers: New tool and ore tiers have been added, providing access to better equipment and resources.

• Item Interaction: Items are no longer automatically picked up by walking over them. Now, the action/talk button is required to collect items, offering more precise control.

• Quick Slot Assignment: Though not a new feature, it’s worth mentioning that hovering over an item in the inventory and pressing keys 1-0 will assign it to the corresponding quick slot for quick access during gameplay.

• Item Effects: Each tool and item now has its own distinct effect on combat, mining, and lumberjacking, adding more strategy and variety to resource gathering and battles.

• Sound Effects (SFX): Placeholder sound effects have been added to enhance the experience. These will be refined in future updates.

What’s Still to Come:

• Gamepad Controls: Gamepad support is still behind, as the game is being built with mouse and keyboard in mind first. Further refinements to gamepad controls will be made.

• UI Enhancements: Continuing to improve menus, with health, stamina, and mana bars coming soon.

• Save/Load Features: Work on the save and load system is ongoing and will be available in a future update.

• Crafting System: The crafting system is being developed, enabling players to make use of collected resources.

• Tool Durability: Tool durability will be introduced soon, adding another layer of depth to gameplay.

• More Lootable/Craftable Items: Expect more lootable and craftable items to enhance the overall experience.

https://retro-kevin.itch.io/first-fantasy





https://retrokevin.net/firstfantasyv0.06.rar