Preface:
This is my FIRST Pokémon Fangame.
I'm learning the ins and outs of creating such a project as I work on this one,
and I'm excited to be a fresh addition to this wonderful and talented community!
Synopsis:
Pokémon Samsara takes place in the Punarji Region; a vast land circling an imposing and towering mountain at
the region's center. The game follows much of the conventional Pokémon formula,
(collecting badges and defeating a Champion), but aims to focus more
on a central plot while using badge collecting as a plot device rather than the entire premise.
Pokémon Samsara aims to tell a darker, more mature story that
touches on themes of death, overcoming grief, and the value of life.
A detailed plot summary can be read in the spoilers section.
Current Features:
-Deluxe Battle Kit with fully animated Pokémon sprites.
-HM-free experience that utilizes key items instead of Pokémon moves.
A narrative-focused experience with the aim of telling an interesting and emotional story.
...and more to come!
Notes:
This is a project still in its VERY early stages, so story elements, features, and visual elements are very much subject to change.
The game is still rough around the edges in some parts and still require polishing.
So far, I have completed the first two chapters of the game, right up until after the first Gym Badge and plan to expand the project into a feature-length Pokémon game
with a gripping story and gameplay loop to keep players engaged.
Let me know if you're interested!
Right now, I'm working on this project solo.
However, I'm accepting anyone with a serious interest in this project.
Namely, artists.
While the the game looks good enough for the stage that it's in, I'd really like to graduate to
a more unique and defined visual style.
Sprites and tilesets are a field that I'm admittedly not all that great in outside of
simple edits.
If you're interested in helping out, please let me know!
If enough interest is given, I'll release a demo of the first two chapters.
As for a release date...
It will come out when it's ready.
Plot Summary
Please note that the plot is still a work in progress, so revisions are to be expected.
Five years prior to the events of Pokémon Samsara, your father "Victor", along with his assistant, Professor Elm,
unearth a mysterious relic that is said to be the catalyst for awakening Xerneas.
Any who awaken Xerneas will also bring forth eternal life to ALL beings in the universe.
However, this is NOT the blessing it is initially made out to be.
Death is a very necessary part of the circle of life, despite the pain death causes.
Without it, every soul in existence will eventually stagnate, causing eternal suffering to all
who are unable to pass beyond the mortal plane.
The balance between life and death is vital to the existence of all beings.
After Victor and Elm examine the artifact, a mysterious man confronts the pair with the aim of taking this artifact for his own ends.
This man is only know by the name "Phoenix", and he is the one who reformed Team Rocket from the ashes after many years of disbandment.
He aims to grant eternal life to Team Rocket so they can achieve their goals without the hindrance of death to stop them.
After Victor and Elm refuse to give the artifact to Phoenix, he resorts to a drastic measure.
Phoenix calls forth his red Gyarados, and orders it to Hyper Beam Victor, killing him in the process.
Five years after this tragic accident, we join you!
(Yes, you!)
...getting fired from their job at the Poké Mart for stealing on the job!
You are a seventeen year old delinquent who has a history of theft, vandalism, and treating Pokémon terribly!
However, this is a response to the grief of losing your father in a way that you do not yet have knowledge of.
You know he died in an accident, but the details have been left a mystery to you.
Well, after informing your Mom that you got fired, you pick up a package for her at the Post Office.
However, this simple errand takes a turn for the worst when two members of Team Rocket hold the place up at gunpoint demanding
the three Pokémon in the mailroom.
Finding yourself in a bad situation, you take one of the Pokémon and fend off the attackers...
...only to be caught by the police and arrested.
You are then interrogated by the police and consequently put on probation.
This probation program is a new law instated that requires you to collect the 8 Gym Badges in the Punarji region
in the hopes that travelling with Pokémon will rehabilitate you.
During this journey, you will find yourself caught in the conflict that tragically ended your father's life
all those years ago.
Uncovering the mysteries behind your father's death, as well as the mission
to stop Phoenix will be a journey that will change you down to your very core.
Ultimately, you will find yourself in the deep internal struggle of being forced to preserve death in the universe,
while also struggling with the grief of your own father's death.
Five years prior to the events of Pokémon Samsara, your father "Victor", along with his assistant, Professor Elm,
unearth a mysterious relic that is said to be the catalyst for awakening Xerneas.
Any who awaken Xerneas will also bring forth eternal life to ALL beings in the universe.
However, this is NOT the blessing it is initially made out to be.
Death is a very necessary part of the circle of life, despite the pain death causes.
Without it, every soul in existence will eventually stagnate, causing eternal suffering to all
who are unable to pass beyond the mortal plane.
The balance between life and death is vital to the existence of all beings.
After Victor and Elm examine the artifact, a mysterious man confronts the pair with the aim of taking this artifact for his own ends.
This man is only know by the name "Phoenix", and he is the one who reformed Team Rocket from the ashes after many years of disbandment.
He aims to grant eternal life to Team Rocket so they can achieve their goals without the hindrance of death to stop them.
After Victor and Elm refuse to give the artifact to Phoenix, he resorts to a drastic measure.
Phoenix calls forth his red Gyarados, and orders it to Hyper Beam Victor, killing him in the process.
Five years after this tragic accident, we join you!
(Yes, you!)
...getting fired from their job at the Poké Mart for stealing on the job!
You are a seventeen year old delinquent who has a history of theft, vandalism, and treating Pokémon terribly!
However, this is a response to the grief of losing your father in a way that you do not yet have knowledge of.
You know he died in an accident, but the details have been left a mystery to you.
Well, after informing your Mom that you got fired, you pick up a package for her at the Post Office.
However, this simple errand takes a turn for the worst when two members of Team Rocket hold the place up at gunpoint demanding
the three Pokémon in the mailroom.
Finding yourself in a bad situation, you take one of the Pokémon and fend off the attackers...
...only to be caught by the police and arrested.
You are then interrogated by the police and consequently put on probation.
This probation program is a new law instated that requires you to collect the 8 Gym Badges in the Punarji region
in the hopes that travelling with Pokémon will rehabilitate you.
During this journey, you will find yourself caught in the conflict that tragically ended your father's life
all those years ago.
Uncovering the mysteries behind your father's death, as well as the mission
to stop Phoenix will be a journey that will change you down to your very core.
Ultimately, you will find yourself in the deep internal struggle of being forced to preserve death in the universe,
while also struggling with the grief of your own father's death.
Credits:
Pokémon is owned by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Game Freak
Pokemon Essentials 21.1:
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Boushy, Brother1440, FL., Genzai Kawakami,
Golisopod User, help-14, IceGod64, Jacob O. Wobbrock, KitsuneKouta,
Lisa Anthony, Luka S.J., Marin, MiDas Mike, Near Fantastica,
PinkMan, Popper, Rataime, Savordez, SoundSpawn,
the__end, Venom12, Wachunga
21.1 Hotfixes:
Maruno
RPG Maker XP by Enterbrain
Deluxe Battle Kit (and all associated plugins):
Lucidious89
Title screen background by aesthe75tically on Reddit.
Pokemon logo is from the Modular Title Screens plugin by
Luka S.J.
UI Elements Used:
Pokemon Reborn: Minimalist Rebirth (Reborn UI Texture Pack) by Pyrolusite at RebornEvo.com
Modular UI Scenes:
Lucidious89
Animated Trainer Intros:
Lucidious89
Animated Pokemon System:
Lucidious89
Pokedex Data Page:
Lucidious89
Enhanced Battle UI:
Lucidious89
Voltseon's Pause Menu:
Voltseon
Golisopod User
ENLS
Gen 5 Characters in Gen 4 OW style:
DiegoWT
Character Customization Resources:
Coffee Cup/Poltergeist
Tilesets:
Ekat's Gen 3 Tilesets:
Ekat
Heartless Dragoon
Morlockhater
Nemu
5. Ross Hawkins
Pokemon Dawn
Slimshady
Thedeadheroalistar
The-Red-Ex
Vurtax
Zein
Redblueyellow
Fabnt
War8
Dragoon
Silverdeoxys563
SteamyJ
Anonalpaca
Pokémon Rejuvenation
Puggsoy
Aveontrainer
Idillio
Dasani
Shyin
Overworld Shadows:
Luka S.J.
Marin
Luka's Scripting Utilities:
Luka S.J.
Advanced Items Field Moves:
Bergium
NoNoNever
TechSkylander1518
Moyo
Marin
Yankas
Cony
Hallow
Drimer
Audio:
Mother 3
Wolfire Games
Bloodborne
Hyperbeam Sound Effect by FranklyGoomba on YouTube
Winter Ambience from PixaBay.com
Music:
ENLS Pre-Looped Music Library
Pokemon Essentials 21.1:
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Boushy, Brother1440, FL., Genzai Kawakami,
Golisopod User, help-14, IceGod64, Jacob O. Wobbrock, KitsuneKouta,
Lisa Anthony, Luka S.J., Marin, MiDas Mike, Near Fantastica,
PinkMan, Popper, Rataime, Savordez, SoundSpawn,
the__end, Venom12, Wachunga
21.1 Hotfixes:
Maruno
RPG Maker XP by Enterbrain
Deluxe Battle Kit (and all associated plugins):
Lucidious89
Title screen background by aesthe75tically on Reddit.
Pokemon logo is from the Modular Title Screens plugin by
Luka S.J.
UI Elements Used:
Pokemon Reborn: Minimalist Rebirth (Reborn UI Texture Pack) by Pyrolusite at RebornEvo.com
Modular UI Scenes:
Lucidious89
Animated Trainer Intros:
Lucidious89
Animated Pokemon System:
Lucidious89
Pokedex Data Page:
Lucidious89
Enhanced Battle UI:
Lucidious89
Voltseon's Pause Menu:
Voltseon
Golisopod User
ENLS
Gen 5 Characters in Gen 4 OW style:
DiegoWT
Character Customization Resources:
Coffee Cup/Poltergeist
Tilesets:
Ekat's Gen 3 Tilesets:
Ekat
Heartless Dragoon
Morlockhater
Nemu
5. Ross Hawkins
Pokemon Dawn
Slimshady
Thedeadheroalistar
The-Red-Ex
Vurtax
Zein
Redblueyellow
Fabnt
War8
Dragoon
Silverdeoxys563
SteamyJ
Anonalpaca
Pokémon Rejuvenation
Puggsoy
Aveontrainer
Idillio
Dasani
Shyin
Overworld Shadows:
Luka S.J.
Marin
Luka's Scripting Utilities:
Luka S.J.
Advanced Items Field Moves:
Bergium
NoNoNever
TechSkylander1518
Moyo
Marin
Yankas
Cony
Hallow
Drimer
Audio:
Mother 3
Wolfire Games
Bloodborne
Hyperbeam Sound Effect by FranklyGoomba on YouTube
Winter Ambience from PixaBay.com
Music:
ENLS Pre-Looped Music Library
