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Pokémon Samsara
is now looking for talent to help take this project to new heights!
is now looking for talent to help take this project to new heights!
I hope everyone reading this is having a great day, night, or whatever time it may be!
As I stated above, I am looking to work with skilled/motivated individuals on my upcoming fangame entitled Pokémon Samsara!
As I stated above, I am looking to work with skilled/motivated individuals on my upcoming fangame entitled Pokémon Samsara!
If you're someone who enjoys narrative-driven experiences, and wishes to be a part of a project
which aims to tell an engaging story within the Pokémon universe, then
this project just might be for you!
which aims to tell an engaging story within the Pokémon universe, then
this project just might be for you!
Screenshots
Features
-A unique, narrative-based experience.
-A skill system in place of HMs. Now you can use field moves outside of battle
without having to sacrifice your move slots!
-Many hand-picked Pokémon from Gens 1-8.
-Dynamic lighting system
Pokémon Samsara uses a fog-based lighting system that changes depending on the time of day.
Each area is hand-drawn to create a unique atmosphere to add to the overall cinematic nature of the game.
-A skill system in place of HMs. Now you can use field moves outside of battle
without having to sacrifice your move slots!
-Many hand-picked Pokémon from Gens 1-8.
-Dynamic lighting system
Pokémon Samsara uses a fog-based lighting system that changes depending on the time of day.
Each area is hand-drawn to create a unique atmosphere to add to the overall cinematic nature of the game.
Story Overview
Pokémon Samsara focuses on themes of the acceptance of death as a natural part of life.
Without death, life would have no meaning.
The MC struggles with an internal conflict between the loss of their father, and the task of preserving
death in the world in order to preserve balance, and to prevent
the downfall of all life.
In order to do this, they must overcome their grief.
This game takes place in the Punarji Region five years after your father, Victor, was
murdered by Team Rocket's new boss, Phoenix.
(the name Punarji comes from the Sanskrit word "punarjanma", which means "rebirth.)
You are an 18 year-old delinquent who moved to Punarji from
Vermillion City, Kanto not long after your father was killed.
One day, you get fired from your job at the Poké Mart for stealing
merchandise.
After getting scolded by your Mom, you're tasked to get a package
for her at the post office.
This goes TERRIBLY wrong, however.
Two men clad in black hold up the post office up at gunpoint
demanding three Hoenn Pokémon that have been shipped there.
In the heat of the moment, you take one of these Pokémon and fend off the
attackers.
The two men in black are none other than...
Team Rocket!
Everyone thought they were gone for good.
In fact, they've been gone for so long, they've all but faded into obscurity.
The two grunts get away before the police show up, but
you are NOT so lucky.
You are arrested as a suspect to the armed robbery
and are consequently put on probation.
This probation requires you to collect 8 Gym Badges throughout the region in
an effort to "rehabilitate" you.
If you are successful, your charges will be dropped.
After collecting your first badge, you reunite with your old Kanto friend, Lizzie.
Like you, Lizzie is a troublemaker.
She is very hot-headed, and short-tempered,
and this often lands her into trouble as she was also put on probation.
However, she has a soft spot for her bestie (you!), and is fiercely loyal to
the ones she cares about.
Lizzie is then attacked by Team Rocket, and pushed into a well, and you have to save her.
After the rescue, Lizzie comes up with a plan to get revenge on Team Rocket
for getting you in trouble, and for attacking her.
Lizzie tells you about a weird drugstore that could be a front for Team Rocket's
illegal activities.
This proves to be correct!
Unfortunately, Lizzie's plan to get rid of Team Rocket backfires
due to the both of them being outnumbered and in over their heads.
You then receive a mysterious phone call from a man
claiming to know the truth behind your father's death.
Who this man is, only time will tell...
Without death, life would have no meaning.
The MC struggles with an internal conflict between the loss of their father, and the task of preserving
death in the world in order to preserve balance, and to prevent
the downfall of all life.
In order to do this, they must overcome their grief.
This game takes place in the Punarji Region five years after your father, Victor, was
murdered by Team Rocket's new boss, Phoenix.
(the name Punarji comes from the Sanskrit word "punarjanma", which means "rebirth.)
You are an 18 year-old delinquent who moved to Punarji from
Vermillion City, Kanto not long after your father was killed.
One day, you get fired from your job at the Poké Mart for stealing
merchandise.
After getting scolded by your Mom, you're tasked to get a package
for her at the post office.
This goes TERRIBLY wrong, however.
Two men clad in black hold up the post office up at gunpoint
demanding three Hoenn Pokémon that have been shipped there.
In the heat of the moment, you take one of these Pokémon and fend off the
attackers.
The two men in black are none other than...
Team Rocket!
Everyone thought they were gone for good.
In fact, they've been gone for so long, they've all but faded into obscurity.
The two grunts get away before the police show up, but
you are NOT so lucky.
You are arrested as a suspect to the armed robbery
and are consequently put on probation.
This probation requires you to collect 8 Gym Badges throughout the region in
an effort to "rehabilitate" you.
If you are successful, your charges will be dropped.
After collecting your first badge, you reunite with your old Kanto friend, Lizzie.
Like you, Lizzie is a troublemaker.
She is very hot-headed, and short-tempered,
and this often lands her into trouble as she was also put on probation.
However, she has a soft spot for her bestie (you!), and is fiercely loyal to
the ones she cares about.
Lizzie is then attacked by Team Rocket, and pushed into a well, and you have to save her.
After the rescue, Lizzie comes up with a plan to get revenge on Team Rocket
for getting you in trouble, and for attacking her.
Lizzie tells you about a weird drugstore that could be a front for Team Rocket's
illegal activities.
This proves to be correct!
Unfortunately, Lizzie's plan to get rid of Team Rocket backfires
due to the both of them being outnumbered and in over their heads.
You then receive a mysterious phone call from a man
claiming to know the truth behind your father's death.
Who this man is, only time will tell...
Roles Needed
Spriter/Pixel Artist
This is a big one.
Right now, this project uses "frankensteined" version of existing sprites, and placeholder sprites for characters.
A spriter is needed to create unique, and professional designs for characters (overworlds, portraits, etc.), and to
create more finalized versions of existing characters, as well as other misc. graphics as required.
Right now, this project uses "frankensteined" version of existing sprites, and placeholder sprites for characters.
A spriter is needed to create unique, and professional designs for characters (overworlds, portraits, etc.), and to
create more finalized versions of existing characters, as well as other misc. graphics as required.
Narrative Assistance
Providing new plot elements to work in-tandem with the overarching story
while staying true to the tone, theme, and direction of the plot.
Providing feedback to existing story elements as well as potential improvements
to plot points, and/or dialogue.
while staying true to the tone, theme, and direction of the plot.
Providing feedback to existing story elements as well as potential improvements
to plot points, and/or dialogue.
Gym Puzzle Designer
Creating fun, unique, and engaging Gym puzzles
for the 8 Gyms in the game.
for the 8 Gyms in the game.
Programmer/Playtester
Coding game mechanics, as well as finding and fixing bugs.
Team Builder/Balancing
Design Pokémon teams for Gym Leaders, boss fights, and major plot battles that are
fun and challenging without being too trivial or unfair to the player.
fun and challenging without being too trivial or unfair to the player.
That's Awesome! How do I join?
You can submit an application here.
I look forward to learning about you and your skills!
I look forward to learning about you and your skills!
Become a part of an amazing Pokémon journey by joining up today!
If you have an questions, feel free to contact me on Steam or Discord.
Steam
Discord Username: _deathlike.
Steam
Discord Username: _deathlike.
