The Symmetry of Remorse and Penance

A short game made for the RPG Maker Web's Spooky Month Game Jam 2024. 

"The Symmetry -of Remorse and Penance-" tells the story of the crew of the Space Locomotive "SL Grapao" - a relatively small space vehicle of the Organization for Spacetime Law Enforcement called SYMMETRY. 

Set in a world where interplanetary travel is heavily used by those in power, it is SYMMETRY's duty to keep the peace and maintain balance. They are assisted by Sigils, robotic trans-dimensional lifeforms that can junction with other lifeforms to imbue them great powers. 

Having just returned from a successful mission in deep space, the crew is in a relaxed mood, when a fateful encounter occurs upon approaching Jupiter Station. Join ensign Sjorge and lieutenant Lydia, two close friends who are uneasy with the hierarchy that comes with the job, on a quest to explore the mysterious train that has crossed their path. 

Playtime

About 30 minutes.

Gameplay

The game uses standard RPG maker controls with WSAD added. Personally, I recommend playing with a gamepad. 

Combat

• HP and MP
  • All characters start with max HP and MP of 100
  • HP and MP will heal 5% of maximum at end of turn
  • Once HP and MP go below 50, max HP and MP will decrease as well
  • Decreased max HP and MP can be restored to 100 by resting (in bed or in shuttle)
• Equipment
  • Weapons, armor and accessories can be equipped
  • Items need to be equipped in accessory slots to use
• Battle Command Window
  • All attacks, skills, items are presented in a single list
  • Items are also shown here
• Morale
  • Damage inflicted depends on attacker and defender "morale"
  • Morale is not shown on the screen
  • Some attacks lower enemy morale (see description)
  • Some skills consume morale (see description), these skills typically only appear when Morale is above a threshold
  • Morale will increase as skills are used and damage is received

The Jank

The jank has been ironed out mostly. If you run into any issues, a comment would be appreciated.