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Explore, prepare, and battle your way to a passing grade in this rather peculiar turn-based RPG. Engage the unfamiliar without levels or experience points. Instead, find skills, collect gear, and equip your party to assemble a perfect strategy.

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Yoctosphere
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Yoctosphere
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About the Game

AN EXAM LIKE NO OTHER.

Uncover the mysteries surrounding a rather peculiar exam in this exploration-focused RPG.

Take charge of seven student Divers amid their comprehensive certification exam. Situated in the allo-dimensional magi-tech nation of Euphoria, work your way to a passing grade against all odds. Encounter tenacious beasts, amusing characters, and intriguing environments as you EXPLORE, PREPARE, and BATTLE!

q1. ✦⭑

ACROSS THE PLANES OF REALITY.

Delve into another world, one which has been superimposed upon your own. Navigate through various locales and interact with their inhabitants. On your way discover new skills, weapons, and more to prepare for what's to come.

q2.a ✦⭑

COMPREHEND, FORMULATE AND IMPROVISE.

Grasp at the unfamiliar scenes around you and hone in on what’s important. Select from seven characters to assemble a three-unit party to your liking. Equip them with skills and gear of your choosing from that which you’ve discovered on your adventure.

q2.b ✦⭑

TO OVERCOME WHAT OBSTRUCTS.

Press forth past those unwilling to negotiate. Using force if necessary in a traditional turn-based battle system. But there are no levels or experience points. Explore further, discover more, and use your spoils of war to better equip yourself for future confrontations.

q2.c ✦⭑

Features

  • An isometric Euphoria. Explore a monosaturated environment filled with all sorts of characters, encounters, platforming, and more.

  • Filled with knowledge and instruments. Discover new skills, weapons, and so forth to help you on your journey.

  • With seven unique playable characters. Carefully balance their strengths and weaknesses to prepare a bespoke team.

This game is currently in development. Details on this page and other important aspects of the game may change before release.

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