Aka

Project 100% funded! Now, help us reach 120% and you will receive a 6 tracks Piano collection of Aka's themes. --- Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget. Concept I firmly believe video games can help us be happier. However, heavy topics aren't ignored and the game invites the player to deal with these issues through communication and empathy. Why red pandas? Because they are survivors. And this campaign is gonna help them in real life in Nepal, thanks to Red Panda Network. Story War is over. An old friend is inviting you to his island to live a peaceful life. Bring back fauna and flora on this paradise that shows scars of the past. UNIVERSE The world Explore different islands, from snowy mountains to tropical forests, with their secret areas to explore. Pine tree island Mainly inspired by the South-west of France, this island shows scenery that evokes Europe. There is also a village (accessible via the water-train) where you can meet more characters and play mini-games. Maple tree island Smallest but highest island, inspired by Canadian landscapes. Bamboo island Inspired by East Asia, it is the most varied environment; beaches, cherry trees, a snowy volcano, and its famous hot springs! Palm tree island A tropical dream inspired by South Asia and South America, with its turquoise beaches, cloud forest, and giant rodents. Characters Meet various characters of all kinds: villagers willing to help, trapped animals, giant monsters, or ghosts from your past who need your help to be freed. 📷 Music We chose an orchestral feeling trying to keep the intimist side of the adventure. Add a pinch of wholesomeness and you will have an idea of Aka's OST. Listen to Aka's playlist on SoundCloud GAMEPLAY Gardening The player is invited to grow plants, from flowers to vegetables. The farming system is inspired by permaculture, where associations (garden design) and wild animals play a role. Construction It is possible to craft shelter, tools, clothes, or various props. It can help solve quests or just be for a decorative purpose. You will need to gather materials, find objects or win them while doing quests. Relaxation Relaxing in hot springs with monkeys, watching clouds while listening to the ocean waves, or taking a nap on a giant Capybara... These activities are fun but not useless because it increases your "happiness". Narrative quests Aka isn't a linear game, you can choose when and how you decide to help the NPC (if you decide to help them at all). However, only then you will be able to explore every corner, learn about your past, and maybe... find inner peace. Mini-games A few mini-games will be available; make the sled, marble maze... their number is yet to be defined. REWARDS EVERY backer is gonna help Red Panda Network. The money is gonna be collected to make a donation after the campaign is over. Now, I might need to explain some details about the rewards: The art of Aka is a digital (.pdf) book. It is gonna show all the sketches, original ideas, dropped ideas, old drawings, turnaround... that have been done to make this game. It is currently 50 pages long and getting bigger until the art is finished :) The Original Soundtrack, composed by Kounine, is a digital (Wav, Mp3) compilation of the pieces of music used in the game. Around 20 tracks. Are you an artist, a game developer, or just interested to see how it works? These videos will show you the process of creation. I am gonna record my screen and talk over to guide you through the creation of some assets; character design, texturing, and some Unity work. These are not tutorials, but an in-depth look at the process, with some tips you might not know :) I am using Procreate, CSP, Blender, Substance Painter and Unity. Around one hour long. Discord forum It is gonna be useful to ask questions, make polls, have your feedback, suggestions, or even chat about red pandas. The game! It is gonna be available on Steam. The game is planned for between T3 2022 and T1 2023. Write a message in the game! The dreamer reward allows you to write your own message that will be placed in a bottle. Randomly, the player will find bottles on the sand; by picking them up, a message will appear; it is yours! And limited to 10 backers :) (the message can be written in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, or Korean). 150 characters max. Limited to 10 backers. Create a hat! The Fashionista reward allows you to create a hat (you can draw, sculpt, or send me a 3D model, whatever suits you) wearable in the final game. Limited to 5 backers. Write a Poem! The Poet reward allows you to create a text (written in the language of your choice, without any discrimination) readable in the final game. The player will pick a book from the main house shelf or the library. 450 characters max. Limited to 10 backers. Create a character! The Creator reward allows you to create a Non-playable character available in the final game. You have never drawn in your life? Good! Are you a professional illustrator? Good! Send me your piece of paper, digital illustration, whatever it is, and we will re-design it a bit (if needed) to suit the style of the game. The only restrictions are; only bipeds can move on the ground. Otherwise, let your imagination run free :) Limited to 5 backers. OTHER INFOS When? The rewards (ArtBook, OST, and making of) will be available in June 2022. The game will be released between T3 2022 and T1 2023 depending on the funding. Game Length 5 to 6 hours to complete the main quests. However, the player is invited to take care of the island without a time limit. You can even decide to start a new life on another island! But keep in mind this is a small open world. Where and how? On PC/Mac with a keyboard or a gamepad (Xbox gamepad is recommended). Who? Namra. Game developer. Winner of the 2020 GitHub game jam with the game "A trip to the moon", a hand-drawn narrative platformer inspired by Melies movie. Worked as an animator in the animation industry in another life. Namra / Twitter Kounine. Passionate about music and video games, combining both was logical for Kevin to become a video game composer. His versatile style from intimate to electro includes orchestral compositions. Loves otamatone, potatoes, metal, and The Backstreet Boys. Kounine / Twitter Justine Landau. A super-talented surfacing artist currently working at Sony Imageworks. She helped create some of the assets (modeling and texturing). She likes cats and chickpeas. Justine Landau / Twitter