Alterium Shift
Drattzy Games LLC · 2023 · Adventure, RPG, JRPG, 2.5D, Fantasy
PC
Mixed67% · 69 📈 Making a comeback 80%
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About Alterium Shift
Embark on a retro-inspired adventure with Alterium Shift, a classic JRPG featuring immersive 2.5D graphics and pixel art combined with modern gameplay. Choose from three unique characters, each with their own skills and elemental powers to explore the living world of Alteria. Engage in turn-based combat and fun mini-games like fishing as you uncover the secrets of this magical land and shape the outcome of the story with your choices.
With dynamic quests and branching storylines, Alterium Shift offers a new experience with every playthrough. Get ready for a journey through Alteria, where magic and mystery await you.
Atlas: A young, shy, and nimble Archer, Atlas delivers every shot with deadly accuracy.
Sage: A very talented weaver of Alterium Essence, with an ego that matches their skill.
Dolion: A war general turned teacher for heroes in training.
Hermit: A free-spirited old fellow who becomes an unexpected ally in your journeys across Alteria.
With dynamic quests and branching storylines, Alterium Shift offers a new experience with every playthrough. Get ready for a journey through Alteria, where magic and mystery await you.
Characters:
Pyra: A strict and loyal leader, Pyra steers her team as straight as she does her spear.Atlas: A young, shy, and nimble Archer, Atlas delivers every shot with deadly accuracy.
Sage: A very talented weaver of Alterium Essence, with an ego that matches their skill.
Dolion: A war general turned teacher for heroes in training.
Hermit: A free-spirited old fellow who becomes an unexpected ally in your journeys across Alteria.
On-Map Abilities:
Each character will have an on-map ability that allows them to explore areas the others can't. For instance, Pyra can slice through rocks and Atlas and shoot far off targets. Find hidden treasure or even experience story based elements!Combat:
Alterium Shift has a full featured turn-based combat system with a turn-order display for important decision making! Exploit enemy weaknesses and gain experience to grow your party into an unstoppable force! Charge up your Burst Bar for powerful burst abilities! Of course, the loot you earn will also help you a long your journey as well.Exploration
Explore the world of Alteria. Meet new and diverse people. Find loot and hidden treasure! Take on new quests. Go fishing! The world is at your fingertips!What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I wasn't prepared for just how UNFINISHED this game is ("early access" doesn't really mean anything these days). The game looks and sounds good in principle, but I bought it TWO YEARS AGO and it's looking like I pre-ordered a game that's maybe coming out in 2029 and perhaps I'll actually remember to go back and play it some day. Would not recommend paying full price for the current state of the game.23 found this helpful
no updates in 3 years, early access scam9 found this helpful
This game is never coming out. Just grifters here, don't fall for it.7 found this helpful
This game is absolutely one of the best I’ve played. I’m only a few minutes in on this account because I already spent hours on a friend’s copy before I finally had to buy it myself. It’s genuinely one of the most memorable and fun experiences I’ve had on Steam in a long time. Please give this amazing indie team some time and attention. The writing, characters, and combat are all deeply engaging and a ton of fun.2 found this helpful
Excellent game that really captures that golden age gaming nostolgia!1 found this helpful
Turn-Based RPG Game Inspired by Pokémon and Cassette Beasts The game draws strong inspiration from titles like Pokémon and Cassette Beasts, which significantly enhances player engagement through familiar yet refined turn-based mechanics. I found myself deeply immersed in the gameplay, particularly due to the unique character paths and thoughtfully designed quest puzzles. The water valve puzzle in the Buried Temple area stood out to me—it really drew me in with its logical structure. I found it both engaging and satisfying to solve. I was genuinely impressed by how well it was designed. The concept of using the Shobii to travel across the scorching Dunes region is unique. Triggering the Shobii for movement between checkpoints adds an interesting layer to traversal mechanics and stands out as a creative design choice. The map design is expansive, offering vast areas to explore and a variety of elemental creature bosses—such as Earth, Water, and Fire—that add strategic diversity to encounters. The game excels in several core RPG aspects: character development, strategic depth, narrative focus, replayability, and accessibility. These elements make it especially appealing to pl…
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