VoltAge:Genesis
Golden Fish Entertainment · 2023 · RPG, Exploration, JRPG, 2D, Lore-Rich
PC
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About VoltAge:Genesis
Much of Marema was destroyed by the Empire of Garen decades ago. The radioactive fallout destroyed most of the tropical rainforests and verdant countryside for which Marema was famous, leaving behind only a desert waste known as “The Deadlands”.
Now, two young adventurers prepare to claim their piece of the Deadlands, not realizing that they will soon be swept up in the latest chapter of a struggle that has been playing out for thousands of years; a war for the very future of mankind.
And it remains to be seen if they will survive the Volt Age...
--- ABOUT THE GAME ---
• VoltAge:Genesis is a traditional top-down JRPG set in a sprawling, open world which the player is able to explore at their own pace. Take your time learning the nuances of the game’s truly unique setting as you are eased into a story which grows and advances organically across more than 25 hours of content.
• As you play, the game’s rich lore will help you to learn about the history of Marema, expose the dark secrets of The Reclamation, and uncover a vast struggle between mankind and the gods reaching back thousands of years.
• VoltAge:Genesis features a diverging storyline, with each allowing you to discover different lore (and viewpoints) that will make you question what is truly the “right” path. Seek the truth, and fight for what you believe...the choice is yours.
• Feel the world come to life as you immerse yourself in an amazing soundtrack featuring works by Aaron Krogh, J.C. Brickston, Darren Curtis, and world-renowned composer Hiroki Kikuta.
--- A STORY YOU CAN PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE ---
• Build your reputation across Marema by tackling the more than 100 optional side quests in the game…challenges are curated to match the party’s level and story progression, with most towns continuing to offer new challenges long after you first discover them.
• Work with (or against) numerous factions as you explore dozens of unique settlements, caves, forests, and ruins spread throughout The Deadlands (and beyond).
--- A DYNAMIC WORLD WHICH CHANGES AS YOU PLAY---
• New quests and areas will continue to open up as the party's level (and reputation) grows, with optional challenges aimed at parties all the way up to Level 90!
• As you explore, picking locks, repairing (or scrapping) old machinery, and using various tools all allow you to interact with and take control of your surroundings.
• As the game progresses and you meet new friends (and enemies), be sure to check back on your town occasionally…new allies will move in, shops will open, and previously abandoned buildings will take on new life as Pedregal Springs grows under your watchful eye.
--- A LIVELY AND UNIQUE CAST OF CHARACTERS ---
• As you explore the world and complete quests, you will meet a diverse cast of more than a dozen characters, each with their own reasons for choosing to help (or hinder) the protagonists.
• In addition to their normal abilities, many allies possess passive skills which will let you interact with the environment in new ways or even add unique buffs to the party.
• Customize your allies’ equipment loadouts to prepare for any scenario by utilizing nearly 400 pieces of gear, ranging from swords and shields to sniper rifles and force fields.
--- VARIED CHALLENGES WILL TEST YOUR RESOLVE ---
• Engage in traditional turn-based combat against over 60 original hand-drawn enemies ranging from the simple Barrel Sludge to the terrifying Goni.
• Massive enemies like the Bunyip will challenge your sense of scale, and you will have to choose your party carefully to face the dangers of each new area.
Now, two young adventurers prepare to claim their piece of the Deadlands, not realizing that they will soon be swept up in the latest chapter of a struggle that has been playing out for thousands of years; a war for the very future of mankind.
And it remains to be seen if they will survive the Volt Age...
--- ABOUT THE GAME ---
• VoltAge:Genesis is a traditional top-down JRPG set in a sprawling, open world which the player is able to explore at their own pace. Take your time learning the nuances of the game’s truly unique setting as you are eased into a story which grows and advances organically across more than 25 hours of content.
• As you play, the game’s rich lore will help you to learn about the history of Marema, expose the dark secrets of The Reclamation, and uncover a vast struggle between mankind and the gods reaching back thousands of years.
• VoltAge:Genesis features a diverging storyline, with each allowing you to discover different lore (and viewpoints) that will make you question what is truly the “right” path. Seek the truth, and fight for what you believe...the choice is yours.
• Feel the world come to life as you immerse yourself in an amazing soundtrack featuring works by Aaron Krogh, J.C. Brickston, Darren Curtis, and world-renowned composer Hiroki Kikuta.
--- A STORY YOU CAN PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE ---
• Build your reputation across Marema by tackling the more than 100 optional side quests in the game…challenges are curated to match the party’s level and story progression, with most towns continuing to offer new challenges long after you first discover them.
• Work with (or against) numerous factions as you explore dozens of unique settlements, caves, forests, and ruins spread throughout The Deadlands (and beyond).
--- A DYNAMIC WORLD WHICH CHANGES AS YOU PLAY---
• New quests and areas will continue to open up as the party's level (and reputation) grows, with optional challenges aimed at parties all the way up to Level 90!
• As you explore, picking locks, repairing (or scrapping) old machinery, and using various tools all allow you to interact with and take control of your surroundings.
• As the game progresses and you meet new friends (and enemies), be sure to check back on your town occasionally…new allies will move in, shops will open, and previously abandoned buildings will take on new life as Pedregal Springs grows under your watchful eye.
--- A LIVELY AND UNIQUE CAST OF CHARACTERS ---
• As you explore the world and complete quests, you will meet a diverse cast of more than a dozen characters, each with their own reasons for choosing to help (or hinder) the protagonists.
• In addition to their normal abilities, many allies possess passive skills which will let you interact with the environment in new ways or even add unique buffs to the party.
• Customize your allies’ equipment loadouts to prepare for any scenario by utilizing nearly 400 pieces of gear, ranging from swords and shields to sniper rifles and force fields.
--- VARIED CHALLENGES WILL TEST YOUR RESOLVE ---
• Engage in traditional turn-based combat against over 60 original hand-drawn enemies ranging from the simple Barrel Sludge to the terrifying Goni.
• Massive enemies like the Bunyip will challenge your sense of scale, and you will have to choose your party carefully to face the dangers of each new area.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
One of my roommates played this game in its beta version and I bought it based on her description. I'm a HUGE classic Final Fantasy nerd. I loved 4, 5 & 6, and this game very much scratched that itch. I was hooked by setting of a post-apocalyptic future. I love all the extra characters, the music is unique for each area, the story is unique and very much subverting my expectations of a standard fantasy game. Getting it on sale for $5 was great, too. There was a small bump when I thought I lost my progress after a recent patch update, but soon after reporting the issue, the devs very quickly posted on the discussion page on how to copy over save files from previous versions of the game. There's a LOT of love showing in this project and I am delighted to return to Nolan and Bridget's story.1 found this helpful
Recommended If you're a fan of old-school RPGs, then I highly recommend VoltAge: Genesis. This game captures the feel of classic RPGs while adding plenty of depth to keep you hooked for hours. You can spend countless hours exploring the world and uncovering hidden secrets, or simply follow the rich main story. If you're someone who enjoys diving into lore, there's plenty to discover, and you'll recruit a variety of party members throughout your adventure. One of my favorite parts of the game is the combat system. It gives you the freedom to build your character in different ways, whether you want to be a heavily armored tank, a powerful magic user, or something in between. Personally, I enjoyed mixing melee combat with magic, which made battles feel both fun and strategic. Out of all the characters, Gregory stood out the most to me. Without spoiling anything, I really enjoyed the layers of mystery surrounding him. He was one of those characters that kept me wanting to learn more every time he appeared. Overall, if you're looking for a game that captures the spirit of classic RPGs with rewarding exploration, a compelling story, flexible character builds, and memorable companion…
For an indie RPG Maker game, Voltage Genesis features a unique progression system (quests become available as you level up, giving you a good reason to regularly chat with characters) and a varied cast of characters. Additionally, nearly all characters can equip multiple weapon types allowing you a wide variety of team builds, plus you take your full team with you at all times so can easily switch out your crew for the current situation. The only real drawbracks are the limited enemy variety and something limited element usage (practically nothing is weak to wind, but earth weaknesses abound). That side, I highly recommend to anyone longing for the old days of 16 bit RPGS that force you to tease out their secrets and locations.
It was a fun game with lots of secrets to explore. Don't use the optimize feature for anything other than armor though since optimize prioritizes defense. Also direly needs a map.
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