Jozef Pavelka (AKA Brozef) has just released his JRPG Felvidek, and it's one of the most unique-looking games we've seen in quite some time.
"In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol," says the game's Steam page. "Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land."
While based loosely on historical events, Felvidek takes place in an alternate timeline. "Find out what unlikely events take place in this alternate history region of Slovak Highlands," the game's description continues. "This land is ravaged by Hussite pillagers and Ottoman spies while surreal horrors dwell in the dark. It's now up to Pavol, a fair knight with alcohol problems, to gather a party and stop those who oppose our kingdom."
The premise is unique on its own, but Felvidek's amazing visuals take things to an entirely new level. It mixes PS1-style 3D with top-down 2D, as well as hand-drawn artwork and portraits – all presented in a sepia-toned aesthetic.
You'll be able to explore castles, towns and dungeons on your quest, finding secret pathways as you go. Conversing with NPCs is essential to your progression, while the turn-based RPG combat will allow you to obtain new equipment and supplies. The game is roughly two to three hours long.
If this all sounds interesting, then head over to Felvidek's Steam page. It costs £9.29.
[source store.steampowered.com]
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I think anytime a storyteller adds “boozed up” to the characteristics of a protag, be it knight or toll booth attendant, they’re spinning a more interesting yarn.
Looks great and I can already relate to the character. Color me interested.
Looks like that low color indie RPG from a few years ago that I can't remember the name of, not like any PS1 game besides during the intro and some cutscenes.
I wonder if we'll see some actual PS1 homebrew games soon?
Not sure why he uses "JRPG" - I've been debating the meaning of the acronym with a friend.
I say it refers to any RPG (action, turn based, strategy, dungeon crawler) made in Japan. A cultural / regional export like Champagne (as opposed to sparkling wine).
He argues that's meaningless because Western players use JRPG to refer to any RPG that looks like Final Fantasy. He feels we should abandon the term.
This game is neither made in Japan nor does it resemble other JRPGs like FF.
Frankly I'm baffled by the use of JRPG here. And it's lending credence to my friend's argument the term has become meaningless.
@Sketcz Perhaps 'JRPG-like' would be a suitable term to use in relation to non-Japanese games heavily influenced by RPGs developed in Japan, whether graphically or mechanically? Then again, that might just confuse matters further. 😅
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