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Thanks so much Rambino_Porkchop! I really appreciate the kind words, and for you giving it a go =)

Hi! =)

That's awesome Gendou el Neoretrogamer! Thank you so much for sharing our game with Spanish players =)

Developer here =) Aw, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and its so cool that you did a full playthrough! I've just been looking at some of your videos; it's been great fun listening to you both play through - you bounce off each other really well (its no wonder you're married haha)! Please let me know if you do a review at some point Abby - I'd love to see it =D

Also, you were right on the money - Chrono Trigger's my favourite game of all time ;)

If you're ever interested in playing more, my new upcoming game (with a much deeper battle system haha) can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

Thanks again!

Josh

Thank you very much! So far so good =D

Thank you very much!

I absolutely see what you're saying regarding grinding. My stance is that I want the option for grinding to exist, but I never want it to be mandatory. If the player is skilled and strategic enough, they should be able to overcome anything that I throw at them in their current level. It's definitely a lot more difficult to make a long game without grinding than with it though, so you're totally right on that definition. I guess it's all about finding a balance =)

Oh wow, that sounds fantastic! I found your own website too =) Looks like you've implemented a lot of very unique ideas and mechanics; as you say, I can imagine how complex it must've been to implement some of those elements. I like the idea of having a betatester class - that's very handy! Unfortunately I've got a very busy week ahead with the Steam Game Festival (and sorting final preparations), but I'd love to check this out; thanks a lot for the link =D

Thank you so much for the kind words Heindal! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me and the Itch.io community =D The story was my favourite part of making Tales Across Time (along with trying to make a 2D RPG feel atmospheric), and I'm never a fan of grinding, so I'm really glad to hear you picked up on those things too!

If you enjoyed Tales Across Time, my new upcoming game is less experimental, but far larger and more ambitious (and even more old school haha). I've got a demo releasing in the Steam Festival this week, so please check it out if you think you might be interested in the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

Thanks for playing!

Josh

I just learnt that submissions were still open (apologies for the lateness!), so I'd love to add my game 'Tales Across Time' to the package: https://criticalgames.itch.io/tales-across-time

It's not much, but I just wanted to help reward anyone who purchases the bundle =) Thanks for setting this up!

Thank you very much - I can't tell you how glad I am to hear that Jess! It's my absolute pleasure =)

I made this game over the New Year's weekend back in 2017/18, and was feeling very lonely and miserable. I tried to figure out what I'd say to someone else who felt like I did, and this was the result. So when the game says that I'm honestly grateful to you for talking, I really mean it XD

Do your best to stay focused on the light/gratitude, and just remember Jess - no matter where you are, no matter what circumstances you're dealing with, you are *not* alone!! And you can never lose your light - you *always* have the power to banish the darkness.

All the best for 2020! =)

Josh

Happy New Year everyone!

I know what it’s like to feel down on New Year’s Day, so I made a (very) short, minimal Visual Novel about appreciating what we have, and the power of  gratitude in overcoming dark thoughts. The game is a conversation with your "Inner Light", and talks about how to see the good in your life  (regardless of the darkness!).

A Light in the Darkness was made in 2 days, and it's just something that I felt I wanted to make this weekend. It’s my first time writing something like this, and it’s very, very simple, but I hope someone finds it at least a little bit uplifting.

You can play it right now in your browser here on itch.io: https://criticalgames.itch.io/light-in-darkness
So if you've got a few minutes spare, maybe check it out! And, of course, I wish everyone a fantastic 2018 =D