Post-Polarization

⚠️ Current Game State:

The game is in the Proof of Concept state. It exists solely for feedback gathering purposes, and the game will be remade in a different engine in the near future. There might be bugs, but they won't be fixed in this version. Please note that some of the features listed in the "Game Information" section do not exist in the game yet and are planned for future releases.

⚠️False Positive Threats in Game Maker Games Due To Lack Of Digital Signatures:

Since Game Maker games don't have any signed signatures, Windows marks it a false-positive threat. Ignore this warning and play the game. The game does not contain any viruses.

⚠️ Generative AI Usage In Post-Polarization:

Please scroll down to the "Generative AI Disclaimer" section for detailed information.

Game Information

Inspired from hit video games such as UNDERTALE and EARTHBOUND, Post-Polarization is a 2.5D turn-based RPG with political themes and intriguing dialogues, taking place in an alternate history in the 1960s.

You wake up to a sudden diplomatic crisis between the two countries. Gear up and put an end to this for the best of people!

• Three different endings depending on your actions! — You can immobilize, negotiate with your enemies... or simply RUN AWAY! But look out for your reputation, because that's important!

• Complete side quests! — Main quests not enough? Some people are willing to ask a favor to you!

• Character talents and levels! — Upgrade your character talents and level by gaining XP! Gain too much, however, and your reputation is negatively affected.

• Turkish and English localizations... and possibly more! — The game is available in two languages: English and Turkish!

• Learn the history of Kälterland! — Look out for all the dialogues. You might get to learn more about this nation.

Story Summary

Kälterland, located between the borders of Weimar Republic and Poland, had a very prosperous past with a booming economy in the early 20th century. However, as time passed, various factors in both Kälterland and the world further polarized all of its people, eventually leading to massive protests which brought Kälterland to its separation.

Today, Kälterland is separated into the West — a republic controlled by Clara die Beschützerin (aka. Madam Twintails) alongside two other very important people — and the East — a puppet state controlled by Valeriya and her hegemon.

One day, just as a new constitutional draft was about to be finalized, a diplomatic crisis breaks out. Things get mysterious in the administration of West Kälterland, therefore Alice and Lena — close best friends of Clara and co-founders of West Kälterland — decide to investigate this matter.

Questions That Might Be Asked

[1] - Which game engine does the game use?

The Proof of Concept version uses Game Maker.

[2] - How long does the game take to complete?

For the Proof of Concept version, it takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the game.

[3] - Is the game single player?

Yes.

[4] - On which platforms will the game come out?

Initially on Windows and Linux. If I have the chance to bring it to other platforms, I'll definitely go for it.

The roadmap for releases are as follows:

1. Proof of Concept - GameJolt, Itch-io

2. Demo Release - Gamejolt, Itch-io, Steam

3. Full Release - Gamejolt, Itch-io, Steam, GOG-Games

[5] - In which languages will the game be available?

For now, English and Turkish. German, Polish and Russian are the primary languages planned to be added after the full release of this game.

[6] - How many chapters are there?

I haven't really planned it in detail, but I'm assuming it'll have 3 or 4.

[7] - How many people are working on the game?

Just me. Everything you see in the game was created by me.

Generative AI Disclaimer

1. A small percentage of the soundtrack had parts of its melodies (or all of them) generated by Gen-AI. Small modifications were made to the melodies and the instruments were overridden in a DAW afterwards for both partially AI-generated and completely AI-generated songs.

2. Very basic story draft planning was assisted by Gen-AI ONLY at very specific situations (hitting a very big roadblock in story planning). Everything else is PURELY made by me (dialogues, story execution, cutscenes, initial idea, %99 of the story draft, etc.)

3. Most of the game's engine framework code (saving-loading system, typewriting system, etc.) was generated by Gen-AI to save time.

4. Gen-AI content will be completely replaced (game framework code not included) when there's enough budget.

Credits

Everything in this game was made by @Animeliqite .

External Plugins

1. Diannex is a dialogue interpreter system designed to assist in the creation of cutscenes and localizations in video games. Post-Polarization utilizes Diannex for its cutscenes and localizations. Both tools were made by the Rupitian organization available on GitHub here: https://github.com/Rupitian

2. GMLive is a Game Maker plugin that allows live editing during runtimes. Post-Polarization utilizes GMLive for live code editing. It's developed by YellowAfterlife and their plugin is available on Itch-io here: https://yellowafterlife.itch.io/gamemaker-live

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