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Just thought I'd say I enjoyed this game and liked how every move is precious when dealing with challenging foes. This isn't a game where you mindlessly spam your attacks. Plus, the story of Maya and Bud is touching.
I thought this was a really good game. I enjoyed everything about it and only needed to consult the guide you made once to complete the final boss battle. The custom artworks and soundtrack gave it more character than most of the RPGMaker games i've played. While RPGs aren't my favourite kind of game I was engrossed by this one and managed to beat it in a single 3 hour sitting. 5/5 mate, great stuff
On't READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW THAT YOU'VE STARTED READING, DOn't STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1 say your name 10 times 2. say your mum's name 5 times and your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this onto 4 other games. If you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday possible. But if you read this and do not paste this, you will get bad luck. SEND THIS ON 5 DIFFERENT GAMES IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOUR DONE, PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSHES NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS. THIS IS SO FREAKY IT ACTUALLY WORK
In The Heart Pumps Clay, players take control over Mara, a swamp witch, her golem, Bud, and the aptly named Crow as they climb the Tree of Life in order to obtain the Source of All Things. Gameplay consists of fixed battles set at choke points on the map. However, after every battle, Bud will lose some of his max health, so it's up to the player to balance Bud's waning strength with their urge to open the many deliciously tempting treasure chests along the way.
Battles are the traditional rpg affair, but the unique cast provides an interesting party dynamic that slowly evolves over the course of the journey. Mara's spells can be devastating, but she has to shift between elements, which also synergizes in different ways with Bud. Bud is a tank and a physical powerhouse, and Crow is a thieving little rat with wings. Consumable items can be stolen or crafted during battle, but they're removed after each battle, so if the player wants a safety net, they better plan ahead. If they fail a battle, though, no problem: hp and mp are restored and the player is returned to the map as if nothing happened.
Features:
-Mostly original assets, including character portraits, battle animations, and enemy graphics.
-An original soundtrack.
-A vibrant cast of characters in a concise, well-presented story that's both funny and emotionally resonant.
-Well-balanced battles with an emphasis on strategy.
-Character progression comes through a variety of equipment found throughout the Tree of Life, including equippable spells for Mara.
-About 1-2 hours of gameplay.
This is my entry in the 2014 Indie Game Maker Competition, so make sure to check out its page here and give it a vote or a comment if you like it: http://contest.rpgmakerweb.com/game/view/id/404#.U7Dp5rGmV0o
Battle strategies can be found here: http://rpgmaker.net/games/6541/Tips/
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