Schism
A downloadable game for Windows
(Please download our debut title freely. )
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Schism is a playable short-story which follows the peril of an asteroid miner named Arch.
After an unknown entity causes an explosion on his ship, he is shot through an unknown kind of rift into a pocket of space with indeterminable properties. Help Arch navigate his way across fields of mysterious crystalline objects which provide power to keep the life support systems running in his Aegisuit. Arch will need to use the Lash, a device intended to recover dropped tools in space, to pull himself between the objects he names 'Krystels.' Each Krystel type affects the suit's batteries differently, and the mindless Stalkers will chase that charge no matter which resonance colour is in effect.
The journey is spread over six levels with fully narrated dialogue (and banter) between Arch and his ship's surviving crewmate named Skits. The full playthrough is intended to be a short break away from your day, and a refreshing experience in a surreal environment.
Reviews and recommendations will inform the viability of expanding the Schism universe and its direction. The ending of this game need not necessarily be the end it implies! In any case, I appreciate your time, and your willingness to give a newcomer a chance. This game was extremely challenging but gratifying to create, and it is my privilege to present it to the esteemed gaming community.
Thank you, and if nothing else I hope you have fun, because if a game isn't fun, it's just more work.
- Kyle.
Press Kit:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bm69QapZWBVEaJWoid3Sj5TKO0tItmO8/view?usp=shari...
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Development log
- Schism officially available!Nov 21, 2022
- One small step for Schism, one giant leap for Tantrum TechNov 19, 2022
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Very cool game! Fun mechanics, but did feel a bit clunky at times, though it wasn't enough to take away from my enjoyment. I liked the story a lot, especially the written section at the end. Put a smile on my face.
Thank you so much! The dominant focus was always the storyline and we're glad it has helped improve your day. As for the mechanics, your feedback is appreciated and future releases will operate much more fluidly. Additionally, we have been told that although the slow movement speed is thematically accurate, it takes away from the important sense of action which a game like this has a great chance to provide. We hope our next release delights even more.
Thanks again. ^_^