2024 Update: Arbiter 🍁
2In a world plagued by demonic spirits known as Ethers and Umbras, the Arbiter is the only one who can defeat them. You play as Ashe, the new Arbiter, whose job is to venture out and hunt the greater spirits that would threaten humanity.
The Arbiter has the unique ability to transform between light and dark powers, allowing him to fight back against the Ethers and Umbras. Along with his companions, Dove and Raven, Ashe will travel the world to seal the spirits while pursuing the one who defeated his predecessor…
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Spirits
Arbiter is a single-player character action game about transformation. You play as a young boy and the newly appointed Arbiter, Ashe, who is responsible for defeating the demonic spirits that plague the world. This is a passion project I've been developing on my own for about five months now.
Spirits are split into two types: Ethers (white) and Umbras (black). The Arbiter has the unique ability to transform between these two types, making him the only human capable of defeating spirits. Attacks by enemies of the same type as you will be absorbed, while attacks of the opposite type will inflict damage.
Levels
The game is story driven, but you'll be able to choose in which order you complete the levels. There will be a mix of linear and non-linear segments, and they'll be filled with a large variety of unique enemies and puzzles based on the transformation system.
Levels will also have NPCs, items, upgrades, secrets, and optional bosses scattered throughout. Arbiter will have around six levels in total, making the final game about five hours long. I'd like it to be a short, polished, challenging experience with multiple endings that naturally encourages people to replay it.
The tutorial level focuses on an area completely corrupted by spiritual energy, but there will be a large variety of levels throughout Arbiter. Villages, fields, mountains, forests, castles, and more will all be prevalent throughout the game's missions.
Combat
Arbiter is focused on fast-paced, challenging combat and mastery over the transformation mechanic. Enemies, levels, and your own resources will all be affected by your current form. It's kind of like an action game version of Ikaruga, but it's also heavily inspired by games like Kingdom Hearts, Dark Souls, Zelda, and Mega-Man!
By defeating standard enemies and collecting spirit orbs, you'll be able to unlock new techniques, while defeating bosses will unlock spirit abilities. Techniques include things like combos, heavy attacks, and combat maneuvers while spirit abilities are more destructive finishers. You'll be able to equip the spirit abilities that best suit your play-style and create unique combos by chaining them together.
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