Rise Above [Demo]

Patch Notes  (10/9/23):

• Fixed a bug where "Skill Block's" cooldown didn't work

• Increased "Skill Block" cooldown from 3 turns to  5 turns

• Added some more information about buffs, debuffs, and combat in the tutorial section 

Patch Notes (10/9/23):

• Balance changes across the board (except for Sanctum Quest enemies and bosses)

• "Skill Block" now lasts for 2 turns instead of 2 actions

• "Quick Stun" last for 2 rounds instead of 1

• Mining gear no longer appears in the Fallmire Armory until you purchase a mining license 

Patch Notes (10/5/23):

• Minor bug fixes

• Added visual health bars for bosses

Patch Notes (2/2/24):

• Minor bug fixes

• Changed some map transitions to make them less awkward

• Cernunnos no longer regenerates HP during "Lightning War" (This should speed up the fight a little bit)

• Slightly increased movement speed

Rise Above takes the classic turn based JRPG formula and refines it by making it a bit faster paced, as well as giving a lot of room for skill expression and build customization.  

Play as Lero and explore the forest region of Fallmire! Tackle menacing bosses, complete side quests, or just sit back and do some fishing! The world is open!

+ Combat  

Rise Above is not attempting to do anything new with turn based combat. However, there are some major changes that spice things up! The combat system is inspired by Final Fantasy XIV which is strange since FF14 is not turn based! Rise Above takes certain concepts from FF14 and integrates them into a turn based format. Combat is reliant on stringing together rotations and combos, as well as keeping up with buffs and debuffs. In addition to that, combat encounters (Mostly bosses and super bosses) will throw out brain teasing mechanics that will force the player to create a solution to survive. 

+ Exploration 

The player is able to freely roam around the overworld, and visit different zones with varying enemy levels. One of the main goals of exploration is to reward the player in someway. For one example, the player can enter a high level zone early in a playthrough, and depending on that player's skill level, they'll be able to conquer the area and receive loot or upgrades a lot earlier then they're meant to. On top of this, some abilities can only be found through exploration, meaning you won't be able to progress until you do some exploring.

+ Skilling 

Professional skills can be ignored all together, however, they bring massive benefits to players who decide to pursue them!  Each skill has their own levels and leveling methods. This is achieved through a license system. In order for a player to begin leveling a skill, they must first purchase a license for that skill.  But, why go out of the way to level these skills? Leveling these skills will provide powerful benefits! For example, if you level your mining skill, you will be able to sell ores for more money at blacksmiths! In addition to this, blacksmiths will sell you items at reduced prices! That's not even mentioning the exclusive gear you'll be able to craft from the ores themselves!

+ Minigames 

Minigames are side content that serves to give interesting rewards through doing their activities! 

+The Demo Includes

1 Region to Explore

3 Dungeons

2 Story Bosses

2 Optional Bosses

1 Optional Super Boss

11+ Unique Enemies to Encounter

30+ Unique Armors and Weapons to Collect (split among the 4 current classes)

40+ Unique Items and Materials to Collect

2 World Traversing Abilities to Collect

2 Skills to Pursue

1 Minigame which includes 2 Mini Bosses

9 Unique Quests to Experience (Side and Main Story)

All feedback is appreciated!

+Media :

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