So it will look like a visual novel, but it's going to be full fledged space game similar to "escape velocity nova" or "star control 3" (at least that's where I looked for inspiration). It will have visual novel elements like choices that matter, romance, hand drawn character and background art. It has a ton of unique ships you pilot in real-time with different abilities. You can even build a fleet of ships that are controlled by A.I.
Demo: *Includes the entire first chapter
http://www.indiedb.com/games/omni-link- ... action-rpg
The non-spoiler version of the story is this:
You start the game as a man of little consequence. The first chapter: "A Hero Will Rise" defines exactly what you become.
There is something called "The Virus" which has awakened near the edge of the galaxy. People are painfully discovering that this is a real threat. The Virus consumes everything it touches.
You encounter an advanced warship, and an explosion binds you with an entity known as Ectype D-8. You quickly learn that there is more to this ship and A.I. that meets the eye. The artificial intelligence is so advanced, she is able to absorb energy from other ships and duplicate them. As well as quantum burst, administer atmospheric regeneration, quantum entanglement, and of course...Omni Link. You find out about these abilities as you play.
Your choices in the game affect what happens to the story and gameplay in meaningful ways. You'll discover this in the demo. What ships you acquire, who you save from the Virus threat, and what relationships of love, hate, and friendship you form. Who do you trust?
I need a small amount of funding to pay the art/music artists involved:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99 ... action-rpg
*This gives you chance to be a part of the game early on, and even design some content.
Real-time tactical combat
Choices that affect gameplay and story in minor and large ways
Huge two path end game split
Hand drawn character and background art
Epic emotional music
*Let me know what you think of the demo and story.