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Threads of Time is a turn-based JRPG inspired by Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy. Travel the ages with your party from the early prehistoric era to the far future in this charming, modernized 2.5D pixel art adventure built in Unreal Engine 5!​

Time-Traveling Adventure​

From an age where dinosaurs roam to the far-flung future and alternate realms in between - travel across fantastic and distinctive time periods, and discover the threads that bind the ages.
Uncover an epic tale of interwoven fates, and secrets that shaped civilizations…and follow the threads of a sinister plot that traverses the tapestry of time
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Timeless Turn-Based RPG​

Weave together powerful attacks in visually dynamic, strategic turn-based battles. Bend time to your will, unravel enemies’ defenses, and unleash your party’s full potential through devastating team combos.
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Retro Charm Meets Modern Visuals​

Step into vibrant worlds powered by Unreal Engine 5, meet lovingly hand-crafted 2D characters and experience the timeless charm of pixel art as you explore through the ages. Threads of Time captures the essence of your favorite retro RPGs, wrapped in a new and immersive adventure.
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A few more deets via Gematsu

Publisher Humble Games and developer Riyo Games have announced Threads of Time, a turn-based RPG inspired by Japanese RPG classics, featuring a party of characters from different epochs. It will be available for consoles, including Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

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[Magusx]

wow looks amazing

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The Steam page is not yet live, but I'll update the OP once it's up.

 

[TintoConCasera]

The Steam page is not yet live, but I'll update the OP once it's up.

Wish devs/publishers were faster when it comes to making the Steam page visible after the game reveal.

If I don't put it on my wishlist I might just forget about it.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Wish devs/publishers were faster when it comes to making the Steam page visible after the game reveal.

If I don't put it on my wishlist I might just forget about it.

Same. Hopefully it will be up asap.

Also, here's the key art in high res

 

[adamsapple]

This looked fucking amazing, NGL.

 

[Von Hugh]

Well, this looks dope as fuck.

 

[Robb]

Cool visuals, those cutscene to pixel art transitions look great.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

The only platforms confirmed so far are Xbox Series and PC (Steam).

 

[Magusx]

Instant buy btw

 

[StereoVsn]

Big question with all these games is writing and pacing. That was the reason why Chrono is so beloved, and not because it was 2D or had time travel.

As an example, Sea of Stars looked good visually, but I felt like it dropped the ball from storytelling and combat perspective. Yet people were making Chrono comparisons.

Anyways, the game looks interesting and I will put it on my wishlist.

The only platforms confirmed so far are Xbox Series and PC (Steam).

MS funded?

 

[jshackles]

Looks awesome, was easily the most interesting thing shown during the Xbox show

 

[Mister Wolf]

Better looking HD 2D than anything Square has produced.

 

[envyzeal]

No PS/Switch? Can I trade Sea of Thieves and Hi-fi Rush for this one?

 

[GymWolf]

Looks great.

 

[Mister Wolf]

This shot in particular stands out.

 

[graywolf323]

The only platforms confirmed so far are Xbox Series and PC (Steam).

probably will take ~2 days…

 

[GHG]

Really hope this plays as good as it looks.

Because Sea of Stars sure as hell didn't.

 

[Punished Miku]

Easy day 1 buy. Looks great.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Looks absolutely fantastic . Pre-order day zero!

 

[Draugoth]

Dev said it took him 20 years to make this

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Big question with all these games is writing and pacing. That was the reason why Chrono is so beloved, and not because it was 2D or had time travel.

Yep, it's a fine line between homage and derivative.

 

[Thabass]

Holy fuck that looks so good. Want.

 

[rm082e]

Does anyone know anything about the dev? Is there a history of other good games to go on?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Meanwhile here's the Xbox store page - https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/threadsoftime/9PPNV0NCL881

 

[MagiusNecros]

Does anyone know anything about the dev? Is there a history of other good games to go on?

Looks like this is their first game. Can't find anything else.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Looks amazing! I assume that this:

It will be available for consoles, including Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

Means Switch and PS5 as well.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

When is it out?

 

[Punished Miku]

Canadian developer. Sea of Stars was as well.

"Western Games Suck Now" ... or do they?

I see this sentiment a lot on here, and to some extent it's obvious why. If you mostly follow the big tentpole releases from major publishers, I could see how you could convince yourself this is the truth. But as someone who mostly has preferred Japanese games for the vast majority of my...

www.neogaf.com

 

[nial]

The actual game looks surprisingly good, but those cutscenes make me yawn.
Japamerican web-comic art style, none of that stands out.

 

[Lux R7]

i'm not necessarily interested in the game but i have to say the art is fantastic

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Regarding the other platforms:

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Does anyone know anything about the dev? Is there a history of other good games to go on?

Found this insightful post from a dev working (contracting) on the game:

It's a new studio, but there are veteran developers on the team. I don't feel comfortable sharing people's resumes without their permission, but you can see it's a fairly sizeable team on their about page (and that doesn't include everyone - for example, I'm not there since I'm not part of the studio, I'm a contractor who is also working on my own projects at Zeboyd):
https://riyogames.com/about

Also, here's their page where they're hiring and the wages they're offering (not just royalties like a super-small indie team might be doing):
https://riyogames.com/careers

I can't give away details since it's not my place, but this is a way bigger operation than say Cosmic Star Heroine, which was just me, Bill Stiernberg, Chris & Dan at Hyperduck, a guest song from Laura Shigihara, plus help & support from family & friends.

 

[Exentryk]

Wow, this looks great! Should have lead with the in-game graphics rather than that poor cartoon animation.

Need to see a little more of the combat, but definitely interested.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

If you look carefully you may see some subtle Chrono Trigger influences in this game.

 

[graywolf323]

Regarding the other platforms:

slimy platform things yet again?

 

[Kazdane]

It needs to be said one more time. That looked fucking amazing. Straight to the wishlist on Steam!

 

[EviLore]

Very impressive art direction! Hope the systems are well designed too.

 

[NahaNago]

Probably the best-looking game shown this week so far.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

Insta buy

 

[Reaseru]

It looked really cool, and the plot seems really interesting. OCTOPATH TRAVELER 2.5D graphics always interested me, but the setting not so much. But this is different. It gives me Chrono Trigger vibes.

 

[Portugeezer]

Cool, I'll be interested when it comes to PS5/Switch 2

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Steam page is up (already added it to the OP)!

 

[Brock2621]

Wishlisted!

 

[Shifty1897]

Well then, guess I'm in.

 

[Closer]

Hold me GAF. I'm gonna cry.

 

[graywolf323]

Steam page is up (already added it to the OP)!

I somehow missed that Humble was publishing it, then it’s definitely going to come to other platforms

 

[The Skull]

Looks incredible. Day 1!

 

[ssringo]

Looks great but after Sea of Stars I'm wary of these Chrono Trigger inspired RPGs.

Wishlisted anyways because one of these days someone will deliver.

 

[lachesis]

This looks very promising. Some of the battle scenes look quite sick!