Game Description
Over Many Waters is a top-down, RPG with Aztec and Spanish influence, branching dialogue, combat, and seafaring (sea travel will be introduced in later versions of the game).
In the current demo build, you may chat with NPCs, fight some low-level baddies, and seek purpose in the New World. The goal of the game will ultimately be community building and exploration. The main story arc is inspired by classic RPG titles such as the LOZ franchise and will be emphasized in later builds.
Required Playtesting Steps
Try to enjoy it for what it is. I don’t want to manipulate the test. Just jump in and record the results.
Optional Steps
- Chat with everyone and consider how the dialogue affects gameplay.
- Make it through the demo. Rely on the spoiler hints if it’s difficult.
- Test interacting, rolling, or combat irregularly (ex: roll and then trigger a conversation simultaneously)
- Test Dialogue branches to see if you can hard-lock gameplay.
- See if you can defeat the enemies in unique ways or be defeated in irregular ways.
Known Issues
Inventory System
Reveal Bug
There’s an inventory system, but it’s not fully functional just yet. You do have a usable “potion”, but some people miss the cue to interact with their inventory and it’s perfectly fine for the demo.
Cliping
Reveal Bug
The character can sometimes appear behind or in front of objects in unusual ways. Those minor cosmetics will be polished out.
Heart Collection
Reveal Bug
Sometimes you get full hearts from collecting a heart piece.
Save System
Reveal Bug
Exiting to the Title Screen will not fully restart dialogue. You can clear it by refreshing the browser.
Help! I’m stuck!
I’m stuck on the Title Screen.
Reveal Hint
The buttons are on the stone/stelae. Hover over them to reveal their meaning.
I’m not sure what to do on the ship.
Reveal Hint
Go talk to the Storyteller. He’s the old man who’s always laughing. Get through his banter and request to end your training.
Lost on the Island.
Reveal Hint
Can you see the path? Follow that until you find something significant.
I’m still lost on the Island.
Reveal Hint
Go as far north/upwards as possible. Keep following the path. Head up/right and look for the pyramid.
I’m lost in the temple.
Reveal Hint
Work your way north/up. Look for a hall that leads to a door at the end of the hall. Open it. Go inside.
I cannot beat the boss.
Reveal Hint
Bat-back the energy beams with your sword. Dodge the ground attacks by walking and pressing Right Click to roll. You can deal damage with your sword, but it’s less effective.
I beat the boss. Now what?
Reveal Hint
Look for that elusive Jaguar. If you’re past that part, the game loop has ended and this concludes the demo experience. Thanks for playing!