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Here you will find an abundance of information about the game’s features and design revelations directly from the Designer/Director himself. From Overlode’s innovative mechanics to its captivating storyline, we have meticulously crafted a comprehensive overview that showcases the depth and complexity of Overlode, attempting to create an unforgettable, fully original gaming experience.
But that’s not all. As part of our commitment to transparency and open communication, we have included both Kickstarter Vision and Developer Reports to keep you updated on our progress. Whether it’s a new feature, an exciting milestone, or a challenge we are facing, we want you to be a part of our adventure every step of the way.
So dive in and immerse yourself in the details and get a glimpse of the incredible universe we are building. Your support and feedback are instrumental in shaping Overlode into the best game and IP it can be.
Welcome to our Kickstarter presentation, where we unveil the exciting content planned for Overlode. With your support, we will bring this game to completion…
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Ablizmo - Director/Designer
Welcome to our Kickstarter presentation, where we unveil the exciting content planned for Overlode. With your support, we will bring this game to completion, delivering an immersive experience that pushes the boundaries of this new genre. From unique characters with distinct abilities to challenging boss encounters, we have crafted a game with depth and replayability.
We need your help to go even further. Join us on this journey to unlock new features, expand the storylines and shape the future of Overlode. Your contribution and involvement are invaluable as we strive to create a game that exceeds your expectations. Thank you for joining us on this thrilling ride!
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Welcome to our Kickstarter presentation where we are thrilled to unveil the exciting content and features we have in store for Overlode! This is a pivotal moment in our project’s journey and we are grateful for your support and enthusiasm.
With your help, we aim to bring Overlode to life in its full glory, delivering an unforgettable gaming experience that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in an all new genre.
Throughout the development process, we have meticulously planned an array of content that will elevate Overlode to new heights. From unique characters with their distinct card based abilities and playstyles to challenging boss encounters that test your strategic prowess, we have poured our passion into crafting a game that offers depth, variety, and endless replayability.
Your contribution to our Kickstarter campaign will not only enable us to bring all these ambitious ideas to life but will also play a vital role in shaping the future of Overlode and Ablizmo Games. Your feedback, suggestions, and involvement will guide us as we refine the game, ensuring that it meets and exceeds your expectations.
We are immensely grateful for your support, and we invite you to join us on this incredible journey. Together, let’s make Overlode the game we have always dreamed of – filled with thrilling battles, captivating stories and an engaging community that shares our love for indie gaming.
Unleash the power of the Mech! Orange can summon and pilot a mechanized battle suit transforming the gameplay experience. With its cannon-arm and plasma axe, the mech excels in both ranged and melee combat against the Arkinid. The Orange Character’s unique deckbuilding mechanics allow players to equip the mech suit with limited-use conventional weapons, adding strategic depth to the gameplay. However, players must carefully manage their resources and ammunition to maintain the mech suit’s effectiveness on the battlefield. Support our Kickstarter campaign and help us bring this thrilling addition to Overlode to life!
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Orange has the incredible ability to summon and pilot a mechanized battle suit onto the battlefield, transforming the gameplay experience and filling several niches in the game.
Once the mech suit is successfully summoned, prepare for awe-inspiring action. The mech suit boasts a cannon-arm and a plasma axe, allowing your Orange to dominate both ranged and melee combat against the ferocious Arkinid. With its unmatched strength and resilience, the mech stands as a bulwark on the battlefield.
What truly sets the Orange Character apart is the deckbuilding aspect tied to the mech suit. Through a range of limited re-use card mechanics, you can equip the mech with powerful limited conventional style weapons, greating enhancing its combat capabilities. These strategic card choices add depth to the gameplay, requiring you to carefully manage resources and time your limited attacks for maximum impact.
While the mech suit is a formidable weapon, it has its limitations. Similar to any powerful tool, it relies on ammunition, which is represented by the limited use of specific cards. Once these cards are depleted, the mech suit’s effectiveness will decrease. To maintain a strong presence on the battlefield, players must carefully manage the use of these cards.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will be helping us to bring the Orange Character to life. Together we can unlock this extraordinary addition to Overlode, providing players with an experience that pushes the boundaries of excitement and innovation.
With the ability to generate constant shield in place of shooting, Purple offers a fresh and original gameplay experience. Spend your shield to activate powerful shield-cost augmented cards, creating a dynamic and strategic combat style that is entirely unique. Unleash elemental attacks, hinder your enemies and shape the battlefield with your mouse as you “paint” the effects of your cards directly onto the terrain with your mouse in real time!
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Allow your squad to embody the enigmatic Purple, a force to be reckoned with in the battle against the Arkinid defenders. Harnessing the power of energy manipulation, Purple wields no weapon and only has a set of extraordinary cards that unleash elemental attacks, inflicting damage and hindering the enemy forces.
What sets Purple apart is its unique ability to generate a constant flow of shield energy in place of traditional shooting mechanics. This shield acts as a valuable renewing resource that can be strategically spent to unleash powerful shield-cost assisted abilities through powerful energy projectors built into Purple’s gauntlets. As you channel these abilities through your Purple, you will experience the thrill of directly manipulating the battlefield with your mouse, “painting” the effects of the cards onto the terrain.
The diverse array of abilities at your disposal will be unlike anything seen before in overlode, offering a fresh and innovative approach to combat. Whether you are unleashing devastating elemental attacks, creating barriers to protect your squad or manipulating the battlefield with awe-inspiring effects, Purple will empower your squad to leave a mark on the ever-evolving Overlode universe.
Join us on this Kickstarter journey to unlock the full potential of Purple and pave the way for a gaming experience that pushes the boundaries of innovation, interactivity, and strategic gameplay. Together, we will shape the destiny of Overlode and revolutionize the way players engage with the power of energy manipulation.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Introducing the Drone Bay Harvester, a game-changing addition to Overlode’s strategic options. This immobile structure periodically releases mining drones, providing a passive resource gathering approach. Defend the Drone Bay at all costs, as it becomes the mission objective. With the advantage of arkinid-immune drones, you can fortify a single position, offering a unique tower defense-style gameplay experience. Manage energy expenditure to maximize mining speeds and cater to players who enjoy strategic planning.
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The Drone Bay Harvester is a game-changing addition to Overlode’s arsenal of strategic options. This deployable immobile structure serves as the primary mission objective, requiring your utmost defense and strategic planning to defend while it operates autonomously.
The Drone Bay Harvester operates by periodically releasing mining drones with a limited lifespan. These drones gather Azmonite, but the defense of the Drone Bay itself is of utmost importance. Protecting the Harvester structure becomes the focal point of your gameplay, allowing for a dynamic shift in strategy as you fortify a single position instead of managing a mobile harvester unit.
To maintain optimal mining speeds, you must actively spend energy to unleash additional mining drones. Balancing resource allocation becomes key to maximizing the efficiency of your Drone Bay Harvester. This gameplay mechanic caters to players who enjoy more passive or tower defense-style builds, offering a strategic challenge that rewards careful planning and resource management.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us fully develop the Drone Bay Harvester and integrate it seamlessly into the game. Your backing will enable us to refine and balance this innovative gameplay element.
Missin - Lead Developer
Prototype functional but requires more testing and feedback.
The Buggy Bay Harvester is a game-changing immobile structure in Overlode. With its fleet of unmanned Harvester Buggies, this strategic asset offers a fresh approach to resource gathering. It provides efficiency and fixed-position harvesting, allowing players to fortify their defenses strategically and spend more energy on offense. However, these buggies are vulnerable to Arkinid attacks and must be regenerated if destroyed.
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The Buggy Bay Harvester is an innovative potential addition to playstyle options in Overlode. This placeable immobile structure offers a unique gameplay experience, providing players with a new and exciting way to gather resources and shape their strategies.
The Buggy Bay Harvester sets itself apart from other harvesters with its unmanned harvester buggies, which prove to be generally more effective and energy-efficient than their counterparts. These buggies are designed to harvest resources from a fixed position, allowing players to create more manageable defenses and fortify key areas on the battlefield.
However, the advantages of the Buggy Bay Harvester come with a trade-off. The Harvester Buggies are vulnerable to attacks and will become primary targets for the relentless Arkinids. If a buggy is destroyed, the player must take immediate action and play a card to regenerate it. Until then, the mining speed will be significantly reduced, impacting resource gathering capabilities.
Strategic decision-making and resource management are crucial when utilizing the Buggy Bay Harvester. Players must carefully balance the defense of the buggies and their offensive maneuvers to ensure maximum efficiency and success. Finding the right moment to regenerate a buggy or deploy additional defenses becomes a critical aspect of gameplay.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will enable us to further develop and refine the mechanics of the Buggy Bay Harvester, ensuring a seamless and engaging gameplay experience. Join us as we harness the power of these unmanned harvesters and discover new ways to conquer the challenges that await in Overlode.
Missin - Lead Developer
Prototype functional but requires more testing and feedback.
This planet of darkness, situated in the far reaches of the solar system, lies beyond the comforting embrace of the sun’s light. It is a world cloaked in shadows, heavily encrusted with azmonite and teeming with the relentless Arkinids. A primary purpose of the Dark Planet will be for dedicated high level players to have content that is only available to them through merit.
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This planet of darkness, situated in the far reaches of the solar system, lies beyond the comforting embrace of the sun’s light. It is a world cloaked in shadows, heavily encrusted with azmonite and teeming with the relentless Arkinids. A primary purpose of the Dark Planet will be for dedicated high level players to have content that is only available to them through merit.
Unlocking this planet will be a feat reserved for those who have ascended to the highest levels of mastery. As players progress and reach new levels of ascension, they will have the opportunity to access this foreboding realm. Once unlocked, it will become the third and final planet in a player’s run, plunging them into an abyss of darkness where survival becomes a desperate struggle.
The darkness of this planet will be inescapable, creating an unforgiving and harrowing experience. Players will be tested like never before, their skills pushed to the limit as they confront the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids. Adaptability and resourcefulness will be crucial, as there will be no reprieve or respite from the darkness.
This new planet represents the pinnacle of the ascension system, a true test of a player’s abilities and strategic prowess. Its integration into the planet randomization system ensures that each playthrough remains fresh and unpredictable even into the highest levels of game play. This adds an almost unfathomable layer of challenge to the Overlode experience that we don’t expect ourselves to be able to conquer, but we know that there are people out there with uncanny abilities and we are willing to let them try.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us unlock the full potential of this dark and treacherous planet. Your contribution will allow us to refine and expand upon its design, ensuring that it delivers a truly unforgettable challenge. Join us as we venture into the depths of darkness, where only the strongest will survive.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Join us on a thrilling Kickstarter journey as we unveil the Industrial Planet—a world of wreckage and ruins, covered in sprawling factories and the remains of an ancient advanced civilization. This ambitious project pushes the boundaries of our creativity, offering an opportunity to expand Overlode’s lore and substance. With your support, we will bring this hauntingly atmospheric realm to life, exploring the depths of crumbling infrastructure and alien factories.
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Deep within the universe of Overlode lies a remarkable and ambitious project known in concept as the Industrial Planet. This planet, shrouded in the remnants of a bygone civilization, is a haunting tapestry of wreckage and ruins. Every inch of its surface is covered in the scars of relentless industry and sprawling factories, a testament to the once-thriving civilization that has long faded from memory.
The vision for the Industrial Planet embodies the creative ambitions of the developers as they eagerly embrace the formidable challenge of bringing this unique world to life. This planet holds immense potential for expanding the lore and substance of Overlode, allowing us to delve deeper into the mysteries of this ancient advanced species that time has nearly erased.
Creating the Industrial Planet presents an opportunity to push the boundaries of our creativity. Countless new assets and ideas await exploration as we endeavor to craft a world of crumbling infrastructure and alien factories. It is a world where organic shapes yield to rigid angles and defined forms, a departure from the natural beauty found in other realms of Overlode.
As we embark on this journey, we aim to challenge ourselves to new heights, both in terms of visual design and narrative depth. The Industrial Planet will immerse players in a hauntingly atmospheric environment, where the remnants of a once-great civilization stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you become an integral part of the Industrial Planet’s realization. Together we will unleash our creative potential, breathe life into this extraordinary world and weave a narrative tapestry that will captivate and intrigue players like never before.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Our Kickstarter vision for Overlode includes the development and addition of more Arkinids, providing variety and challenge to players. We have a list of classic enemy types and experimental concepts in mind, but we also value community input through polling events to crowdsource popular Arkinid designs. With your support, we can expand Overlode’s content and create an even more immersive gameplay experience. Join us in shaping the future of Arkinids in Overlode!
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Our Kickstarter vision for Overlode includes the exciting prospect of developing and adding more Arkinids to the game. Arkinids serve as a crucial game design element, providing a platform to deliver variety and challenge to players through different enemy types with unique abilities and behaviors. We are committed to continuously expanding and diversifying Overlode’s content until we believe it has reached its full potential.
Developing more Arkinids is a natural way to enhance the variety and depth of the game. We have a curated list of classic enemy types that players will recognize and enjoy, as well as experimental concepts that push the boundaries of creativity. Additionally, we are thrilled to engage with the community through interactive polling events where players can actively participate in shaping the design of new Arkinids. By crowd-sourcing ideas and gathering feedback, we aim to create Arkinids that resonate with the community and contribute to an even more engaging and immersive gameplay experience.
With your support on Kickstarter, we can invest the necessary resources and time to bring these new Arkinids to life. Together, we will expand the universe of Overlode, unleashing a host of formidable foes and endless possibilities. Join us on this thrilling journey and help shape the future of Arkinids in Overlode.
Missin - Lead Developer
Some experimental Arkinids are prototyped but not implemented into the spawn system, pending completed design and funding for the art, VFX, SFX.
In Overlode, we are redefining boss encounters with our unique “Bounty Hunts” concept. These optional objectives provide a change of pace and a sense of accomplishment for players, aligning with the game’s core purpose of acquiring Azmonite. With multiple bosses per planet, the gameplay becomes unpredictable, requiring players to adapt and master various challenges. By involving the community, we aim to create memorable boss fights that meet and exceed player expectations. Whether players achieve a glorious takedown or barely survive, the choice to engage in a Bounty Hunt comes with risks and rewards. Your support will help us bring these legendary boss battles to life, delivering an immersive and thrilling gaming experience in Overlode.
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In our quest to create a truly dynamic and unpredictable gaming experience, we are excited to introduce the concept of “Bounty Hunts” as unique boss encounters in Overlode. We believe that bosses should be more than just obligatory battles—they should be milestones that offer a change of pace and a sense of accomplishment for players. With this in mind, we have designed the bosses in Overlode as optional objectives aligning with the core purpose of the game: acquiring Azmonite rather than needless destruction of Arkinids.
Engaging in a Bounty Hunt comes with its risks. Whether players achieve a glorious takedown and reap just rewards or barely survive the grueling ordeal, the opportunity to complete the Bounty Hunt ends once all the crystal nodes are mined out. Players must face the consequences of their performance and continue their run without the valuable boss loot as a boon if no kill was secured.
To ensure the game’s randomness, we are committed to introducing multiple boss fights for each planet. This means players won’t know which milestone challenge they will face, requiring them to be prepared for every possible scenario. By offering a variety of boss encounters, we enhance the mastery requirement and expand the content of Overlode, providing enhanced depth.
As Overlode grows and evolves, we envision having between 3 to 5 planets, each with its own unique set of bosses. This allows for a potential range of 6 to 10 boss fights in the game. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with our passionate community of players to develop these epic battles, ensuring they meet and exceed their expectations.
Missin - Lead Developer
Some prototypes have been lightly tested but are not yet fully realized.
Prepare for the unexpected in Overlode with the introduction of Wandering Giants. These colossal creatures, part of the Ascension system’s content, will bring thrilling random encounters to the game. As you reach higher levels of ascension, be ready to face ambushes and fight for your life against these formidable foes. With three unique types of Wandering Giants, each with its own chance to strike, high-level players will regularly encounter these challenges.
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In Overlode, we believe in keeping players on their toes and infusing the game with unexpected challenges to prevent monotony and ensure every moment is thrilling. Enter the Wandering Giants, an exciting addition to the game designed to introduce random encounters and keep players guessing.
As part of the Ascension system’s content, Wandering Giants will become a feared and respected presence in the game. As players ascend to higher levels, these monstrous creatures gain the ability to spawn randomly during node selections on the planet’s field of nodes. Players may think they’re embarking on a routine mission, only to be ambushed by a Wandering Giant, forcing them to fight for their lives.
To enhance the gameplay experience, we plan to introduce three unique types of Wandering Giants, each with its own chance to ambush the player. High-level players will regularly contend with these giants as they strive to reach even higher ascendency levels, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to their Overlode journey.
By backing our Kickstarter project, you will enable us to bring the Wandering Giants to life, expanding the game’s content and ensuring that each playthrough is filled with surprises and heart-pounding encounters.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Overlode is breaking the mold of traditional high score systems. Instead of relying on numbers, we are introducing a merit-based approach. Through our Ascension System, players can unlock higher levels of ascension, showcasing their skill and progression. The global score chart will honor those who have reached the pinnacle of Ascension, creating a competitive and dynamic environment.
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At Ablizmo Games, we believe that high score systems should evolve beyond traditional numerical rankings. That’s why we are introducing a revolutionary high score system for Overlode, built on the foundation of our innovative Ascension System.
Instead of focusing on numerical scores, Overlode’s high score system will be completely merit-based. Players will have the opportunity to unlock higher levels of Ascension, showcasing their skill and progression in the game. The global score chart will feature a ranked list of players who have achieved the highest level of Ascension, becoming the true champions of Overlode.
We see the Ascension System as the secret recipe for a new breed of high score system, one that emphasizes skill, strategy and mastery. By challenging players to reach ever higher levels of Ascension, we create a dynamic and competitive environment where the most dedicated and skilled players rise to the top.
With your support through Kickstarter, we will refine and expand upon the Ascension System, ensuring a robust and engaging high score experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine what it means to achieve greatness in gaming and establish Overlode as a trailblazer in the world of high score systems.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Our Kickstarter vision for Overlode includes the ambitious goal of introducing six additional character variants. These variants will offer new gameplay experiences by combining the color and 2/3 of cards from the original characters’ decks with a unique set of cards. With different primary weapons and playstyles, these variants will effectively double the number of playable characters, providing more strategic options and depth. Achieving this goal will require significant funding and may extend the development timeline, but we believe it will elevate Overlode to new heights.
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This Kickstarter vision, one of our most ambitious ones, is the introduction of six additional character variants. Building on the concept of alternate unlockable Harvesters, we envision a world where players can explore alternate versions of all the characters, offering a fresh and unique gameplay experience.
These new character variants will share the color and 2/3 of the cards in the original characters’ decks, while introducing a new 1/3 of cards from the alternate characters’ unique deck. This means that players will have access to a wider range of strategic options and playstyles, effectively doubling the number of playable characters in Overlode.
Not only will these alternate characters bring new cards and abilities to the table, but they will also come with different styles of primary weapons, further expanding the arsenal available to players. With each alt character, the gameplay possibilities will multiply, offering even more depth and variety to the Overlode experience.
We must acknowledge that achieving this stretch goal will require significant funding and may extend the development timeline beyond the estimated date.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Our aim is to transform Overlode through the implementation of a Randomized Planetary Management System. By introducing random planet selection at the start of each run, we can provide players with unparalleled variety and excitement. With your support, we will create a game that offers endless possibilities, captivating players with its dynamic and ever-changing gameplay. Join us on this journey as we redefine the potential of roguelite gaming and make Overlode a truly unforgettable experience.
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We are embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to introduce the Randomized Planetary Management System to Overlode, an ambitious upgrade that will elevate the game to new heights. This endeavor requires substantial funding and a dedicated team to bring to fruition due to the assets and engineering involved, not to mention the level design and balance issues we will surely face.
In Overlode, the ultimate goal is to complete a run across three planets, ascending to the next level of ascendency. With the Randomized Planetary Management System, each run will begin on a randomly selected planet, offering unparalleled variety and unpredictability, and the ability to inject entirely new planets into the rotation. This ensures that every playthrough is a fresh and unique experience, as content is dynamically injected into the game.
The implementation of the Randomized Planetary Management System aligns with our overarching goal of developing Overlode’s industry-first Ascension High Score system. This system will revolutionize the way players strive for mastery and compete for the highest scores and get access to increasingly difficult content, taking the challenge to a whole new level.
To realize this ambitious vision, we require your support through our Kickstarter campaign. Your contribution will enable us to allocate the necessary resources and expertise to bring the Randomized Planetary Management System to life, transforming Overlode into a truly dynamic and endlessly captivating gaming experience.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Support the creation of our Major Playtesting Program and shape the future of the game. With your support, we will create a dedicated staffed space for collaboration, feedback and community engagement. Through forums and communication channels, we will foster open dialogue and active participation. As a backer, you will gain guaranteed access to the Playtesting Program, providing essential feedback that will directly impact the game’s development. Join us on this exciting journey and help make Overlode the best it can be.
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At Ablizmo Games, we believe that the strength of a game lies not only in its development but also in the collaborative efforts of its community. That is why we are thrilled to introduce our Major Playtesting Program for Overlode. This is an opportunity for passionate gamers like you to shape the future of the game.
With your support, this Playtesting Program will be properly run, ensuring a seamless experience for registered users. We want to create a dedicated space where players can collaborate, share feedback and contribute to the evolution of Overlode. Through community forums and communication channels, we will foster an environment that encourages open dialogue and active participation.
To make this Playtesting Program even more exciting, we are offering an array of merit-based prizes. As players provide valuable feedback and contribute to the growth of Overlode, they will have the chance to win exclusive game merchandise and recognition through high quality collectable giveaways. These prizes are our way of showing appreciation for your invaluable contributions and dedication to making Overlode the best it can be. We will give the best to get the best.
By joining our Kickstarter campaign and becoming a backer, you will gain guaranteed access to the Playtesting Program. You will have the opportunity to play the game before its official release and provide essential feedback that will shape its final form. Your voice will be heard, and your input will directly impact the game’s development.
Missin - Lead Developer
Get involved!.
We intend Random Event Nodes to be at the heart of the Overlode experience, delivering captivating lore content and persistent unlocks. Intended to be crafted with world-class writing and master level works of art, these nodes offer a window into a dynamic universe filled with diverse narratives and stories. By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us bring these nodes to life and unlock new content for future playthroughs.
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We recognize the essential role that Random Event Nodes play in the roguelite recipe and we have already built and implemented innovative framework to support them.
Random Event Nodes serve as the primary means of delivering lore content and persistent unlocks; we intend these to be crafted with world-class writing that immerses players in the rich tapestry of the Overlode universe. These nodes are not just text-based adventures; they are windows into captivating narratives and are supported by a library of stunning illustrations that bring the world of Overlode to life, along with innovative and addictive minigames.
Random Event Nodes in Overlode will hold a key to unlocking new content for future playthroughs, ensuring that each experience in Overlode has the chance to be unique and be filled with surprises and the potential to award lasting progression. As players traverse these nodes, they will encounter diverse narratives and stories, intertwining and unfolding in a dynamic and ever-evolving universe.
To achieve our vision for Random Event Nodes, Ablizmo Games is seeking Kickstarter funding and the invaluable input from our future community. With your support, we can apply the proper amount of attention to these nodes, ensuring that they become a special and integral part of the Overlode experience.
Missin - Lead Developer
While the feature has been implemented, many more ideas are still to come. Support us for more great ideas!
Wandering Giants are a class of foe that players can encounter on specific battlefields which are accessed by weight of chance only. They can be accessed through Elite Nodes or Random Event Nodes, offering exciting and challenging encounters with valuable rewards. Prepare yourself for epic battles and the chance to prove your skills against powerful opponents.
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Wandering Giant Nodes, where players will have a chance to face off against powerful unexpected adversaries in epic battles. These thrilling encounters will be randomly encountered during gameplay, adding an element of potential surprise and excitement.
Prepare for intense battles on custom-designed battlefields crafted to accommodate the epic clash between player and larger foe which won’t fit on normal Combat Node levels because of the sheer size and scale of these Arkinids. These battles are not for the faint of heart, but the rewards they offer are well worth the challenge.
They can be accessed randomly through Elite Nodes or Random Event Nodes, offering exciting and challenging encounters with valuable rewards. Prepare yourself for epic battles and the chance to prove your skills against powerful opponents.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us create and expand the assets and implementation of Wandering Giant Nodes, ensuring that each encounter is a thrilling and memorable experience. With your support, we can create even more dynamic battles and introduce new and unique adversaries to test your skills.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
Characters are represented by colors, creating a visual connection between the characters and their decks. Each color corresponds to a specific character, and its deck is designed to facilitate its identity and abilities. This color-based approach adds a distinctive visual element to the character design in Overlode.
Players can easily identify which character the card/deck belongs to by recognizing the corresponding color.
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Characters are represented by colors, creating a unique and visually appealing connection between the characters and their deck. Each color corresponds to a specific character, and their deck is designed to facilitate their identity and abilities.
As players select and build their decks, they can easily identify which character the deck belongs to by recognizing the corresponding color.
This integration of colors and characters creates a cohesive and intuitive experience, allowing players to learn more about their chosen characters and dive into the strategic possibilities offered by their specialized colored deck.
Unleash the power of the Mech! Orange can summon and pilot a mechanized battle suit transforming the gameplay experience. With its cannon-arm and plasma axe, the mech excels in both ranged and melee combat against the Arkinid. The Orange Character’s unique deckbuilding mechanics allow players to equip the mech suit with limited-use conventional weapons, adding strategic depth to the gameplay. However, players must carefully manage their resources and ammunition to maintain the mech suit’s effectiveness on the battlefield. Support our Kickstarter campaign and help us bring this thrilling addition to Overlode to life!
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Orange has the incredible ability to summon and pilot a mechanized battle suit onto the battlefield, transforming the gameplay experience and filling several niches in the game.
Once the mech suit is successfully summoned, prepare for awe-inspiring action. The mech suit boasts a cannon-arm and a plasma axe, allowing your Orange to dominate both ranged and melee combat against the ferocious Arkinid. With its unmatched strength and resilience, the mech stands as a bulwark on the battlefield.
What truly sets the Orange Character apart is the deckbuilding aspect tied to the mech suit. Through a range of limited re-use card mechanics, you can equip the mech with powerful limited conventional style weapons, greating enhancing its combat capabilities. These strategic card choices add depth to the gameplay, requiring you to carefully manage resources and time your limited attacks for maximum impact.
While the mech suit is a formidable weapon, it has its limitations. Similar to any powerful tool, it relies on ammunition, which is represented by the limited use of specific cards. Once these cards are depleted, the mech suit’s effectiveness will decrease. To maintain a strong presence on the battlefield, players must carefully manage the use of these cards.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will be helping us to bring the Orange Character to life. Together we can unlock this extraordinary addition to Overlode, providing players with an experience that pushes the boundaries of excitement and innovation.
With the ability to generate constant shield in place of shooting, Purple offers a fresh and original gameplay experience. Spend your shield to activate powerful shield-cost augmented cards, creating a dynamic and strategic combat style that is entirely unique. Unleash elemental attacks, hinder your enemies and shape the battlefield with your mouse as you “paint” the effects of your cards directly onto the terrain with your mouse in real time!
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Allow your squad to embody the enigmatic Purple, a force to be reckoned with in the battle against the Arkinid defenders. Harnessing the power of energy manipulation, Purple wields no weapon and only has a set of extraordinary cards that unleash elemental attacks, inflicting damage and hindering the enemy forces.
What sets Purple apart is its unique ability to generate a constant flow of shield energy in place of traditional shooting mechanics. This shield acts as a valuable renewing resource that can be strategically spent to unleash powerful shield-cost assisted abilities through powerful energy projectors built into Purple’s gauntlets. As you channel these abilities through your Purple, you will experience the thrill of directly manipulating the battlefield with your mouse, “painting” the effects of the cards onto the terrain.
The diverse array of abilities at your disposal will be unlike anything seen before in overlode, offering a fresh and innovative approach to combat. Whether you are unleashing devastating elemental attacks, creating barriers to protect your squad or manipulating the battlefield with awe-inspiring effects, Purple will empower your squad to leave a mark on the ever-evolving Overlode universe.
Join us on this Kickstarter journey to unlock the full potential of Purple and pave the way for a gaming experience that pushes the boundaries of innovation, interactivity, and strategic gameplay. Together, we will shape the destiny of Overlode and revolutionize the way players engage with the power of energy manipulation.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Introducing the Drone Bay Harvester, a game-changing addition to Overlode’s strategic options. This immobile structure periodically releases mining drones, providing a passive resource gathering approach. Defend the Drone Bay at all costs, as it becomes the mission objective. With the advantage of arkinid-immune drones, you can fortify a single position, offering a unique tower defense-style gameplay experience. Manage energy expenditure to maximize mining speeds and cater to players who enjoy strategic planning.
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The Drone Bay Harvester is a game-changing addition to Overlode’s arsenal of strategic options. This deployable immobile structure serves as the primary mission objective, requiring your utmost defense and strategic planning to defend while it operates autonomously.
The Drone Bay Harvester operates by periodically releasing mining drones with a limited lifespan. These drones gather Azmonite, but the defense of the Drone Bay itself is of utmost importance. Protecting the Harvester structure becomes the focal point of your gameplay, allowing for a dynamic shift in strategy as you fortify a single position instead of managing a mobile harvester unit.
To maintain optimal mining speeds, you must actively spend energy to unleash additional mining drones. Balancing resource allocation becomes key to maximizing the efficiency of your Drone Bay Harvester. This gameplay mechanic caters to players who enjoy more passive or tower defense-style builds, offering a strategic challenge that rewards careful planning and resource management.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us fully develop the Drone Bay Harvester and integrate it seamlessly into the game. Your backing will enable us to refine and balance this innovative gameplay element.
Missin - Lead Developer
Prototype functional but requires more testing and feedback.
The Buggy Bay Harvester is a game-changing immobile structure in Overlode. With its fleet of unmanned Harvester Buggies, this strategic asset offers a fresh approach to resource gathering. It provides efficiency and fixed-position harvesting, allowing players to fortify their defenses strategically and spend more energy on offense. However, these buggies are vulnerable to Arkinid attacks and must be regenerated if destroyed.
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The Buggy Bay Harvester is an innovative potential addition to playstyle options in Overlode. This placeable immobile structure offers a unique gameplay experience, providing players with a new and exciting way to gather resources and shape their strategies.
The Buggy Bay Harvester sets itself apart from other harvesters with its unmanned harvester buggies, which prove to be generally more effective and energy-efficient than their counterparts. These buggies are designed to harvest resources from a fixed position, allowing players to create more manageable defenses and fortify key areas on the battlefield.
However, the advantages of the Buggy Bay Harvester come with a trade-off. The Harvester Buggies are vulnerable to attacks and will become primary targets for the relentless Arkinids. If a buggy is destroyed, the player must take immediate action and play a card to regenerate it. Until then, the mining speed will be significantly reduced, impacting resource gathering capabilities.
Strategic decision-making and resource management are crucial when utilizing the Buggy Bay Harvester. Players must carefully balance the defense of the buggies and their offensive maneuvers to ensure maximum efficiency and success. Finding the right moment to regenerate a buggy or deploy additional defenses becomes a critical aspect of gameplay.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will enable us to further develop and refine the mechanics of the Buggy Bay Harvester, ensuring a seamless and engaging gameplay experience. Join us as we harness the power of these unmanned harvesters and discover new ways to conquer the challenges that await in Overlode.
Missin - Lead Developer
Prototype functional but requires more testing and feedback.
Our Kickstarter vision for Overlode includes the ambitious goal of introducing six additional character variants. These variants will offer new gameplay experiences by combining the color and 2/3 of cards from the original characters’ decks with a unique set of cards. With different primary weapons and playstyles, these variants will effectively double the number of playable characters, providing more strategic options and depth. Achieving this goal will require significant funding and may extend the development timeline, but we believe it will elevate Overlode to new heights.
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This Kickstarter vision, one of our most ambitious ones, is the introduction of six additional character variants. Building on the concept of alternate unlockable Harvesters, we envision a world where players can explore alternate versions of all the characters, offering a fresh and unique gameplay experience.
These new character variants will share the color and 2/3 of the cards in the original characters’ decks, while introducing a new 1/3 of cards from the alternate characters’ unique deck. This means that players will have access to a wider range of strategic options and playstyles, effectively doubling the number of playable characters in Overlode.
Not only will these alternate characters bring new cards and abilities to the table, but they will also come with different styles of primary weapons, further expanding the arsenal available to players. With each alt character, the gameplay possibilities will multiply, offering even more depth and variety to the Overlode experience.
We must acknowledge that achieving this stretch goal will require significant funding and may extend the development timeline beyond the estimated date.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
A powerful leader armed with a hand held blast shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates, coordinating attacks, and manipulating shields. The strategic use of command cards and the two firing modes of the plasma launcher add depth and variety to their gameplay experience. With their commanding steadfast presence, the Red character is a vital asset in the fight for Azmonite.
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A formidable leader equipped with a large shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Red’s gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates and coordinating attacks to maximize damage output and achieve success on the battlefield.
With their commanding abilities Red’s can issue strategic commands to their squad mates, enabling them to perform actions not otherwise available. This includes directing all allies to focus on a specific enemy, increasing attack rate, and sacrificing shields for increased weapon damage. Effectively utilizing Red’s command cards is an effective option when looking to boost the squad’s effectiveness as a whole.
Red’s Plasma Launcher features two firing modes. The fast-firing shotgun mode excels at close-range combat, dealing damage pushback, while prioritising flying enemies. The plasma launcher mode, on the other hand, allows for precise, long-range attacks with explosive red plasma projectiles. The strategic use of these firing modes adds depth to the red character’s gameplay.
In addition to their offensive capabilities, Red’s deck includes a shield hack that upgrades shields and shield booster cards focused on increasing the maximum shield capacity of allies, and providing instant shield to themselves and team mates by converting energy into shield, Red enhances the overall defensive and offensive capabilities of the squad.
A powerful leader armed with a hand held blast shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates, coordinating attacks, and manipulating shields. The strategic use of command cards and the two firing modes of the plasma launcher add depth and variety to their gameplay experience. With their commanding steadfast presence, the Red character is a vital asset in the fight for Azmonite.
Missin - Lead Developer
A powerful leader armed with a hand held blast shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates, coordinating attacks, and manipulating shields.
A powerful leader armed with a hand held blast shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates, coordinating attacks, and manipulating shields. The strategic use of command cards and the two firing modes of the plasma launcher add depth and variety to their gameplay experience. With their commanding steadfast presence, Red is a vital asset in the fight for Azmonite.
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Red is a formidable leader equipped with a large shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates and coordinating attacks to maximize damage output and achieve success on the battlefield.
With their commanding abilities Reds can issue strategic commands to their squad mates, enabling them to perform actions not otherwise available. This includes directing all squad members to focus on a specific enemy, therefore increasing the attack rate and sacrificing shields for increased weapon damage. Utilizing command cards is an option when looking to boost the squad’s effectiveness as a whole.
Reds’ Plasma Launcher features two firing modes. The faster-firing shotgun mode excels at close-range combat, dealing out and resulting in solid damage and pushback, while prioritising flying enemies. The plasma launcher mode, on the other hand, allows for more precise, long-range attacks with explosive plasma projectiles.
In addition to their offensive capabilities, the deck includes a shield hack which upgrades shields as well as shield booster cards focused on increasing the maximum shield capacity of allies, and providing instant shield to themselves and team mates by converting energy into shield,
Red enhances the overall defensive and offensive capabilities of the squad.
A deadly force armed with a triple-barreled blaster rifle and the ability to commandeer a powerful gunship. Yellow’s versatile arsenal and strategic abilities provide an engaging and dynamic gameplay experience. Yellow’s primary weapon delivers reliable bursts of energy projectiles with exceptional firepower and precision. They can also call upon the more opportunistic gunship for devastating air support using a marking device. However, the gunship and its corresponding cards are unavailable in cave biomes, requiring players to adapt their strategies.
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Yellow is a combined arms force shooting with a full-sized triple-barreled blaster rifle and the ability to commandeer a powerful gunship. Yellow sports a versatile arsenal while offering an engaging and dynamic gameplay experience like you’ve never seen!
Yellow’s primary weapon is a full-sized triple-barreled blaster rifle, which provides them with exceptional firepower and precision. Each shot from the blaster rifle is carefully timed and controlled, delivering devastating bursts of energy projectiles. The triple-barreled design ensures a constant stream of projectiles, granting excellent control and accuracy in combat.
What truly sets Yellow apart is the ability to call upon the gunship for airsupport. By launching a marking device, delivered by a grenade launcher on the left arm, Yellow can prompt the remote weapons flying above to unleash devastating attacks on enemies within its range. The pintle mounted weapons include twin blasters, a plasma launcher, a railgun, and a powerful gunship missile, offering a variety of ways to engage opponents and control the battlefield.
It’s important to note that when players venture into cave biomes, the gunship and its corresponding cards are removed from the deck, as its reach does not extend underground. This forces players to adapt their strategies and find new ways to combat enemies when gunship-specific cards are not available.
Green wields a powerful shoulder-mounted rail gun that can penetrate multiple enemies. Green can also construct defensive turrets and supportive arrays with a build pistol. Strategic positioning and adaptability are key to maximizing Green’s effectiveness. Mastering the arsenal and resource management is crucial for success in battle.
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Green’s weapon of choice is the shoulder-mounted rail gun, a powerful weapon capable of delivering devastating shots which pass through multiple enemies in the line of fire. This requires Green to be tactically positioned for maximum effectiveness.
Green also wields a build pistol, which allows construction of defensive turrets and supportive arrays. Turrets serve as sturdy offensive and defensive weapons, providing increased firepower to the squad. Arrays, on the other hand, are fragile support structures that offer valuable buffs and benefits to allies within their range, enhancing the team’s capabilities.
Strategic positioning and protection are crucial for maximizing the benefits of turrets and arrays. Placing turrets in advantageous locations allows for optimal coverage and efficient enemy suppression, while strategic placement of arrays significantly bolsters the squad’s overall effectiveness. Adapting strategies to the evolving dynamics of the battlefield is key.
The combination of precise rail gun shots, defensive turrets, and supportive arrays presents players with a diverse range of options for different battle scenarios. Mastering Green’s positioning and card play while effectively managing energy and shield resources will be important for success.
Blue is focused on autonomous automation and drone control, providing crucial support to the squad with shield supply and strategic drone deployment. With a controller-like device, Blue controls and releases drones from a backpack platform. Blue can adapt to the team’s needs, offering a unique blend of support and offensive capabilities. Skilled players can turn the tide of battle with strategic card play.
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Blue is focused on autonomous automation and drone control. Blue’s objective is to provide crucial support to the squad by ensuring a reliable supply of shields. However, skilled players can also unleash devastating attacks through strategic drone deployment.
Blue holds a controller-like device with a screen and antennas in hand, using them to control and release drones from a backpack drone launch platform. These drones are separate entities, resembling balls of bright light, acquiring targets based on target priority.
With versatile gameplay mechanics, Blue can adapt to the needs of the team and the dynamics of the battlefield. Whether it’s providing steadfast shield support or unleashing powerful offensive onslaughts, Blue offers a unique blend of support and offensive capabilities.
Blue can provide a more hands-off playstyle centered around drone control and support. Skilled players can harness the power of card play to turn the tide of battle. With visually captivating design and gameplay depth, Blue is an essential asset in the Overlode Universe.
Harvester is a robust and versatile machine designed to withstand Arkinid attacks and traverse all terrains. Its primary function is to automatically collect valuable resources, including the azmonite mineral and the energy emitted from it. The harvester serves as the squad’s lifeline, and protecting it is crucial for survival. Failure to do so can result in immediate abandonment on the planet’s surface, leading to a game over.
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A harvester is a robust and versatile machine designed to withstand Arkinid attacks and navigate all types of terrain. While it lacks offensive capabilities, its primary function is to automatically traverse between mineral nodes and harvest both the valuable azmonite mineral and the energy emitted from it.
The squad’s focused efforts on protecting the harvester come with great stakes, as failure could result in immediate abandonment on the planet’s surface. Game Over.
Overlode emphasizes the critical interdependence between the harvester and it’s assigned squad. Players must manage resources and strategize to ensure the harvester’s safety while combating Arkinid forces.
A repurposed IMC utility craft that supports harvester teams in the retrieval of azmonite. Their mission is to execute hit-and-run attacks on exposed crystal outcrops, extracting azmonite before the Arkinid can respond. Gunships rely on the harvester to convert crystal energy for their weapon systems. If the harvester is destroyed, the gunship loses power, leaving the squad vulnerable.
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These repurposed IMC utility aircraft provide big brother fire-support to harvester teams in their quest for alluvial azmonite deposits. Acting as agile armored transports, their main objective is to execute swift hit-and-run attacks on exposed crystal outcrops, extracting the precious azmonite before the Arkinid can mount a defense.
Originally designed for utility purposes, the gunships’ energy systems were not equipped to support weapon functionality. Therefore, they rely on the harvester to convert crystal energy into usable power for their weapon systems and teleportation capabilities.
In the event of the harvester’s destruction, the gunship immediately loses its power supply, rendering it unable to engage in combat. This dire situation leaves any surviving squad members stranded and at the mercy of the enemy forces.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
Cards are essential tools that offer strategic choices and abilities during combat encounters. They form the foundation of deckbuilding and customization, allowing players to shape their gameplay and overcome challenges. Mastering the art of card selection and strategic play is crucial for success in the game. Get ready to unleash powerful attacks and outsmart your opponents with tactical card play in Overlode.
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Cards are at the heart of the gameplay experience in Overlode, offering a wide range of strategic choices and abilities while being very approachable for all kinds of players.
Each card represents a unique action or effect that can be used during combat encounters. With a diverse array of cards available, players can construct synergistic decks and employ various strategies to overcome their foes.
Mastering the art of card selection and understanding their interactions is essential for success in Overlode. The strategic use of cards, combined with quick thinking and decisive actions, will determine the outcome of each encounter and shape your journey through the game.
Get ready to unleash powerful attacks, employ defensive maneuvers, and outsmart your opponents with tactical card play in Overlode. Your deckbuilding skills and strategic decisions and timing will be put to the test as you navigate the galaxy and face formidable adversaries.
A powerful leader armed with a hand held blast shield and a versatile plasma launcher. Gameplay revolves around commanding squad mates, coordinating attacks, and manipulating shields.
Artifacts are essential elements in the roguelite design, providing persistent and impactful effects that shape gameplay. Unlike cards, artifacts remain active throughout the entire run, compounding their effects with each other and the player’s card choices. Our vision for Overlode includes a wide variety of artifacts, each with unique and powerful abilities. By backing our campaign, you will help us refine and expand the artifact system, ensuring a rich and diverse experience for players.
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Artifacts stand as essential elements within the roguelite design, offering persistent and far-reaching effects that can greatly impact gameplay. Unlike cards, artifacts do not need to be played and they remain in effect until the end of the run. They possess the unique ability to compound their effects with one another and with the cards chosen and collected by the player.
Our vision for Overlode includes a wide array of artifacts, each offering a distinct and powerful ability. These artifacts will be unlocked over time and can randomly appear in any future run, providing players with new avenues for experimentation and strategic decision-making. Our goal is to introduce variety and options without compromising the delicate balance of power within the game.
We have already laid the groundwork for the implementation of artifacts, and now, with your support through Kickstarter, we can dedicate the necessary attention and resources to create the stunning assets and seamless integration required to bring these artifacts to life. Your backing will enable us to refine and expand upon the artifact system, ensuring a rich and diverse experience.
Join us on this journey as we unlock the full potential of artifacts in Overlode. By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will contribute to the creation of an expansive collection of artifacts, adding depth and strategic depth to the game. Together, we will shape a world where the power of artifacts opens up new possibilities and challenges for players to conquer.
Missin - Lead Developer
Many artifacts are implemented and tested, but we expect more designs and ideas to be added in the near future. Constant balance ongoing.
Overlode uniquely combines various systems to offer a complex yet accessible gaming experience. In the game, each squad member operates autonomously with its own priorities. However, players still have control through repositioning characters and by focusing a specific color card through the corresponding character. Despite the battlefield’s chaos, Overlode allows for strategic simplicity, making it possible to consider it a “casual” game. The game achieves a balance between autonomy and player control, adding an intriguing layer of depth to the gameplay mechanics.
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One of the distinguishing features of Overlode is its ability to seamlessly combine a plethora of complex systems and features into an easily digestible, highly intuitive gameplay experience. This achievement makes it possible for a full blooded, squad-based battle simulator to fit within the realm of “casual” gaming in a single player game.
Key to this accessibility is the manner in which the game manages the characters in the player’s squad.
Despite the seemingly chaotic nature of the battlefield environment, Overlode manages to offer a gameplay experience that tames the confusion of battle for the player, not of the battle itself.
The autonomous operation of squad members, combined with strategic repositioning and card-focused play, provides players with a simple yet deep method of controlling the chaos.
This harmony of systems is likely one of the less obvious, but profoundly impactful lessons that players may discover as they delve deeper into Overlode’s gameplay mechanics.
The deck system consists of a main deck and a combat deck. During combat, only cards that match the colors of characters alive and on the field of combat can be played. This adds a strategic element as players must consider their squad composition and choose cards that align with the available characters for optimal gameplay.
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The deck system consists of a main deck and a “combat deck” of sorts. During combat, the cards available for play are determined by the presence of characters of corresponding colors on the battlefield.
The main deck represents the collection of cards that a player has acquired through initial squad picks, looting, buying, or finding.
However, during combat, only the cards that match the colors of characters alive and on the field of combat are accessible. This means that for a card to be playable, there must be a character of the corresponding color present in the active squad, excluding characters in manned turrets.
This mechanism encourages players to consider the composition of their squad and the colors of the characters they bring into battle. It adds a layer of strategic decision-making, as players must ensure that their chosen cards align with the available characters to make the most effective plays during combat.
In Overlode, card upgrades are essential for improving the player’s deck. By merging three lower-tier cards of the same name and tier, creates a stronger version of that card. Upgraded cards become more powerful and focused, enhancing the player’s strategy. However, card upgrades are specific to each run and don’t carry over between sessions. Finding the cards needed for upgrades adds unpredictability and adaptability to the game, making it exciting and strategic.
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Card upgrades are vital for improving your deck. By merging three lower-tier cards of the same name and tier, you can create a more powerful version of that card. There are three tiers of card upgrades available.
Upgrading cards provides several advantages. It enhances their potency, enabling them to be a more effective trade off for energy spent in most cases. Each upgrade also reduces the overall number of cards in y the player’s deck, making it more focused and streamlined.
It’s important to note that card upgrades are specific to each run and don’t carry over between sessions. However, the knowledge gained from previous runs can guide the player’s decisions on which cards to prioritize for upgrading.
Finding the cards needed for upgrades or trying to predict what cards might appear most often on a run is a part of the fun, and it is totally unweighted in Overlode. Acquiring cards can happen through squad picks, looting, or discovering them during gameplay. It adds an element of unpredictability and adaptability to the game.
Card Icons represent the effects of a card. With a maximum of four icons per card, decorators allow for stacking multiple properties. By using visual cues, decorators eliminate the need for text descriptions on the card face, making it easier for players to understand the card’s abilities at a glance. The inclusion of detailed artwork enhances the overall visual appeal and reinforces the card’s effects. Strategically selecting cards with compatible decorators enables powerful synergies and adds depth to gameplay.
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Icons on the face of cards visually represent the individual effects of a card. Each card can have a maximum of four icons, allowing for the stacking of up to four properties. These icons serve as powerful tools for developers to create a diverse range of cards, while also providing players with a quick understanding of a card’s functionality through visual cues.
By utilizing shape language and design principles, the icons on the cards convey essential information about the card’s effects without the need for text descriptions. This design choice enhances the player’s ability to grasp the card’s purpose at a glance, improving the overall gameplay flow and reducing reliance on textual explanations.
The art on the card itself is designed to complement and reinforce the understanding of the card’s effects, creating a cohesive and intuitive experience.
The ability to stack up to four decorators on a card opens up a wide range of possibilities for creating unique and powerful card combinations. The player can strategically select cards with compatible icons, enabling synergies that can greatly impact gameplay strategy and effectiveness in combat.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
Diverse and captivating, each planet offers multiple uniquely themed surface biomes and a distinct subterranean environment. From lush forests to icy tundras and volcanic terrains, these planets provide a range of challenges and resources for players to explore. Delve into deep caves, scale towering mountains and navigate treacherous terrains to uncover hidden secrets and valuable Azmonite deposits.
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The planets in Overlode are diverse and captivating celestial bodies that serve as the primary settings for players’ epic missions across the surface. Each planet offers its own unique set of surface biomes and one subterranean biome unique to each planet.
These biomes range from dense forests and expansive deserts to icy tundras and treacherous volcanic terrains. Each biome presents its own set of challenges and resources, requiring players to adapt their strategies and approaches accordingly.
Exploring the planets is not just about mining. It is also about uncovering hidden secrets, discovering valuable resources, and encountering fun and unique creatures and enemies. Players can venture into deep caves, scale towering mountains or navigate treacherous frozen oceans to uncover the mysteries of each planet.
The design of the planets is influenced by a combination of science fiction and fantasy, creating a visually stunning and engaging experience. The art direction, color palettes, and atmospheric effects contribute to the overall ambiance and immersion of each planet.
This planet of darkness, situated in the far reaches of the solar system, lies beyond the comforting embrace of the sun’s light. It is a world cloaked in shadows, heavily encrusted with azmonite and teeming with the relentless Arkinids. A primary purpose of the Dark Planet will be for dedicated high level players to have content that is only available to them through merit.
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This planet of darkness, situated in the far reaches of the solar system, lies beyond the comforting embrace of the sun’s light. It is a world cloaked in shadows, heavily encrusted with azmonite and teeming with the relentless Arkinids. A primary purpose of the Dark Planet will be for dedicated high level players to have content that is only available to them through merit.
Unlocking this planet will be a feat reserved for those who have ascended to the highest levels of mastery. As players progress and reach new levels of ascension, they will have the opportunity to access this foreboding realm. Once unlocked, it will become the third and final planet in a player’s run, plunging them into an abyss of darkness where survival becomes a desperate struggle.
The darkness of this planet will be inescapable, creating an unforgiving and harrowing experience. Players will be tested like never before, their skills pushed to the limit as they confront the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids. Adaptability and resourcefulness will be crucial, as there will be no reprieve or respite from the darkness.
This new planet represents the pinnacle of the ascension system, a true test of a player’s abilities and strategic prowess. Its integration into the planet randomization system ensures that each playthrough remains fresh and unpredictable even into the highest levels of game play. This adds an almost unfathomable layer of challenge to the Overlode experience that we don’t expect ourselves to be able to conquer, but we know that there are people out there with uncanny abilities and we are willing to let them try.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us unlock the full potential of this dark and treacherous planet. Your contribution will allow us to refine and expand upon its design, ensuring that it delivers a truly unforgettable challenge. Join us as we venture into the depths of darkness, where only the strongest will survive.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Join us on a thrilling Kickstarter journey as we unveil the Industrial Planet—a world of wreckage and ruins, covered in sprawling factories and the remains of an ancient advanced civilization. This ambitious project pushes the boundaries of our creativity, offering an opportunity to expand Overlode’s lore and substance. With your support, we will bring this hauntingly atmospheric realm to life, exploring the depths of crumbling infrastructure and alien factories.
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Deep within the universe of Overlode lies a remarkable and ambitious project known in concept as the Industrial Planet. This planet, shrouded in the remnants of a bygone civilization, is a haunting tapestry of wreckage and ruins. Every inch of its surface is covered in the scars of relentless industry and sprawling factories, a testament to the once-thriving civilization that has long faded from memory.
The vision for the Industrial Planet embodies the creative ambitions of the developers as they eagerly embrace the formidable challenge of bringing this unique world to life. This planet holds immense potential for expanding the lore and substance of Overlode, allowing us to delve deeper into the mysteries of this ancient advanced species that time has nearly erased.
Creating the Industrial Planet presents an opportunity to push the boundaries of our creativity. Countless new assets and ideas await exploration as we endeavor to craft a world of crumbling infrastructure and alien factories. It is a world where organic shapes yield to rigid angles and defined forms, a departure from the natural beauty found in other realms of Overlode.
As we embark on this journey, we aim to challenge ourselves to new heights, both in terms of visual design and narrative depth. The Industrial Planet will immerse players in a hauntingly atmospheric environment, where the remnants of a once-great civilization stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time.
By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you become an integral part of the Industrial Planet’s realization. Together we will unleash our creative potential, breathe life into this extraordinary world and weave a narrative tapestry that will captivate and intrigue players like never before.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Welcome to Planet Karxas, a desert world with three surface biomes. Scattered throughout the planet are subterranean caves waiting to be explored. The scar is believed to be the result of a mysterious event, possibly linked to the Arkinids’ arrival in the system.
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Planet Karxas is a huge and captivating desert world with awe-inspiring landscapes and mysterious secrets. Its surface is divided into three distinct biomes: expansive deserts, towering mountain peaks and a scar filled with seething lava. Scattered across the planet’s surface are the entrances to subterranean caves waiting to be explored.
The scar on Karxas is believed to be the result of the Arkinids’ arrival, an event that forever changed the planet’s destiny. Unraveling the mysteries of Karxas may hold clues to the enigmatic origins of these mysterious Arkinids.
Remnants of a past dinosaur-like race add a sense of wonder and mystery to this environment. Players will battle amongst towering mesas, winding canyons, and vast sandy terrains reminiscent of Earth’s deserts. This combination of prehistoric wonders and stunning landscapes creates an immersive and captivating gameplay experience.
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The presence of dinosaur-like bones adds a sense of wonder and mystery to this biome, transporting players to a time when these magnificent creatures roamed the area.
In addition to the remnants of these prehistoric creatures, the Sandy Canyons biome boasts a stunning landscape reminiscent of Earth’s deserts and canyons. Towering mesas, winding canyons and vast stretches of sandy terrain create a visually striking environment that immerses players in the unique atmosphere of this ancient world.
This breathtaking landscape is characterized by towering mountain peaks and fierce winds. With its stunning visuals and challenging gameplay, the Windy Peaks’ biome also has Jumper spawns and obstacles adding a new dimension of challenge to the Arkinid forces.
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A breathtaking yet rugged landscape, Windy Peaks’ biome is defined by its towering mountain peaks and fierce winds. As players venture into this biome, they will be greeted by awe-inspiring vistas with jagged cliffs and steep slopes.
The unique rock formations and geological features of the Windy Peaks biome add to its visual appeal and provide opportunities for exploration and discovery. Hidden caves, narrow paths and precarious ledges offer rewards for those willing to brave the elements and venture off the beaten track.
Scar biome is a dangerous and ominous landscape characterized by lava fields, dark rock formations and a perpetually darkened sky. Believed to be caused by the Arkinids, this biome is home to unusually aggressive and hostile creatures. Despite the risks, the Scar holds valuable resources and secrets for those brave enough to explore. It stands as a testament to the destructive forces in the Overlode universe.
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Scar biome is a treacherous and foreboding landscape characterized by its lava fields and dark rock formations. The skies above the Scar are perpetually darkened by the volcanic activity, adding to the ominous atmosphere of the biome. It is believed by IMC officials that the Scar was caused by the Arkinids and seems to have completely transformed the planet in the aftermath, killing off a ancient alien species that once inhabited it.
The Arkinids in the Scar biome are known to be particularly vicious and relentless. The darkened skies have allowed them to grow more agile and daring resulting in making encounters with these creatures even more dangerous. Players must be prepared to face the heightened threat level and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Despite the dangers, the Scar biome also holds valuable resources and secrets. Explorers may uncover ancient artifacts or hidden caves within the darkened rock formations. It is a place where the brave and resourceful might uncover the truth behind the Scar’s origins and potentially find a way to overcome the Arkinid infestation.
The Desolate Caves biome is an underground realm filled with harsh heat, smoke and impenetrable darkness. The walls and ceilings are encrusted with valuable azmonite, but the caves are also teeming with powerful Arkinids. Gunship support is unavailable underground, making survival a true test of skill and resourcefulness.
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Desolate Caves biome is an inhospitable and harsh underground realm where the walls and ceilings of the cave systems are encrusted with the shimmering glow of azmonite mixed with the lava and rock features creating an otherworldly sight.
One of the most challenging aspects of the Desolate Caves is the impenetrable darkness that shrouds everything beyond the line of sight.
In this hostile underground environment, the Arkinids thrive in their full strength. Freed from the constraints of the effects of the sun on the surface, they roam the darkness with heightened aggression and power. Players must be on constant alert, as every encounter becomes a battle for survival against these formidable foes.
It is important to note that the Desolate Caves biome offers no gunship support. This limitation adds potentially an additional layer of challenge and forces players to adapt their strategies and tactics to overcome the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids in this, the most challenging of the Combat Node types.
Despite the dangers and the absence of gunship support, the Desolate Caves also hold great rewards for those who dare to explore the depths. The encrusted walls and ceilings reveal hidden caches of azmonite thereby providing valuable resources that can be used to enhance the player’s abilities and equipment.
Planet Goravorn, a medium-sized world resembling Earth, is a captivating green paradise with abundant vegetation and constant rainfall. Its surface boasts three distinct biomes, including dense rainforests, sprawling savannahs and alien grasslands. The planet’s most prominent feature is a massive circular-shaped swamp that dominates a significant portion of its landscape.
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Planet Goravorn is a stunning green world teeming with life and having constant wet weather. This medium-sized planet, comparable in size to Earth, is devoid of oceans but abundant in lush vegetation that sprawls across its surface.
One of the most prominent features of Goravorn is a massive circular-shaped swamp that dominates a significant portion of the planet.
Venturing across Goravorn, you will encounter three distinct surface biomes, each with its own unique theme. From savannahs teeming with Arkinids, the dense jungle, to the marshy wetness of the swamp, the planet offers a rich tapestry of environments to explore.
But the wonders of Goravorn do not stop at the surface. Beneath the ground lies a hidden subterranean biome waiting to be discovered. Delve into its depths and unravel the secrets that lie beneath the planet’s surface.
The Grassland biome is a captivating and perilous landscape. Its alien grasses and unique rock formations create an otherworldly atmosphere. However, this biome is infested with relentless Arkinids, making it a constant battleground. The Arkinids can attack from any angle, hiding within the tall grasses. Additionally, players must be wary of encountering the formidable Wandering Giants that roam the Grasslands.
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The Grassland biome is a unique yet savage and otherworldly landscape, with its alien grasses swaying in the wind and peculiar rock formations scattered throughout. However, the apparent tranquility of this biome is infected by the relentless Arkinids, making it a perilous and challenging environment.
The Grasslands are teeming with Arkinid activity and players must be constantly on guard as the enemy can emerge from any angle. The tall grasses provide ample cover for the Arkinids, allowing them to launch surprise attacks from unexpected directions. The ever-present threat of Arkinid Stealers adds a sense of tension and urgency to gameplay within this biome.
One of the notable features of the Grasslands is its infamy surrounding encounters with Wandering Giants. These colossal creatures roam the vast expanse of the Grasslands providing an additional chance of encountering this formidable challenge to players attempting Elite Combat Nodes more regularly.
This vibrant Jungle is filled with alien plants, towering trees, and luminous bulbs. It is a place of beauty and danger and players must battle amongst dense vegetation and contend with highly aggressive Arkinid Wasps. The Jungle offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience where players must be agile and resourceful to survive its treacherous challenges.
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The Jungle is a mesmerizing and mysterious realm filled with alien plants and towering trees creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The landscape is adorned with luminous bulbs and peculiar flora which cast an ethereal glow throughout the biome.
Amidst the lush vegetation, the Jungle is home to massive nests of highly aggressive arkinid wasps. These formidable creatures fiercely protect their territory ensuring every step through the Jungle is a potential encounter with danger. Players must tread carefully and be prepared to defend themselves against these formidable foes.
The Jungle biome offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience, combining the awe-inspiring beauty of alien plant life with the constant threat of the Arkinid Wasps. It requires players to be vigilant, adaptive and resourceful as they explore this captivating and perilous environment.
The Swamp biome is a challenging and treacherous environment characterized by tangled root systems, muddy ground and dense undergrowth. Arkinid Jumpers dominate the undergrowth, while Arkinid wasp nests add another layer of danger. The Swamp imposes a movement penalty and requires strategic decision-making. Despite the dangers, valuable resources and secrets can be found within the swamp. It offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience that tests players’ agility and resourcefulness.
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The Swamp biome is a foreboding and gloomy landscape, characterized by its tangled root systems, deep sodden muddy ground and dense undergrowth. It presents unique challenges that obstruct movement and impede progress for both players and Arkinid enemies.
In the Swamp, the Arkinid Jumpers have evolved to dominate the undergrowth. These agile and elusive enemies use the dense vegetation to their advantage, ambushing unsuspecting prey and launching deadly attacks from above. Players must be prepared for sudden and ferocious assaults from these formidable adversaries.
The presence of Arkinid Wasp nests adds another layer of danger to the Swamp biome. These aggressive creatures fiercely guard their nests and will swarm anyone who dares to intrude upon their territory. Players must exercise caution and strategize their approach when dealing with these formidable aerial threats.
Furthermore, the Swamp biome imposes a movement penalty on all land-based characters and Arkinids due to the challenging terrain. This adds an additional layer of strategic decision-making, as players must consider the trade-off between maneuverability and combat effectiveness.
Despite its dangers, the Swamp biome also holds valuable resources and hidden secrets. Players who venture deep into the Swamp may discover ancient artifacts or valuable treasures that can aid them in their quest.
The Sodden Caves is a captivating and treacherous underground world adorned with glowing fungus and encrusted with precious Azmonite. It serves as the nesting grounds for Arkinid Wasps, adding an extra layer of threat. The darkness of the caves becomes a spawning ground for Arkinid Stealthers, making encounters even more perilous. In this hostile environment, Arkinids thrive in their full strength, requiring constant alertness and strategic battles. Gunship support is unavailable, adding an additional challenge. However, the Sodden Caves hold valuable caches of Azmonite for those brave enough to explore its depths.
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Sodden Caves biome is a captivating and treacherous underground world adorned with glowing fungus, casting an eerie and mesmerizing light throughout the caverns. The walls and ceilings are encrusted with precious Azmonite, adding a shimmering allure to the surroundings.
The Sodden Caves are not only home to natural wonders but also serve as the nesting grounds for Arkinid Wasps. These nasty incidious flying pests build their nests within the caves, adding an extra layer of threat and challenge.
Adding to the danger, the darkness becomes a spawning ground for Arkinid Stealthers. These elusive and deadly creatures thrive in the absence of light, using their stealth and agility to ambush unsuspecting players. The darkness grants them an advantage, making encounters with them even more perilous .
In this hostile underground environment, the Arkinids thrive in their full strength. Freed from the constraints of the effects of the sun on the surface, they roam the darkness with heightened aggression and power. Players must be on constant alert as every encounter becomes a battle for survival against these formidable foes.
It’s important to note that the Sodden Caves biome offers no Gunship support. This limitation adds potentially an additional layer of challenge and forces players to adapt their strategies and tactics to overcome the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids in this, the most challenging of the combat node types.
Despite the dangers and the absence of Gunship support, the Sodden Caves also hold great rewards for those who dare to explore its depths. The encrusted walls and ceilings reveal hidden caches of azmonite thereby providing valuable resources that can be used to enhance the player’s abilities and equipment.
Planet Ragnar is an icy realm of beauty and mystery. Its shattered frozen ocean and towering mountain peaks define its unique landscape. Amidst the snow, the evidence of past battles and the encrusted Azmonite crystals tell stories of a world constantly in flux. Delve into the subterranean ice cavern and uncover its secrets. Explore Ragnar’s frozen wonders and embrace the allure of its icy enchantment.
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Planet Ragnar is a small but mesmerizing ice world with an otherworldly beauty that is truly awesome. The planet’s surface is characterized by two distinct biomes: a shattered frozen ocean and towering mountain peaks that pierce the sky.
Traversing the frozen ocean, witness the remnants of countless past battles frozen in time inside dense sheets of ice. The Arkinids seem to be unfazed by even these harsh conditions.. In fact they seem bigger than ever.
Throughout the journey on Ragnar players will discover the planet is encrusted with Azmonite, a valuable resource that holds immense power. The shimmering crystals embedded within the ice add a sense of wonder and intrigue, enticing players to uncover its secrets of their origin.
A frozenShattered wasteland where the Arkinids roam as large and heavily armored defenders. Players will face the challenge of navigating through the icy terrain, with their movement speed reduced. The Arkinids, on the other hand, have adapted to the conditions and move freely. The chilling atmosphere and the constant threat of large armored Arkinids make the Shattered Wasteland Biome a thrilling and challenging battleground. Despite the dangers, hidden treasures await those brave enough to explore its frozen expanse.
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Shattered Wasteland is a vast frozen and unforgiving landscape that sets the stage for intense battles and daunting challenges. Here, the Arkinids have adapted to the harsh conditions, becoming larger and more heavily armored than their counterparts in other biomes. Their formidable presence poses a constant threat to the players’ human squad members.
Traversing the ShatteredWasteland Biome presents its own set of obstacles. The icy terrain slows down the movement speed of human squad members. Players must carefully plan their actions and make use of available cover to overcome the adversity imposed by the icy environment.
Despite the challenges, the Shattered Wasteland Biome offers its own rewards for those brave enough to face its dangers. Hidden within the frozen expanse are valuable resources and artifacts, waiting to be discovered. These treasures can provide vital upgrades and enhancements to the players’ arsenal, enabling them to better withstand the harsh conditions and overcome the armored Arkinid adversaries.
Atherton Frozen Peaks Biome is a breathtaking landscape of towering ice-capped mountains that stretch beyond the planet’s atmosphere. These colossal peaks, believed to be influenced by the abundant azmonite within are lso home to Armored Floaters and Arkinid Brains which act as the masterminds amongst the frozen cliffs. Frozen Peaks offers the opportunity to discover rare azmonite deposits, adding an element of intrigue and valuable resources to the journey.
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The Frozen Peaks biome is a breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscape, with towering mountains that reach unimaginable heights and stretch far beyond the planet’s atmosphere. These colossal peaks, frozen in perpetual ice, create a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates the imagination.
The origin of this phenomenon is shrouded in mystery, but there is a belief that the abundance of azmonite within the planet may be responsible for the peaks. This rare and powerful mineral seems to have a profound influence on the planet’s geological formations.
Arkinid Armored Floaters coalesce in the skies above, their armored exoskeletons providing protection and allowing them to dominate the aerial domain.
Arkinid Brains, the masterminds of the Arkinid hierarchy, lurk in the winds, orchestrating their sinister plans above the cliffs.
The presence of azmonite within the mountains adds an element of intrigue, as players may stumble upon rare and potent deposits of this precious mineral.
Frozen Caves have walls of opaque ice which are illuminated by the radiant glow of the azmonite within. Arkinids roam with heightened aggression and power in this dark hostile underground environment. The absence of Gunship support adds an additional challenge, requiring players to rely on their squad’s abilities. However, the caves also hold hidden caches of valuable Azmonite offering rewards for those who dare to explore their depths.
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Frozen Caves isa remarkable sight ; a mesmerizing display of azmonite that illuminates the opaque walls of ice from within. These precious mineral deposits emit a soft glow, casting an ethereal light that permeates the cavernous chambers.
The presence of azmonite within the icy walls holds a deep significance. Its radiant glow within walls hints at the immense power and untapped possibilities that lie within the planet.
However, the allure of azmonite comes with risks.
In this hostile underground environment, the Arkinids thrive in their full strength. Freed from the constraints of the effects of the sun on the surface, they roam the darkness with heightened aggression and power. Players must be on constant alert, as every encounter becomes a battle for survival against these formidable foes.
It’s important to note that the Frozen Caves biome offers no Gunship support. This limitation adds potentially an additional layer of challenge and forces players to adapt their strategies and tactics to overcome the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids in this, the most challenging of the Combat Node types.
Despite the dangers and the absence of Gunship support, the Frozen Caves also hold great rewards for those who dare to explore their depths. The encrusted walls and ceilings reveal hidden caches of azmonite, providing valuable resources that can be used to enhance the player’s abilities and equipment.
Welcome to Planet Karxas, a desert world with three surface biomes. Scattered throughout the planet are subterranean caves waiting to be explored. The scar is believed to be the result of a mysterious event, possibly linked to the Arkinids’ arrival in the system.
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Planet Karxas is a huge and captivating desert world with awe-inspiring landscapes and mysterious secrets. Its surface is divided into three distinct biomes: expansive deserts, towering mountain peaks and a scar filled with seething lava. Scattered across the planet’s surface are the entrances to subterranean caves waiting to be explored.
The scar on Karxas is believed to be the result of the Arkinids’ arrival, an event that forever changed the planet’s destiny. Unraveling the mysteries of Karxas may hold clues to the enigmatic origins of these mysterious Arkinids.
Remnants of a past dinosaur-like race add a sense of wonder and mystery to this environment. Players will battle amongst towering mesas, winding canyons, and vast sandy terrains reminiscent of Earth’s deserts. This combination of prehistoric wonders and stunning landscapes creates an immersive and captivating gameplay experience.
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The presence of dinosaur-like bones adds a sense of wonder and mystery to this biome, transporting players to a time when these magnificent creatures roamed the area.
In addition to the remnants of these prehistoric creatures, the Sandy Canyons biome boasts a stunning landscape reminiscent of Earth’s deserts and canyons. Towering mesas, winding canyons and vast stretches of sandy terrain create a visually striking environment that immerses players in the unique atmosphere of this ancient world.
This breathtaking landscape is characterized by towering mountain peaks and fierce winds. With its stunning visuals and challenging gameplay, the Windy Peaks’ biome also has Jumper spawns and obstacles adding a new dimension of challenge to the Arkinid forces.
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A breathtaking yet rugged landscape, Windy Peaks’ biome is defined by its towering mountain peaks and fierce winds. As players venture into this biome, they will be greeted by awe-inspiring vistas with jagged cliffs and steep slopes.
The unique rock formations and geological features of the Windy Peaks biome add to its visual appeal and provide opportunities for exploration and discovery. Hidden caves, narrow paths and precarious ledges offer rewards for those willing to brave the elements and venture off the beaten track.
Scar biome is a dangerous and ominous landscape characterized by lava fields, dark rock formations and a perpetually darkened sky. Believed to be caused by the Arkinids, this biome is home to unusually aggressive and hostile creatures. Despite the risks, the Scar holds valuable resources and secrets for those brave enough to explore. It stands as a testament to the destructive forces in the Overlode universe.
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Scar biome is a treacherous and foreboding landscape characterized by its lava fields and dark rock formations. The skies above the Scar are perpetually darkened by the volcanic activity, adding to the ominous atmosphere of the biome. It is believed by IMC officials that the Scar was caused by the Arkinids and seems to have completely transformed the planet in the aftermath, killing off a ancient alien species that once inhabited it.
The Arkinids in the Scar biome are known to be particularly vicious and relentless. The darkened skies have allowed them to grow more agile and daring resulting in making encounters with these creatures even more dangerous. Players must be prepared to face the heightened threat level and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Despite the dangers, the Scar biome also holds valuable resources and secrets. Explorers may uncover ancient artifacts or hidden caves within the darkened rock formations. It is a place where the brave and resourceful might uncover the truth behind the Scar’s origins and potentially find a way to overcome the Arkinid infestation.
The Desolate Caves biome is an underground realm filled with harsh heat, smoke and impenetrable darkness. The walls and ceilings are encrusted with valuable azmonite, but the caves are also teeming with powerful Arkinids. Gunship support is unavailable underground, making survival a true test of skill and resourcefulness.
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Desolate Caves biome is an inhospitable and harsh underground realm where the walls and ceilings of the cave systems are encrusted with the shimmering glow of azmonite mixed with the lava and rock features creating an otherworldly sight.
One of the most challenging aspects of the Desolate Caves is the impenetrable darkness that shrouds everything beyond the line of sight.
In this hostile underground environment, the Arkinids thrive in their full strength. Freed from the constraints of the effects of the sun on the surface, they roam the darkness with heightened aggression and power. Players must be on constant alert, as every encounter becomes a battle for survival against these formidable foes.
It is important to note that the Desolate Caves biome offers no gunship support. This limitation adds potentially an additional layer of challenge and forces players to adapt their strategies and tactics to overcome the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids in this, the most challenging of the Combat Node types.
Despite the dangers and the absence of gunship support, the Desolate Caves also hold great rewards for those who dare to explore the depths. The encrusted walls and ceilings reveal hidden caches of azmonite thereby providing valuable resources that can be used to enhance the player’s abilities and equipment.
Planet Goravorn, a medium-sized world resembling Earth, is a captivating green paradise with abundant vegetation and constant rainfall. Its surface boasts three distinct biomes, including dense rainforests, sprawling savannahs and alien grasslands. The planet’s most prominent feature is a massive circular-shaped swamp that dominates a significant portion of its landscape.
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Planet Goravorn is a stunning green world teeming with life and having constant wet weather. This medium-sized planet, comparable in size to Earth, is devoid of oceans but abundant in lush vegetation that sprawls across its surface.
One of the most prominent features of Goravorn is a massive circular-shaped swamp that dominates a significant portion of the planet.
Venturing across Goravorn, you will encounter three distinct surface biomes, each with its own unique theme. From savannahs teeming with Arkinids, the dense jungle, to the marshy wetness of the swamp, the planet offers a rich tapestry of environments to explore.
But the wonders of Goravorn do not stop at the surface. Beneath the ground lies a hidden subterranean biome waiting to be discovered. Delve into its depths and unravel the secrets that lie beneath the planet’s surface.
The Grassland biome is a captivating and perilous landscape. Its alien grasses and unique rock formations create an otherworldly atmosphere. However, this biome is infested with relentless Arkinids, making it a constant battleground. The Arkinids can attack from any angle, hiding within the tall grasses. Additionally, players must be wary of encountering the formidable Wandering Giants that roam the Grasslands.
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The Grassland biome is a unique yet savage and otherworldly landscape, with its alien grasses swaying in the wind and peculiar rock formations scattered throughout. However, the apparent tranquility of this biome is infected by the relentless Arkinids, making it a perilous and challenging environment.
The Grasslands are teeming with Arkinid activity and players must be constantly on guard as the enemy can emerge from any angle. The tall grasses provide ample cover for the Arkinids, allowing them to launch surprise attacks from unexpected directions. The ever-present threat of Arkinid Stealers adds a sense of tension and urgency to gameplay within this biome.
One of the notable features of the Grasslands is its infamy surrounding encounters with Wandering Giants. These colossal creatures roam the vast expanse of the Grasslands providing an additional chance of encountering this formidable challenge to players attempting Elite Combat Nodes more regularly.
This vibrant Jungle is filled with alien plants, towering trees, and luminous bulbs. It is a place of beauty and danger and players must battle amongst dense vegetation and contend with highly aggressive Arkinid Wasps. The Jungle offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience where players must be agile and resourceful to survive its treacherous challenges.
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The Jungle is a mesmerizing and mysterious realm filled with alien plants and towering trees creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The landscape is adorned with luminous bulbs and peculiar flora which cast an ethereal glow throughout the biome.
Amidst the lush vegetation, the Jungle is home to massive nests of highly aggressive arkinid wasps. These formidable creatures fiercely protect their territory ensuring every step through the Jungle is a potential encounter with danger. Players must tread carefully and be prepared to defend themselves against these formidable foes.
The Jungle biome offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience, combining the awe-inspiring beauty of alien plant life with the constant threat of the Arkinid Wasps. It requires players to be vigilant, adaptive and resourceful as they explore this captivating and perilous environment.
The Swamp biome is a challenging and treacherous environment characterized by tangled root systems, muddy ground and dense undergrowth. Arkinid Jumpers dominate the undergrowth, while Arkinid wasp nests add another layer of danger. The Swamp imposes a movement penalty and requires strategic decision-making. Despite the dangers, valuable resources and secrets can be found within the swamp. It offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience that tests players’ agility and resourcefulness.
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The Swamp biome is a foreboding and gloomy landscape, characterized by its tangled root systems, deep sodden muddy ground and dense undergrowth. It presents unique challenges that obstruct movement and impede progress for both players and Arkinid enemies.
In the Swamp, the Arkinid Jumpers have evolved to dominate the undergrowth. These agile and elusive enemies use the dense vegetation to their advantage, ambushing unsuspecting prey and launching deadly attacks from above. Players must be prepared for sudden and ferocious assaults from these formidable adversaries.
The presence of Arkinid Wasp nests adds another layer of danger to the Swamp biome. These aggressive creatures fiercely guard their nests and will swarm anyone who dares to intrude upon their territory. Players must exercise caution and strategize their approach when dealing with these formidable aerial threats.
Furthermore, the Swamp biome imposes a movement penalty on all land-based characters and Arkinids due to the challenging terrain. This adds an additional layer of strategic decision-making, as players must consider the trade-off between maneuverability and combat effectiveness.
Despite its dangers, the Swamp biome also holds valuable resources and hidden secrets. Players who venture deep into the Swamp may discover ancient artifacts or valuable treasures that can aid them in their quest.
The Sodden Caves is a captivating and treacherous underground world adorned with glowing fungus and encrusted with precious Azmonite. It serves as the nesting grounds for Arkinid Wasps, adding an extra layer of threat. The darkness of the caves becomes a spawning ground for Arkinid Stealthers, making encounters even more perilous. In this hostile environment, Arkinids thrive in their full strength, requiring constant alertness and strategic battles. Gunship support is unavailable, adding an additional challenge. However, the Sodden Caves hold valuable caches of Azmonite for those brave enough to explore its depths.
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Sodden Caves biome is a captivating and treacherous underground world adorned with glowing fungus, casting an eerie and mesmerizing light throughout the caverns. The walls and ceilings are encrusted with precious Azmonite, adding a shimmering allure to the surroundings.
The Sodden Caves are not only home to natural wonders but also serve as the nesting grounds for Arkinid Wasps. These nasty incidious flying pests build their nests within the caves, adding an extra layer of threat and challenge.
Adding to the danger, the darkness becomes a spawning ground for Arkinid Stealthers. These elusive and deadly creatures thrive in the absence of light, using their stealth and agility to ambush unsuspecting players. The darkness grants them an advantage, making encounters with them even more perilous .
In this hostile underground environment, the Arkinids thrive in their full strength. Freed from the constraints of the effects of the sun on the surface, they roam the darkness with heightened aggression and power. Players must be on constant alert as every encounter becomes a battle for survival against these formidable foes.
It’s important to note that the Sodden Caves biome offers no Gunship support. This limitation adds potentially an additional layer of challenge and forces players to adapt their strategies and tactics to overcome the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids in this, the most challenging of the combat node types.
Despite the dangers and the absence of Gunship support, the Sodden Caves also hold great rewards for those who dare to explore its depths. The encrusted walls and ceilings reveal hidden caches of azmonite thereby providing valuable resources that can be used to enhance the player’s abilities and equipment.
Planet Ragnar is an icy realm of beauty and mystery. Its shattered frozen ocean and towering mountain peaks define its unique landscape. Amidst the snow, the evidence of past battles and the encrusted Azmonite crystals tell stories of a world constantly in flux. Delve into the subterranean ice cavern and uncover its secrets. Explore Ragnar’s frozen wonders and embrace the allure of its icy enchantment.
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Planet Ragnar is a small but mesmerizing ice world with an otherworldly beauty that is truly awesome. The planet’s surface is characterized by two distinct biomes: a shattered frozen ocean and towering mountain peaks that pierce the sky.
Traversing the frozen ocean, witness the remnants of countless past battles frozen in time inside dense sheets of ice. The Arkinids seem to be unfazed by even these harsh conditions.. In fact they seem bigger than ever.
Throughout the journey on Ragnar players will discover the planet is encrusted with Azmonite, a valuable resource that holds immense power. The shimmering crystals embedded within the ice add a sense of wonder and intrigue, enticing players to uncover its secrets of their origin.
A frozenShattered wasteland where the Arkinids roam as large and heavily armored defenders. Players will face the challenge of navigating through the icy terrain, with their movement speed reduced. The Arkinids, on the other hand, have adapted to the conditions and move freely. The chilling atmosphere and the constant threat of large armored Arkinids make the Shattered Wasteland Biome a thrilling and challenging battleground. Despite the dangers, hidden treasures await those brave enough to explore its frozen expanse.
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Shattered Wasteland is a vast frozen and unforgiving landscape that sets the stage for intense battles and daunting challenges. Here, the Arkinids have adapted to the harsh conditions, becoming larger and more heavily armored than their counterparts in other biomes. Their formidable presence poses a constant threat to the players’ human squad members.
Traversing the ShatteredWasteland Biome presents its own set of obstacles. The icy terrain slows down the movement speed of human squad members. Players must carefully plan their actions and make use of available cover to overcome the adversity imposed by the icy environment.
Despite the challenges, the Shattered Wasteland Biome offers its own rewards for those brave enough to face its dangers. Hidden within the frozen expanse are valuable resources and artifacts, waiting to be discovered. These treasures can provide vital upgrades and enhancements to the players’ arsenal, enabling them to better withstand the harsh conditions and overcome the armored Arkinid adversaries.
Atherton Frozen Peaks Biome is a breathtaking landscape of towering ice-capped mountains that stretch beyond the planet’s atmosphere. These colossal peaks, believed to be influenced by the abundant azmonite within are lso home to Armored Floaters and Arkinid Brains which act as the masterminds amongst the frozen cliffs. Frozen Peaks offers the opportunity to discover rare azmonite deposits, adding an element of intrigue and valuable resources to the journey.
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The Frozen Peaks biome is a breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscape, with towering mountains that reach unimaginable heights and stretch far beyond the planet’s atmosphere. These colossal peaks, frozen in perpetual ice, create a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates the imagination.
The origin of this phenomenon is shrouded in mystery, but there is a belief that the abundance of azmonite within the planet may be responsible for the peaks. This rare and powerful mineral seems to have a profound influence on the planet’s geological formations.
Arkinid Armored Floaters coalesce in the skies above, their armored exoskeletons providing protection and allowing them to dominate the aerial domain.
Arkinid Brains, the masterminds of the Arkinid hierarchy, lurk in the winds, orchestrating their sinister plans above the cliffs.
The presence of azmonite within the mountains adds an element of intrigue, as players may stumble upon rare and potent deposits of this precious mineral.
Frozen Caves have walls of opaque ice which are illuminated by the radiant glow of the azmonite within. Arkinids roam with heightened aggression and power in this dark hostile underground environment. The absence of Gunship support adds an additional challenge, requiring players to rely on their squad’s abilities. However, the caves also hold hidden caches of valuable Azmonite offering rewards for those who dare to explore their depths.
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Frozen Caves isa remarkable sight ; a mesmerizing display of azmonite that illuminates the opaque walls of ice from within. These precious mineral deposits emit a soft glow, casting an ethereal light that permeates the cavernous chambers.
The presence of azmonite within the icy walls holds a deep significance. Its radiant glow within walls hints at the immense power and untapped possibilities that lie within the planet.
However, the allure of azmonite comes with risks.
In this hostile underground environment, the Arkinids thrive in their full strength. Freed from the constraints of the effects of the sun on the surface, they roam the darkness with heightened aggression and power. Players must be on constant alert, as every encounter becomes a battle for survival against these formidable foes.
It’s important to note that the Frozen Caves biome offers no Gunship support. This limitation adds potentially an additional layer of challenge and forces players to adapt their strategies and tactics to overcome the relentless onslaught of the Arkinids in this, the most challenging of the Combat Node types.
Despite the dangers and the absence of Gunship support, the Frozen Caves also hold great rewards for those who dare to explore their depths. The encrusted walls and ceilings reveal hidden caches of azmonite, providing valuable resources that can be used to enhance the player’s abilities and equipment.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
The Arkinids, born from the power of Azmonite, are a formidable species with deadly abilities. Fight against them, adapt strategies and exploit their weaknesses to emerge victorious in thrilling battles. Constant evolution and resource utilization are key to overcoming these formidable foes.
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An ancient and enigmatic species known as the Arkinids, born from the mysterious powers of Azmonite, have evolved into a formidable force that challenges the very essence of your existence.
The Arkinids come in various forms, each uniquely adapted to their environment and armed with deadly abilities. These creatures will stop at nothing to defend their territory.
Engage in pulse-pounding battles against the Arkinids, harnessing your skills and strategic prowess to survive their onslaught. Unleash devastating attacks, exploit their weaknesses, and navigate their behaviors to emerge victorious.
To overcome these formidable foes, players must constantly evolve, learn from each encounter, and utilize the array of resources at their disposal.
Our Kickstarter vision for Overlode includes the development and addition of more Arkinids, providing variety and challenge to players. We have a list of classic enemy types and experimental concepts in mind, but we also value community input through polling events to crowdsource popular Arkinid designs. With your support, we can expand Overlode’s content and create an even more immersive gameplay experience. Join us in shaping the future of Arkinids in Overlode!
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Our Kickstarter vision for Overlode includes the exciting prospect of developing and adding more Arkinids to the game. Arkinids serve as a crucial game design element, providing a platform to deliver variety and challenge to players through different enemy types with unique abilities and behaviors. We are committed to continuously expanding and diversifying Overlode’s content until we believe it has reached its full potential.
Developing more Arkinids is a natural way to enhance the variety and depth of the game. We have a curated list of classic enemy types that players will recognize and enjoy, as well as experimental concepts that push the boundaries of creativity. Additionally, we are thrilled to engage with the community through interactive polling events where players can actively participate in shaping the design of new Arkinids. By crowd-sourcing ideas and gathering feedback, we aim to create Arkinids that resonate with the community and contribute to an even more engaging and immersive gameplay experience.
With your support on Kickstarter, we can invest the necessary resources and time to bring these new Arkinids to life. Together, we will expand the universe of Overlode, unleashing a host of formidable foes and endless possibilities. Join us on this thrilling journey and help shape the future of Arkinids in Overlode.
Missin - Lead Developer
Some experimental Arkinids are prototyped but not implemented into the spawn system, pending completed design and funding for the art, VFX, SFX.
In Overlode, we are redefining boss encounters with our unique “Bounty Hunts” concept. These optional objectives provide a change of pace and a sense of accomplishment for players, aligning with the game’s core purpose of acquiring Azmonite. With multiple bosses per planet, the gameplay becomes unpredictable, requiring players to adapt and master various challenges. By involving the community, we aim to create memorable boss fights that meet and exceed player expectations. Whether players achieve a glorious takedown or barely survive, the choice to engage in a Bounty Hunt comes with risks and rewards. Your support will help us bring these legendary boss battles to life, delivering an immersive and thrilling gaming experience in Overlode.
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In our quest to create a truly dynamic and unpredictable gaming experience, we are excited to introduce the concept of “Bounty Hunts” as unique boss encounters in Overlode. We believe that bosses should be more than just obligatory battles—they should be milestones that offer a change of pace and a sense of accomplishment for players. With this in mind, we have designed the bosses in Overlode as optional objectives aligning with the core purpose of the game: acquiring Azmonite rather than needless destruction of Arkinids.
Engaging in a Bounty Hunt comes with its risks. Whether players achieve a glorious takedown and reap just rewards or barely survive the grueling ordeal, the opportunity to complete the Bounty Hunt ends once all the crystal nodes are mined out. Players must face the consequences of their performance and continue their run without the valuable boss loot as a boon if no kill was secured.
To ensure the game’s randomness, we are committed to introducing multiple boss fights for each planet. This means players won’t know which milestone challenge they will face, requiring them to be prepared for every possible scenario. By offering a variety of boss encounters, we enhance the mastery requirement and expand the content of Overlode, providing enhanced depth.
As Overlode grows and evolves, we envision having between 3 to 5 planets, each with its own unique set of bosses. This allows for a potential range of 6 to 10 boss fights in the game. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with our passionate community of players to develop these epic battles, ensuring they meet and exceed their expectations.
Missin - Lead Developer
Some prototypes have been lightly tested but are not yet fully realized.
Prepare for the unexpected in Overlode with the introduction of Wandering Giants. These colossal creatures, part of the Ascension system’s content, will bring thrilling random encounters to the game. As you reach higher levels of ascension, be ready to face ambushes and fight for your life against these formidable foes. With three unique types of Wandering Giants, each with its own chance to strike, high-level players will regularly encounter these challenges.
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In Overlode, we believe in keeping players on their toes and infusing the game with unexpected challenges to prevent monotony and ensure every moment is thrilling. Enter the Wandering Giants, an exciting addition to the game designed to introduce random encounters and keep players guessing.
As part of the Ascension system’s content, Wandering Giants will become a feared and respected presence in the game. As players ascend to higher levels, these monstrous creatures gain the ability to spawn randomly during node selections on the planet’s field of nodes. Players may think they’re embarking on a routine mission, only to be ambushed by a Wandering Giant, forcing them to fight for their lives.
To enhance the gameplay experience, we plan to introduce three unique types of Wandering Giants, each with its own chance to ambush the player. High-level players will regularly contend with these giants as they strive to reach even higher ascendency levels, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to their Overlode journey.
By backing our Kickstarter project, you will enable us to bring the Wandering Giants to life, expanding the game’s content and ensuring that each playthrough is filled with surprises and heart-pounding encounters.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Arkinid Grunts are the common foot soldiers of the Arkinid forces and are known for their relentless attacks and pack mentality. They are small but agile and use sharp claws and mandibles to inflict damage in close combat. Their strength lies in numbers and coordination making them a challenge that cannot be ignored. Players must employ crowd control and strategic positioning to overcome their relentless assault.
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The Grunt and Armored Grunt are the most common and basic types of Arkinid encountered in Overlode. These relentless foot soldiers of the Arkinid forces form the backbone of their army, swarming the battlefield with sheer numbers and aggressive attacks.
Arkinid Grunts are relatively small in size compared to other Arkinid types, but what they lack in size they make up for in sheer tenacity. Their relentless assault can catch players off guard requiring swift reactions and effective crowd control strategies to fend them off.
The Grunts are armed with sharp claws and mandibles, capable of inflicting significant damage in close combat. While individual Grunts may not pose a significant threat, their strength lies in their numbers and coordination. They often work in tandem with other Arkinid types, utilizing their superior numbers to create distractions and open up opportunities for their allies to strike.
It’s important to remain vigilant and not underestimate the Arkinid Grunts, as they can quickly overwhelm unprepared players. Proper crowd control, effective targeting and strategic positioning are crucial to successfully navigate encounters with these relentless adversaries.
The Arkinid Worker is an upgraded version of the Grunt being larger and more powerful. When damaged it enters an enraged state, thus gaining increased movement, speed and resistance to pushback. Dealing with an enraged Worker requires strategic tactics and coordination. Players must be prepared for their relentless pursuit and adjust their approach accordingly. Overcoming a pack of enraged Arkinid Workers requires skill and adaptability.
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The Arkinid Worker, a formidable adversary in Overlode, is an enhanced version of the Grunt with increased size and strength. These powerful creatures possess a scary ability: when they are attacked they enter an enraged state. In this state the Worker becomes faster, more determined and is more resistant to pushback effects. Their resolve to reach their target is unwavering, making them a persistent threat on the battlefield.
Dealing with an enraged Arkinid Worker requires a strategic approach. Players must be prepared for the increased speed and resilience of the creature, adjusting their tactics accordingly. Coordinated attacks, crowd control abilities and well-timed defensive maneuvers are crucial for overcoming the enhanced threat posed by enraged Workers and Armored Workers.
Underestimating the Arkinid Worker can have dire consequences. Their ability to charge forward and withstand pushback makes them highly dangerous in close-quarters combat. Players must stay alert, maintain distance if possible, and deal with Workers swiftly as their main task is to distract player long enough to allow allies to attack.
Arkinid Warriors are the ultimate form of the Grunt and Worker caste. These heavily armored creatures wield explosive spears, can charge with increased speed, resist knockback effects and deliver devastating melee attacks. As leaders among the Arkinids, they pose a significant threat and require careful strategy to defeat
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Arkinid Warriors are the pinnacle of the Grunt and Worker caste, representing the ultimate form of Arkinid combat prowess. These formidable creatures are heavily armored and wield a deadly spear capable of being thrown from a distance and exploding upon impact. This ranged attack allows them to soften up their targets before closing in for a devastating charge.
Arkinid Warriors are resistant to knockback effects which makes them difficult to push back or interrupt. Their melee attacks are incredibly powerful, dealing heavy damage to anyone unfortunate enough to be in their path.
The Arkinid Warriors serve as leaders within the Arkinid ranks, appearing when the swarm needs a commanding presence on the battlefield. Their presence signals a significant escalation in the intensity of combat and poses a significant threat to players.
Faced with Arkinid Warriors, players must exercise caution and employ advanced tactics to overcome their formidable defenses and devastating attacks. It takes skill, coordination, and strategic decision-making to effectively engage and defeat these powerful adversaries.
The Arkinid Jumper is an agile predator that excels in traversing difficult terrain and launching surprise attacks. With its powerful legs and sharp talons, it can destroy armor and knock players off their feet. Engaging the Jumper requires quick reflexes and strategic awareness to overcome its pack-based tactics.
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The Arkinid Jumper is a merciless adversary that capitalizes on its unique ability to traverse difficult terrain with agile leaps. With lightning-fast speed and a pack mentality, the Jumper excels at launching surprise attacks from behind obstacles, overwhelming its targets with coordinated strikes.
Equipped with a set of vicious teeth and a powerful maw, the Jumper delivers devastating bites that can cause significant damage. Its powerful legs boast enormous talons, capable of rending useless even armored opponents. Additionally, the Jumper’s strong legs allow it to knock player characters off their feet, disrupting their balance and leaving them vulnerable to further attacks.
Encounters with the Arkinid Jumper requires swift reflexes and keen awareness of the surrounding terrain. Players must anticipate its unpredictable movements and employ effective strategies to neutralize its threat.
The Arkinid Slither is a cunning and agile creature with a serpentine body and two arms. It uses Azmonite to unleash powerful ranged energy attacks. The Slither engages in hit-and-run tactics, retreating and striking when the player is distracted. Players must stay vigilant to overcome this crafty adversary.
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The Arkinid Slither is a cunning creature with a serpentine body and two arms. It stands upright, displaying a higher level of intelligence..
One of its arms holds a weaponized shard of Azmonite which it utilizes to unleash powerful ranged energy attacks. These attacks can cause significant damage and pose a threat from a distance.
The Slither is set apart by its strategic approach to combat. It employs hit-and-run tactics, engaging the player in skirmishes and then retreating to safety. This deceptive behavior allows the Slither to strike when the player is distracted by other targets or when they least expect it.
The Arkinid Chirper should never be underestimated. This small creature has the ability to call for reinforcements, quickly escalating the danger on the battlefield. Players must prioritize eliminating the Chirper to prevent the arrival of additional Arkinids and maintain control. Ignoring a Chirper can lead to overwhelming situations and dire consequences. Stay vigilant and swiftly eliminate a Chirper to control the growing Arkinid threat.
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The Arkinid Chirper is a unique and intriguing creature within the Arkinid species. Unlike other Arkinids, the Chirper does not rely on physical strength or direct attacks. Instead, it possesses a distinct ability to emit piercing sonic waves and communicate with other Arkinids through a series of clicks, chirps and ultrasonic frequencies amplified by Azmonite.
This means that if a Chirper is allowed to call for reinforcements, it can quickly escalate the threat level on the battlefield. What starts as a single Chirper can rapidly multiply into a swarm of armored and enraged Arkinids, overwhelming players and making the situation extremely challenging.
To prevent the snowball effect caused by the Chirper, players must prioritize their elimination. By taking out the Chirper swiftly and efficiently, players can disrupt its communication network and prevent the arrival of additional Arkinids. This strategic approach is crucial to maintaining control and managing the overall difficulty of encounters.
By recognizing the importance of dealing with the Chirper promptly, players can effectively control the battlefield, maintain a strategic advantage and ensure their survival in the face of the ever-growing Arkinid threat.
The Arkinid Floater is an airborne creature that floats effortlessly and seeks to reach its target before self-destructing in a powerful acid explosion. The corrosive acid bypasses shields and directly damages player characters. Found in large numbers near cliffs, the Arkinid Floater poses a constant threat requiring players to be cautious and agile to avoid their devastating attacks.
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The Arkinid Floater is a peculiar and dangerous creature that floats effortlessly through the air with its bulbous body and tentacles. It has a single-minded objective: to reach its target and self-destruct in a violent explosion of acidic fluid. This corrosive acid is highly potent and capable of eating through armor with ease thereby directly damaging the health of player characters.
The Floater tends to congregate in areas with cliffs or elevated terrain, where it can leverage its ability to float and descend upon unsuspecting targets from above. A large number of floaters make them a formidable force to be reckoned with, requiring players to remain vigilant and employ careful tactics to avoid their devastating acid explosions.
Shield defenses are rendered ineffective against the corrosive acid, adding an additional layer of challenge and requiring players to rely on evasive maneuvers and quick reflexes to mitigate damage. The presence of an Arkinid Floater adds a constant sense of urgency and danger to the biomes it inhabits, ensuring each encounter is a tense and potentially deadly experience.
The Floating Arkinid Brain is a formidable Arkinid variant with powerful tentacles and the ability to mentally immobilize its victims. It is fueled by a giant Azmonite shard and generates a protective force field. After attacking, it buffs nearby Arkinids, making it a dangerous leader on the battlefield. Understanding and countering this unique Arkinid is crucial in the ongoing battle against their threat.
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The Floating Arkinid Brain is a powerful and unique variant within the Arkinid species. Seemingly assisted by its elongated tentacles, it possesses the ability to mentally attack and immobilize its human victims. This mental assault leaves its victims completely paralyzed, rendering them helpless while the attack persists.
One striking feature of the Floating Arkinid Brain is the presence of a large shard of Azmonite directly protruding from its mass of brain-like tissue. This Azmonite shard serves as a source of immense power, fueling the Brain’s abilities and augmenting its mental attacks with the potent energy of Azmonite.
Unlike other Arkinids that rely on chitinous armor plates for defense, the Floating Arkinid Brain generates a force field around itself. This force field provides an additional layer of protection, making it even more challenging to penetrate and defeat.
After completing an attack, the Floating Arkinid Brain exhibits another unique trait. It releases a buffing effect that enrages and empowers other Arkinids in its vicinity. This strategic move ensures that the Brain is well-supported by its arthropod minions, increasing the overall threat posed by the Arkinid forces.
Encountering a Floating Arkinid Brain on the battlefield demands utmost caution and strategic planning. Its immobilizing mental attacks and formidable defenses make it a formidable adversary that requires a well-coordinated and tactical approach to overcome.
The Arkinid Wasps are small, agile enemies that come in swarms, making them challenging to hit. While they individually deal light damage, their numbers and swarming behavior can overwhelm players. They can also spawn hives, further complicating encounters. Despite their lower priority as targets, players should not underestimate the Wasps disruptive presence.
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The Arkinid Wasp is a formidable enemy that poses a unique challenge to players. These Wasps are often found in swarms, making them a constant presence and a source of annoyance in certain biomes, particularly on Planet Goravorn.
While individual Wasps may not deal significant damage with their attacks, their true danger lies in their sheer numbers and their agility. They are small and nimble, making them difficult targets to hit so most characters treat them as low priority targets when there are other options in range.
Despite their smaller sizer and relatively low damage output, players should not underestimate the Arkinid Wasps. Their swarming behavior can overwhelm players, especially if left unchecked. Additionally, they have the ability to from spawn hives placed in some biomes, which can further complicate encounters by releasing more Wasps into the battlefield.
The Arkinid Stealther is a dangerous creature with mantis-like pincers that can cloak itself making it invisible to players. Players must use cards to uncloak and reveal the Stealther. If it attacks from its cloaked state, it deals heavy bonus damage in melee. Strategic planning and coordination are crucial to defeating this nasty foe.
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The Arkinid Stealther is a fearsome creature with its large mantis-like pincers that can deliver devastating surprise melee attacks. What makes it even more challenging is its unique ability to cloak itself while in motion, rendering it invisible to the players’ characters. This stealth feature adds an element of surprise and challenge, as players must rely on their own observation skills and strategic thinking to reveal its presence.
While the Arkinid Stealther remains cloaked, players have the advantage of being able to see the distortions in the environment caused by its movement. Players must utilize their cards effectively to unveil the hidden Stealther, either by directly damaging it or using special abilities that can disrupt its cloaking mechanism.
Engaging the Arkinid Stealther requires caution and precision. If it manages to launch a surprise attack from its cloaked state, it inflicts heavy bonus damage, catching the players off guard and potentially turning the tide of battle in its favor. Players must be quick to react, employing their card abilities wisely to reveal the Stealther’s position and counter its deadly assault.
Defeating the Arkinid Stealther requires a combination of vigilance and strategic planning. By effectively countering its stealth capabilities and capitalizing on its vulnerabilities, players can overcome this formidable adversary.
The Arkinid Lobber is a larger creature armed with a biological acid cannon. It launches corrosive mucus over long distances, bypassing shields and eating away armor. The Lobber’s sturdy frame can sustain moderate damage and it prefers to attack from a distance. Players must find ways to close the gap and defend against its relentless assault to emerge victorious.
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The Arkinid Lobber is an imposing creature designed for long-range bombardment. Its larger frame serves as a sturdy platform for the devastating biological acid cannon mounted on its back. This cannon launches highly corrosive globs of acidic mucus with remarkable precision and range, making it a formidable threat.
The Lobber’s robust body provides it with moderate durability, allowing it to withstand respectable amounts of damage. It capitalizes on this advantage by keeping its distance from the player, using its long-range attacks to harass and wear down its targets. This strategic behavior forces players to engage in a battle of attrition as they must find ways to close the distance and neutralize the Lobber’s relentless assault.
The feature that makes the Lobber particularly challenging is the acidic nature of its projectiles. The corrosive mucus it launches has the ability to bypass shields completely, rapidly eating away at hit points and posing a significant threat to player characters. Surviving encounters with the Lobber requires repositioning, quick reflexes and effective use of offensive abilities to end the threat.
Arkinid Prime, the first Bounty Hunter in Overlode, is a colossal and fearsome creature with powerful pincers, acid breath, and the ability to summon waves of Arkinid attackers. Defeating this formidable boss rewards players with valuable loot and resources. Prepare for an epic showdown as you test your skills against the might of Arkinid Prime.
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Arkinid Prime, the first Arkinid Bounty Hunter, is a colossal and fearsome creature that towers over its kin. It resides in a subterranean lair, emerging to the surface to defend its home.
As a boss style fighter, Arkinid Prime possesses a wide array of formidable abilities. Its massive pincers strike with devastating force and can unleash a torrent of acidic breath, engulfing its foes in a wave of corrosive destruction. Additionally, Arkinid Prime has the uncanny ability to vanish from sight, summoning waves of relentless Arkinid attackers to distract and overwhelm the player while it prepares for its next devastating assault.
Boss fights in Overlode are unique in that players are not required to kill the boss to progress. However, defeating Arkinid Prime yields valuable loot that can enhance the player’s arsenal. These battles serve as a true test of the player’s skills, challenging their mastery of combat mechanics and strategic thinking.
The Arkinid Bruter is a slow, heavily armored creature with massive claws that serve as shields. It absorbs attacks and enters a defensive stance when damaged, making it highly resistant. The Player must coordinate strategies and find weaknesses to overcome its formidable defenses.
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The Arkinid Bruter is a slow-moving, heavily armored behemoth that strikes fear into the hearts of its opponents. Its immense size and thick plating provide unparalleled protection, making it a formidable defensive force on the battlefield.
The Bruter’s most notable feature is its pair of massive claws, which it employs not only as weapons but also as shields. These formidable appendages can withstand the most powerful attacks and abilities unleashed by the player’s squad, absorbing and mitigating a significant portion of the damage.
When the Bruter sustains damage, it enters a defensive stance and stops moving, further enhancing its defensive capabilities. In this state, it becomes even more impervious to harm, greatly reducing the effectiveness of incoming attacks. This defensive maneuver makes the Bruter an incredibly resilient adversary that requires careful planning and tactical decision-making to overcome. Without careful planning player’s squad members will find themselves distracted and unable to defend themselves from other threats.
The Player must coordinate the squad’s abilities and attacks to find weaknesses in the Bruter’s defenses, exploiting any openings to deliver precise and powerful strikes.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
Players encounter various game node types that shape their gameplay experience and challenge their strategic decision-making. These nodes, each with its unique characteristics and mechanics, offer diverse encounters, rewards, and obstacles. From Combat Nodes that test the players tactical skills to Random Event Nodes that provide unexpected events and opportunities, understanding and navigating these node types is crucial for success. Let’s explore the different game node types in Overlode and uncover the excitement and challenges they bring to the players’ journey.
We intend Random Event Nodes to be at the heart of the Overlode experience, delivering captivating lore content and persistent unlocks. Intended to be crafted with world-class writing and master level works of art, these nodes offer a window into a dynamic universe filled with diverse narratives and stories. By supporting our Kickstarter campaign, you will help us bring these nodes to life and unlock new content for future playthroughs.
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We recognize the essential role that Random Event Nodes play in the roguelite recipe and we have already built and implemented innovative framework to support them.
Random Event Nodes serve as the primary means of delivering lore content and persistent unlocks; we intend these to be crafted with world-class writing that immerses players in the rich tapestry of the Overlode universe. These nodes are not just text-based adventures; they are windows into captivating narratives and are supported by a library of stunning illustrations that bring the world of Overlode to life, along with innovative and addictive minigames.
Random Event Nodes in Overlode will hold a key to unlocking new content for future playthroughs, ensuring that each experience in Overlode has the chance to be unique and be filled with surprises and the potential to award lasting progression. As players traverse these nodes, they will encounter diverse narratives and stories, intertwining and unfolding in a dynamic and ever-evolving universe.
To achieve our vision for Random Event Nodes, Ablizmo Games is seeking Kickstarter funding and the invaluable input from our future community. With your support, we can apply the proper amount of attention to these nodes, ensuring that they become a special and integral part of the Overlode experience.
Missin - Lead Developer
While the feature has been implemented, many more ideas are still to come. Support us for more great ideas!
Prepare for the unexpected in Overlode with the introduction of Wandering Giants. These colossal creatures, part of the Ascension system’s content, will bring thrilling random encounters to the game. As you reach higher levels of ascension, be ready to face ambushes and fight for your life against these formidable foes. With three unique types of Wandering Giants, each with its own chance to strike, high-level players will regularly encounter these challenges.
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In Overlode, we believe in keeping players on their toes and infusing the game with unexpected challenges to prevent monotony and ensure every moment is thrilling. Enter the Wandering Giants, an exciting addition to the game designed to introduce random encounters and keep players guessing.
As part of the Ascension system’s content, Wandering Giants will become a feared and respected presence in the game. As players ascend to higher levels, these monstrous creatures gain the ability to spawn randomly during node selections on the planet’s field of nodes. Players may think they’re embarking on a routine mission, only to be ambushed by a Wandering Giant, forcing them to fight for their lives.
To enhance the gameplay experience, we plan to introduce three unique types of Wandering Giants, each with its own chance to ambush the player. High-level players will regularly contend with these giants as they strive to reach even higher ascendency levels, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to their Overlode journey.
By backing our Kickstarter project, you will enable us to bring the Wandering Giants to life, expanding the game’s content and ensuring that each playthrough is filled with surprises and heart-pounding encounters.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Combat Nodes in Overlode are where intense battles against Arkinid enemies take place. Players strategically control their squad, play cards, and adapt to overcome challenges. Success in Combat Nodes rewards players with card loot and node progression. Combat Nodes represent the Overlode’s core game loop.
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Combat Nodes are the core battlegrounds where intense simulated battles take place. These nodes are the primary locations where players engage in combat against the Arkinid enemies and fight to secure primarily azmonite as well as card loot.
During Combat Nodes, players control their squad of autonomous characters by repositioning them and then playing cards from the players’ hand directly onto the battlefield.
Each Combat Node presents its own set of challenges, with varying enemy types, terrain and objectives. Players must carefully plan their moves, adapt to changing situations and make tactical decisions to overcome the Arkinid responders.
Combat Nodes are designed to provide a dynamic and immersive combat experience. The game’s real-time action mechanics require players to think quickly and react strategically to enemy movements and attacks. It’s a test of skill, reflexes and strategic thinking as players navigate the battlefield, use cover and coordinate their squad’s abilities through card play to gain the upper hand.
Successfully completing Combat Nodes rewards players with valuable resources, experience points and the opportunity to progress further in the game.
Combat Nodes represent the Overlode’s core game loop.
Cave Nodes in Overlode are dangerous environments where rare Arkinid spawn can appear without warning. In dark caves, Arkinids are at full strength making them foes to fear. Gunship fire support, being unavailable in these nodes, adds to the challenge. However, Cave Nodes offer guaranteed valuable loot drops making them enticing for brave players seeking great rewards.
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Cave Nodes present both a thrilling challenge and opportunity, often providing an all or nothing encounter for the unprepared. These underground environments are home to terrifying Arkinid spawn which can appear suddenly without notice.
In darkness, Arkinids are at their full strength, intensifying the danger of every cave or night time encounter significantly.
One notable aspect of Cave Nodes is their inaccessibility to gunship fire support. Players must rely solely on their own abilities and strategies when facing the threats within. The isolation and tension within the caves add to the challenge.
Despite the risks, Cave Nodes offer higher chances of valuable loot offering cards and a guaranteed artifact, along with the obviously large haul of azmonite.
Bounty Hunt Nodes serve as boss style nodes that provide a change of pace and push the boundaries of the players’ abilities. They require players to assess their capabilities and make strategic decisions throughout the run to prepare for these challenging stand-offs. Success in Bounty Hunt Nodes can greatly impact the players’ deck composition and power curve, adding an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the game.
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The objective here is to collect the bounty by defeating the target, or by keeping the Harvester alive long enough to finish mining. Either way, completing a Bounty Hunt Node will earn the player passage to the next planet – or ascension level.
Engaging in a Bounty Hunt Node requires players to showcase their keyboard skills, strategies and test their decks’ mettle. If successful, players are rewarded with significant loot opportunities. However, if they only survive the encounter, they proceed without the missed loot and its potentially necessary boon.
Bounty Hunt Nodes are Overlode’s take on the traditional Boss nodes that players rightfully love and expect. They represent a chance for us as developers to pull out all the stops and change the pace for the players’ amusement and push the boundaries of our game’s capabilities.
Bounty Hunt Nodes offer an extra layer of challenge, requiring players to assess their capabilities and make strategic decisions over the course of the run in preparation for these stand-offs. Success in these encounters can greatly impact the players’ deck composition and potential power curve.
Drop Shop Nodes allow players to trade azmonite for cards, artifacts, and card removal services, enhancing their deck and gameplay experience.
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Drop Shop Nodes provide players with valuable options to trade their hard-earned azmonite by exchanging it for cards, artifacts, and card removal services.
By trading azmonite, players can expand their card collection with the capability of buying multiple cards and acquiring multiple powerful artifacts.
Utilizing Drop Shop Nodes wisely enhances a deck’s potential and is a path to empower a run. Players should make smart decisions to increase the “chances” of success in the game.
Is it better to buy new cards or mash the reroll button?
Survivor Nodes in Overlode allow players to rescue stranded survivors. Players have the choice to add the survivor to their squad. However, careful consideration is needed to balance squad composition and experience distribution. Making wise decisions in recruiting survivors can enhance the squad’s strength considerably.
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These nodes offer a unique gameplay experience where players have the opportunity to “rescue” a survivor from a past failed harvester team, presenting the player with a choice of adding a randomly generated rerollable survivor along with a randomised card to their squad. This survivor is a new member of the team.
In Overlode, a squad consists of a maximum of 4 squad members, but there are also 4 additional reserve slots available. Once rescued, there is no way to “un-rescue” a squad member.
The decision to include the survivor in the squad brings both advantages and challenges. On one hand, the survivor adds an additional member to the team, potentially expanding the base of firepower and a card. On the other hand, the player has only so many chances to mine azmonite and this won’t directly get the job done.
Mastering Survivor Nodes and making wise decisions in recruiting and leveling up, survivors can greatly enhance the strength and versatility of the player’s squad, leading to more successful experiments and rewarding gameplay experiences.
Random Event Nodes in Overlode offer players the chance to unlock lore and content through impactful decision-making. These events shape the outcome of the run, adding depth and replayability to the game. Engage with these events, make meaningful choices and uncover hidden secrets!
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Random Event Nodes serve as a primary source of lore and content unlocks. Potentially changing the fate of run, each event presents players with choices that can have significant consequences, revealing new stories, revealing new information, and unlocking additional content.
The decisions made during these events have a lasting impact on the gameplay experience, adding depth and replayability. Exploring different paths and randomized outcomes, based on player choices, enhances the immersive and strategic nature of Overlode.
Engaging with Random Event Nodes is an opportunity to delve into the game’s lore, uncover hidden secrets, and make meaningful choices. Be prepared to face decisions and their consequences which will shape the fate of a run and unlock new possibilities for future runs.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
Overlode is a game that combines many various interconnected systems to create a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience. From the card-based combat system to the weighted targeting system, the innovative spawn and loot systems, each system contributes to the depth and excitement of the game.
Our aim is to transform Overlode through the implementation of a Randomized Planetary Management System. By introducing random planet selection at the start of each run, we can provide players with unparalleled variety and excitement. With your support, we will create a game that offers endless possibilities, captivating players with its dynamic and ever-changing gameplay. Join us on this journey as we redefine the potential of roguelite gaming and make Overlode a truly unforgettable experience.
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We are embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to introduce the Randomized Planetary Management System to Overlode, an ambitious upgrade that will elevate the game to new heights. This endeavor requires substantial funding and a dedicated team to bring to fruition due to the assets and engineering involved, not to mention the level design and balance issues we will surely face.
In Overlode, the ultimate goal is to complete a run across three planets, ascending to the next level of ascendency. With the Randomized Planetary Management System, each run will begin on a randomly selected planet, offering unparalleled variety and unpredictability, and the ability to inject entirely new planets into the rotation. This ensures that every playthrough is a fresh and unique experience, as content is dynamically injected into the game.
The implementation of the Randomized Planetary Management System aligns with our overarching goal of developing Overlode’s industry-first Ascension High Score system. This system will revolutionize the way players strive for mastery and compete for the highest scores and get access to increasingly difficult content, taking the challenge to a whole new level.
To realize this ambitious vision, we require your support through our Kickstarter campaign. Your contribution will enable us to allocate the necessary resources and expertise to bring the Randomized Planetary Management System to life, transforming Overlode into a truly dynamic and endlessly captivating gaming experience.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Overlode is breaking the mold of traditional high score systems. Instead of relying on numbers, we are introducing a merit-based approach. Through our Ascension System, players can unlock higher levels of ascension, showcasing their skill and progression. The global score chart will honor those who have reached the pinnacle of Ascension, creating a competitive and dynamic environment.
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At Ablizmo Games, we believe that high score systems should evolve beyond traditional numerical rankings. That’s why we are introducing a revolutionary high score system for Overlode, built on the foundation of our innovative Ascension System.
Instead of focusing on numerical scores, Overlode’s high score system will be completely merit-based. Players will have the opportunity to unlock higher levels of Ascension, showcasing their skill and progression in the game. The global score chart will feature a ranked list of players who have achieved the highest level of Ascension, becoming the true champions of Overlode.
We see the Ascension System as the secret recipe for a new breed of high score system, one that emphasizes skill, strategy and mastery. By challenging players to reach ever higher levels of Ascension, we create a dynamic and competitive environment where the most dedicated and skilled players rise to the top.
With your support through Kickstarter, we will refine and expand upon the Ascension System, ensuring a robust and engaging high score experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine what it means to achieve greatness in gaming and establish Overlode as a trailblazer in the world of high score systems.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Support the creation of our Major Playtesting Program and shape the future of the game. With your support, we will create a dedicated staffed space for collaboration, feedback and community engagement. Through forums and communication channels, we will foster open dialogue and active participation. As a backer, you will gain guaranteed access to the Playtesting Program, providing essential feedback that will directly impact the game’s development. Join us on this exciting journey and help make Overlode the best it can be.
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At Ablizmo Games, we believe that the strength of a game lies not only in its development but also in the collaborative efforts of its community. That is why we are thrilled to introduce our Major Playtesting Program for Overlode. This is an opportunity for passionate gamers like you to shape the future of the game.
With your support, this Playtesting Program will be properly run, ensuring a seamless experience for registered users. We want to create a dedicated space where players can collaborate, share feedback and contribute to the evolution of Overlode. Through community forums and communication channels, we will foster an environment that encourages open dialogue and active participation.
To make this Playtesting Program even more exciting, we are offering an array of merit-based prizes. As players provide valuable feedback and contribute to the growth of Overlode, they will have the chance to win exclusive game merchandise and recognition through high quality collectable giveaways. These prizes are our way of showing appreciation for your invaluable contributions and dedication to making Overlode the best it can be. We will give the best to get the best.
By joining our Kickstarter campaign and becoming a backer, you will gain guaranteed access to the Playtesting Program. You will have the opportunity to play the game before its official release and provide essential feedback that will shape its final form. Your voice will be heard, and your input will directly impact the game’s development.
Missin - Lead Developer
Get involved!.
Ascending in level is achieved by completing the campaign across three consecutive planets in a single run. Each level unlocks stacking difficulty modifiers, new characters, and harvesters at predetermined milestones.
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Ascension Level is a reflection of a player’s progression and skill. Successfully completing each consecutive run across three planets unlocks the next level of Ascension which is automatically applied to the users profile.
With each Ascension Level gained, playable characters, Event Node content, and various game balance modifiers are manipulated so that the game becomes more challenging, presenting increasingly tougher battles to overcome.
Ascending to higher levels requires strategic decision-making, mastery of deck-building, and a deep understanding of gameplay mechanics. It is a testament to your skill and dedication, rewarding you with new content and experiences as you climb the ascension ladder.
The Squad Management UI in Overlode allows players to customize their Active Squad, Reserve slots, and utilize Med Bay facilities for healing. It also shows the Harvester’s status between runs.
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The Squad Management UI is easily accessible by pressing the Squad Button on the run bar, lower right of the screen. It displays the gunship interior scene with the squad management UI element in the middle top of the screen. It cannot be accessed in combat.
The UI offers fourActive Squad slots and four Reserve slots to transport characters. It also has a slot to show the Harvester employed for the run and it’s status. Characters assigned to the Active Squad participate in Combat Nodes, while those in Reserve are available for future use.
The Squad Management UI also includes med bay facilities, allowing players to heal characters by a percentage of their health. This strategic feature helps maintain optimal condition for battles by rotating characters into the medbay along the campaign.
The Combat UI Systems provide essential information and intuitive controls for players during battles. Health and shield bars, energy meter, cooldowns and status indicators give players a clear understanding of the characters’ conditions. The intuitive controls allow for efficient card play, and squad management.
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The Combat UI systems enhance the gameplay experience by providing vital information and intuitive controls during battles.
The UI includes health, shield, and armor bars, energy meter, reload cooldown, and buff/debuff status indicators for squad members and enemies. These elements give players a clear understanding of the characters’ conditions and help them make informed decisions.
A lot of consideration has been placed in ensuring quick and clear execution of actions and implementation of quality of life features in the Combat UI Systems making it an important feature of the Overlode experience.
Damage calculations are done in real-time, resulting in size and intensity scaling of projectiles and explosions based on the amount of damage inflicted. This immediate feedback allows players to see the impact of their attacks. Buffs and debuffs also have instant effects, providing players with immediate feedback on their actions. This dynamic system creates visually impressive and satisfying combat encounters in Overlode.
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Damage calculations are worked out in real time, and the size and force of projectiles and explosions directly correspond to the amount of damage at the time of release from the character’s weapon. This means that stronger attacks result in larger and more intense visual and physical effects.
The real-time calculation of damage ensures that buffs and debuffs have an immediate effect on the outcome of battles. Whether it’s a damage-boosting ability or a debuff that weakens the enemy, players can see the tangible results of their actions, enhancing the immersion and engagement in combat.
By tying damage to the size and intensity of projectiles and explosions, Overlode creates a visually and spacially dynamic and satisfying combat experience. Players can witness the destructive power of their attacks as they unleash devastating assaults on their enemies in real time.
The Darkness System in Overlode motivates players to keep progressing by imposing a timer and buffing enemies when darkness occurs. It affects enemy spawn, movement speed, hitpoints, attack rate and damage. Darkness can be induced through biome buffs, Cave Nodes, or excessive turns. Managing the darkness timer adds urgency and strategic decision-making to the gameplay experience.
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The Darkness System serves as a motivating factor for players on the planet navigation screen, preventing them from stalling or farming nodes excessively. It adds a sense of urgency to the gameplay by imposing a timer that limits the player’s progress. To assist players in managing the darkness timer, an indicator displaying the “turns-to-darkness” is located on the run bar UI interface at the bottom right of the screen.
When darkness occurs, the Combat Node transitions into a dark state, resulting in Arkinids being buffed as they thrive in the darkness. This buff affects various aspects of the enemies, including their movement speed, hitpoints, attack rate, and damage. It also impacts the spawn budget, although it does not necessarily affect the amount of azmonite available on the level.
Darkness can also be induced in varying levels through biome debuffs, or in every Cave Node by default.
By incorporating the Darkness System, Overlode adds an additional layer of gameplay dynamics, forcing players to make calculated decisions and adapt their strategies in the face of increasing difficulty. This adds a sense of tension and risk-reward gameplay as players must balance the need to progress with the challenges posed by the darkness and its effects on enemy encounters.
Energy management is crucial for strategic gameplay. Energy is generated based on the amount of crystal in combat, absorbed through the Harvester’s Tesla ring. It powers card plays and supports the players’ shield, essential for defense and weapon attacks. Understanding energy mechanics is vital for making strategic decisions in combat.
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Energy management is a crucial aspect of gameplay, driven by the collection of azmonite on the battlefield. The amount of energy generated per second directly corresponds to the quantity of azmonite present during combat. The Harvester doesn’t gain energy through traditional harvesting methods, but rather by absorbing it through a Tesla ring mounted atop the Harvester.
Energy serves multiple purposes in the game. It powers card plays enabling players to deploy various strategic abilities and tactics. Additionally, energy is essential for the players’ shield, which plays a vital role in both defense and weapon attacks. Understanding the mechanics of shield management is crucial for players, as it forms the foundation for some of their best protection and offensive capabilities.
Strategic decision-making revolves around effectively managing energy resources. Players must determine when and how to utilize their energy for card plays, balancing offense and defense, to maximize their impact on the battlefield.
The Spawn System consists of various interconnected systems, including biome-specific enemy selection, Spawn Budgeting, Spawn Nodes, and Formation Systems. These systems work together to create diverse and challenging enemy encounters that are thematically consistent with the game’s biomes. By strategically placing Spawn Nodes and utilizing Formation Systems, the game ensures cohesive and immersive enemy formations. The result is a seamless and immersive gameplay experience that offers engaging combat encounters and strategic depth.
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The Spawn Systemsisa collection of interconnected systems that work together to create a critical part of the gameplay experience:
By combining these systems, the Spawn System in Overlode creates a seamless and immersive gameplay experience. It ensures that enemy encounters are diverse, challenging and thematically appropriate. The simplicity and power of the Spawn System allows for engaging gameplay while maintaining the strategic depth of combat encounters.
Loot Crates offer additional rewards to the player ambitious enough to try and collect them. Each Loot Crate contains a reward including crystals, a card or an artifact. Finding and retrieving Loot Crates efficiently becomes a skill that enhances player mastery of Overlode.
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Loot Crates introduce an element of surprise, offer opportunities for rewards and try to tempt players.
Throughout the game world, Loot Crates are strategically placed, this placement being influenced by the biome’s characteristics.
During combat encounters, players have the opportunity to discover hidden Loot Crates adding an element of risk and requiring careful attention management.
Each Loot Crate has a unique discovery timer determining when it will be automatically revealed.
Loot Crates contain a variety of rewards including Azmonite, cards, and artifacts with varying rarity and quality levels.
Consistently managing to retrieve Loot Crates and optimizing resource utilization become skills that players can develop and master.
Character Leveling is based on the performance in combat. Engaging in battles and dealing damage or providing shielding earns experience points. Leveling up improves their stats and effectiveness. The system tracks live damage and shielding to determine character progression.
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A character’s leveling is directly tied to their performance in combat. As characters engage in battles, they gain experience based on dealing damage and providing shielding.
Players can strategically position their characters and make effective card plays to manipulate their performance and maximize or minimize the amount of experience gained.
Leveling up increases the characters’ raw performance stats making them more proficient and experienced operators.
It’s important to note that leveling up does not grant new abilities to the characters, but enhances their existing capabilities. This progression is reflected in their behaviour and effectiveness during gameplay as they become more skilled and capable warriors.
Experience is tracked live with every point of damage dealt and shielding provided contributing to character progression. This system ensures that Character Leveling is directly influenced by the performance in combat and that the ranking events happen in real time to further reward the player for successful card plays and other events at the time of impact.
The level assets in Overlode consist of hand crafted tiles organized into distinct biome sets. These handcrafted tiles offer unique visuals as well as gameplay opportunities and challenges with elements such as enemy spawn points, Loot Crates and crystal nodes strategically placed by designers. The seamless connection between tiles allows the Random Level Generator to dynamically select and position them for each Combat Node resulting in a fluid and cohesive gameplay experience.
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The game’s level assets are a large variety of handcrafted tiles with all original assets that are organized into distinct biome sets. These tiles and sets are meticulously designed to include dynamic elements such as enemy spawn points, obstacles, Loot Crates and crystal nodes as needed randomly
Each tile is carefully crafted to offer unique gameplay opportunities and challenges. The placement of enemy spawn points ensures engaging combat encounters, while Loot Crates and crystal nodes provide valuable resources and rewards for the player.
The tiles in Overlode are designed to seamlessly connect with one another, allowing the random level generator to select and position them dynamically for each combat node. This results in a fluid and cohesive gameplay experience as the player progresses through the game.
The combination of handcrafted tiles and the flexibility of the Random Level Generator allows for a diverse and ever-changing world in Overlode. Players will encounter a wide range of environments, each with its own strategic considerations and surprises.
The careful design and integration of these tiles ensure that the gameplay remains engaging, challenging and visually appealing. It adds depth and immersion to the world of Overlode, making each playthrough a unique and exciting experience.
Players spend in-game currency to reroll loot choices, allowing them to customize their deck and optimize their strategy. This strategic feature adds depth to the gameplay, as players can adapt their card selection to their preferred playstyle or address specific needs during the run. By rerolling loot rewards, players have the opportunity to find more advantageous cards and create synergistic combinations, enhancing their overall gameplay experience.
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Loot rerolls give the player the opportunity to customize and optimize their deck by rerolling randomised loot options in exchange for crystal.
By spending in-game collected azmonite, players can reroll the available loot choices during the loot screens or Random Event Nodes. This allows them to discard the current options and generate a new set of options to choose from.
The ability to reroll loot rewards adds a strategic element to the game as players must carefully consider the value and potential synergies of the available options. It gives them a chance to adapt their deck to their preferred playstyle or address specific needs within the current run.
Since card tier upgrades are not retained between runs, players can strategically reroll loot choices to find the desired cards for their current playthrough. This flexibility encourages experimentation and allows players to make the most of their resources.
Ultimately, loot reroll rewards enhance the customization and adaptability of the gameplay experience in Overlode. They provide players with agency in shaping their deck and optimizing their strategy thus adding depth and replayability to the game.
The Shard Drop System drops valuable crystal shards that players can collect to upgrade their deck. Shard pickups also give health or shield and energy. Shard Drops are randomized, adding excitement and unpredictability to the gameplay. Managing crystal is crucial for strategic decision-making and progression in the game.
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The Shard Drop System is an integral part of the gameplay mechanics. Crystal shards are valuable resources that players can collect during gameplay. These shards serve as currency for upgrading the player’s deck, through rerolls and shops. Shard Drops are randomized, adding an element of unpredictability to the game.
Shard pickups also give health or shield and energy to the character and player.
Collecting crystal shards requires players to make strategic decisions. They must weigh the risks and rewards of engaging in combat and potentially separating a squad member to retrieve shards.
Managing Shard Drops is an important aspect of gameplay – players who ignore shards are forgoing an edge they could have otherwise had in the end.
Overlode’s SoundScape is a vital part of the immersive gameplay experience, bringing the world to life with meticulously crafted sound effects and a dynamic mixing system. The audio design intensifies combat encounters and keeps players engaged, while the musical score enhances the atmosphere and emotion of the game.
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Overlode’s SoundScape is a vital part of the immersive gameplay experience. The meticulously crafted audio design brings the world to life, intensifying combat encounters and keeping players engaged.
To ensure clarity amidst the chaos of battle, Overlode incorporates a custom dynamic mixing system. This intelligent system prioritizes and adjusts the volume of critical sounds, such as enemy attack, player abilities and voice cues, allowing players to react quickly and make informed decisions.
The musical score of Overlode further enhances the atmosphere and emotion of the game. The soundtrack complements the gameplay and immerses players in the world of Overlode.
The Shooting System in Overlode breaks away from traditional isometric games by randomizing projectiles and simulating every shot’s trajectory. Human squad members’ accuracy can improve with experience, while each bullet or missile behaves as an entity that can collide with objects. This dynamic approach adds authenticity and unpredictability to combat, creating thrilling moments and more fun.
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Instead of using scripted projectiles, Overlode randomizes each shot, simulating every bullet and blast in real-time. This means that every shot is released in a randomized trajectory, influenced by the unit’s inaccuracy value. This shooting mechanic resembles the style of shooting found in first-person shooter games for the autonomously controlled characters, adding a dynamic and unpredictable element to combat.
In Overlode, human squad members can improve their accuracy through gaining experience and ranks.
Each bullet or missile is treated as an entity that can collide with objects in the environment. This means that shots can miss the intended target but still hit other objects or enemies due to random luck or interactions with the game’s physics system.
By implementing this Shooting System, Overlode introduces a level of authenticity and unpredictability to combat encounters. Players must consider the accuracy of their squad members, and the potential for unintended consequences when planning their strategies. This dynamic shooting mechanic adds depth and excitement to the gameplay experience, allowing for strategic decision-making and creating thrilling moments of unexpected outcomes.
VFX systems in Overlode utilize complex shaders to create semi-stylized visuals that react realistically to light. These effects are designed to be punchy, juicy and vibrant, adding excitement and immersion to the gameplay experience. The VFX systems enhance the game’s aesthetics and provide important visual feedback to the player.
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Visual effects (VFX) systems in Overlode utilize complex shaders to achieve a variety of specific looks. The game’s semi-stylized visuals are designed to have character while still reacting realistically to light. The goal is to create a visual experience that is punchy, juicy and vibrant.
VFX plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall visual appeal and immersion of the game. Through carefully crafted shaders, the game’s visuals come to life with dynamic and eye-catching effects. These effects not only add visual flair but also contribute to the gameplay experience by providing important feedback to the player.
By combining stylized aesthetics with realistic light interactions, Overlode achieves a balance between artistic expression and visual authenticity. The VFX systems are designed to create a visually engaging world that captivates players and enhances their overall enjoyment of the game.
The Weighted Targeting System is a carefully designed feature that enhances both gameplay mechanics and visual presentation. It takes into account factors such as target prioritization, facing direction and proximity to determine the most appropriate targets for each character. By assigning weights to these factors, the game creates a more immersive and strategic combat experience. Players have control over their squad’s skills through cards and can make tactical decisions based on their individual strengths and the demands of each combat encounter. This innovative system adds depth and realism to the gameplay of human squad members only.
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Autonomous targeting systems play a crucial role in the combat mechanics of Overlode. These systems are designed to determine how units in combat prioritize their targets.
In Overlode, the Weighted Targeting System considers multiple factors when determining the optimal target for each character.
One important factor is Target Priority, which is a list determining which enemy type each character has the highest priority to target first. This allows players to make squad composition decisions.
Another factor is facing direction. Characters in Overlode are more effective when they are already facing their potential targets because they have a turning speed characteristic, making targeting and turning animations more fluid and realistic.
Proximity is also taken into account in the Weighted Targeting System. Enemies that are closer to the player’s squad members are given higher priority, allowing for more realistic targeting and prioritisation of immediate threats when they become an actual issue.
The Weighted Targeting System in Overlode not only enhances gameplay effectiveness of the player’s characters but also contributes to the visual aesthetics of combat. Characters engaging their targets with purpose and precision adds to the immersion and realism of the game’s animations and combat interactions.
The Planetary Management System allows developers to set the rules and conditions that govern each planet’s generation.
Developers utilize this system to define various aspects of the planets including node spawn mapping, randomisation, spin timer, game balance, enemy encounters and many other factors. They can fine-tune the parameters and add features to create diverse and immersive planets with unique characteristics and challenges.
We are embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to introduce the Randomized Planetary Management System to Overlode, an ambitious upgrade that will elevate the game to new heights. This endeavor requires substantial funding and a dedicated team to bring to fruition due to the assets and engineering involved, not to mention the level design and balance issues we will surely face.
In Overlode, the ultimate goal is to complete a run across three planets, ascending to the next level of ascendency. With the Randomized Planetary Management System, each run will begin on a randomly selected planet, offering unparalleled variety and unpredictability, and the ability to inject entirely new planets into the rotation. This ensures that every playthrough is a fresh and unique experience, as content is dynamically injected into the game.
The implementation of the Randomized Planetary Management System aligns with our overarching goal of developing Overlode’s industry-first Ascension High Score system. This system will revolutionize the way players strive for mastery and compete for the highest scores and get access to increasingly difficult content, taking the challenge to a whole new level.
To realize this ambitious vision, we require your support through our Kickstarter campaign. Your contribution will enable us to allocate the necessary resources and expertise to bring the Randomized Planetary Management System to life, transforming Overlode into a truly dynamic and endlessly captivating gaming experience.
Missin - Lead Developer
Pending completed design and funding.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
3D Scenes in Overlode are an investment in immersing players into the game world and provide a glimpse into life on an interstellar mining space station!
The 3D Scenes serve as a canvas for the game’s narrative, creating a captivating and cohesive experience for players.
Overall, the 3D scenes in Overlode play a vital role in creating an immersive and visually captivating gameplay experience and increasing the production value of the game. Through attention to detail and advanced rendering techniques, the 3D scenes bring the game world to life and enhance the overall enjoyment of the players.
The Hangar is an immersive launchpad where players choose their ascension level and initial team composition before starting a run. By default, players pick two characters who determine the starting cards in their deck. The Hangar scene sets the foundation for the upcoming run and influences early gameplay decisions.
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The Hangar serves as an immersive launchpad for players to embark on their runs. It provides an interactive space where players can inspect and choose characters and cards, as well as choose the run’s ascension level before committing to a run. By default, players get to pick two characters to start a run with.
The starting character picks also determine the first cards in the player’s deck. Each character starts with three starter cards, and each Harvester has one starter card. These starter cards remain consistent on every run.
By offering a customizable starting team and deck composition, the Hangar empowers players to shape their gameplay experience and adapt their strategies based on the chosen characters and their respective starter cards.
The Gunship Interior scene serves as a hub where players can manage their squad, inspect characters, cards, artifacts and make strategic decisions before deploying on runs. It acts as a “home base” during a run, providing a familiar and safe environment for players to regroup and optimize their gameplay.
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Players have the ability to manage their active and reserve squad members. They can inspect and interact with individual characters, view their stats, cards, artifacts and progress and also make strategic decisions on which squad members to deploy for upcoming missions. This allows players to tailor their squad composition based on their preferred playstyle and the challenges they anticipate facing.
In addition to managing the squad, the Gunship Interior scene also provides access to the medbay. Here, players can heal injured squad members. This adds an element of consideration for survival of your squad, reinforcing the sense of connection and investment in their journey.
The Gunship Interior provides a user-friendly interface where players can navigate through different options and make informed decisions. By offering a comprehensive overview of characters, cards, artifacts and other resources, the screen becomes a vital tool for players to plan their strategies and progress in the game instead of trying to learn in the heat of combat.
Upon launching Overlode, players are greeted with the Main Menu Screen which sets the tone for the overall experience. The scene is full of captivating visuals and an awesome motivating sound track, immersing players in the world of Overlode from the moment they start
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Upon launching Overlode, players are greeted with the Main Menu Screen which sets the tone for the overall experience. The scene is full of captivating visuals and an awesome motivating sound track, immersing players in the world of Overlode from the moment they start.
The Main Menu provides essential navigation options such as starting a new game, continuing a game, accessing settings and options and exploring additional content. It also serves as a platform for the developers of Overlode to communicate with players and provide them with relevant information on updates.
Ablizmo - Director/Designer
The Arkinids, born from the power of Azmonite, are a formidable species with deadly abilities. Fight against them, adapt strategies and exploit their weaknesses to emerge victorious in thrilling battles. Constant evolution and resource utilization are key to overcoming these formidable foes.
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An ancient and enigmatic species known as the Arkinids, born from the mysterious powers of Azmonite, have evolved into a formidable force that challenges the very essence of your existence.
The Arkinids come in various forms, each uniquely adapted to their environment and armed with deadly abilities. These creatures will stop at nothing to defend their territory.
Engage in pulse-pounding battles against the Arkinids, harnessing your skills and strategic prowess to survive their onslaught. Unleash devastating attacks, exploit their weaknesses, and navigate their behaviors to emerge victorious.
To overcome these formidable foes, players must constantly evolve, learn from each encounter, and utilize the array of resources at their disposal.
Overlode offers a highly accessible gameplay experience that combines various systems to make intense firefights more manageable and casual. The deckbuilding mechanics simplify and randomize abilities, the fixed screen keeps focus on the action, and AI-controlled squad members remove the need for excessive micromanagement. This accessibility allows players to quickly learn and enjoy the game without compromising its depth and strategic elements.
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Overlode offers a remarkable level of accessibility for players to learn and enjoy the game. One of the most profound aspects players will discover is how the combination of game systems works together to transform intense firefights into a more manageable and casual experience, while still maintaining full control over a highly visceral battlefield.
The deckbuilding mechanics play a significant role in simplifying and randomizing the conveyance and accessibility of abilities. This allows players to easily grasp and utilize a variety of powerful skills and strategies in a commonly recognisable format.
The fixed, non-moving screen creates a focused environment where players can fully concentrate on the action without the distraction of exploring or searching for objectives elsewhere.
The inclusion of autonomously AI-controlled squad members removes the need for relentless micro-management, allowing players to focus on strategic decision-making rather than controlling every single aspect of their squad’s actions.
By combining these elements, Overlode provides an accessible learning curve that empowers players to quickly grasp the gameplay mechanics and dive into the thrilling battles with relative ease. This accessibility doesn’t compromise the depth and complexity of the game but rather offers a more approachable entry point for both casual and experienced players alike.
Real-time deckbuilding in Overlode brings a unique advantage compared to turn-based deckbuilders. The inclusion of card cooldown timers adds strategic depth and introduces a risk-reward element. This feature allows for dynamic decision-making and fast-paced gameplay that sets it apart from a traditional turn-based deckbuilder.
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Real-time deckbuilding offers several advantages as a game design element, especially in contrast to turn-based deckbuilders. One of the key advantages is the introduction of card cooldown timers, which adds a strategic layer to gameplay. This feature fixes what I perceive is the main design flaw common in all turn-based deckbuilders, and all of them struggle with it in some way.
In turn-based deckbuilders, the common tactic for players is to reduce the number of cards in your deck and focus on upgrading them to gain an advantage, thereby playing only powerful cards more often with less “deck pollution” – which I’ll refer to as “deck min-maxing”.
The inclusion of cooldown timers adds another level of strategy. Players must consider the timing and sequencing of their card plays, as using cards too quickly can result in all of them being on cooldown simultaneously. This introduces a risk-reward element and forces players to balance their card usage with the need to have cards available for crucial moments as well as having the energy resources to play the cards.
If we believe players are still focused too much on min-maxing their decks we, as game developers, can simply increase the cooldowns more. Players will still optimise around it, but the idea of skipping most card rewards in the game because you know that more cards are weaker, will be less obvious.
The cooldown mechanic opens up new possibilities and features that are not feasible in turn-based deckbuilders. It adds complexity and depth to the gameplay, requiring players to think on their feet and make split-second decisions. It also introduces a sense of urgency and dynamic action, making each encounter feel fast-paced and engaging.
The card cooldown mechanic offers a fresh and exciting approach to deckbuilder games. It provides access to unique strategic elements and gameplay features that enhance the overall experience and differentiate it from traditional turn-based counterparts.
Overlode embraces the pure essence of roguelike design, offering a consistent and challenging experience with each playthrough. Unlike other games, it avoids the pitfall of power creep through its focus on unlocking content that expands options rather than increasing power. By maintaining a balanced and engaging gameplay loop, Overlode ensures that every run remains exciting and enjoyable, making it a true bastion of innocence in the gaming world.
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Overlode attempts to stand as a true embodiment of the roguelike design philosophy, upholding the principles that define the genre and serving as a last bastion of innocence in gaming.
In many roguelite games, the inclusion of persistent unlocks creates a power creep that gradually diminishes the challenge. The flaw becomes evident when players reach the point of having unlocked everything, resulting in an imbalance where they become overwhelmingly powerful, ultimately leading to a loss of enjoyment.
Overlode takes a different approach, offering a consistently random and changing experience with each playthrough. Every run presents a fair and balanced challenge, as players start at the same level of power, relying on their skill and knowledge to progress.
Persistent unlocks are aimed at providing players with more options to explore within the same power level. This ensures that even when all the unlocks are obtained, the game remains engaging and enjoyable, as players can continue to experiment and discover new strategies.
Overlode recognizes that the true essence of a roguelike lies in the pursuit of mastery and the ever-present drive to improve, rather than relying on artificial power progression.
Overlode stands out with its all-original intellectual property (IP), creating a unique and immersive universe. The game offers a fresh experience, with captivating lore and distinctive art style. The all-original IP ensures authenticity, allows for expansion and provides players with a truly unique and engaging gaming adventure. Get ready to dive into the Overlode universe!
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Overlode takes pride in its all-original intellectual property (IP), crafting a unique and immersive universe that sets it apart from the crowd. From its captivating lore to its distinct art style, every aspect of Overlode’s world is meticulously designed and developed in-house.
The creation of an all-original IP allows Overlode to offer players a fresh and exciting experience that can’t be found anywhere else. It enables the game to explore new narratives, introduce unique characters, and delve into uncharted territories. By building its own IP, Overlode has the creative freedom to shape its world, its storylines, and its gameplay mechanics in ways that resonate with players on a deep and meaningful level.
By developing its own IP, Overlode also ensures a sense of authenticity and originality. It fosters a cohesive and consistent world that immerses players in a rich and immersive gaming experience. From the environments players explore to the enemies they encounter, every element in Overlode’s IP is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Furthermore, having an all-original IP provides opportunities for expansion and growth beyond the initial game release. It opens doors for potential sequels, spin-offs and additional content that can further expand the Overlode universe. Players can look forward to diving deeper into the lore, uncovering new secrets and experiencing even more thrilling adventures in the ever-evolving world of Overlode.
As the pioneers in the real-time deckbuilding genre, we understand the complexity involved in creating a game like Overlode. With no immediate competitors in sight, we see it as our responsibility to deliver the best experience possible within this unique space. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and setting a high standard for the genre.
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The intricate nature of creating Overlode sets it apart and makes it unlikely for a competitive product to emerge in the same space for the foreseeable future. We acknowledge this as a responsibility to deliver the best experience possible within the real-time deckbuilding genre. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation, ensuring that Overlode offers a gaming experience that is unparalleled.
We understand the significance of being at the forefront of this genre and take it upon ourselves to set a high standard. By continuously refining and expanding Overlode, we aim to provide players with the most immersive and enjoyable gameplay experience available. Our commitment to excellence drives us to explore new possibilities, challenge conventions and deliver a level of quality that stands out in the gaming industry.
While we eagerly anticipate the arrival of other developers exploring real-time deckbuilders, we are focused on crafting a game that captivates and engages players on a whole new level. By consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible, we aim to shape the future of the genre and solidify Overlode as a benchmark for excellence.
Rest assured, we will continue to invest our passion, creativity and expertise to ensure that Overlode becomes and remains a top-tier gaming experience until the day when we are joined by other developers who share our passion for real-time deckbuilding games.
Balancing Overlode is a significant challenge, but we’ve embraced a reductionist approach to simplify the game and ensure fairness. We’ve streamlined mechanics and implemented game-wide conventions for balance. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the game and improving the overall experience. Together, we’re committed to delivering the best possible gaming experience in Overlode.
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Balancing a game like Overlode is an enormous undertaking, and we understand the challenges involved. To ensure success, we have embraced a reductionist strategy, streamlining the game by removing unnecessary details and variety that doesn’t really add value and greatly simplifying card mechanics while applying constraints to stop things getting unintentionally crazy.
Through the systematic imaginings and iterations of many game-wide conventions, we have achieved profound effects that impact the overall gameplay experience. One example of this is the very limited number of different weapons in the game, and another is the fact that what you could call classes are referred to as nothing more than the color of their armor, and another being that all decks have the same number of card options and it never changes.
We value your feedback and welcome it as we strive to fine-tune and improve Overlode. Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the game and ensuring that it offers a balanced and enjoyable experience for all players.
Together, we are committed to the ongoing refinement of Overlode, and we appreciate your support as we work towards delivering the best possible gaming experience.
Ablizmo Games is fully committed to completing Overlode and delivering an exceptional gaming experience. We greatly value the support and feedback of our players, as they play a crucial role in shaping the future of our studio. With a supportive player base, we are inspired to push boundaries, refine our game, and explore new creative possibilities. Together we can create a bright future for Ablizmo Games and continue to develop innovative and memorable gaming experiences.
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Ablizmo Games is fully committed to the completion of Overlode, our debut title. We understand the importance of delivering a polished and engaging gaming experience to our players.
With the support of a dedicated player base, we see a bright future for Ablizmo Games. Your feedback, suggestions, and engagement inspire us to continuously improve and refine Overlode. We value your input and take it into consideration as we work on updates and expansions.
Furthermore, a strong and passionate community fosters a vibrant and thriving gaming ecosystem. As we grow together, we envision expanding our team, resources and creative capabilities, allowing us to develop even more ambitious and innovative projects.
By supporting Ablizmo Games and Overlode, you become an essential part of our journey. Your participation not only enhances the current game but also empowers us to explore new horizons and create future classics.
Together we can build a long-lasting partnership, fueling the success of Ablizmo Games and shaping the future of the studio. We are grateful for your support and excited to embark on this thrilling adventure with you.
Overlode’s art style draws inspiration from beloved classics like Starcraft, Warhammer and Halo. By combining realistic and stylized renderings with exaggerated proportions and thematic elements, Overlode creates a visually striking world that is both recognizable and captivating. The art style strikes the perfect balance between classic and modern, offering a fresh take on familiar tropes. Get ready to immerse yourself in an art style that blends nostalgia with innovation as Overlode delivers a visually stunning experience that will leave a lasting impression.
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“Creating a Classic” was a term that became a driving force behind Overlodes art style. Drawing inspiration from genre-defining classics such as Starcraft, Warhammer and Halo, the development team embarked on a mission to craft a visual style that was both fresh and rooted in beloved tropes. The goal was to strike the perfect balance between classic aesthetics and modern sensibilities, resulting in an art style that pays homage to its predecessors while very much offering something unique and new.
Overlode’s art style combines realistic and classical stylized renderings with exaggerated proportions and thematic elements. This fusion creates a visually stunning world that is instantly recognizable from the first glance. The visuals evoke a sense of nostalgia, tapping into the collective memory of players who have enjoyed these iconic games, while also infusing the art with a splash of fun and freshness.
The art style of Overlode is more than just a visual treat; it serves as a gateway to immerse players in its rich and engaging universe. The meticulously crafted environments, character designs and attention to detail transport players to a world that feels both familiar and new. It’s a visual experience that ignites the imagination and draws players into the epic battles and thrilling adventures that await them.
Concept Art in Overlode is more than just eye-catching visuals. It combines functionality, design-focused readability, and artistic vision to create a seamless and immersive gaming experience. From exaggerated proportions to thoughtful color theory, every element is carefully crafted to enhance gameplay and capture the essence of the game’s world. Collaboration between concept and 3D artists ensures a cohesive and visually striking aesthetic. With your support, we can continue to push the boundaries of concept art in Overlode and deliver a truly unforgettable gaming journey.
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Concept Art goes beyond mere aesthetics. It is a fusion of functionality, design-focused readability and artistic vision. As a top-down isometric view game, our concept artists approach asset creation with the angle and perspective in mind, ensuring that the designs are optimized for this unique viewpoint. This consideration is particularly crucial when crafting character and creature designs, as their overall silhouette plays a significant role in gameplay readability.
To enhance readability, exaggerated proportions are employed allowing players to easily distinguish between different characters and creatures on the battlefield. Color theory is carefully applied, creating visually striking designs that align with major story and design cues. Every element is purposefully layered to ensure both fun and functionality, resulting in a seamless integration of art and gameplay.
Collaboration between the concept artists and 3D artists is paramount. Their combined expertise and shared vision bring our game world to life, incorporating over-arching design themes that capture the essence of the Overlode experience. The art in Overlode is not just about looking visually stunning but also about delivering a top-down RTS gaming experience that resonates with players and stands the test of time.
In Overlode, Concept Art is a reflection of our commitment to creating a “Classic” gaming experience. The art rocks with passion and precision, embodying the essence of what makes a top-down RTS game truly awesome. We strive to deliver an immersive visual journey that captivates players, showcasing the harmonious blend of artistry and gameplay that sets Overlode apart.
Overlode is a self-funded project by Ablizmo Games allowing us complete creative freedom and control over the game’s development. This approach enables us to take risks, prioritize quality, and deliver a unique and innovative gaming experience without external constraints. The self-funded nature reflects the team’s passion and commitment to creating a game that stands out in the industry.
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Overlode has been entirely self-funded by Ablizmo Games to this point, and managed with leadership and management skills acquired in other business endeavors.
This self-funded approach has provided the development team with creative freedom and control over the game’s direction, allowing us to fully realize our vision without many typical external constraints. This means that decisions regarding game design, mechanics and content have been driven solely by the team’s creative vision.
Self-funding has also allowed Ablizmo Games to take risks and explore innovative ideas without the pressure of meeting external financial expectations. This has fostered a spirit of experimentation and creativity, resulting in a game that pushes boundaries and offers a unique and exciting experience for players.
The self-funded nature of Overlode also reflects the passion and dedication of the development team. It demonstrates our belief in the game’s potential and our commitment to delivering a memorable gaming experience. This level of commitment is reflected in the attention to detail, the level of polish, and the overall quality of the final product.
Overlode’s arrival in the gaming industry sets a new standard for complexity and innovation in an unexplored genre. While other studios may take time to catch up, the dynamic nature of the industry ensures that new games and ideas will continue to enrich the genre, providing players with exciting experiences.
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Overlode offers players a unique and complex experience in a genre that is yet to be fully explored. Its real-time deckbuilding and battle simulation combination require immense effort, innovation and attention to detail, setting a high bar for other studios to enter the genre.
We set out to make Overlode establish itself as the gold standard, and as such it can have a lasting impact on the gaming landscape, inspiring other studios to invest resources and push the boundaries in developing their own unique games.
While it may take time for other studios to match the complexity and finish of Overlode, the key lies in providing a compelling experience, nurturing a dedicated community, and evolving the game based on player feedback. Overlode’s arrival in the market opens up new possibilities for players to explore a fresh genre and sets the stage for further advancements and diversification in the future.
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