In a war between nations, hero Xero and his best friends lose their homes and face a rogue general wielding immense power that endangers the planet. Survival hinges on tough choices, including the potential loss of a close ally, all woven into a character-driven narrative blending tragedy, heartache, humor, and the search for a true home. This retro RPG delivers over 30 hours of main story plus another 30 hours of meaningful side quests.
Turn-based combat draws from action-time systems like those in Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger, paired with skill learning akin to Grandia II and Materia. Players craft weapons, armor, and items, catch monsters, and test strategies in a rank-based Colosseum amid challenging boss fights. Explore a retro world map via ship and airship in this 13-year passion project for fans of emotional, strategic indie adventures on PC.
Throughout our lives the moments we share with others paint bold strokes across our canvas of memories. They define our personality, our existence, and shape our futures. Our greatest desire is to find that moment, that perfect instance, we wish to relive forever. That moment, no matter where you are or what you're feeling, is home.
After a series of tragic events, our hero Xero and his best friends are thrown from their homes into the middle of a war between nations. A general on one side of the conflict obtains an incredible power and then goes rogue, threatening humanity's very existence. The future of the planet is in danger and the only way to save it may involve killing your best friend.
Forever Home is a retro RPG developed over 13 years that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. The battle system is influenced from Squaresoft style action turn-based systems such as Final Fantasy VI or Chrono Trigger. It uses a skill learning system similar to Grandia II and the Final Fantasy VII Materia system. Forever Home includes item and weapon crafting, monster catching, a rank based Colosseum, and numerous side quests.
The 30+ hour character driven narrative contains a deeply emotional and adult-oriented story mixing tragedy and heartache with overcoming personal adversities and lighthearted humor. The theme focuses on the meaning of survival and finding a place you can call home. A powerful original soundtrack mixing classical instruments with alternative drums and guitar helps push the mood.
Key Features:
- 30+ hour main story
- 30+ hours of sidequests
- Weapon / Armor / Item crafting
- Turn-based combat with a modern take on action-time systems
- Challenging boss battles requiring well-thought-out strategies
- No missables, meaningful sidequests, and player-influenced design
- Retro style world map with ship and airship travel
- Powerful original soundtrack
Cons:
- You might cry a lot
