Unemployment Quest - I'm making a game!

[Nemoide]

Yes! As the title indicates, I'm making my own video game - it's called Unemployment Quest!

I was basically inspired to create a game based on my experiences with being a highly-educated unemployed young person. And even though this experience is fairly common, I wasn't seeing much representation of it in current popular entertainment. So I decided to download RPG Maker and make my own retro-style RPG about it.

The big hook is that instead of monsters, you fight enemies like "Doubt" and "Isolation" or do battle with potential employers armed with your resume, casting spells like "firm handshake."
I'm also composing an original score using Korg DS-10+ which is aimed at recreating retro soundtracks. Sound effects are being created on a Game Boy using Nanoloop.

Here are a couple screenshots:



I have a Kickstarter page here to fund a limited, physical release:

I'd really appreciate any pledges! My current plans are that the CD version is never going to be available for sale online. So Kick in if you want one!

So far it's been very satisfying to make and I'm hoping to end up with an fun, relevant final product. Yeah!

(BTW, at the moment, it's going to be Windows only.)

[flex wood]

Wow this sounds fun. although I was expecting a game about trying to lose ones job and be able to collect unemployment. Good luck I'm looking forward to it.

[Menegrothx]

So I decided to download RPG Maker and make my own retro-style RPG about it.

Whoa, you can make that awesome looking games with just programs like that?

[GameMasterGuy]

Meh, good idea overall, but if it's going to be made in RPG maker, I'll save my money for something else.

[harper]

Nice, which version of RPG Maker are you using? A couple of years ago I dabbled in that program as well. I could never really come up with a solid idea for a game so it never really went anywhere, but I got pretty good at making new weapon animations. haha

[JsGameRoom]

Not too shabby.

[sabrage]

Meh, good idea overall, but if it's going to be made in RPG maker, I'll save my money for something else.

But give the man his due - those shots are gorgeous!

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Meh, good idea overall, but if it's going to be made in RPG maker, I'll save my money for something else.

I've never understood arguments like this. Yes it's made in RPG Maker, but what if it turns out being absolutely fantastic? It's like the people that claim they wont pay for a game because it uses Flash.

I mean, Minecraft is in Java, which is a crappy old language, yet it's widely considered to be great and has sold tons of copies.

I will happily pay for it Nemoide if I end up liking what I see in the future. I especially like the subject and I can relate to it, as I'm an unemployed student struggling to find a job. I like the idea of a CD copy as well.

Will definitely keep my eye on this.

[GameMasterGuy]

Meh, good idea overall, but if it's going to be made in RPG maker, I'll save my money for something else.

I've never understood arguments like this. Yes it's made in RPG Maker, but what if it turns out being absolutely fantastic? It's like the people that claim they wont pay for a game because it uses Flash.

I mean, Minecraft is in Java, which is a crappy old language, yet it's widely considered to be great and has sold tons of copies.

I will happily pay for it Nemoide if I end up liking what I see in the future. I especially like the subject and I can relate to it, as I'm an unemployed student struggling to find a job. I like the idea of a CD copy as well.

Will definitely keep my eye on this.

If it were in Java, I'd support it. Java may be difficult to work with, but it gets the job done. I've tried RPG maker before, way too restrictive.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I like this idea. Looks like it has potential to be great.

Don't know where the hate for RPGMaker is coming from. You can create fantastic indie games with that program (look at Amaranth Games for evidence).