September 13, 2024 – Manila, Philippines – Winter Crew Studios is proud to announce that our Kickstarter campaign for Fallen Tear: The Ascension has been completely funded in the first six hours of its launch. The campaign now has four stretch goals and unlocked exciting new features, which include Boss Rush Mode, English and Japanese voice acting, additional NPCs, and new quests with new Difficulty Settings.
Stretch Goal and Campaign Progress
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Boss Rush Mode
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Japanese and English Voice Over
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More Quest and NPC
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Additional Difficulty Settings
The campaign will be running until October 1, and it gives fans a way to jump in and join the adventure. Backers will be able to receive special, exclusive rewards—ranging from in-game content to limited-quantity physical items and the ability to leave their personal mark on the game world.
For more information on Fallen Tear: The Ascension, or to support the project, readers can visit the Kickstarter page.
"This has been an overwhelmingly supportive response," said Stephen Manalastas, Founder at Winter Crew Studios. "To see Fallen Tear: The Ascension reach its target already fully funded in just under six hours is literally the stuff of dreams. This is a vote of confidence from the community, for their passion and zeal. We're now more hyped than ever to create a game that would exceed expectations."
About Fallen Tear: The Ascension
In a high fantasy, living universe, pulsing with life, Fallen Tear: The Ascension is a 2D Metroidvania title that combines mystery, adventure, and bonds that go beyond time. Players will take on the role of Hira, a young boy bestowed with an amazing gift to see and manipulate threads of destiny. Through dynamic exploration and combat, players reveal secrets as the world around them changes in accord with their choices.
Core Game Mechanics:
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Ascension Skills - These skills empower a player to travel the game world and explore places where, otherwise, it would have been impossible to reach. Acquired through making Fated Bonds and gaining points for trust, Ascension Skills grow as the relationship between the player and his companion grows stronger.
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Masteries Skills - They are utilities and upgrades that help Hira in Combat and Exploration, unlocked through earning Fated Points by completing the myriad tasks strewn across the game world.
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Hunter Skills - Specialized means of combat. Gained by the player leveling up Hira's Hunter Rank through the defeat of powerful bosses known as Rare Hunts.
The game leads you to acquiring skills while also giving the freedom to choose which skills to prioritize. As you progress, you'll unlock these skills through various events, creating a sense of advancement. Hunt down rare creatures to gain hunter skills, and search for fated bond companions to unlock Ascension Skills, which enable further travel. Completing tasks will earn you fated points, allowing you to unlock different tiers of masteries.
Key Features of Fallen Tear: The Ascension
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Intense Combat: Engaging and fluid combat that demands strategy and skill, with a variety of abilities to master.
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Narrative Depth: A deep and engaging storyline of intrigue, betrayal, and consequence.
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Visual Design: Hand-drawn environments and character animations bring World of Raoah to life.
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Soundtrack and Audio: Immersive beautiful soundtrack that contributes a great atmosphere to the game.
What are Fated Bonds:
Fated Bonds are companions who will join Hira on his adventure and each has a unique story. Some of them demand that Hira first solve their personal dilemmas; others naturally fit his mission. As he gets to know them better, the stronger their bond becomes and new abilities unlock for him in battle and exploration.
Exploring the Unique Blend of JRPG and Metroidvania Elements in Fallen Tear: The Ascension
JRPG ELEMENTS
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Character-Driven Party System (Fated Bonds): Unlock characters as Fated Bonds by completing specific actions. Each bond has its storyline and can be summoned for assistance with their unique abilities. They live in the middle hub — the castle — reinforcing party resources and capabilities. Increase stats for Hira by collecting better loot, as well as upping Fated Bonds levels for making them more effective in battle support.
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Quests and Side Content: Explore all the lore-rich world of Raoah through hundreds of side quests and hidden content.
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Mini-Games: Keep the character busy doing things, say like Fishing to provide some fun besides battles.
METROIDVANIA ELEMENTS
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Ascension Skills and Rare Hunts: Unlock Fated Bonds, unique abilities, which you can form through powerful Fated Bonds, enabling advancement to new heights. Rare Hunts offer mighty challenges with great rewards.
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Story Integration and Character Roles: Every Fated Bond comes with its unique role in storytelling and specific responsibilities toward building, castle upgrades.
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Replayability and Choices: There are several endings based on player decisions, making every playthrough different from the last one. Party interactions change depending on the composition; hence, new dialogues and storylines.
About Winter Crew Studios
Winter Crew Studios is an independent game development studio from the Philippines that makes beautiful, emotionally appealing gaming. Winter Crew Studios is a home for stories, and we stand as a testament to our unrelenting love and commitment to quality craft—to take not just 2D animation but also gameplay to levels beyond what is often imagined.
Press Contact
Stephen Manalastas
Founder