Rival Threads: Last Class Heroes
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| Developer(s) | Studio Kontrabida |
| Publisher(s) | Studio Kontrabida |
| Director(s) | Leonardo Molar |
| Designer(s) | Elegy Wong, Ryan Quizon, Anne Ballaran, Elendil "Shin" Canete |
| Composer(s) | Luke Thomas |
| Series | Rival Threads |
| Engine | Unity 3D |
| Platform(s) | Ouya, Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
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| Genre(s) | RPG |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Rival Threads: Last Class Heroes is an upcoming side-scrolling action role-playing game from Studio Kontrabida for the Ouya platform,[1] Microsoft Windows, Linux,[2] iOS, and Android. The game features 2D visuals, fast-paced gameplay and multiple story lines. Created by Leonardo Molar, the game is meant to be an introduction to Rival Threads, a series Kontrabida hopes to continue through games, short stories, comics, and animation.[3]
As of April 15, 2014, Studio Kontrabida has put Rival Threads on hold.[4]
Story
Players in Last Class Heroes are designated as Puppeteers and the general goal is to increase the Puppeteers' ranking in Vermilion Academy. This is achieved by challenging the other occupants of the school and defeating the strongest representatives of each of the four classes, the MVPs (Most Valuable Puppeteers).
Marionettes are a staple of everyday life in the game's world. To bring each Marionette to life, a fragment of a person's soul is required. Because of this, Marionettes are made to be a reflection of their owner's true self, strength, and virtue.
Vermilion Academy, whose school motto is "Corpus Infecta - Anima Perfecta" ("Tainted Body - Perfect Soul"), is home to four classes. The original founders of the school, known as the Vermilion Troupe, created the Academy in dedication to "The Creator."
Characters
There are five playable characters in Rival Threads: Last Class Heroes, three of which have been revealed:
- Maya (voiced by Kimlinh Tran) - a headstrong noble who controls Sancti, a projectile-based and skill heavy Marionette. Born into privilege, she enlists in the Academy with a goal to "topple the class system" and highlight equality.
- Sebastian (voiced by Michael Johnston) - a carefree youngster who controls Anino, an up-close and combo-based Marionette. He appears to be a naive slacker but is more reliable than he looks. As he is new to the school, players will learn about the environment of Vermilion Academy as his story unfolds. Kontrabida has labeled him the "point-of-view character."
- Rara Goddard (voiced by Amanda Lee) - a child prodigy and acclaimed Marionette expert turned teacher.
There are also three confirmed supporting characters, which are:
- Maxwell Valentine (voiced by Tyler James Thompson) - the off-beat adviser of Class B.
- Raven Banecroft (voiced by Natalie Hoover) - the cold and calculating adviser of Class A.
- Randall Oliver (voiced by Miguel Moran) - the wise adviser of Class C.
Music
The game's theme song "Strings of Fate" is composed by Luke Thomas, with lyrics written by Elendil "Shin" Cañete, and will be sung by singer and voice actress Amanda Lee.
Reception
Rival Threads has been featured on Kotaku, IndieGames, and IGM. Kotaku says "the more you dig into [the game's] art and combat system the more you're going to want to play it." IndieGames says it "evokes feelings of deja vu," comparing it specifically to the Persona series.
External links
- Studio Kontrabida's official website
- Official Kickstarter page
- Studio Kontrabida's Facebook page
- Studio Kontrabida's Twitter page
- Studio Kontrabida on IMDB
References
- ↑ "Boohyah! Ouya!". Kickstarter. 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ↑ "Linux". Kickstarter. 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ↑ "Rival Threads: Last Class Heroes". Kickstarter. 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ↑ "Rival Threads: Last Class Heroes". Kickstarter. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2014-04-16.