Abstract: The world is ending in ten minutes. You must use that time wisely to gain levels, recruit allies, and find better equipment. Yes, this is based largely on Half-Minute Hero, but it explores the concept of a one-time run. Once the time is up, that's it. You're done.

Genre: RPG, Strategy, Puzzle

Average Game Time: 50-65 minutes



Story / Setting / Purpose:

In the town of Starton, our hero is faced with a terrible threat: the wicked Vile Ain cast the Immolation Incantation, a spell that will destroy the world in ten minutes. As the planet tears apart at the seams of time, Hero must rush around Starton to gain experience in a far more efficient manner than level grinding--he must do odd jobs for NPCs that will give him levels regardless of his current experience. Even this small town houses a variety of places, including the OHKO Corps and an enigmatic 98ers Club, seen only by warriors that have attained level 98.


Character Bios:

Hero: The protagonist if you couldn't guess. Everything goes awry on his first day of training at the OHKO Corps. He is the only one willing to take a stand against the imminent threat to the planet.
 
Vile Ain: The evil, dastardly villain. He has the most deadly spell of all: the Immolation Incantation. As dim as he may seem, there is still the question as to how he learned this spell and where he found the strength to use it.

Sgt. Banana: The sergeant of the OHKO Corps. Despite the position of power he holds, he is still far from level 99. Sgt. Banana is a capital example of a caring pervert.
 
Gerl: Gerl is the obligatory female lead. She has an insatiable appetite. She may agree to help Hero with his impossible task, but what would a hungry girl want for such a feat?

Moonman: Some dude living in the sewage system of Starton. He is rarely seen when not inebriated, but perhaps there is some veracity to his words...

And many more memorable NPCs!
 

Credits:

Scripts: Galv, Yanfly

Music: Joe "Bean" Esposito

Any other resources are RTP. Everything else besides that (story, mapping, etc.) was by me.


Screenshots:
 

Features:

• No random encounters--all battles are storybound.
  
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• Unconventional level grinding: Levels aren't gained from experience netted from battles. You must help out various NPCs or solve complex problems, thus boosting your power.
  
• Strategy: Reaching level 99 in ten minutes is absolutely possible, but can you do it? Can you top that with getting all of the best equipment available?
   
  
• Player Ranks: There are a total of three. If you beat this game, feel free to reply with your end rank; I'd love to see!
   
  
• Puzzles! I can't explain what kind, as that would be a spoiler. Play to see for yourself!
  
• Numerous NPCs that inhabit a world constructed from allusions, idiosyncrasies, and other bizzare phenomena.
  
• On the surface it may be a silly world with a bumbling villain, but is that the true nature...?
  

 

Download (RTP Not Included):

https://www.mediafire.com/?lj7luv09m47vk90


Known Issues:

None so far.