Ruin is a remake of my first completed OHRRPGCE game, The Omega. It was released back on June 25, 2008 under the full name “Attack Fish Chronicles Volume I: The Omega”. Initially, the game was slated to be a trilogy, but I decided not to go that route in the end. Regardless, several changes and additions have been implemented in this remake:

“Welcome to Terrene; a world that has recently been scarred by an earthquake of cataclysmic proportions. Times are harsh, and everyone has been affected by the recent events. You follow the story of a man that washes up near a small blacksmithing shop with no memory recollection whatsoever. Through him you will ultimately rediscover his identity and reveal the truths of the recent catastrophic events. Was the earthquake merely a natural disaster or something more? Is there hope to be found in the ruin or is the world coming to an end? Only time will tell...

You will not find loot tucked away in treasure chests, nor will you obtain gold from killing beasts outside of town much like you would in traditional RPGs. If you want to survive in this world; you will have to work for it. Whether you are harvesting ore in a remote mine for blacksmithing supplies, skinning animals for clothing material, gathering animal scraps for use in cooking, or accepting prospects from local townsfolk for coin; only through hard work and dedication will you survive another day.“



Haven’t played the original game? This is what you can expect:

• Unique equipment and food creation system that involves harvesting/gathering minerals/materials. Unlike most RPGs, you can’t just buy the best gear and be on your way. The world is a mess, and you have to work to survive.
• Dozens of unique enemies, spells, and items.
• Modern side-questing system that eliminates the often boring back-tracking to complete tasks.
• Optional; built-in mini-game that allows you to play through the original OHRRPGCE game that inspired my work; “Fred’s Crazy Adventures of the Lost World”.
• Both random enemy and boss encounters that require more strategy rather than spacebar mashing.
• Original soundtrack composed by Nigel “Jabbercat” McBride.
• A large amount of searchable props. Search everything!
• An additional way to gain experience outside of combat and side missions.
• 7-10 Hours of game play.
  

Played the original? Here are things you can expect in the remake:

• While some story elements remain intact, there is a new villain and several new/changed key events in the story.
• Updated/Revamped graphics.
• You will now enjoy several events pertaining to Harvey’s backstory.
• Updated, modern side-questing system that eliminates the often boring back-tracking to complete tasks.
• Several new side quests and additional areas to explore.
• Revamped dialogue and scripted events.
• A large amount of searchable props. Search everything!
• Optional; built-in mini-game that allows you to play through the original OHRRPGCE game that inspired my work; “Fred’s Crazy Adventures of the Lost World”.
• Random enemies that require more strategy rather than spacebar mashing.
• An additional way to gain experience outside of combat and side missions.
• Original soundtrack composed by Nigel “Jabbercat” McBride.
• An additional 2-4 hours of game play.
  

Expect Ruin to hit the shelves sometime in 2012.