One indie game the country of Malaysia can be proud of is the upcoming solo project Artis Impact from game developer Mas. From the trailers and pictures on the Steam page, it’s a 2D pixel art labour of love that takes place in a post-apocalyptic future full of colour, contrasts, and secrets. Imagine the Nier games but with a bit more saturation.

Luckily you don’t have to wait too long to enjoy what’s in store in Mas’ project. Artis Impact will be out on 7th August according to a recent trailer for the game. Check out the features list and overview below, and do wishlist it if you want to support your fellow countryman’s game, eh?

“Artis Impact is a story-rich, pixel art RPG with classic turn-based combat. Play as Akane with her companion Bot to unravel mysteries in a post-apocalyptic future. Explore hand-drawn environments, experience streamlined retro-inspired combat, upgrade home, and train to upgrade abilities.”

Key Features

A Streamlined JRPG Experience: Each map in this post-apocalyptic world is hand-drawn from scratch. The streamlined mechanics and unique art offer a smooth and relaxing experience tailored for a story-rich single-player experience. Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran, engaging gameplay, classic turn-based combat, character growth, and bountiful exploration will pull you through this forgotten world of the future.

Classic Turn-Based Combat: Artis Impact‘s streamlined, turn-based combat allows players to meet and overcome challenges without requiring overwhelming, complex strategies. Improve Akane’s strength through continued training and upgrade your weapons to take on powerful bosses and master elegantly simple retro-inspired combat mechanics.

Journey Through Hidden Stories: The mysterious post-apocalyptic world is filled with deep secrets, and Artis Impact offers rich storytelling and interactions. Players will encounter dark, captivating narratives, as well as cozy and humorous moments. Explore to discover hidden secrets, or simply enjoy light-hearted daily activities and settle down with a potato pancake.

Retro-Inspired Pixel Art Meets Hand-Drawn Comic Style: Artis Impact perfectly blends gorgeous pixel art with retro comic aesthetics, delivering a unique charm. This is supported by character-driven dialogue, delivering a lighthearted and humorous experience within this dark, future world. Explore with Akane’s AI companion, Bot, and uncover a compelling narrative, unique art and animations, and heartwarming moments along the way.

Upgrade Your Home and Enjoy a Slow-Paced Life: Expand and decorate your cozy home while enjoying a variety of daily life activities. Earn extra income through part-time jobs, manage your finances, or simply relax with bathing, exercise, and cooking. It offers a healing world where you can unwind and savour the simple joys of life.