10 Minute Infinite

[Vincent 27]

                                                    

WARNING: If ESRB were to rate this game (which it didn't), it would be rated M for suggestive stuff of all kinds. And the language is occasionally vulgar.

 

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.

 

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) ~6MB:

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

 

Changelog: Fixed critical bug in endgame.

 

Known Issues:

None so far.

Edited December 12, 2013 by Vincent

[Tentacle Grape 6]

It's ridiculous that this doesn't have any replies yet.

 

This is a really creative game. Gaining levels might seem like an easy task at first when it's just talking to people left and right, but it actually becomes challenging as certain tasks require items or you're looking for a new area you haven't covered yet. The dungeon is also very fun to figure out and still retains the humor of the game but adds a sort of subtle mood of seriousness as you observe what's around you. 

 

If you haven't tried this yet I suggest doing so. It's something fresh.

[hiromu656 27]

Listen to Satan, this game is really fun.

 

EDIT: guy above me changed his picture, he is no longer Satan.

Edited August 19, 2013 by hiromu656

[Tsev92 0]

Hm.... got lvl 87 on my first run... not too bad if I do say so myself.  

[Rave 14]

Love games like this. Downloading now.

[SwordSkill 1]

Muhahahaha I'm the evil guy that appears at the beginning of the game, I'm so retard that I give information to the player that in order to fight againts my ultimate spell he has to reach lvl 99... ALT+F4.

[Galv 1,387]

Guys, please keep the comments to constructive criticism. 

 

@SwordSkill - The idea being constructive criticism. If you can offer useful feedback to the developer of what you didn't like and suggestions with how it might be improved, please do.

We're all here to help each other so if you can't keep it nice, don't post here.

[Draaloff 13]

I beat the game in a single sitting, but only reached level 79 or something. How on earth do you get more than that? I couldn't find anything else to do!

[Dmariin 22]

I don't think I ever played anything like this, but it seems really fun and interesting

Sounds like the whole one-time run thing will make for some hectic but fun gameplay

 

Also, there's not many games that use the default RTP that I'm too fond of, but this one actually looks nice

 

Anyway, I'll be giving this one a shot tomorrow, and I'll start the videos as per your request

[Vincent 27]

Very much appreciated for your time. I hope that you enjoy the game, and I look forward to your feedback.

[Rave 14]

Muhahahaha I'm the evil guy that appears at the beginning of the game, I'm so retard that I give information to the player that in order to fight againts my ultimate spell he has to reach lvl 99... ALT+F4.

Except if you'd not OCD out of game after seeing this, you'd notice that it was supposed to be joke/comedy game. Not anything serious like Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest.

[Blu 5]

Phew! Finally finished playing this game and I have to say you did an awesome job.

After 6-8 attempts and fails to reach the top level I gave it one last try and succeeded, I thought I needed level 99 in order to beat him and didn't dare to adventure further... should have read Tsev's post earlier ^^. Little did I know the game is not that short!

 

The gameplay was great and the character were fun, along with the level up missions, some aspects I didn't enjoy as much were the repetitive music and the lack of guidance in the chicken maze. I was really confused at first so it took me a while to figure out what I had to do after I visited each area several times, I even started to think that I had forgotten to pick up certain key items in town, necessary to reach the next level. The saving points (clock and cristal) led me to think that I could die there, which confused me a little.The other part of the timeless realm was more enjoyable and easier.

 

Yeah good work on this, I enjoyed it.

Edited November 24, 2013 by Blu

[Vincent 27]

Glad to see at least a handful of people are enjoying this game. Not sure what else to say other than it pleases me to know that others are being pleased. I appreciate the feedback thus far.

[Vincent 27]

After a few bug reports of a serious bug in the endgame, I finally got around to patching it. So here's to that.

[Demintika 63]

I was confused in the first run, however, I reached lvl 98 on the 2nd run in 6 minutes (counting time) and

 

defeat the boss one-on-one in 7 minutes. Rank: Kinky Time Fighter (lol).

Now what's my trophy?

 

Edited December 19, 2013 by Demintika

[INDOJIN 70]

A very interesting game to be honest. My only criticism was the somewhat shoddy mapping even for RTP standards, everything else felt good. The humour felt natural and not forced.  I also liked the references to your older games and Halo Reacharound: Extenze

[shadowblack 103]

Well, that was fun! First attempt, level 98, I enter the Club, and the time ends a few seconds before I can get the last level! I still finished the game, just to see what happens. Now to try again and get to level 99...

 

And finished. Well, that was fun. Thanks for the entertaining game.

 

P.S.: Final rank: Kinky Time Fighter.

Edited January 6, 2014 by shadowblack

[wariolandgoldpiramid 5]

I managed to reach level 99, buy everything in the shop, gather all party members, and get all the eqiepment.

However, I never found the musical creature. Can anyone tell me where it is?