Aruna Quest

A game by KillerzScrubbie, meangpu, ui3695 (aka ApricotCoder780)

The itch.io app is recommended for this game.

**This game is intended to be difficult.**

Aruna Quest is a short turn-based strategy RPG which you have to control your friends to fight the Evil Dolphin.

===== Story =====

Shuun, the Master of the Aruna Shrine under the sea, recently got into a fight with some devious entities. One day the Dolphin's gang came and stole his most prestigious treasure. Shuun found some allies from various species along with his intern, Bobby, who can imbue Shuun's friends with supernatural powers. Together, they are on a quest to take down the Evil Dolphin.

===== Roster =====

• Moby: A guardian whale ensuring the safety of his team.
• Stormeow: A sorceress cat who excels in controlling the weather with magic.
• Nerida: A cleric seal specializes in healing, making her squad always healthy.
• Scorchick: A blazing chicken with high damage, although she is fragile.
• Capricorn: A demonic goat who calls upon his demonic powers.

Pick your team of 3 from 5 friends with different abilities. Find the right combo for the battle and take advantage of it. Not every combat can be beaten with a single combo.

===== Difficulty and Gameplay =====

The enemies that the Dolphin sent do not hold back and will do their best to intervene in your quest to get back what's stolen! Be prepared to accept losses. Every mistake is a lesson after all.

The controls are simple. 

Drag with left-click. Right-clicking or releasing drag with no target to cancel.

• Drag to an enemy to attack.
• Drag to a friend or drag (or click) to self to perform a support action.
• Drag the Ultimate Icon (Bobby) to perform an Ultimate action.

If you knock out all enemies, you win. If they knock you all out, you lose. Simple!

===== Development =====

This game is made for a streamer, so it is unlikely that this game will receive updates once it is released.

-- Currently in Development --

Inspired by Slay the Spire, Angry Birds Epic, Pokemon.

===== FAQ =====

Q: Why did you put "intended to be difficult" up at the top?

A: We have had some testers say it was too hard. This is MEANT TO BE HARD.

Q: I don't know how to play!

A: Did you perhaps skip the tutorial by any chance? Controls are extremely simple to understand.

Q: Can I grind before entering the next level?

A: No, what's the point of the game then?

Q: Am I forever stuck if I upgrade the wrong combo of friends into an unwinnable combat?

A: We have made sure to a certain degree that ANY combos work for any combat, given that they are upgraded well enough. (Of course, you are unlikely to win level 5 with all friends on Tier 1.) If you somehow find a hard-stuck combo, tell us!

Q: Can I rearrange friends before beginning a combat?

A: We have thought about it, but no. Since we are not giving any benefits to those who are at the front or back. They are randomized, so there are some variations. It's an idea, yes but it will get more complicated

Q: Is there any evolution to my friends?

A: No, this is not Pokémon. Although the friends are traced from Pokémon, they will be placeholders until the game is fully complete.

Q: Will there be any other languages?

A: We are thinking about it, but it would just increase our workload. This is meant to be a fun, small project for a streamer.

Q: Can I enable game-journalist difficulty?

A: There are console commands you can use. However, this is not intended to be used in the game. /unlockall, /respec, /addupgrades are the 3 commands you can use. Note that friends are capped at Tier 5.

Q: How do I open up the console?

A: It's a secret. Good luck finding it. Just kidding, press F2.

Q: Are you looking for someone to help finish the project?

A: Yes! We need 2D pixel artist to help finish it if you would like to contribute. We will add you to the contributors list, but you will not get paid for it. (I know I am broke, too.)