Trisha Shetty (Editor)

MysticTales: Legend of the Janovi Gem

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Developer(s)
  
Iron Thunder

Designer(s)
  
Da'Markeus Brumfield

Composer(s)
  
Zachary Simon

Publisher(s)
  
Iron Thunder

Artist(s)
  
Robson Michel

Engine
  
Unity

Mystic Tales: Legend of the Janovi Gem is a PC game currently being developed by a new game development company titled Iron Thunder. The game will be making its appearance on the crowdfunding site titled kicktarter with hopes to gain enough funding to continue its development for a release via steam.

Contents

Gameplay

Mystic Tales is a turn based JRPG about a hero named Omayati and his team of allies known as the Janovins. Players will embark on a journey following the story of the Janovins while going on an elusive search for the magical Janovi gems, engage in monumental boss battles, solving riddles and puzzles, and unlocking Janovin transformations.

Battle System

The battle system in Mystic Tales is closely related to the battle systems seen in Golden sun and Final Fantasy but with minor differences. In a battle the characters main game sprite changes to a more realistic depiction of themselves while also gaining access to a number of new commands. In each round players will select either

  • Attack- Attack with character's weapon. Doesn't consume MP
  • Janovi power- Brings up a list of magical attacks that can be used to cause elemental damage. Consumes MP or Essence.
  • Transform- Change classes. Consumes Essence.
  • Item- Use items to assist your party or harm the enemy.
  • Party switch- Substitute characters in mid battle to adapt to battle conditions. Consumes essence.
  • Flee- Run from the battle. In some cases fleeing won't be an option.
  • Pass- Skips the players turn.
  • Game over presents itself when each character that's actively in the party during battle HP hits 0. After game over the game will return to the main title screen in which the player can make the decision to continue at the last save point.

    Plot

    The Janovi Gem, so magical and mystical. Nobody really knows how it came to be, but people have been going to war for control over its power since the dawn of time. 152 years ago, Pharaoh Julius and his Order of Darkness almost seized control of the Gem. Victory was within his grasp when a small band led by Omayati was able to infiltrate his facility where he was studying the gem. Using an ancient ritual, Omayati attempted to tap into the fathomless powers of the Janovi Gem in order to defeat the Pharaoh. Unfortunately, Omayati was unable to control such power and the Janovi Gem exploded, shattering itself into countless pieces scattered throughout the Ga-Ley Galaxy. It was a debilitating defeat for Pharaoh Julius, as his power and control vanished almost as quickly as the Janovi Gem itself. Long has he waited, biding his time in the deep, cold black depths of space, plotting his revenge, vowing that one day he would rise again to cover the Galaxy in a shroud of darkness. Even after such failure, Omayati still found loyal followers. These followers, The Janovins, know that their only hope of defeating the Pharaoh is to collect the scattered pieces and use their power to once and for all destroy Pharaoh Julius and his Order of Darkness. The race for the fate of the Ga-Ley Galaxy is on. Will the Janovins collect the pieces before it’s too late? Or will the sinister Pharaoh Julius reclaim his power and once again plunge the Galaxy into darkness?

    References

    MysticTales: Legend of the Janovi Gem Wikipedia