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Hi everyone!
I’m currently developing an ambitious Pokémon fan game titled Faith and Ruin. The story is already fully outlined, and I’m aiming for a darker tone with a strong focus on philosophical depth, drawing inspiration from works like Psycho-Pass, Monster, and Steins;Gate.
At the moment, I’m working alongside an established artist who is creating character portraits. However, she's not the most familiar with sprite work, so many in-game sprites are currently placeholders from other projects, which I plan to replace. Many Interior maps such as the Pokémon Center and Pokémart are currently using placeholders as well.
The Kit being used is Pokémon Essentials
I’m looking to build a small team to help bring the game to life, and in order of priority from highest to lowest:
Plot Overview:
Faith and Ruin follows the journey of a young trainer who sets out on a traditional Gym challenge, forming a close bond with a rival along the way. What begins as a familiar adventure gradually takes a darker turn as the protagonist uncovers unsettling truths hidden beneath the region’s surface.
As the story progresses, the player becomes entangled in a growing conflict involving powerful authorities, moral ambiguity, and forces far beyond an ordinary trainer’s understanding. Guided at times by mysterious legendary Pokémon such as Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, the protagonist is forced to confront difficult choices that challenge their beliefs about justice, truth, and humanity.
At the same time, their rival begins to walk a very different path, one shaped by a deeply personal philosophy and a growing nihilism with the world. As tensions rise, the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred, building toward a conflict that will have major consequences for everyone involved.
Faith and Ruin aims to deliver a darker, more philosophical take on the Pokémon formula, focusing on character-driven storytelling, moral dilemmas, and a world where not everything is as it seems.
If you’re interested in contributing, feel free to send me a message! I’ve included some screenshots below to show the current state of the game.
Method of Contact:
Instagram: Yan.chan401
Email: channingchu123@gmail.com
Discord: chuguru69247
Map Example:
Scene with Character Portrait:
Cutscene:
Chatswood:
I’m currently developing an ambitious Pokémon fan game titled Faith and Ruin. The story is already fully outlined, and I’m aiming for a darker tone with a strong focus on philosophical depth, drawing inspiration from works like Psycho-Pass, Monster, and Steins;Gate.
At the moment, I’m working alongside an established artist who is creating character portraits. However, she's not the most familiar with sprite work, so many in-game sprites are currently placeholders from other projects, which I plan to replace. Many Interior maps such as the Pokémon Center and Pokémart are currently using placeholders as well.
The Kit being used is Pokémon Essentials
I’m looking to build a small team to help bring the game to life, and in order of priority from highest to lowest:
- Sprite artists (for character sprites and Fakemon designs)
- People familiar with RPG Maker XP / Pokémon Essentials (to help with mapping, events, and overall implementation)
- Writers (to help expand and refine the story)
- Playtesters (to provide feedback, help balance trainers, improve quality of life, and identify bugs)
Plot Overview:
Faith and Ruin follows the journey of a young trainer who sets out on a traditional Gym challenge, forming a close bond with a rival along the way. What begins as a familiar adventure gradually takes a darker turn as the protagonist uncovers unsettling truths hidden beneath the region’s surface.
As the story progresses, the player becomes entangled in a growing conflict involving powerful authorities, moral ambiguity, and forces far beyond an ordinary trainer’s understanding. Guided at times by mysterious legendary Pokémon such as Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, the protagonist is forced to confront difficult choices that challenge their beliefs about justice, truth, and humanity.
At the same time, their rival begins to walk a very different path, one shaped by a deeply personal philosophy and a growing nihilism with the world. As tensions rise, the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred, building toward a conflict that will have major consequences for everyone involved.
Faith and Ruin aims to deliver a darker, more philosophical take on the Pokémon formula, focusing on character-driven storytelling, moral dilemmas, and a world where not everything is as it seems.
If you’re interested in contributing, feel free to send me a message! I’ve included some screenshots below to show the current state of the game.
Method of Contact:
Instagram: Yan.chan401
Email: channingchu123@gmail.com
Discord: chuguru69247
Map Example:
Scene with Character Portrait:
Cutscene:
Chatswood: