A downloadable game for Windows

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Welcome to Diorama Break's itch page! A fully playable version of the game's first chapter is now available, featuring over two hours of gameplay! 

A Kickstarter for the full game is live until May 29th!

About The Game

The special tactics JRPG that lets You talk directly to the Hero.

Marshal your wits and fight your way through turn-based battles and awkward conversations alike. Choose your words and actions with care. Or don't. See what happens...

At the onset, you (yes, you 🫵) will be connected to a hero with his own plans, hopes, and fears, in a world that has raised him for this role. Question him, advise him, and guide him on his way. Your treatment of him will shape how events unfold

Demo Features

Explore a vibrant world

 

Branching dialogue with interjections

        

An unorthodox tactical battle system

  • Turns are split into 6 substeps, actions have varying substep durations and areas of effect. Slower actions might hit harder, while faster actions can be easier to land.
  • Both Player and Enemy units queue multiple actions ahead of time, then execute them concurrently.
  • Time your actions and movements carefully to hit your opponents before they hit you.
  • Inspired by fighting game concepts such as footsies, frame data, and attack interruption.


Other Features

  • A varied soundtrack (with genre inspirations including jazz fusion, electronic, and folk music) which reacts dynamically to gameplay.
  • A narrative with layers.
  • Built on top of a custom 2D game engine.


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Studio Massimo Gauthier inc.
Updated 20 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Publisher
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(9 total ratings)
AuthorMassimog
GenreStrategy, Adventure
Made withAseprite, SDL
Tags2D, Anime, Atmospheric, JRPG, Meaningful Choices, Pixel Art, Story Rich, Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Combat
Average sessionAbout a half-hour
LanguagesEnglish, French
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Gamepad (any)
AccessibilityInteractive tutorial
LinksSteam, Homepage, Steam, Discord, Blog, Twitter/X, Bluesky, YouTube, Presskit
ContentNo generative AI was used

Download

Download
diorama_break_chapter_1_demo_v1.2.2.zip 98 MB

Install instructions

Download the file, extract the .zip, run DioramaBreak.exe in the containing folder.

Development log

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Comments

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Absolutely loved the demo! I accidentally saw this project on Kickstarter and, after trying the game, absolutely fell in love with the world and the characters. QwQ No one will touch my baby Pro!

... unless I fail the combat again. :D

Needless to say, backed the game and I hope (and keep my fingers crossed) that you reach your KS goal and get fully funded!

this is... fucking awesome

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Hello I am totally hooked, thank you for making this really cool game :) The premise absolutely rules and I'm quite impressed with the execution so far.

(I didn't realize how much I missed Trails in the Sky's jazzy battle music until I got to hear this game have the same style!)

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Played and loved the demo! I wishlisted the game on Steam and can't wait to play the full release.

Thanks! Excited to get it there, hopefully the demo's full release gets us the momentum we need.

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looks incredible

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