The Alley
A downloadable game
NOTE: If you have a Windows machine it's highly recommended you download the desktop version (download below), as it has better performance. The browser version above is for those who are running Mac/Linux, or are otherwise unable to play locally.
Ready to kick back, explore and soak up the sweet, retro-futuristic vibes while immersing yourself in a PS1-inspired world of chunky pixels and minimal polygon counts?
Welcome to The Alley, a crunchy but cozy retro-futuristic city filled with vibrant neon lights, smooth lofi tunes, and rat soup.
Meet Zak, a pink-haired youth who loves joyriding in his parent's car, wearing sunglasses at night, and occasionally getting into mischief. Tonight, an unexpected adventure unfolds.
Hope you brought your hoverboard.
Features:
- A compact JRPG adventure game that delivers strong feels while respecting your time.
- Immersive 3D backgrounds reminiscent of the PS1 era.
- An atmospheric soundtrack of catchy and chill retro-futuristic tunes that'll get your nostalgia-senses tingling.
- Charming, lovable characters backed by a lighthearted story of adventure, friendship, and mischief.
- Narrative-driven, classic turn-based combat. No random battles!
- All lost battles can immediately be restarted - no need to waste any time.
- One teenage hoverboarding girl - batteries not included.
Playtime: 30-45 minutes
Key Controls
- Movement: Arrow keys
- Action/OK: Z, Enter, Space
- Menu/Cancel: X, Esc
- Toggle Fullscreen: F4
- Video Options: F5
Game Pad Controls
- Movement: D-pad
- Action/Ok: B
- Menu/Cancel: A
Download
Install instructions
PC installation
- Download and extract.
- Click RPG_RT.exe to run.
Development log
- A beefy updateMar 11, 2023
- Updated with a bug fix!Feb 17, 2022
Comments
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This was REALLY cute, lots of nice interactions and moments. Loved the whole style too. Thanks for making and sharing this!
Thanks so much for the feedback! It was my pleasure to make and share this. Cheers!
Pretty rad, my dude.
I would like to see this idea expanded into a much fuller game. Not just longer, but more fleshed out in what does happen. I know it's a short project, but it would be nice to get to know the world and the characters better. These are the things I'd focus on if you expand this into a bigger game.
It's fantastic for what it is, and the art is really cool.
Awesome, thanks for the feedback! I have ideas for expanding this into a fuller length rpg. This project was an (intentional) distraction from my main project. Basically an excuse to learn Blender. Once I've finished my main project, returning back to this and expanding it a larger game is definitely in the cards 😃
It was short but pretty fun
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed 😀
Thanks a lot for the playthrough! I really enjoyed watching it 😃
Also couldn't agree with you more on the constructive criticism about too much back and forth questing. Something I didn't realize during development, but became very clear to me when watching someone else play.
Thanks again!
I should say that despite that it was still quite enjoyable.
Pretty good. Me likey.
Wahoo! glad to hear it 😀
I love the aesthetic, the retro yet cyberpunk look of the backgrounds, this game is great!
Thanks so much! Glad you like it 😀
That was quite nice! I just wish it was longer.
Thanks for the feedback! I definitely want to make a more full-length rpg in this style.
the retro 3d mashes well with the pixel art. it looks so cool!
Thanks! 😃