Sky of Tides: A Unique Narrative Game and Animated Series
Indie publisher ESDigital Games and film and game production studio Lofty Sky Entertainment have recently shared exciting new details about their upcoming narrative game and animated series, Sky of Tides. Both the game and series are set in the same universe and feature a talented roster of voice actors from various popular television shows, anime, and video games.
Sky of Tides is a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements that takes place in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. The game is set on numen9, a planet that has been fractured by a great calamity, causing the oceans to float in the sky and the land to split into nine separate planetoids.
Players will take on the role of Rin, voiced by Ginger Sue, as she embarks on a journey to search for her missing father and heal the broken planet. The game’s production team includes several female key creatives and fathers of daughters who wanted to create a compelling and relatable main character that is not sexualized.
Throughout Rin’s adventure, players will encounter a diverse cast of characters who present choices that will shape both Rin and the future of numen9. In addition to the game, there will be an original five-episode animated series called Sky of Tides: Atla, which will be available exclusively for a limited time as an unlockable reward in the game.
One unique aspect of Sky of Tides is the incorporation of transmedia storytelling. The TV series will be available exclusively to players who beat the game and unlock the true ending. It will play right inside the game as a reward, offering players a seamless and immersive experience.
The voice cast for both the game and series includes renowned actors such as Todd Haberkorn, Angela Tran, Damien Hass, and Joe Zieja, among others. These talented individuals have brought the characters of numen9 to life and helped create a rich and vibrant universe.
To provide players with a deeper understanding of the characters and the world of numen9, the studio will release nine audio diaries or novellas that provide backstory for each of the main characters. These novellas can be accessed outside of the game and serve as a way to draw players into the world before they even start playing.
Sky of Tides will be showcased at Gamescom, where attendees can experience all-new gameplay at the Indie Arena booth. The game is set to launch on various platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with a release date announcement expected at Gamescom.
Lofty Sky Entertainment, the studio behind Sky of Tides, is an independent media company that creates engaging stories across different digital mediums. They have attracted investors and creators who are passionate about innovative storytelling and have previously released projects such as Shuyan Saga and the feature film Eternal Spring.
Overall, Sky of Tides combines the immersive experience of a narrative game with the compelling storytelling of an animated series. With its talented voice cast, transmedia approach, and unique gameplay mechanics, Sky of Tides is set to captivate players and redefine how stories are discovered and told in the gaming industry.