Alpha Kimori


Alpha Kimori is a trilogy of episodic sprite-based role-playing video games. Its art style is anime-inspired. It markets itself as having a highly philosophical plot combined with a traditional Japanese RPG turn-based battle system. Alpha Kimori is independently developed by Sherman Chin and Sherman3D. It was produced using the RPG Maker engine.
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Alpha Kimori Great Doubt

Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode One is the first of the trilogy of Alpha Kimori Role Playing Games and is a mix between science fiction and fantasy. The game differentiates itself based on character development in the JRPG type linear storyline. Great Doubt is named after the underlying Great Doubt philosophy which is inspired by the Japanese Zen and Chinese Tao philosophies. The story is arguably a metaphor for current real-world events. It tells of two opposing forces of Yin and Yang. Both forces are dependent on each other and the good and evil sides are not clearly defined. The story is presented with simple 2D graphics.

Plot

Alpha Kimori's story takes place 50 years after the alien invasion of Earth. The newly discovered planet Kimori plays host to two warring human factions – the Bidarians, who want to reclaim Earth, and the Jinrians, who are contented with their new home. The Bidarians are equipped with Robotic Intelligent Cybernetic Armor technology while the Jinrians have the ability to transmute into colossal indigenous creatures. Despite the technological background story, the core is about a young Bidarian warrior, Rick, who falls in love with Jinrian princess, Yuki.

Characters

  • Rick Brightheart
  • Vanessa Avery
  • Yuki Furikai
  • Elder Evlar
  • Daygan Whitaker
  • Emelyn Lee
  • Ken Lee
  • '''Miyu Myu'''

Theme song

The Alpha Kimori theme song features vocals from the Hatsune Miku software and was written and recorded by Japanese composer Yossy.

Game trailer

The Alpha Kimori trailer featured the theme song sung by Hatsune Miku and 3D models of the game characters.

History

  • 2011 Mar 24 | Alpha Kimori Episode One was released as a one-week exclusive on Big Fish Games.
  • 2011 Apr 7 | Alpha Kimori Episode One was released on the official http://www.AlphaKimori.com website.
  • 2011 May 31 | In the first official review of Alpha Kimori, Gamezebo gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars noting that "Alpha Kimori: Great Doubt is an excellent, thought-provoking RPG."
  • 2011 Oct 26 | Alpha Kimori was reviewed by RPGFan noting that "Sherman3D created a brightly futuristic world with a style all its own that stands out from the pack."
  • 2011 Oct 26 | Alpha Kimori was featured in the AnimationXpress Asia Pacific news portal.
  • 2011 Oct 31 | Alpha Kimori and its creators, Sherman Chin and Tiffany Lim, were featured on the cover and center spread of the New Straits Times newspaper's Tech pullout.
  • 2011 Nov 11 | An Alpha Kimori Episode One 200-page Official Strategy Guide was created for fans and announced on Gamasutra.
  • 2011 Nov 25 | Spinoff games based on the Alpha Kimori intellectual property was announced on Gamasutra.
  • 2012 May 17 | Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode Two Exclusive Edition was released on Sherman3D's website on May 17, 2012.
  • 2012 Jun 6 | In the review of Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode Two, Gamezebo gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars noting that "Alpha Kimori Episode 2 is an excellent continuation of the series."
  • 2012 Jul 12 | Sherman3D's co-founder, Tiffany Lim, was interviewed by Casual Connect Association for the Casual Connect magazine.
  • 2012 Jul 17 | In the review of Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode Two, RPGFan gave it a rating of 84% noting that it is "one of the more professional-looking and aesthetically polished RPG Maker games I've seen."
  • 2012 Aug 31 |Alpha Kimori was put up on Valve's Steam Greenlight and was featured on Tech in Asia and Gamezebo.
  • 2012 Sep 9 | Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode One Exclusive Edition was released on Sherman3D's website.
  • 2012 Sep 11 | In the review of Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode One, Operation Rainfall gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars noting that "Alpha Kimori is a great indie RPG that starts out simply enough, but provides surprising depth in its themes and story."
  • 2012 Sep 20 | Alpha Kimori was showcased at the Tokyo Game Show in Japan on September 20 and 21, 2012 and was praised by the Japanese media as a tribute to classic Japanese role-playing games.
  • 2012 Dec 12 | Alpha Kimori Episode Two strategy guide was released.
  • 2013 Mar 7 | Alpha Kimori Episode Two was released as a one-week exclusive on Big Fish Games.
  • 2013 May 21 | Alpha Kimori JRPG and Philosophy lecture by Sherman Chin at Casual Connect Asia in Singapore at the Tower Ballroom of Shangri-la Hotel.
  • 2014 March 17 | Alpha Kimori launches on Valve's Steam after being Greenlit.
  • 2014 April 1 | Alpha Kimori launches on Big Fish Games Japan.
  • 2014 May 12 | Alpha Kimori with Sherman Chin GameRamble interview.
  • 2014 June 17 | Alpha Kimori sold over 29,000 copies in the Groupees Be Mine 13 Game and Charity Bundle sponsored by Machinima.
  • 2014 December 25 | Alpha Kimori sold 31,657 copies in the Humble Weekly Bundle: RPG Edition Book 1 Bundle.