Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods

Devlog

• General Devlog Update
  November 20, 2022 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #art, #design, #general update, #evolv

  Hey all! Been a while, eh? Admittedly, 2022 was a bit of a break-year for yours truly as it pertained to development on Harmonic Odyssey. In a way, it also wasn't. Over the past several months, I took... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for March/April 2022
  April 25, 2022 by evolvgames#marketing, #game marketing, #free game, #game development, #character design, #product design, #rpg maker, #rmmv, #harmonic odyssey, #harmonic odyssey: the five gods, #evolv games, #rpg, #visual novel

  We have a few opportunities to show Harmonic to a live crowd of people coming up this summer, and since I've never presented at any sort of gaming convention before, I have my hands full figuring out... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for February 2022
  March 12, 2022 by evolvgames#game dev, #game design, #harmonic odyssey, #harmonic odyssey the five gods, #level select, #level select screen, #game layout, #game progression

  Lots of fun was had this month, trying to get one huge aspect of the next chapters of Harmonic Odyssey to run. That thing was of course, the stage select screen. The bane of my existence. What made th... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for January 2022
  February 01, 2022 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #updates, #game dev, #devlog, #blog, #ouroborra, #aum, #development

  Hello, greetings, good day and salutations, folks! It's been a while since we've had an update, I realize -- and I know I warned everyone back in September about uprooting and moving operations down t... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for September 2021
  October 04, 2021 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #game dev, #girl gamer, #girl dev, #expensive purchases

  Short update this month, folks! Lots going on outside of game dev, but hey, I can't not update you on that!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for August 2021
  August 30, 2021 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #rpg, #rpg maker, #rpg game, #action adventure, #visual novel, #comic book art

  New and exciting things have been added to Harmonic Odyssey for the month of August. I'm busy working on the area of Ouroborra and mapping out this secluded forest zone!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for July 2021
  July 29, 2021 by evolvgames#female protagonist, #rpg, #visual novel, #rmmv, #rpg maker, #game, #heavy metal, #music, #rhythm game, #rhythm rpg game, #rhythm battle system, #custom battle system, #gamedev, #indiedev, #solodev, #game design, #harmonic odyssey, #harmonic odyssey the five gods

  Come see what's been happening with Harmonic Odyssey in July -- our latest devlog is up!... Continue reading
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for June 2021
  June 29, 2021 by evolvgames#vlog, #gamedev, #indiedev, #solodev, #harmonicodyssey, #rpg, #rpgmaker, #rmmv, #story, #writing, #gamewriting, #history

  What's been happening with Harmonic Odyssey this month? Come on in and see!... Continue reading

  
• New Cutscene Released for Harmonic Odyssey
  June 18, 2021 by evolvgames#cutscene, #rpg, #animation, #animated cutscene, #movie, #game movie, #flashback, #comic book art, #design

  Got a minute? Check out this flashback cutscene from Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for May 2021
  May 31, 2021 by evolvgames#rpg maker, #rpg, #female protagonist, #gamedev, #development log, #devlog, #blog, #video blog, #vlog, #harmonic odyssey, #rmmv, #rpg maker mv, #unique rpg maker game, #rhythm game

  What's going on with Harmonic this month? Find out in our development log!... Continue reading

  
• Vlog - Creating Bosses
  May 06, 2021 by evolvgames#boss design, #game design, #creating enemies, #rpg, #rpg maker bosses, #dragonbones, #rpg boss design, #how to, #game dev, #harmonic odyssey, #harmonic odyssey the five gods

  How do you go about creating a boss fight for an RPG game like Harmonic Odyssey? We discuss in our latest video!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for April 2021
  April 24, 2021 by evolvgames#game development, #rpg game design, #devlog, #female protagonist, #rpg maker, #rmmv, #harmonic odyssey, #indie game design, #solodev

  What's going on with Harmonic this month? Find out in our development log! AND -- going forward, all of our monthly updates will be done in a video format, for your viewing pleasure!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for March 2021
  March 28, 2021 by evolvgames#art, #game development, #game design, #features, #mechanics, #harmonic odyssey, #evolv, #evolv games, #rpg, #roleplay, #rpg maker, #rmmv, #comic book art

  I couldn't forget to give my progress report on Harmonic before closing out the month of March! As the weather turns nicer, I find my outlook on storytelling within the game similarly brightening. Lot... Continue reading

  
• Vlog - Game-Making Gear
  March 21, 2021 by evolvgames#rpg maker, #game documentary, #music, #game design, #development, #photoshop, #rmmv, #music game

  A brand new video is here with a look behind-the-scenes!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for February 2021
  February 09, 2021 by evolvgames#art, #music, #map design, #gamedev, #rpg, #design, #game layout, #level design, #boss fight

  With the February slouch closing in, your friendly neighborhood dev admits to putting in time working on balance issues, engine tweaks, and other not-as-fun-to-show things that are as inspiring as loo... Continue reading

  
• Vlog - The Musical Easter Eggs of Harmonic Odyssey
  January 06, 2021 by evolvgames

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  #harmonic odyssey, #music game, #easter egg, #elton john, #metalocalypse, #dethklok, #tributes, #homages, #game elements, #rpg, #roleplay, #female protagonist, #rhythm game

  Dawn answers questions about various music references and inspirations found in Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods -- From Metalocalypse to Elton John and back again!... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for December 2020
  December 30, 2020 by evolvgames#boss design, #gamedev, #combat, #rolplay, #development, #solo dev, #tips and tricks, #evolv games

  The holidays are over, the year is coming to a close, and I think most of us are happy to see it go. Granted, this has been a productive year for Harmonic, and I'm thankful to have been able to share... Continue reading

  
• Gameplay Layout in Harmonic Odyssey
  November 22, 2020 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #map design, #gamedev, #game design, #level development, #story, #solo dev, #music rpg, #off rails, #rpg, #rmmv, #rpgmakermv, #female protagonist

  When I write fiction, I usually start by creating a "skeletal" structure of sorts, when roughing out a first draft. This usually takes the form of condensed chunks of plot being strung together and sh... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for November 2020
  November 15, 2020 by evolvgames#rpg, #female, #music, #jrpg, #indie rpg, #indie dev, #indie game, #monster, #boss fight, #boss design, #enemy design, #map design, #general update, #harmonic odyssey

  This month brought several welcome surprises for yours truly. First and foremost -- I found a new job that's allowed me significantly more time to work on Harmonic Odyssey and my other endeavors. That... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey Developments for October 2020
  October 08, 2020 by evolvgames#gamedev, #character design, #story, #worldbuilding, #art, #harmonic odyssey, #indie game dev, #rpg, #jrpg

  Working on Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods continues through the fall months with a sketchbook meticulously filled with drawings, story notes, formulas and more. With so much content, there is renewed... Continue reading

  
• Nikorasu Reviews Harmonic Odyssey
  August 09, 2020 by evolvgames#review, #rpg maker, #rmmv, #harmonic odyssey, #rpg, #visual novel, #visual novel game, #female protagonist, #music rpg

  Nikorasu just gave us a playthrough and review on his channel! Check out his thoughts and make sure you subscribe to his channel for other RPG Maker game reviews and more!... Continue reading
• Five Ways to Get Storytelling Inspiration
  July 31, 2020 by evolvgames

  As engine building has been winding down, I started the beginnings of a marketing push for Harmonic Odyssey. I got back into forums and have generally been having a lot of fun with this part of game d... Continue reading

  
• Blazing New Trails in Harmonic Odyssey
  July 19, 2020 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #music game, #ddr, #female protagonist, #top down rpg, #solo dev, #rmmv, #rpg maker, #game development, #level development, #off rails, #js, #javascript, #rolplay, #rpg, #indie rpg, #jrpg

  Good morning, devlog reader! Your humble dev here with some new developments in the world of game crafting and world building for Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods. First, thank you for all the kind reg... Continue reading

  
• Driftwood Gaming First Impression of Harmonic Odyssey
  July 10, 2020 by evolvgames#rpg maker, #rpg maker mv, #livestream, #let's play, #gameplay, #driftwood gaming, #harmonic odyssey

  The dynamic duo of Drifty and Tea have a look at Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods. Check out the recap of their livestream, here:... Continue reading
• Harmonic Odyssey Demo Playthrough Video
  June 29, 2020 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #evolv games, #rpg maker, #rpg maker mv, #rmmv, #visual novel, #rpg, #jrpg, #music games, #heavy metal

  By popular demand... A complete run-through of Harmonic Odyssey's demo. No commentary on this one, but I will be making a different video that includes dev notes, in a few days. This is a bare-bones l... Continue reading
• Forging Ahead with Harmonic Odyssey
  June 01, 2020 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #rpgmaker, #release updates, #rpg, #jrpg, #comic book art

  Hello to our followers and friends! Your humble dev-team-of-one here with a long-overdue update! I hope everyone has been staying safe with all the unrest going on, and look forward to better days for... Continue reading

  
• Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods Demo Goes Live!
  December 11, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #rpg, #rpg maker, #rmmv, #rpg maker mv, #visual novel, #vn, #indie game, #indie dev, #music games, #female protagonist, #rhythm games, #demo, #demo release

  This is it! The moment your humble dev-team (me) has been waiting for! Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods now has a playable demo! Check it out right here on Itch.io and be sure to leave feedback. Harmon... Continue reading

  
• New Cinematic/Gameplay Trailer Released
  November 26, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #visualnovel, #vn, #rpg, #rpgmaker, #rmmv, #rpgmakermv, #rpg maker mv, #visual novel, #cinematic, #trailer

  We're excited to showcase our latest trailer for Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods, this evening -- our last before the demo launches, 12/12/19!... Continue reading
• Harmonic Odyssey Character Profiles
  November 11, 2019 by evolvgames#artwork, #characters, #harmonic odyssey, #rpg, #rpg maker, #rpg maker mv

  As promised in our last devlog, here are snapshots of our four heroines, the ladies of Baen-Shee -- their pertinent details, personalities, and skill attack screen shots. Those of you who have been fa... Continue reading

  
• Strange Magic - Character Skills
  October 28, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #combat, #skills, #development

  I'm a big fan of TCGs, both as a gamer and a designer. Naturally, this includes Magic: The Gathering -- my car even sporting a decal of the Green Mana tree in its back window. I'm therefore simultaneo... Continue reading

  
• Vlog - Reworking Combat Elements
  October 21, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #rpg, #rmmv, #rpg maker, #visual novel, #combat, #animation, #animating, #artwork

  Harmonic Odyssey got a lot of work done under the hood this week. We have amped up our animation and continue to make our battle system something that'll really pop. Take a sneak peek in this new vide... Continue reading
• Playing with Animation in Dragonbones
  October 17, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #rpg, #rmmv, #spriting, #gamedev, #design, #animation, #dragonbones

  We're now entering the "hard work" phase of work on Harmonic Odyssey's systems. Luckily, it's also the fun part. With the battle system functional, working on the battle sprites has been a task that'... Continue reading

  
• A Love Story - Exploring Character Relationships
  October 05, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #development, #storyline, #rpg, #visual novel, #vn, #kinetic novel, #writing, #evolv, #yuri, #lgbtq, #gaming

  Look at the center of any good RPG and weaving between the combat, conflicts and greater elements of its plot, there's bound to be one love story. "Caj and Nita have a complicated relationship" I wro... Continue reading

  
• New Cinematic Trailer is Out!
  September 29, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #game trailers, #cinematic, #rpg, #visual novel, #promotional, #evolv games, #rpg maker, #rpg maker mv, #rmmv

  We've released a brand new game trailer this week! This promo features new shots of cutscenes as well as gameplay, and we hope it gets your appetite whetted for our demo release in December! Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Pre-Oder the Harmonic Odyssey Development Pack and Game!
  September 26, 2019 by evolvgames#pre-order, #bonus content, #harmonic odyssey

  Now offering PRE-ORDERS for Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods' Limited DEVELOPMENT PACK! What is the Development Pack? Harmonic Odyssey: The Five Gods and its Demo will be a FREE download, but to show o... Continue reading

  
• Deathrattles - Choice and Consequence in Visual Novels
  September 23, 2019 by evolvgames#game development, #harmonic odyssey, #death, #writing

  You may want your NPCs to live happy, long lives... but they might surprise you! When you talk about game development, one of the topics that is bound to come up is that of rewards. What do players ge... Continue reading

  
• Vlog - Progress on Harmonic Odyssey's Combat System
  September 04, 2019 by evolvgames

  Apologies for the lousy audio as I'm away from my usual studio space. Here's a little run-down of what's in the works for Harmonic's combat system featuring the game's first boss encounter (otherwise... Continue reading

  
• New Cinematic Released!
  September 01, 2019 by evolvgames#game development, #harmonic odyssey, #cutscenes

  We've just released our first look at one of Harmonic Odyssey's in-game cutscenes. Watch as the girls encounter a demon that's been haunting the forests around Gray City. <span class="redactor-selecti... Continue reading
• Getting Things in Line - Storytelling
  August 18, 2019 by evolvgames#harmonic odyssey, #game development, #writing

  There's a lot sitting on my desk as I write this. After work, I have a meeting with a counselor for the programming courses I'll be taking, I have sound files from my voice actors and actresses waitin... Continue reading