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Avalon Lee | Zenogaias
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Huge lover of JRPGs (Clair Obscur, Xenogears, FF VI, Chrono Trigger, Trails series), solo indie game dev of Zenogaias, lesbian, married, and has 4 kitties.

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Zenogaias is a turn-based JRPG that spans the ages, from 8-bit Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/ Fantasy fusion, across four full-length Episodes, all linked by a powerful, emotionally-charged narrative.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Thank you so much! I may have to alter each Episode's "box art" for a submission to GOG's storefront eventually. :D Here's some screenshots from each Episode as well. Currently have one and a half Episodes done. A demo will come out when all four Episodes have at least an hour or two of gameplay.
Alyria exploring an 8-bit town from Episode I. Dame Captain Rei and her Second taking on two flying enemies on an airship in 16-bit glory from Episode II. Captain Hector issuing orders on the bridge of a warship from the sci-fi PSX-inspired Episode III. Lystara and Ariana facing the Elemental known as Sylone from Episode IV.
October 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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I've been very quiet as of late due to the amount of progress I'm making with Zenogaias. Scenes are just happening now daily.

I'm really enjoying Episodes I and IV at the moment with the scenes I'm putting out.

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An 8-bit town from Episode I. Alyria facing off against two 8-bit Hobgoblins from Episode I. Ariana "Lys... Are you sure? Really?" A pivotal scene under bathing moonlight on a beach head from Episode IV. Lystara and Ariana facing off against Sylone from Episode IV.
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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I wish I could share a particular cutscene I just made for Episode IV of Zenogaias, but too spoilery. Let's just say that Clair Obscur was an inspiration for this particular scene. I'm going all out with the sheer epicness.

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Lystara and Ariana taking on one of the Elementals, Sylone from Episode IV of Zenogaias. A powerful superlaser erupts from a forbidding station from Episode III of Zenogaias. Dame Captain Rei and Draven confronting two monsters aboard their airship from Episode II of Zenogaias. High above within the skies Dame Alyria traverses this mysterious floating island from Episode I of Zenogaias.
October 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Zenogaias isn't in a NextFest yet, but if you're looking for a #turn-based #JRPG to play through four Episodes spanning the gaming eras, from 8-bit to HD, linked by a powerful narrative, then I hope you'll wishlist it.

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October 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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It's #WishlistWednesday and here's a little update on Zenogaias as well. I've got a lot done the past two weeks, particularly with Episode IV. While I may be a bit quiet, it's because I'm deep in dev.

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Ariana "Lys... Are you sure? Really?" Fates collide in this moment from Episode IV (HD era) of Zenogaias. In space, all warriors are cold warriors - General Chang from Star Trek VI An encounter in space against two Zinethian vessels from Episode III (PSX Sci-Fi inspired era) of Zenogaias. Two airship squadrons about confront one another over the Mode 7-like overworld from Episode II (16-bit inspired era) of Zenogaias. Taking on two Hobgoblins while back to our roots in Episode I (8-bit inspired era) of Zenogaias.
October 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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During Episode IV, under the moon's softened glow a decision is being made that will forever alter the Balance of things...

Something epic this way comes.

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From Episode IV of Zenogaias Ariana "Lys... Are you sure? Really?" A beach head where the moon is softly illuminated behind the rolling clouds over the horizon. Lystara looking out over the water, flanked by Ariana and Jacen. Something important is about to occur here...
October 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Developers, quote this with your game at night!

#indiedev #gamedev #rpg #jrpg
Lystara and Ariana setting off into the mountains as their journey begins beneath a starlit night sky.. Lystara standing beneath an archway on the bridge in the rain at the onset of evening. The massive station called Ark Zem rising into the stormy, evening air...
September 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Today for #screenshotsaturday we're showing the full front/back cover art screens from the Episode Selection Menu because why not, right? I'm working on the game much as I can on my weekends off.

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8-bit/NES-styled front and back cover with screenshots and written blurb for Zenogaias Episode I Alpha and Omega from the Episode Selection Menu in-game. 16-bit/SNES-styled front and back cover with screenshots and written blurb for Zenogaias Episode II The Watcher & The Deliverer from the Episode Selection Menu in-game. 32-bit/PSX-styled front and back cover with screenshots and written blurb for Zenogaias Episode III The Beginning and The End from the Episode Selection Menu in-game. Modern HD front and back cover with screenshots and written blurb for Zenogaias Episode IV Legacy from the Episode Selection Menu in-game.
September 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Today's a big dev day! And here's a few screenshots for #screenshotsaturday featuring the 16-bit Episode II of Zenogaias, one of four full-length Episodes spanning the gaming eras.

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Rei exploring an odd, crystal-laden dimensional passage. "The Calinahrian forces seemed to know we were coming, Dame Captain Rei." - Draven to Rei while on the main deck of their airship. Rei and Draven fighting monsters sent at them during an airship battle in the skies. Rei exploring a snowy town near where her ship had crash-landed.
September 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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It's #wishlistwednesday! If you haven't yet added Zenogaias and you want a turn-based RPG featuring:

Four Episodes across the gaming eras

Evolving, era-specific gameplay

An emotionally-charged narrative

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September 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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It's #screenshotsaturday and we're focusing on Episode IV (HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion) of Zenogaias today!

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Lystara (katana) and Ariana (whip) facing off against Sylone. Lystara traversing the world map with the Encounter gauge present. Lystara and Ariana before the sun-kissed gates of a castle. Lystara standing on a rain-sodden bridge beneath one of the many gothic arches leading to a sci-fi looking stairwell...
September 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Zenogaias is an epic turn-based JRPG that spans the ages — from 8-bit Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion— across four full-length Episodes, each inspired by a different era of classic JRPGs and interwoven by a powerful, overarching narrative.

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August 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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From classic 8-bit fantasy to HD fantasy/sci-fi fusion, it's time for some brand new screens for #screenshotsaturday from all four full-length Episodes of Zenogaias!

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Classic 8-bit throne room setting in Episode I with Dame Alyria addressing her King. "My liege. You asked for me?" A 16-bit inspired dimensional passage with Rei about to start her exploration among the crystalline-laden area in Episode II. The warship Rhoube traversing through a beautiful arc of space into a nebula in this PSX/PS2-inspired Sci-fi Episode III. Classic fantasy fuses with sci-fi in the high-definition Episode IV showing Lystara walking beneath the arches over a rain-soaked bridge as glowing steps beckon ahead...
August 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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8-bit classic Fantasy? ✔️

16-bit Fantasy with airships? ✔️

PSX/PS2-inspired Sci-Fi? ✔️

HD Fantasy/Sci-Fi Fusion? ✔️

All tied together by an epic, emotionally-charged narrative?✔️

We got you.

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Dame Allyria fending off two Hobgoblins in classic 8-bit style. Two airship squadrons confronting one another in 16-bit Mode-7 glory. The warship Rhoube in the midst of battle against two Zinethian Marauders amid the backdrop of the stars. Lystara and Ariana facing off against Sylone, Nefhilim of Savage Mistrals.
August 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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From the most epic bosses to the lowly Hobgoblin, here's a little preview of the battles through the four eras of #turn-based combat, with evolving mechanics for each Episode of Zenogaias.

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Dame Alyria facing off against two Hobgoblins in the 8-bit adventure from Episode I. Dame Captain Rei and Sub-Commander Draven battling two Squallows on board an airship from the 16-bit Episode II. Captain Hector, Commander Xanthe, and Counselor Salena fighting off two Drones protecting the Eliminator that boarded their starship. The Chain Command gauge makes its appearance in the PSX-inspired Sci-Fi epic of Episode III. Wandering Witch Lystara and Elemental Slayer Ariana confronting Sylone, Nefhilim of Savage Mistrals, in a fierce showdown on a bridge overlooking a valley pierced by the setting sun in the HD fantasy/sci-fi fusion-inspired Episode IV.
August 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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For #screenshotsaturday let's do something different. If you see this and making an RPG, toss up one screenshot you're really proud of. And drop a link, too.

I love seeing other devs' passion on display. :D

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Screenshot from Episode II of Zenogaias showing the deck of an airship with Draven remarking to Rei, "The Calinahrian forces seemed to know we were coming, Dame Captain Rei." Reason I chose this particular image is that I spent so much time animating the propellers seen and getting the look of the airship just right. I wanted to convey that sort of nostalgia when first seeing the deck of the airships in Final Fantasy IV, since Episode II is 16-bit. Lots of tile editing and reworking from the base tiles I used to get the SNES look I was going for. I'm really happy how this came out. The aesthetics hit that chord for me, so I they do for others.
August 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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If you see this, post a castle.

(I cheated and posted three from Episodes I, II, and IV of Zenogaias).
Front area of a castle from Episode I of Zenogaias. Front area of a snow-covered castle from Episode II of Zenogaias. Front area of a castle from Episode IV of Zenogaias.
August 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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This #screenshotsaturday, experience four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit fantasy medieval to HD sci-fi fusion, in this epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG.

Wishlist Zenogaias: store.steampowered.com/app/3852790/

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Dame Alyria exploring a lovely town within the 8-bit environment of Episode I: Alpha and Omega. During a confrontation in the 16-bit skies on board their airship, Draven, Dame Captain Rei's second-in-command, turns to her to say "The Calinahrian forces seemed to know we were coming, Dame Captain Rei." from Episode II: The Watcher and The Deliverer A supermassive beam of pure destruction is erupting from the Nibiru, flanked by various ships, in this PSX-inspired Sci-Fi setting of Episode III: The Beginning and The End The massive station Ark Zem rises up over a stormy, rocky landscape of the HD fantasy/sci-fi fusion setting for Episode IV: Legacy.
August 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Thank you for hosting this #screenshotsaturday!

Experience four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit fantasy medieval to HD sci-fi fantasy, in this epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG.

Wishlist Zenogaias: store.steampowered.com/app/3852790/

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August 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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For those of you both old and new, I want to say a huge thank you for coming along this ride with me as I work on Zenogaias when I'm not working my day job. It means a lot to me. :D

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Battle screenshot from Episode IV (HD Fantasy/Sci-Fi fusion) of Zenogaias showing Lystara and Ariana fighting against Sylone on a bridge. Mode-7 overworld screenshot showing two airship squadrons facing off with one another from Episode II (16-bit Fantasy) of Zenogaias. Floating island screenshot with Dame Alyria exploring the area from Episode I (8-bit Fantasy) of Zenogaias. Battle screenshot from Episode III (PSX-inspired Sci-Fi) of Zenogaias showing the updated battle sprites with their new faces (similar to their face art) of Hector, Xanthe, and Salena against the Eliminator and its Drones.
August 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Appreciate the hosting for #TrailerTuesday! This is Zenogaias, a #turn-based #JRPG that spans the gaming eras — from 8-bit Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion— across 4 full-length Episodes and linked together by an epic, powerful narrative.

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August 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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A reworked/updated pretty cool cutscene from Episode IV of Zenogaias. Added some new animations, retiming, effects, and overall made it punchier.

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August 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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For #screenshotsaturday here's the Reveal Trailer for Zenogaias, a sweeping, #turn-based #JRPG that spans the gaming eras across four Episodes, from 8-bit to HD, linked by a powerful narrative.

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#RPG #indiedev #gamedev #rpgmaker #indiegame #pixelart
August 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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This is Zenogaias, a #turn-based #JRPG that spans the gaming eras — from 8-bit Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion— across four full-length Episodes and linked together by an epic, powerful narrative.

Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3852790/...

#RPG #indiedev #gamedev #rpgmaker #pixelart
August 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM