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Zodiac•Axis: A Fantasy-Fusion Visual Novel

Created by Studio Theophilus

Determine your fate and experience a tale that fuses suspense, romance, and Asian-inspired supernatural elements.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Voice Acting Stretch Goal Met!
about 7 years ago – Sun, Feb 19, 2017 at 06:09:56 PM

We're absolutely gobsmacked. Voice acting was funded in the last hour of the campaign! A huge thank you to everyone backing this project — in particular, we would like to shoutout our Emperor / executive producer, Jennifer W.,  for stepping up to contribute even more so that this goal would be met! 

With half an hour left on the campaign, we're more than satisfied, and can't wait to bring you the entirety of this game!

 

WE'RE FUNDED! Next up: Voice Acting Stretch Goal!
about 7 years ago – Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 05:35:58 PM

We're SO thrilled to announce that we're now fully funded! Thank you so, so much to each and every backer who has generously contributed to the campaign. You're all awesome. 

We still have 50 hours left, so let's shoot for the cast of awesome voice actors who can enhance the quality of the game! In case you haven't already checked it out, a teaser of their voices is on the campaign page under the "Stretch Goals" header.

 

We're Greenlit!
about 7 years ago – Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 08:19:19 PM

Steam gave us an awesome Valentine's gift! Thanks so much for voting and supporting, everyone, and happy Valentine's Day!

With 5 days left on the campaign, we're at 91% funded. We'll only be able to hit the last 9% with your help! (And don't forget the sexy voices of the actors we'll be able to hire if we hit 13,000! ;)

The sword, the suit, and the start of the end!
about 7 years ago – Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 09:24:42 AM

As the campaign begins to roll into the final week, we're continuing to work furiously on the project! Leaf's formal attire is complete - it'll surface during certain parts of his route. Beckett's sword variation is also complete. He doesn't carry it around the diner out of consideration for the customers... most of the time. Take a peek below!

We have 9 days left, and so far, you've all funded us to 78%! Thank you so much for the support! Here's to the final goal — and maybe the stretch beyond.

 

Rabbit in a suit, art + writing progress, 70% funded!
about 7 years ago – Sat, Feb 04, 2017 at 09:22:37 PM

We're now halfway through the campaign and already at 70% funded! The goal is within sight, thanks to the support and contribution of each generous backer!

In other news, after taking a brief rest, art pipelines are back to full steam ahead. We'll be creating sprites for alternate poses, and on rare occasion, outfits. Below is a rough sketch of a three-piece suit that Leaf wears during certain scenes in his route.

Writing-wise, Common Route is fully drafted, clocking in at 112,000 words; editing and proofreading has begun. The next segment to be drafted is Leaf's route, which is currently in progress.

Thanks for your time, and we're super excited to bring more updates!