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So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« on: February 01, 2007, 11:43:12 am »


Is it supernatural? Is it about good & evil? Does it trancends space & time? Is it heart felt & emotional or just plain explore & fight?


To me these days the story & premise of a game is just as important as play mechanics and immersion. Yes I do believe this.
Whether its finding your lost family, Saving your world from imminent & impending doom. Fighting the forces of evil.
Good stries are hard to build & maintain.
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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2007, 11:57:16 am »
The best way I can describe the story is "layered".

There's at least 3 levels to the story... you'll experience the most immediate, and you can choose to dig deeper to uncover more, depending on how you want to play the game.

The world of Aquaria is a fantasy underwater world, so there is a system of "magic" that Naija uses... being able to sing to change the world around her and to change into different forms. That's one of the main supernatural elements and its also a major part of the story.

There are definitely strong emotional elements. How they come to the surface will be different for each player. Certainly the voice acting conveys a lot of the emotion of the story events, but there is also emotion conveyed through the music and gameplay.

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2007, 12:12:55 pm »


Music is also quite important. Will you eventually release samples of the tracks we will hear in aquaria. I have no doubts they are awe inspiring and just plain beautiful. Judging from the video. It sounds very much dramatic, emotional & omnipotent at the same time.
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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2007, 12:15:49 pm »
Yeah, we'll probably release some samples at some point. I'm not sure exactly when... I guess Derek and I should come up with a plan for that stuff. :)

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2007, 12:22:51 pm »


Yes, Indeed..I am very curious.
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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2007, 02:50:27 pm »
The best way I can describe the story is "layered".

There's at least 3 levels to the story... you'll experience the most immediate, and you can choose to dig deeper to uncover more, depending on how you want to play the game.

The world of Aquaria is a fantasy underwater world, so there is a system of "magic" that Naija uses... being able to sing to change the world around her and to change into different forms. That's one of the main supernatural elements and its also a major part of the story.

Does this mean we can expect multiple endings?

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2007, 03:23:59 pm »
My lips are sealed!   :-X

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2007, 10:44:21 pm »
Fair enough. I'll take that as a maybe with a tint of yes.

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2007, 04:45:25 am »
My understanding now is it's a very open-ended game, here.

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2007, 05:38:00 am »
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I'm guessing you missed this then:
http://bit-blot.com/aquaria/

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2007, 02:07:54 pm »
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I'm guessing you missed this then:
http://bit-blot.com/aquaria/
That I just couldn't read. Lost focus too quick.

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Re: So, any hints or thoughts on the story?
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2007, 06:48:19 pm »
My lips are sealed!   :-X

What kind of glue did you use to seal those lips? I only have turpentine for dissolving at the moment!  >:D
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