Acttil alongside developer Elemental-Labs have teamed up to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a new title ‘Reborn‘ to begin sometime this week. Reborn is a real-time weapon-based 3D action RPG for both the Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 video game consoles. Reborn is the very first title being developed by Elemental-Labs, which has been working on it for the past 9 months, as well as the first game title for acttil who have primarily dealt with anime and ebook releases since founding earlier this year.
Being small companies, acttil and Elemental-Labs have decided to ask for support from PlayStation console fans on Kickstarter with a goal of $150,000 to finish a digital version of the title for PS3 and PS4. Elemental-Labs have been working on Reborn from the CEO’s garage, driven by their dedication to make a video game that is fun and exciting to play for gamers worldwide.
Reaching the Kickstarter goal means that REBORN will be released digitally for PS3 and PS4 in fall of 2014. A trailer for REBORN and a “Meet the Developer” movie will be available on the official Kickstarter page. They claim that there will be a sizable number of of pledge amount choices, all with amazing rewards, and even some stretch goals.
Franz Tissera | CEO of Elemental-Labs
REBORN is built on the powerful Unreal Engine and it aims to satisfy the action hero in all of us while recapturing the magic, imagination, depth, and nostalgia of the classic RPGs that we enjoyed growing up.
ABOUT THE GAME
REBORN is a sci-fi action RPG with the real-time combat of action games and the depth of traditional RPGs, including an experience and leveling system, progressive License Board, rare loot, and various character classes , and downloadable content (upon reaching higher stretch goals.) REBORN follows the high energy adventures of a futuristic version of the famed Japanese swordsman Musashi Miyamoto.
The year is 2188; the people of Japan once embraced a life of spirituality and harmony with nature, but now they’re obsessed with technology, forcing it into every aspect of their lives, becoming willing slaves. But some see the destruction of their culture, and rebel against the modern system. As Musashi, you will travel the streets of Neo-Tokyo, clashing with cyber-enhanced gangs and oppressive corporate overlords in your attempt to find “a better path.”
STORY
Neo-Tokyo is shrouded in lies and corruption. A massive wall stands between the wealthy and the poor as Rena Nakano, cyborg and president of Nexus Roku Corporation, leads the country into darkness. Manufacturing augmentations for human beings, Nexus Roku promises an easier life. But by embedding chips into their patients and buying out those who would expose them, Nexus Roku is able to alter the behavioral patterns of society to be docile and compliant, giving Rena Nakano unrivaled power and control. Once used to seal away the Tengu Demon Sōjōbō, Rena Nakano is in search for the ancient pearl in hopes that upon freeing Sōjōbō, he will grant her immortality as a reward.
Within this societal turbulence, a handful of unlikely heroes find themselves leading the resistance not only to Rena Nakano’s greed, but perhaps saving the world from Sōjōbō, and ultimately death, altogether. Based on the real historical swordsman, Musashi Miyamoto leads this group through a plot teeming with deceit, violence, love, betrayal and sacrifice against a backdrop inspired by traditional Japanese lore. Rich with philosophical themes and generous subtext, REBORN tells a tale that asks the question, “What is freedom without free will?”
PROMOTED FEATURES
- Real-time weapon-based 3D combat emphasizing well-timed combos, special attacks, and environmental interaction.
- Extensive RPG elements: find and equip a large variety of gear, access a License Board system allowing the player to choose new skills using the element-based Wu Xing system, and install “Augmentations” to further enhance your abilities.
- Futuristic Japan setting that blends a traditional, naturalistic feeling with advanced modern technology.
- Action-oriented story featuring an engaging, cool cast of characters and visually impressive environments.
- REBORN features four distinct gameplay pillars: Combat, Stealth, Augmentation and Social Perception.
