Zenith Rising 

is a turn-based teambuilder RPG with Roguelike functionality, heavily inspired by DS era RPGs. Advance into a dungeon with fantastical biomes known as Tiers, beat down enemies piece by piece with the unique Breaker system, learn more about the companions at your side, and uncover the origins of the Monolith. Though the journey is grueling and sure to end in death, the things you learn and the fire in your heart will push you just a little further every time. *

*This is an alpha demo of the game made in 16 weeks. As such, not all mechanics are included and not all assets have been finalized. The demo covers the first 3 floors through the end of the first Tier.

DEBUG:

E transfers you to the map proper when trying to leave the recruitment zone, as the recruitment system currently has an unknown bug

O defeats all enemies in the current combat

Esc opens and closes the menu

Story;

In an unknown land across the sea, a grand [Monolith] looms far above the horizon. Impenetrable from the outside, rumors of the great riches it must hide spread across the globe.

This tower's front door has opened, revealing impossible landscapes and treasures beyond imagining known as Relics. Great expeditions began to explore this enigmatic tower, hoping to claim the world-shaking powers of its Relics for themselves…and discover what may lie at the top.

But the tower has rules. A person is only allowed to enter once in their lifetime, and only weapons found within its walls can harm the beasts inside. While greater riches and breathtaking sights await the higher you climb, so do greater dangers. Few brave the journey, and fewer still brave it alone. Those who take the climb are known as [Risers], chasing the stars that brush the topmost floor.

You are one such Riser, fresh off the boat from distant lands and with aspirations of victory in your heart. No one has ever reached the top, but none of them were you.

You only get one shot. Prove you have the resolve to aim ever higher, and

[Rise]

CREDITS;

Z.D.Prince: Creative Director, Lead Narrative Designer

Joey Bommarito: Project Manager

Jaden Painter: Narrative Designer, Programmer, Development Manager

Nate Hays: Level Designer

Theo: Tileset & Monster Concept Artist 

Ronald Bozikis II: Programmer

Whyinds: Programmer

Mezna: Programmer, Sound Designer, UI Concept Artist

Nicholas Zweifel: Overworld Pixel Artist

And a serious special thanks to all the friends who pitched in on their own time, we wouldn't have gotten as far we did without their (largely short notice) help.

Ethan Cargill: OST Composer

Alyssa Hofmann: Character Concept Artist

Raizel Lieb: Title and Background Artist

Paeton Pavia: Character & Monster Artist

Andrea Hammond: Level Designer

Ikiguise: UI Designer

Broden S: Sound Designer