MICTLAN: A Journey

A new game for Game Boy Color

The road to the place of the dead, Mictlán, is long. Only the chosen ones will be able to complete it.

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MICTLAN: A Journey

A new adventure game for the original Game Boy console based on the ancient legends that describe the journey the dead must take to reach their resting place.

During the trip, the dead will have to face challenges, riddles and enemies that will prepare them to be worthy of rest.

The game, while telling a revealing story, aims to detail historical aspects of the Mexica culture based on research, bibliographical consultation, and even museum, exhibition, and archaeological site records.

While some creative liberties are included to maintain a plot thread and allow for gameplay dynamics, a large number of items, map details, characters, dialogue, names, and terminology are based on historical findings.

The game promises hours of entertainment through varied dynamics that involve exploration in a semi-open world, weapons with different characteristics, special abilities, mini-games, side missions, fishing, gathering, bartering, puzzles, combat and avoiding obstacles.

The player will earn upgrades as he progresses through the game. There are many secrets to discover.

Manage to cross the nine levels of the underworld to reach Mictlán and discover your final destination, your last adventure awaits you.

The game has been developed, designed and intended to be played on Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance consoles. It can also be enjoyed on emulation consoles or any other emulation device (smartphones, portable consoles, computers, etc.).

Characteristics

Story



In a hut, a woman is about to give birth and, between screams and heavy breathing, a speech is heard:

"The future mother has already been bathed in the Temazcal and has already taken the infusion of the Cihuapactli herb to push the creature out. Childbirth is her battle and she is ready to win it. She must fight with courage. And when she has won the battle, it will have captured a baby."

A Birth is to be celebrated and when it happens, these words are heard:

“This house where you were born, is an inn where you have arrived, it is your way out into this world. Here you sprout, here you flourish, here you separate from your mother.
"The baby will become a child, the child will become a youth, the youth will become an adult, and then the adult will die. This is the natural cycle of life and that is why we have come to earth. And when dying from natural causes, after From death the long road to Mictlán awaits."

Nine levels towards Mictlán, each one more challenging and difficult than the last. Only one's own effort, self-purification, detachment and offerings will open the way to the place of the dead.

Discover your path



Legend says that when natural death arrives, the spirit must cross the nine levels of the underworld to reach Mictlán, place of the dead. Each level is interconnected with the next in more than one way, so the journey could be different for each person.

The underworld is a hostile place



Dare to discover the semi-open world that is revealed level by level as you fight enemies and discover allies.

Ending does not mean knowing the way



Finishing the game just means starting it all over again. Each trip will be a special and potentially different adventure. You decide which side missions to attend, which parts of the world to discover and which enemies to face.

Minigames



Do you have little time to dedicate to the game? A portable console allows you to dedicate small amounts of time to your favorite game and for that, a mini-games section is available. Have fun and beat your own records.

Format



When the game is funded, it will be released in physical (cartridge) format compatible with the GameBoy System and all consoles that support the cartridge format including the GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Light, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, and Analogue Pocket.

The ROM will also be available to download and play on emulation devices in GB and POCKET format.

Mechanics



An adventure game in a semi-open world where you build your journey while discovering a little about the Mexica culture. Solve puzzles, defeat enemies and make your way.

During the journey, you will be able to gain new abilities and improve your health and energy stats. You will also be able to find and use different weapons and armor. All, based on real historical articles.

The game



Historical adventure genre based on the legend of Mictlán represented in a semi-open world full of characters and areas to interact and discover.

Each level towards Mictlán, has its own design, enemies, allies, extra missions, secrets, sub-boss, boss and unlockable special ability.

Demo



A demo of the game is available soon, including the prologue and some of the dynamics that will be available in the full game.

You can play in your browser or download the ROM to play on your favorite emulation device.

Comments and opinions are welcome, I want to hear from you. I wish with all my heart that you enjoy the game.

If you make it to the end of the demo, you'll get a code that you can use in the final game. The code will vary according to your gaming experience. Many surprises await you in this Demo.

Press Kit


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Summary



Mictlán: A Journey is a new adventure game for the Game Boy original console based on the ancient legends that detail the journey the dead must cross to reach their resting place. During the journey, challenges, puzzles and enemies must be faced while, at the same time, we discover our own history.
The game, while telling a revealing story, aims to detail historical aspects of the Mexica culture based on historical research, bibliographical consultation, and even museum, exhibition, and archaeological site records. While some creative liberties are included to maintain a plot thread and allow for gameplay dynamics, a large number of items, map details, characters, dialogue, names, and terminology are based on historical findings.
The game promises hours of entertainment through varied dynamics involving exploration in a semi-open world, weapons with different characteristics, special abilities, mini-games, side quests, fishing, hunting, gathering, bartering, puzzles, combat, and dodging obstacles.
The game has been developed, designed and intended to be played on Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance consoles. It can also be enjoyed on emulation consoles or any other emulation device (smartphones, portable consoles, computers, etc.).

Main features



Discover your way. Each level is interconnected with the next in more than one way, so the journey could be different for each person.
Semi-open world. Dare to discover the world that is revealed level by level as you fight enemies and discover allies.
Replayability. Finishing the game does not mean knowing the path, but being able to start over. Each trip will be a special and potentially different adventure. You decide which side missions to attend, which parts of the world to discover and which enemies to face.
Minigames. Do you have little time? A portable console allows you to take advantage at any time and for that, a mini-games section is available. Have fun and beat your own records.
Physical format. I invite you to turn on your console and enjoy as if it were 1992..

kickstarter campaign



The campaign will start very soon.
There will be different levels of rewards that include the digital version of the game, the physical version in the regular edition and the collector's edition.

General information:



Status: In development
Platforms: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, HTML5
Author: Javier Romero
Genre: Action
Made with: TILED, GB Studio, Aseprite
Average session: 30 minutes
Languages: Spanish, English
Input keyboard
Accessibility subtitles
Contact: contacto@mictlanunviaje.com
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