Riftwalker Game Studio

04/22/2022

It's poll time! (Sort of.) Here's the topic: Classic Battle Systems.

What's your preference for combat style in classic (NES/SNES-era) RPG's?

1. Battle screen, no ATB. (Final Fantasy 1-3, Super Mario RPG)
2. Battle screen, with ATB. (Final Fantasy 4+)
3. Locked world combat. (Chrono Trigger)
4. Unlocked world combat. (Legend of Zelda)
5. Other (please specify)

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Thank you for participating!

04/15/2022

Thank you, Riftwalkers, for participating in the Northern Lights alpha test!

Please be aware that this test can only be played on Windows operating systems.

(For launchers in other operating systems, such as macOS, please contact us directly for a unique download link.)

Installation Steps:
- Download file from Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8kc73UOrbW-Ed_alkGYTStbzgL1wpT0/view?usp=sharing
- Unzip [Northern Lights - A1R5.zip]
- Launch game using [Game.exe] from the unzipped folder.

The minimum specifications required are:
- Windows 7
- 1GHz Processor
- 1GB RAM
- Integrated Graphics with at least 128MB vRAM
- 2GB of storage space

Bugs:
- Please DM this page, or respond to the comments section.
- Quick-fixes can be published if we know about them, so please report any issues!

04/04/2022

Now announcing: Northern Lights (Alpha Test - v1.1)
Release: April 15, 2022 (TBD)

It has been some time since the town of Venus got some love, but we're here to change that! This will be the second official alpha test for the game project, and it will be focusing on the following changes:

- Stats System (complete redesign)
- Treasure Hunting (new!)
- Gathering (new!)
- Crafting (complete redesign)
- Tutorial System (new!)

If you are interested in seeing the changes, or taking a stroll around Venus for the first time, please feel free to sign up for the test in the comment section below; respond with "I'm in! Playing on PC/Mac" and we will register you to receive a priority download link when the time comes.

Thanks for all of your support, and happy gaming!

04/04/2022

Hello gamers!

It is with pleasure and an immense amount of excitement that we announce to you our new studio name, Riftwalker.

Also, we would love to introduce the world to our newest game projects in the coming months. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, and happy gaming!

10/20/2018

Hey, Aether Team! It's nearing the end of the year and alpha/beta tests for our game projects have stalled out a bit... Fear not! There is a revamp underway for all projects, and continuations are planned.

Just to refresh your memory before the turn of the year, here are some of the demos from the last two release cycles! Happy gaming!

[Shine! Shards of the Sacred Orb] - Demo 1
PC: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dWZg_sMyxY0y1l6sLoCfdAyfKNdRCzd7
Mac: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vdb4TnrFz4ZeojE5hwcEw1WeHm586toF

[Fallen Angel] - Demo 3 (v3.0.5)
PC: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MegWop0WUaJ-fhb67f_TK8Lypf69m_Pf
Mac: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Mqbu6OXL3b06_U2d07Wsc0xqJ16_LVxH

(You will need a computer to download, extract, and play these games. If you encounter any issues, please post any information about the bugs you're experiencing in the comments. Thank you!)

--- Anticipated schedule for 2019 (!!!) ---
Early 2019: Northern Lights - Demo 1
- A quest for the crystals of light depends on you!
Mid 2019: Fallen Angel - Demo 4
- Experience the harsh lands of Quezidjan.
Late 2019: Shine! Shards of the Sacred Orb - Demo 2
- Continue north into the tundras of Verana Glacier.

05/23/2018

Be sure to check out this post, and stay tuned to hear some music from our upcoming games before the next scheduled beta tests!

Now announcing: Ivory Memoirs. A collection of piano arrangements, and original works from...

- Shine! Shards of the Sacred Orb
- Fallen Angel
- eARTh (from GARNIUM)
- Fallen Angel
- Shadows of the Abyss
.. and more!

Stay tuned for updates and videos, as this album will debut before "Intangible" (which has been delayed until 2019).

12/30/2017

Good morning, gamers! Shine! Shards of the Sacred Orb – Alpha 1 is complete and ready for you to test. Below are the download links to the .zip files. You will need a PC or Mac to extract the launcher, and play the game.** These downloads are scanned and secured by Avast Premium.

PC: https://arizonastateu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/rfinch1_sundevils_asu_edu/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=061e085a9cf634314af418a4f0ec3448c&authkey=Ab7tHF6LV03m7VlRmeWggC0&e=54ab2d2614cb4c1b82c4fa38a5fa12fb

Mac: https://arizonastateu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/rfinch1_sundevils_asu_edu/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=0bcdee1adedc544538cd25731a7599ce3&authkey=AewNUwyaqIgqSKJQ89JhLaI&e=3410d48ae27c4d98814e3a064bf20a3e

Because this is the first Alpha Test, all we are gauging is the engine’s capabilities. There are no true story elements, and quests that are in this version [may not] be in the next. That said, we hope you enjoy your journey in Nevredem! Thank you for your support and patience.

** Phone Support is planned for release in Beta 1.

10/29/2017

Hello, esteemed friends! Just an update to keep you all up-to-date:

AetherSoft is hard at work on two projects, with 4 others in the pipeline over the next few years. The two projects we’re focusing on right now are:

- Shine! Shards of the Sacred Orb
- Solari (v2.0)

Shine is in alpha phase, and is planned to be open to public testing at the end of the year. With a reformatted sound engine, this update/release is set to be more gorgeous and immersive than ever.

Solari is a reboot of an old project, with a new spin. This is an open world 2D/3D role-playing platformer mix. It will feature 3 robust classes, 128+ unique missions, and hours of replay value. Anticipated open beta is January, 2018.

As always, feel free to DM us with any questions, requests, and/or concerns. Happy gaming!