Ova Magica - An adorable farming and monster taming game!
Created by ClaudiaTheDev
Inspired by Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher and beloved classics like Harvest Moon and Pokémon! For PC, Switch, XB1/SX and PS4/5.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
June Dev Update! Photo mode, house interiors, and more...
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 02:27:37 AM
Hello everyone! This is our periodic development update for Ova Magica where you'll learn about some of the recent features and progress being added to the game!
Do you remember one of the stretch goal features was the special photo mode? Recently I've been working on how this will work in-game! There will also be some funny moments and special objects like photo booths or cut-outs around Clover Town where you will be able to make special poses with your blobs and to capture these memories. There will also be several items in-game related to photography, so be sure to explore the world and market to make best use of this feature!
The other thing being worked on are the building interiors and NPC houses. Everybody needs somewhere to call a home, no matter if it's yourself or one of Ova Magica's lovable NPCs! Each house communicates the character and personality of the person who owns it. For example, Garnet and Saphir's beachside eatery is sea themed, whereas Lazuli's room is cute and full of soft things.
The soundtrack for the game is also being worked on and new music is arriving! Describing everything is one thing, but how about showing all of these things together? So that's why for this update we've compiled everything into a neat little video for you to watch. Check it out below!
Today I also shoutout another campaign, one close to me as the developer is also a friend of mine! He is making a game called Cloudscape, which is a Stardew Valley-meets-Zelda hybrid where you explore a mix of hand-crafted and procedurally generated dungeons, fully customize your own private island, raise animals, meet and romance villagers, fight monsters, and gamble for your life in the spirit world! Inspired by A Link To The Past as well as classic farming games like Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, the game is also coming to Switch with a very special collectible physical Switch game available through Kickstarter! This is one that I am personally backing, and I hope you do too because the developer - Chris - deserves support. PS: Did you know that before making games he was an animator on shows like Spongebob Squarepants? That's pretty cool!
Much love as always for your interest and support,
Claudia and team
Backer Discord Roles will be assigned this week
over 3 years ago
– Wed, May 19, 2021 at 04:51:41 AM
The bot for assigning Discord roles is ready!
You must have completed your survey on Backerkit so the bot can assign your role. If you have lost or not received your survey email, you can get a new one by follwoing the link and instructions: Backerkit Survey Page.
In recent days, much has been done to improve the technical base of the game and expand things. One of them is start implementing the stretch goal "NPCs join you on expedition".
I worked on the algorithm for NPCs and their blobs to follow you! Here is a small preview/test, it already works well.
Beasties is a lovingly 🧡 hand-drawn 2D top/down monster trainer game with a turn-based match-3 combat mechanic, where you take on the role of a Beastie trainer*. Form alliances with Beasties, earn money with farming, explore the world, craft food for the Beasties and craft various items. Collect and manage resources, discover small and big secrets and solve countless side tasks and challenges in a peaceful (wholesome) and humorous world.
Key Features:
Easy to learn, hard to master Turn-Based Match-3 Combat
Team up with Beasties, upgrade and customize them to your gameplay
Earn money with farming
Sell your goods or craft new ones on the market
Be a co-producer 🚀 and part of the development of this game
The game is 100% Plant-Based 🌾🌱 and we care about diversity 👧👳🏼♂️👴🏽👩🏾🦰
The game will be released on PC (Steam, Gog etc) and on Nintendo Switch.
At the end of next week we will start assigning your roles (automatic process). You must have joined the server for the role to be assigned.
Blob Lab Sneak Peek
We wanted to give you a sneak peek at the Blob Lab. It's still WIP and there are still scientists and their blobs missing. The lab is an important place in Ova Magica. Besides extracting legendary blob fossil eggs, it's all about blob DNA (useful for fusion stretch goal) and researching blobs and their worlds.
If you are lucky enough to find a legendary blob egg fossil, you can't just hatch it. But Pearl can help you to extract the blob!
Discover a colorful sandbox open-world where you can farm wondrous plants, craft tools and shelter, harness the elements, and shape the land around you.
Play your own way - be clever, be creative or even be mischievous. Befriend strange beasts, dodge dangerous surprises, gather resources, and explore unique biomes to uncover the Secret of the TerraBeast.
Surveys have been sent + fishing and museum WIP
over 3 years ago
– Fri, Apr 23, 2021 at 05:48:35 PM
Today we sent the surveys via Backerkit email to everyone!
After completing your survey you can add additional addons. Due to the very high demand we have added a new addon the Beta Upgrade. If your reward does not have beta access you can upgrade your base game for a backer exclusive price (this addon is not available for regular preorders).
Dev Question: Fishing
In the last few days I have been focusing mainly on fishing and want to get as much input as possible for development. I have already received many responses on Twitter, however, it is especially important to me to hear the opinion of ourbackers!
Here are my questions for you! Please help me with the development and leave me your ideas and opinions there!
In which games did you enjoy fishing (or not) and why? Any idea or inspiration for a fishing mini-game mechanic?
What would you like to be able to fish in Ova Magica? And how about wild blobs that bite from time to time?
WIP Aquarium
I also started working on the aquarium at the museum. There you can donate your fish, which will then swim in the tanks. It is still quite empty and I will add decorations as well as blob trainer NPCs. On Discord also came the suggestion for an elongated container/tube with jellyfish!
Tyrant's Blessing is an exciting strategy game with beautiful pixel art style! The devs are super nice and are about to reach their next stretch goal "Switch Release". Please check out the project and support it if you like it!
Smoke test alert! First surveys have been sent out as a test + preorder store open!
over 3 years ago
– Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 01:17:51 AM
Hello everybody! Today we have an update for you on several topics. We're working hard on adding new content to the game thanks to your support, the long awaited surveys are almost ready, and the opening of the store!
Surveys
Firstly, we have sent out the first surveys to a small number of backers as a test to ensure everything is valid with them. This serves as a test in advance to make sure everything is configured correctly, if all goes well we can already send this week or early next week the surveys to all! So please keep an eye out if you receive a survey within the next day or so! We will issue another update to notify you when the surveys have been distributed to everyone.
For those not familiar with Backerkit, it is essentially a tool which helps us better organize information needed for fulfillment. Backerkit also optionally allows backers to expand their pledge to include new add-ons and upgrades despite the campaign having ended, so those who missed out on certain items still have a chance. If you have any confusion about using it, feel free to ask!
There is also a separate preorder store which we will host through the site:
Today we have opened the Preorder Store! In case some of you missed Kickstarter, or if you pledged and want to add extra items, you now have the chance to get what you want. There are also still Collectors Editions left!
Due to the very high demand of many backers, we have also created a new addon for you: The Beta Upgrade. This is only available for Kickstarter Backers and offers you the Steam Beta at a discounted price if you have purchased a reward with the base game. After filling out your survey, you can add it as an addon!
Dev Update
I also started working on the museum stretch goal, which is the first of many new different buildings and areas that will be added to the game! Here is a WIP of the building from the outside. You can build it after making friends with Emerald, Clover Town's ranger. Thanks to your support, more new features and small things to make the game deeper are being planned and worked on also, such as a fishing minigame, a train station, and more! Look forward to seeing these soon.
Do you have ideas and wishes for museum related quests? Leave a comment or write on Twitter!
Kickstarter campaign shoutout: Monster Sanctuary
We'd also like to give a shout-out to our friends that just recently had its first post-launch update: Monster Sanctuary.
Monster Sanctuary is a monster-taming RPG with party-based combat and metroidvania-like exploration. New monsters provide additional strategic options in combat and allow you to overcome obstacles to explore new areas and find hidden treasures. The turn-based combat focuses on team synergy and combos, distinguishing Monster Sanctuary from other popular monster taming games.
The newly released 1.1 update added new features like New Game Plus and new difficulty modes for fans of the game! This gives the game additional replayability, and players have more options for playing the game.
