Alpha Kimori

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Alpha Kimori
Alpha Kimori logo.jpg
Genres Role-playing video game
Developers Sherman3D
Publishers Sherman3D
Creators Sherman Chin
First release Great Doubt
March 24th, 2011

Alpha Kimori is an anime inspired trilogy of bright and colorful episodic sprite-based Role Playing Games. It markets itself as having a highly philosophical plot combined with a traditional JRPG turn-based battle system. Alpha Kimori is independently developed by Sherman Chin and Sherman3D.

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[edit] Alpha Kimori Great Doubt

Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode One is the first of the trilogy of Alpha Kimori Role Playing Games and is a mix between science fiction and fantasy. High emphasis is placed on character development in the linear storyline, much like a JRPG. Great Doubt is named after the underlying Great Doubt philosophy which is inspired by the Japanese Zen and Chinese Tao philosophies. The story, a metaphor for current real-world events, tells of two opposing forces of Yin and Yang. Both forces are dependent on each other and the good and evil sides are not clearly defined. The story is presented with simple 2D graphics.[1]

[edit] Plot

The story of Alpha Kimori is set 50 years after the alien invasion of Earth. The planet Kimori becomes the new home to two warring human factions, named Bidarians and Jinrians. The Bidarians want to reclaim Earth. The Jinrians are contented with their new home. Thu, the Bidarians destroy with their mighty Robotic Intelligent Cybernetic Armor (RICA) technology while the Jinrians defend the planet with the ability to transmute into colossal indigenous creatures. Amidst the turmoil, young Bidarian warrior, Rick, falls in love with Jinrian princess, Yuki.

[edit] Characters

  • Rick Brightheart
Rick is a Bidarian warrior and a Kimorian enhanced human. The Bidarian Elders and Rick's parents exert tremendous pressure on Rick to perform in the Bidarian army. Rick is quite capable but his childhood memories of a girl with wings continue to haunt him and prevents him from violent tendencies.
  • Vanessa Avery
Vanessa is a Bidarian warrior who is a loyal childhood friend to Rick. She is an extremely gifted student in Ki Skills and her sense of pride has earned her the reputation of a diva. However, she seems willing to lower her standards for Rick because of her affection for him. Rick seems oblivious to her advances and views her as a friend rather than a lover.
  • Yuki Furikai
Yuki is a princess from Jinri adopted by the Jinrian Lord Magnus. Little is known about her history and how she has angelic wings. Notwithstanding her title, Yuki is a martial artist who prefers to go on subterfuge missions on her own. Yuki is oftentimes idealistic and would not admit her feelings for Rick, preferring instead to blame him for her grievances.

[edit] Theme Song

The Alpha Kimori theme song was sung by the popular iconic Hatsune Miku was written and recorded by Japanese composer, Yossy.[2]

[edit] Game Trailer

The Alpha Kimori trailer featured the theme song sung by the popular iconic Hatsune Miku and 3D models of the game characters.[3]

[edit] Distribution

Alpha Kimori Great Doubt Episode One is distributed by:

[edit] Reception

Alpha Kimori was released as a one week exclusive on Big Fish Games on March 24, 2011. For an indie game, it was then widely received worldwide as evidenced by the long list of international distributors.

In the first official review of Alpha Kimori, Gamezebo gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars noting that "Alpha Kimori: Great Doubt is an excellent, thought-provoking RPG."[27]

Alpha Kimori was also reviewed by RPGFan positively. "Sherman3D created a brightly futuristic world with a style all its own that stands out from the pack."[28]

Alpha Kimori was featured in the AnimationXpress Asia Pacific news portal.[29]

Alpha Kimori and its creators, Sherman Chin and Tiffany Lim, were featured on the cover and center spread of the New Straits Times[29] newspapers' Tech pullout.

[edit] Other Developments

An Alpha Kimori Episode One 200-page Official Strategy Guide was created for fans and announced on Gamasutra.[30]

Spinoff games based on the Alpha Kimori intellectual property was also announced on Gamasutra.[31]

[edit] References

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  2. ^ "BiRD". Studio Misty. 2011-04-07. http://studio-misty.com/index.php. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  3. ^ "Alpha Kimori Anime JRPG Gameplay Trailer with Miku Hatsune Vocaloid Song". Youtube. 2011-03-23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xU2cYIsucQ. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  4. ^ "Big Fish Games". Big Fish Games. 2011-03-24. http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/11702/alpha-kimori/index.html. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  5. ^ "GameFly". GameFly. 2011-12-1. http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Alpha-Kimori-Episode-One/5000108/. Retrieved 2012-01-7. 
  6. ^ "RealArcade". RealNetworks. 2011-12-1. http://www.jp.realarcade.com/games/alphakimoriepisodeone. Retrieved 2012-01-7. 
  7. ^ "GameHouse RealArcade". RealNetworks, Inc.. 2011-06-24. http://www.gamehouse.com/download-games/alpha-kimori-episode-one. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  8. ^ "Direct2DriveUK". GameFly. 2011-05-01. http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/1/10859/product/Buy-Alpha-Kimori:-Episode-One-Download. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  9. ^ "Direct2DriveUS". GameFly. 2011-05-01. http://www.direct2drive.com/1/10859/product/Buy-Alpha-Kimori:-Episode-One-Download. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  10. ^ "GamersGate Sweden". GamersGate. 2011-05-01. http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-AKGDE1/alpha-kimori-great-doubt-episode-one. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
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  14. ^ "AT&T". AT&T. 2011-09-01. http://games.att.net/game.aspx?code=1000000431&lc=en&channel=110448413. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  15. ^ "AOL Games.com". AOL. 2011-09-01. http://uk.downloads.games.com/t_01ku1/s4_220_15910/Subscription/Puzzle/Alpha-Kimori-Episode-One.html. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  16. ^ "I-Play". I-Play. 2011-09-01. http://www.iplay.com/game/AlphaKimoriEpisodeOne/prod190005/sku180012. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  17. ^ "iWin". iWin. 2011-08-01. http://www.iwin.com/games/alpha-kimori. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  18. ^ "MSN". Microsoft. 2011-09-01. http://games.ie.msn.com/game.aspx?code=1000000431. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  19. ^ "Shockwave". Shockwave. 2011-10-01. http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/alpha-kimori-great-doubt-episode-1.jsp. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  20. ^ "MumboJumbo". MumboJumbo. 2011-09-01. http://www.mumbojumbo.com/game/AlphaKimoriEpisodeOne/prod190005/sku180012. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  21. ^ "Encyclopedia Britannica". Encyclopedia Britannica. 2011-09-01. http://games.britannica.com/game/AlphaKimoriEpisodeOne/prod190005/sku180012. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  22. ^ a b "Asus". Asus. 2011-09-01. http://gamepark.asus.com/game.htm?code=1000000431. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  23. ^ "Yahoo". Yahoo. 2011-09-01. http://uk.games.yahoo.net/Game.aspx?code=1000000431. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  24. ^ "Virgin Media". Virgin Media. 2011-09-01. http://playgames.virginmedia.com/game.htm?code=1000000431. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  25. ^ "Paltalk". Paltalk. 2011-09-01. http://games.paltalk.com/game/AlphaKimoriEpisodeOne/prod190005/sku180012. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  26. ^ "Oberon". Oberon. 2011-09-01. http://www.casualgames.com/game/AlphaKimoriEpisodeOne/prod190005. Retrieved 2011-06-25. 
  27. ^ King, Darcie (2011-05-31). "Gamezebo Alpha Kimori Review". Gamezebo. http://www.gamezebo.com/games/alpha-kimori-great-doubt/review. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  28. ^ Chandran, Neal (2011-10-26). "RPGFan Alpha Kimori Review". RPGFan. http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Alpha_Kimori/index.html. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  29. ^ a b ANSARI, FARHATNAZ (2011-10-26). "AnimationXpress Asia Pacific". AnimationXpress Asia Pacific. http://www.axapac.com/news/malaysia/sherman3d-launches-new-game-alpha-kimori. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  30. ^ "Alpha Kimori Episode One Official Strategy Guide". Gamasutra. 2011-11-11. http://gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/79697/Sherman3D_releases_Alpha_Kimori_Great_Doubt_Episode_Oneofficial_strategy_guide.php. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 
  31. ^ "Alpha Kimori Spinoff Games". Gamasutra. 2011-11-25. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/80256/Sherman3D_Alpha_Kimor_Crystal_Sprint_Alpha_Kimor_Social_RPGfor_iOS_Android__DeNAs_Mobage.php. Retrieved 2011-11-29. 

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