We finally got a proper trailer for this beautiful Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy-inspired JRPG, and it's already one of the prettiest 2D games I've ever seen
Sep. 26, 2024Threads of Time is stunning
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Threads of Time, a 2D JRPG described by indie developer Riyo Games as a"love letter"to genre classics likeChrono TriggerandFinal Fantasy, just revealed its first gameplay trailer - and it looks downright brilliant.
The gameplay seems just as unique as its surrounding setting, too - players can bend time to their will alongside their heroic party, a diverse crew that can consist of characters from different eras. Combat itself looks like a straight blast to the JRPG genre’s past with its strategic turn-based system and devastating team combos. Coupled with the enchanting pixel art style, Threads of Time offers a wild nostalgic ride.
Riyo Games' claim that the game “captures the essence of your favorite retro RPGs, wrapped in a new and immersive adventure” rings true - and I personally can’t wait to get my hands on it. If you’re just as charmed by Threads of Time as I am, you can wishlist it now viaSteamorXbox. There’s no solid release date yet, but any wait for the JRPG certainly feels like it’ll pay off as a more than worthy one.
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After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she’s not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she’s probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she’s spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you’ll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.
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