When a game looks this special, the world takes notice — and fast. Hand-drawn monster collector The Sky Project: Land of Noris has rocketed past its funding target in a mere 3 hours, and the support hasn’t stopped there: it’s already sailed beyond 150% of its minimum funding goal with plenty of time still to go.
The campaign is live at the project page — hosted on a crowdfunding platform via the link us.list-manage.com/13RPdIOuqIU — where backers have rushed to show their love for this beautifully crafted adventure.
A Living, Breathing Art Style
What makes The Sky Project stand out from the crowd? Every creature, character, and landscape has been brought to life with authentic hand-drawn artistry, giving the world of Noris a warmth, personality, and soul you just don’t see every day. This isn’t digital polish — it’s heart on paper, brought to life in motion.
As a monster collector, you’ll explore vibrant lands, befriend and build a team of unique creatures, and uncover the secrets woven throughout Noris. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the genre or stepping into this kind of world for the first time, the approachable design and stunning visuals promise an experience you’ll want to dive right into.
Backer Power in Action
Hitting the goal in three hours is impressive; smashing through 150% shows just how eager players are for something different. This outpouring of support means extra stretch goals are well within reach — and with them, even more creatures, regions, and features to make Noris richer and deeper.
If you’d like to join the journey and help shape the game’s future, head over to the campaign page to see what rewards are still available — and don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly handcrafted.
Your bond is forever — or it’s gone forever. Enthariel Games has officially unleashed the first-ever public playtest for their stunning hand-drawn monster collector, The Sky Project: Land of Noris, alongside a brand-new intro trailer, with a Kickstarter campaign set to follow on October 13. For the first time, players can step into this beautiful, perilous world — and every choice will weigh on you.
Over 200 Noris. One Chance Each.
The Sky Project isn’t your typical monster-catching adventure. It’s built on bonds that matter: meet the Noris, magical mana-infused creatures you forge pacts with across four vast, vertically stacked planes — Celestia, Noreth, The Depths, and Infernia. With more than 200 unique Noris across six types, including legendary and rare alternate-colour variants, every discovery feels meaningful. Raise them, evolve them, and watch them transform — but protect them fiercely.
Permadeath Means Every Battle Counts
Combat unfolds in strategic 3v3 turn-based clashes where your whole team shares a single mana pool — resource management is just as vital as raw power. Every Nori carries two innate abilities plus a third skill that shifts each turn, opening up fresh combos across 300+ discoverable abilities and powerful relics. And here’s the kicker: if a Nori falls, they’re gone for good. No revives, no do-overs — only a grave left behind.
Explore Celestia Right Now
The new playtest — live now — delivers several hours of gameplay covering the entire opening plane of Celestia, home to over 60 discoverable Noris, fully voiced cutscenes, an original soundtrack, and the plane’s climactic boss. It’s the first taste of a world shaped by over 2,000 years of history, where you play as Kael, searching for your soulbonded partner Aeris across realms.
Kickstarter Launches October 13
Want to help shape the journey? The official Kickstarter campaign goes live October 13, aiming to bring this full-time development to life. You can already sign up to be notified the moment it launches.
The playtest is live on Steam right now — request access and step into the sky. Just remember: who you save, and who you lose, is entirely up to you.
The monster-collecting genre is having a serious moment, and Team17 and Beehive Studios just dropped a massive new contender onto the scene. If you’ve been itching for a fresh take on the creature-catching formula, your next obsession has arrived. LumenTale: Memories of Trey is officially OUT NOW on PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch!
Developed by the brilliant minds behind the wildly popular fan game Pokémon Xenoverse, LumenTale steps away from the shadow of its inspirations to deliver a gorgeous, deeply mechanical RPG that stands firmly on its own two feet.
Here is everything you need to know about your next gaming addiction.
The Story: A Cyborg, a Broken Land, and Forgotten Memories
You step into the metallic boots of Trey, an amnesiac cyborg who wakes up in the world of Talea with absolutely no recollection of his past. After being rescued and brought to Iris Hamlet, Trey sets out on a grand quest to discover his identity.
To do that, he must become a Lumen—a specialised trainer who commands teams of mysterious creatures known as Animon. Your journey will take you across a continent fractured by ideology. Right from the start, the choice is yours:
The South (Mythos): A land steeped in deep spiritualism, ancient ruins, and centuries-old tradition.
The North (Logos): A high-tech, futuristic society that embraces progress, machinery, and innovation.
It’s a fantastic narrative hook that adds a layer of depth rarely seen in traditional monster-tamers.
Gameplay: Shaking Up the Turn-Based Formula
If you think this is just another “catch ’em all” clone, think again. While the core loop of exploring the wild and building a team is familiar, LumenTale throws some incredible curveballs at the genre norms:
Epic 4v4 Battles: While the game features classic 1v1 duels, it truly shines during massive team battles. Managing up to four Animon on the field at once requires genuine strategy, synergistic typing, and foresight.
The Holoken Capture Mechanics: Catching Animon isn’t just about throwing a ball. You’ll test your real-time skills using the Holoken tool right in the overworld to recruit them to your squad.
Types & Attributes: Animon aren’t just bound by standard elemental types; they also possess unique attributes that completely alter how you build and optimise your party.
Your Own “Anispace”: Need a break from the grind? You can completely customise your own pocket dimension, craft helpful items, cook stat-boosting meals, and interact directly with your Animon squad.
Visuals: A Gorgeous HD-2D Feast
Can we talk about the art style? LumenTale is absolutely breathtaking. The developers have opted for a stunning visual blend that marries lush, fully 3D environments with crisp, highly expressive pixel-art characters and Animon. Every town, forest, and dungeon pops with vibrant colour, making exploration a genuine visual treat.
Add in a dynamic Day & Night cycle—which changes exactly which Animon spawn in the wild—and Talea feels like a living, breathing world ripe for exploration.
Don’t Miss Out on the Early Adopter Bonus!
If you pick up LumenTale: Memories of Trey between May 26 and June 25, you’ll grab the Early Adopter Pack for free. This bundle includes rare in-game items to boost your Animon, exclusive furniture to decorate your Anispace, and rare cards for the game’s built-in card-collecting minigame.
The TechMash Verdict: While early reviews note some performance hiccups on the Nintendo Switch version, the sheer ambition, gorgeous HD-2D art, and tactical 4v4 combat make LumenTale a must-play for RPG fans. Grab it on Steam for the smoothest experience, or take it on the go with the Switch!
LumenTale: Memories of Trey is available now on Steam and the Nintendo eShop.
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