Poll: Changing the name of our Celestial Adventure
Age of Irata has evolved since I first started development Help me decide a new name for Age of Irata!
VinciWare
10/22/20242 min read
Why Change the name?
The original idea of Age of Irata was born out of my passion for coding. The spark that pushed me to learn to code came from an interest in understanding my Atari 2600 collection! Specifically, Activision's "Sea Quest" on the Atari 2600. I would push the Joystick in a direction and the game's simplicity got me thinking about how it was simply adding a value to the vector position of the on screen submarine!
Hence the Name "Irata". Irata is simply Atari in reverse!
Age of Irata was originally going to be an adventure game comprised of Atari-like games to get to the end (Ex. you are playing pitfall until you reach your space invaders starship where you defeat hoards of enemies. Once the sky is clear you blast off to destroy the oncoming Asteroids.... etc.
Irata Today...
Fast forward a year and I was developing a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania. I kept the name as I thoroughly believe in focusing on improving your craft versus getting stuck in a loop trying to think of a name that will likely change anyway.
Fast forward another 2 years and Age of Irata has evolved into a 3D, multi planet Metroidvania with a thought out story line and adventure! My skills as both a programmer and a 3D artist have come a very long way and I think it is now time for me to settle on a name for our space Adventure!
Game Explanation:
Below is a summary of how I explain Age of Irata to newcomers. At the very bottom of this post is a poll that will allow you to vote on what you think the best name is! Ideally; the name is something that rolls off the tongue and gives you a sense of understanding what to expect when you purchase the game!
Lastly.. Thank you so much for helping me bring my dream to life!
Elevator Pitch:
Step into the boots of Irata in "Age of Irata (name to be changed)" a 3D multi-planet Metroidvania where you evolve from bounty hunter to the galaxy's beacon of hope. Your quest? Thwart the rogue Federation's ambition to reassemble the Eternium Core, a chipset with the power to commandeer every intelligent system across the galaxy.
Embark on an odyssey spanning three distinct planets, each a battleground against the Federation, showcasing the intricate web of interplanetary dependencies. Here, your actions weave the fabric of unity among civilizations.
Explore: Traverse diverse environments from the tech-laden streets of Metropolis to the wild, untamed landscapes of Verdanterra, each with its unique challenges and secrets.
Upgrade & Unite: Use Data Recovery Units to piece together your atlas, unlocking pathways, backstories, and strategic insights. Along your journey, master new abilities pivotal for survival and for rallying the planets against their common foe.
Confront: Engage in thrilling combat to defeat the guardians of the Core shards, bosses that test your skill, strategy, and resolve.
In "Age of Irata (name to be changed)" your decisions forge alliances, your skills dismantle tyranny, and your journey might just save the galaxy. Will you unite the stars or let them fall into darkness? This is your call to adventure where you dictate the fate of the cosmos.
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Article too long but still want to help? Skip to the last heading "Elevator Pitch" and choose a name idea from the options below!