The Montreal-based game studio BadRez admits to being inspired by the Japanese style. They are currently planning to release their game, A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara, for PC only.
A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara is a narrative-driven JRPG that combines character-driven storytelling with the intensity and precision of a tag-team fighting game. Players follow Maya, a determined teenage martial artist searching for her purpose, and Mindara, a mysterious wolf man haunted by an unjust banishment and driven by revenge. Their journey leads them to a legendary tournament held within a hidden magical city – an arena where destiny, myth, and ambition collide. As you travel with them, you’ll meet a diverse cast of companions, each with their own motivations, backstories, combat styles, and abilities. Through friendships, rivalries, and hard-earned trust, you’ll experience a classic JRPG-style adventure where growth, wisdom, and meaning are forged through dialogue and the art of battle.
Every encounter is a fully playable fighting game match within a JRPG narrative. Battles unfold in real time with precise controls, advanced mechanics, and deep combo systems. You can switch between characters mid-fight, chain abilities together, and discover devastating tag-team synergies. Each character has their own fighting style, signature techniques, and ultimate abilities, so you can experiment with different team compositions and strategies. Your relationships matter. Story choices and bonds between characters directly influence combat synergy, unlocking unique duo techniques and special moves. The stronger the bond, the more spectacular and personal their combined attacks become, seamlessly blending narrative and combat into a single, riveting experience.
Drawing inspiration from classic ’90s manga like Ranma ½, Dragon Ball, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Hunter x Hunter, A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara pays vibrant homage to Japanese storytelling. Its manga-style, black-and-white panels, illustrated by the award-winning manga artist Issaka Galadima (Clock Striker), give each cutscene a bold yet familiar look. All of this is set to the soaring melodies of a magical new soundtrack by Hiroki Kikuta, the original composer of Secret of Mana.
Embark on a true JRPG narrative adventure with explosive fighting mechanics and seamless transitions between story and combat. Switch heroes at any time with dynamic tag gameplay and choose which companion to lead the game. Discover unique skills for each hero to bring their own flair to the fight. Build bonds between characters to enhance combos and unlock new tactical options. Feast your eyes on graphic manga cutscenes that bring dialogue to life and stir your deepest emotions. Play to win or to be challenged, with simplified controls for newcomers and advanced precision for seasoned players. There is also local couch co-op with a friend.
A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara is currently only announced for PC and will also be on Kickstarter.
Forrás: Gematsu, Kickstarter
