Archolyte
This page has all the basic info about MTC's next game Archolyte and other stuff that's fun to know about it.
Basic stuff
Platform: PC, available here and probably itch.io
Players: 1
Genre: RPG
Subgenres: turn-based, dungeon-crawler, monster collection, tactics
Current development phase: Preproduction
Estimated development time: Years probably
Elevator Pitch
Archolyte is a dungeon-delving turn-based RPG with enemy-enslaving mechanics.
- Conquer the land in the name of your master
- Enslave girls and fuck them, from elven archers to creepy spider girls
- Build your own castle, summon demons, and make friends with psychopaths
About the Name
Archolyte comes from arch + acolyte, the highest rank you can attain in-game. It is pronounced with a k sound like archangel, so "ark-o-lite".
Story
A new kingdom is rising. The Demon King Ziegfried Van Agren has been charged by his grandfather Satan to conquer the land.
You play as Manny, one of the thirteen acolytes summoned to help him. Manny's life wasn't going so well before the summons. He was broke, fired from his job, broken up with his girlfriend, and about to be kicked out of his apartment.
The story is very much a power fantasy. Through his exploits on the dark side, Manny will amass riches, build his own castle, and enslave a harem of any and all girls he could possibly ever want--and more. If he serves well enough he may even have his own parcel of land to rule over as he sees fit.
However, it won't be so easy. Nearby kingdoms and forces of good won't sit idly by as a supposed Demon King gains power.
Gameplay
Gameplay consists of three major parts: socializing, dungeon diving, and battling.
Socializing: Explore towns and talk with friends and townsfolk to get quests, shop, and more.
Dungeon Diving: Dungeons are multi-floor mazes filled with treasure and monsters. Find your way to the bottom to complete the dungeon.
Battling: Fight with Manny and a team of up to three slaves against the forces of... well, everything.
-Battles are turn-based and use a speed-action-point system. Faster fighters get more turns than slower ones.
-The field is a 10x10 grid. Fighters may move and use skills on the same turn.
-Battling is where the majority of enslaving happens. Manny can attempt to enslave any enemy he encounters.
Humor
There will be a lot of shocking and dark humor. Think Zeran's Folly but more extreme but not overdone.
Sex
While not a porn game, sex will be a core theme. Manny is sexually frustrated by his previous life and wants to fuck everything female he sees (mostly). Manny can and should sleep with any female slave he wants between dungeon dives. Sex gives a temporary bonus that varies by girl and if Manny goes too long without it he'll start to get disadvantaged in battle until he gets it again. If Manny sleeps with the same girl too many times in a row he'll get bored of her and not get her buff again until he breaks the monotony with someone else.
Music
The music will be similar to previous MTC games with synth and rock influences. Since you're playing the bad guys there will be a lot more metal. "I want Archolyte to be like a playable metal album."
Graphics
The game will have pixel graphics and a 640x360 base resolution.
The interface has several presets to choose from and there's even a customizer to pick font, frame, and colors.
MTC Universe Lore
Archolyte takes place one year after Johnny Lionface.
Ziegfried Van Agren returns from Leowald along with many other familiar faces (some of which Manny enslaves!).
The game takes place in the Middlelands, east of Leowald Kingdom and northeast of the Tenforks area.
The Middlelands are a new area for the games. They were mentioned by the monsters in Kirkeby in Johnny Lionface.
The Skinks
Thirteen skink acolytes are summoned to help Ziegfried raise an army and conquer the land. Skinks are lizards with stubby limbs. In-universe, skinks are known to be very religious and fervent proselytizers.
Manny: A cook from a small town. Despite his lust and dark affinity, Manny has a good heart.
Victor: A veteran guard captain from a castle town. Victor has no time for nonsense and is quick to action.
Kai: A maniac from swamps unknown. Kai is as dangerous as he is unpredictable.
Todd: A big beefy retard who tries hard despite his handicap.
Lorne: A hidden blade for hire, Lorne is no stranger to secrecy or assassinations.
Gomez: A crime lord who escaped a bad situation to join Ziegfried. He wears platform shoes because he's sensitive about his height.
Frazz: A tenured professor with a love for exploring the unethical side of science.
Pinny: A dominatrix who loves her work. Pinny loves nothing more than making men submit to her.
Bonnie: An empty-headed slut whose positive attitude brightens any room she's in.
Cleo: A mystic who deals in fortune telling and scrying. Her male customers are just there to look at her chest.
Silva: An unmarried daughter of a noble. Silva comes from a rich family and lets everyone know it.
Josie: As easygoing as the day is long, Josie can be summed up in one word: cool. Does not deal well with people who aren't.
Dina: Shy and meek, it almost seems like she doesn't belong.
The Tanuki Brothers
There is a sliding tile puzzle minigame. Arrange a 4x4 grid of picture tiles in order to solve the puzzle and see the full picture.
At first there will only be regular pictures available--things like characters, scenery, stuff like that.
The Tanuki Brothers Ecchi and Hentai will sell you more pictures for your puzzle. As their names imply, Ecchi sells lewd art (such as girls in their underwear) while Hentai sells outright porn. You can find them in one of the explorable towns.
Returning Characters
There will be many returning characters from previous MTC games. Some of these are potential.
Leowald:
Ziegfried Van Agren: Ziegfried's quest provides the basis for the game. Ziegfried's lineage is a mix of vampire, demon, elf, dorf, and naryaat. He is a very powerful sorcerer for his age and experience due to his demonic blood.
Felicia: Ziegfried's half-sister and an adventurer.
Darcy and Terrance: Bunny twins who specialize in fire and ice magic respectively.
Elizabeth and Badge: A huntress and her badger pet.
Billy: An ex-paladin of the White Angel Order.
Kame: A bumbling adventurer who tries his hardest.
Zeran's Folly:
Penelope Van Agren: Ziegfried's mother and a powerful witch.
Lone: Ziegfried's father and an adventurer.
Ogg'sean: A wandering necromancer.
Johnny Lionface:
King Johnny: Warrior King of Tenforks who is soul-chained to a ghost.
Saint Edmond: Living saint of the White Angel Order and the only cleric to have ever become a saint.
Slaves
You can enslave as many creatures as you want (assuming you can afford all the chains).
Slaves level up and some can ascend (evolve) to more powerful forms.
Slaves may be set to use AI in battle but they must be used manually in one dungeon first.
Slaves have innate characteristics aside from their base stats. These could be things like immunity to fire, higher speed while disabled, etc.
Slaves also have customizable innates called runes. Each slave has a set number of rune slots. All innates have a corresponding rune.
Slaves may be sacrificed (destroyed) for Favor. Favor is used to pray for wishes from Satan. Wishes can include buffs, items, slaves, and more.
Dream List
Player Slave Trading. Trade slaves with your friends.
Player Versus Player Battles. Pick a team of four slaves each and duke it out.
Tools and Libraries Used
Programmed in C++ using Visual Studio 2022
SFML (sfml-dev.org): Framework used for engine
SQLite3: Database stuff
Flash: Concept art
LibreSprite: Pixel art
OpenGL Mathematics (GLM): Math
Spine: Sprites
