Threads of Time: A Stunning 2.5D JRPG Adventure Unveiled at Tokyo Game Show
Riyo Games Reveals Threads of Time – A Love Letter to Classic JRPGs with a Modern Twist
At the Xbox Showcase during the Tokyo Game Show, Riyo Games made an exciting reveal with Threads of Time, a time-travelling, story-driven JRPG that merges the charm of the genre’s classics with cutting-edge visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. Designed as a 2.5D pixel art experience, Threads of Time transports players through a vast array of historical epochs while telling an epic tale of adventure, mystery, and intrigue.
An Epic Journey Across Time
Threads of Time brings players on a journey through the ages, where they’ll travel from a world where dinosaurs roam to a far-off future filled with mechanical marvels. In each era, players will face challenges, uncover secrets, and assemble a team of heroes from across time. Together, they must stop a sinister plot that threatens the very fabric of reality.
One of the game’s standout features is its vibrant 2.5D pixel art, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The art style combines nostalgic retro visuals with modern, breathtaking detail, offering a seamless blend of past and present. As players journey across these meticulously crafted eras, they will experience the game's cinematic anime cutscenes, which enhance the storytelling and immersion.
Dynamic, Time-Bending Combat
What truly sets Threads of Time apart is the turn-based combat system that offers players the chance to manipulate time itself. As you master the system, you can break through enemy defences and execute devastating team combos, pushing your party's power to its peak. Battles are a strategic dance of precision, where bending time could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Each era introduces unique enemies, from prehistoric beasts to futuristic machines, and every battle is designed to test both strength and strategy.
Heroes Across Epochs
As players progress through the story, they’ll recruit an ensemble of charismatic characters hailing from different periods. These diverse heroes, each with their distinct abilities, come together to form the Order of the Time Knights—a legendary group dedicated to maintaining the timeline’s stability. This feature adds depth to both gameplay and narrative as players unite heroes with varying skills, creating powerful team synergies across battles.
Who are these time-crossing heroes, and how will their fates intertwine to protect history itself?
A Modern Visual Feast with Retro Appeal
Threads of Time is not just a celebration of JRPGs of the past, but also a leap forward in what’s possible with the genre’s visuals. Its 2.5D pixel art brings to life vibrant, distinctive eras, while Unreal Engine 5 pushes the boundaries of what modern gamers expect from RPG aesthetics. Each landscape, from prehistoric jungles to futuristic cities, is packed with secrets waiting to be unearthed.
The game offers a fresh take on the beloved retro style, blending old-school design with modern advancements to create a visual and gameplay experience that’s both timeless and cutting-edge.
Wishlist Today!
Threads of Time will be available on Steam and consoles, with JRPG lovers and time-travelling enthusiasts alike encouraged to wishlist the game and stay updated on news from across the ages.
