SINGAPORE (May 22, 2025) – Artis Impact is a true labor of love with each piece of pixel art hand-drawn from scratch solely by Malaysian developer Mas. Built over four years in RPG Maker MV, the game offers a heartfelt, often humorous take on post-apocalypse life - without the grind. As announced in this year’s Six One Indie Showcase Artis Impact is set to launch Aug. 7, 2025 on Steam. What’s more, you can try the games demo out for yourself now.
Try the free demo and wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1864000/Artis_Impact/
Watch the Release Date Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoKjlYDidcg
A Story-Driven RPG with Personality
Set in a decaying world ruled by rogue AI, Artis Impact follows Akane, a stoic young woman with a mysterious past and surprisingly goofy streak. Alongside her sharp-tongued AI companion Bot, she takes on missions, helps strangers and uncovers fragments of memory that hint at something much larger.
The story is narrative-focused with a linear main path, but enriched with optional side quests, hidden interactions and occasional randomized events to reward curious players. It’s a world packed with expressive pixel animation, environmental detail and heartfelt character-driven interactions which range from the emotional to the absurd.
Combat That’s Strategic, but Never Overbearing
Artis Impact features turn-based combat that’s easy to pick up but offers satisfying tactical depth. Battles are quick, clean and integrated into the flow of the story, with no repetitive grinding, no bloated systems.
Outside of combat, Akane can rest, explore, chat with quirky NPCs or just take in the atmosphere. Life-sim elements like cooking or decorating exist as small touches to deepen the players experience and connection to the game world, while the main focus remains on story, character and pacing.
One Developer, Four Years, Thousands of Hand-Drawn Frames
Mas began developing Artis Impact in 2021 with zero formal training in animation or narrative design. Over four years, he created every animation frame, scripted every dialogue line and composed a world that feels hand-built and full of heart.
The game blends retro JRPG aesthetics with modern storytelling, delivering a lighthearted yet resonant experience that recalls Undertale, To the Moon or Eastward, but with its own pixel-perfect voice.
Key Features
- Frame-by-frame hand-drawn pixel animation
- A humorous and heartfelt narrative-driven adventure
- Optional side quests and hidden scenes for replay value
- Streamlined turn-based combat: no grinding, no filler
- Built entirely in RPG Maker MV by a solo developer
- Free demo now available on Steam | Full launch Aug. 7, 2025
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Related Links:
Twitter: https://x.com/artisimpact
Discord: https://discord.gg/aRf5udReHp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gentle_mas
About Mas:
Mas is a Malaysian indie developer dedicated to crafting narrative-driven experiences that blend deep storytelling with immersive pixel art worlds. Since 2019, Mas has been pushing the boundaries of RPG Maker development, proving that solo projects can achieve remarkable artistic and narrative depth.