Numina RPG: Witness a BL Relationship Growth

We has a great chat with the creator or Numina! Check it out to learn more about this awesome game. Unlike other RPGs, Numina aims for a more immersive experience by allowing relationships to develop or deteriorate based on your choices. It's not just a single moment; you get to witness the growth or demise of the relationship. Let's learn more about this amazing game!

1.Tell us about your work

Numina is not your typical RPG adventure: It breaks through the 4th wall, inviting players to become an integral part of the story. You embody a unique character—a bodiless voice that resonates within the mind of the protagonist, Shawn. The journey begins at a critical moment in Shawn's life, where he grapples with the loss of someone dear while being entangled in a gripping conspiracy that intertwines your shared bond and the fate of the entire world.

Numina is a passion project, born out of the love for the JRPGs I grew up with like Tales of Symphonia and Baten Kaitos. They inspired me to create a game that prioritizes the profound relationships between the players and a diverse cast of party members. In Numina, your choices shape not only the story's course but also the dynamics between Shawn and his companions, unlocking powerful combo-attacks in battle and even paving the way for deeper, more meaningful connections

2.What can BL fans expect to see in your game Numina?

Numina features a gay romance option between Shawn and another party member. But unlike many other RPGs where romance is reduced to a single pivotal moment, I wanted to create a more immersive experience. Meaning the game isn’t almost over once you start a relationship with another character: You actually get to see the relationship grow… or fall apart depending on your choices.

3.What inspires your work?

That’s a tough question, but I feel like everything I do is an amalgamation of games I enjoyed, books, shows or movies that inspired me and even personal experiences that seep into my work. Like for Numina, the universal themes of loss, hardships, and the profound connections and warmth that can be found between individuals form significant pillars.

But there are also certain topics that hold personal significance to me, which I consciously choose to explore within the project. For Numina a big part was our relation as a society to work in a capitalist environment and LGBTQ+ issues. I think that games can serve as a powerful medium to address such topics, as they offer the unique ability to transport players into different worlds and perspectives. Particularly within a fantasy setting, games provide an opportunity to discuss real-world issues without the burden of preconceived notions, if approached with subtlety and nuance.

4.What does Pride Month mean to you?

Happy Pride month everyone! Pride Month has two meanings for me. Firstly, it serves as a reminder of the challenges many individuals have faced, where moments of negativity and fear may have hindered them from embracing their true selves. Pride Month is like an annual reminder to fight back and get back to your own truth.

Secondly, it’s an opportunity to go out and celebrate that truth with other people. Pride Marches are such a visceral experience in that way for me. I recently attended a march where a group for marriage equality was marching with an older gay couple in the front, teary eyed and smiling non-stop as everyone was greeting each other with “Happy Pride!”. It was such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. You’d wish the entire world would be like that all the time.

5.Where can people support your work?

You can get Numina on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/597060/Numina/ and itch.io https://starlit.itch.io/numina

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