First off, I would like to thank everyone for their positive replies. The input helps me polish the game even more. I’ve already done some the request:

• The selection noise has been changed and the ready meter is faster.

I have some bad news. Unfortunately, my engine (OHRRPGCE) for the game is heavily dependent on the |ESC| key and it just so happens that very key stopped working on my little EEE PC I build this project on. Which is a shame because I was really getting into the swing of things. Fortunately though, I’m still able tomake the game on another computer, it just won’t be as frequent unfortunately.

How much of this? (This is not Lufia 4)

You wouldn’t believe how much time goes into planning the direction of the title. Which dialogs, pace, story, characters, level design and images have to be given to the player Story wise, I’m always taking into account that I’m primary  making the game for the Lufia fan, so with that in mind. I need to mix a lot of old Lufia logic with enough fresh ideas. Harder than it sounds. Looking at the Lufia Series  here is what I identify as the Lufia “Staples”.

• Doom Island that usually appears once a century
  
• Red Haired Hero, decedent  of Maxim
  
• Blue Haired Secondary female character that always turns out to be Erim generally.
• Four Sinistral
• Dual Blade that only Maxim blood can wield

There’s also other things that may have to be considered.

• Will there be a decedent from the Lexus?
• Can Gratze be relevant in some way?
• What role would Arek the Absolute play?
• Heck, how much reference can Lufia: The Ruins of Lore play?

I’ve already answered all these question and have processed all these thoughts. I think you’ll be surprised with the direction of the game takes. And I hope you’ll like it once the game’s first demo actually comes out.

Let me clarify that this is NOT THE FINAL, BETA or even the GAME VERSION OF LUFIA 4; This is an engine test and some proof that the game IS still in development.

This is the extent of what you'll be playing. Sorry- This isn't a game.

Lufia 4 Alpha Test

Some have trailers, some have picture, this is a PLAYABLE test. It’s SOMETHING after a long time of really nothing.

I want to see more Lufia II HACKS!! (Not Lufia IV)

Even though this is a little game, it’s still going to be a title done with love. What keeps me going is how amazing the Lufia Trilogy was (Ruins of Lore was a side story). I want the games quality and perfection to be remembered a brought as wide spread as possible!

Tell everyone about this project, tell people to play old Lufia titles, maybe get started on your own titles. Get the Lufia rush going! With this, it will encourage Square-Enix to get moving on more Lufia initiative.

The objectives:

More Lufia fan games!
More Lufia II hacks
More Lufia official games
BRINGING THE LUFIA GAMES ON THE VIRTUAL CONSOLE (Via Wii)

The alpha test will be out very shortly! Stay tuned