Some RPGs make you want to save the world, while others make you want to pack your bags and see what lies beyond the next town—but the best ones do both. Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy understood that a memorable adventure needs more than battles and a villain to defeat. A good cast, strange new worlds, and a worthwhile story matter just as much. If you’ve been itching to try something like that, an upcoming RPG looks ready to revisit that formula, complete with colorful pixel art, turn-based combat, and a journey that stretches across time.
Called Threads of Time, the upcoming RPG from developer Riyo Games and publisher Balor Games takes players across several eras, from prehistoric lands filled with dinosaurs to distant futuristic civilizations. Its 2.5D pixel art gives the adventure a distinctly retro look, while Unreal Engine 5 brings modern lighting and visual detail to its environments. The game draws inspiration from classic Japanese role-playing franchises, including Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy, but builds its own story around time travel and a group of heroes from different periods.
Time travel sits at the heart of Threads of Time, as showcased in a new trailer...
