History Videogame / TheReconstruction

%%** AnAxeToGrind: Zargos, Yfus

Is not related to the 6th season in the web series ''Machinima/RedVsBlue''.

%%** SimpleStaff: Qualstio, Santes, [[spoiler:Kulkumatz]]

* WeaponOfChoice:
** AnAxeToGrind: Zargos, Yfus
** Archer: Fero
** BladeOnAStick: [[spoiler:Cort]]. Zaka uses a lance, as well.
** CoolSword: Dehl uses a blunted one ([[FridgeLogic that deals Slashing damage]]), Rehm uses [[DualWielding two]] shortswords, [[spoiler:Ques]] uses a rapier, and [[spoiler:Havan]] uses a giant scimitar-like blade.
*** It should be noted that if you are strong enough you can still cut with a sword even if it has dull edges, but the cut won't be nearly as deep, making it harder to land a lethal blow on somebody accidentally.
** GoodOldFisticuffs: [[spoiler:Falitza]] ([[SquishyWizard bizarrely]])
** KnifeNut: Vasra, [[spoiler:Kidra]], [[spoiler:Sirush]], [[spoiler:Moke]]
** LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: [[spoiler:Lani]]
** MagicWand: Tehgonan. [[spoiler:Adi]] uses [[DualWielding two]] when you fight her.
** PowerFist: [[spoiler:Tezkhra]]
** SimpleStaff: Qualstio, Santes, [[spoiler:Kulkumatz]]

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: The game borders on this, with eighteen playable characters and quite a few important {{NPC}}s as well. However, almost all of the main cast have genuinely unique and interesting personalities and good CharacterDevelopment, sidestepping some of the negative traits of this.

** ProngsOfPoseidon: Taru

* MentalWorld: [[spoiler:Sirush]]'s sidequest takes place in one...[[MindScrew maybe]]. It could just be an example of BadDreams.

* PlayingThePlayer:
** [[spoiler:You would probably think that the PointOfNoReturn would be right before the final boss. ''You would be wrong.'']]
** [[spoiler:Skint joins the party, complete with fanfare...then requests a MercyKill right after.]]

'''The Reconstruction''' is a very atypical RPG from [[http://www.tilde-one.com Tilde-One Games]]. The author describes that his intention in making this game was [[DefiedTrope to defy convention at every turn]] -- both in EasternRPG gameplay and HeroicFantasy writing.

** Also, the names "Havan", "Flael", "Aryn", and "Yfus Crossar" are references to the PhantasyStar series; see [[Trivia/TheReconstruction the trivia page]] for details.

* HowToStopTheDeusExMachina: [[spoiler:Rulian]] is stripped of his [[spoiler:necromancy]] powers by [[spoiler:Tezkhra]] accidentally. If not, he probably could have simply [[spoiler:resurrected the millions who were killed during the rise of the Lord-God, making the ending much less of a downer and allowing an easy reconstruction.]]

* ThemeNaming: Fih'jik names are all made up of two two-letter syllables. This is mentioned in the developer blog to be a ShoutOut to {{NES}} games.

* LostForever: Almost fully [[AvertedTrope averted]]; you can wait up until the PointOfNoReturn to finish any sidequests and recruit any characters.

* MultipleEndings

* PerfectRunFinalBoss: [[spoiler:Chaos Havan.]]

It can be downloaded [[http://www.tilde-one.com/reconstruction/index.html here]]. A {{prequel}}, ''Videogame/IMissTheSunrise'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/2732/ here]]. A semi-sequel, ''Videogame/TheDrop'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/4395/ here]]. The fourth game, ''How Far'', was in development until the creator had put it on an indefinite hiatus to focus on his first commercial project, ''VideoGame/TheTenthLine'' (see [[http://www.sungazersoftware.com/ here]]). Some data on ''How Far'' can be still found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5916/ here]].

* AnatomyOfTheSoul: Instead of just having HP and MP, characters have Body, Mind, and Soul gauges that all count as both. This is a major aspect of the gameplay.

** Zig zagged later, though. [[spoiler:After Wadassia is ''reduced to ruins'' and Dehl, the only person who's really been enforcing the rule, has a FreakOut and turns into TheBerserker... You are ''still'' restricted to six party members at a time. BellisariosMaxim is pretty necessary here.]]

* CastFromHitPoints: Body, Mind, and Soul points all serve as both [[LifeMeter Life Meters]] ''and'' [[ManaMeter Mana Meters]]. [[spoiler:Tezkhra's an exepction because his skills are [[ClarkesThirdLaw actually advanced technology]] and thus he's exempt from the way spells work.]]

* CastFromHitPoints: Body, Mind, and Soul points all serve as both [[LifeMeter Life Meters]] ''and'' [[ManaMeter Mana Meters]].

* ClassicCheatCode: At least three: Naming you guild after [[spoiler:the numbers from ''{{LOST}}'']], [[spoiler:the first digits of pi]], or [[spoiler:the first digits of Euler's number]] will give 50000 essence of every type and 5000 skill/mana points to every character when you start the game. Space Lizard says there might be more, though (he can't remember, and doesn't have access to the source code anymore).

* AnAdventurerIsYou / CompetitiveBalance:
** MagicKnight / JackOfAllStats: Dehl is probably the best example of this, though there are others as well.
** MightyGlacier: Zargos, Dehl (initially), [[spoiler:Lani]], and [[spoiler:Tezkhra]]. (Fortunately, support combinations (and sometimes passive skills) can alleviate this.)
** TheMedic: Santes, who has two potent healing skills, though she is also [[CombatMedic very powerful offensively]].
*** Yfus is a straighter example, as he doesn't have much to offer offense-wise (his damage skills are more spread out, with greater area-of-effect, but much lower damage).
** SquishyWizard: Santes, Tehgonan, Qualstio, [[spoiler:Falitza]], [[spoiler:Moke]], and Yfus, technically...but also subverted hugely. See the full article below.
*** [[spoiler:Kulkumatz]] is a specific subversion; Mind is actually his ''DumpStat''.
** FragileSpeedster:
*** Fero, sort of. He has the highest Agility stat in the game (plus a ton of Agility-boosting support combos) and his skills have very long range due to his weapon of choice. However, to compensate, his attack power is a bit lacking compared to other characters'.
*** Also, [[spoiler:Kidra]], though she doesn't have long-range attacks and focuses more on utility abilities.
*** [[spoiler:Sirush]], though his final passive ability makes him much less fragile (while also greatly increasing the speed aspect).
*** An enemy example: Slashlings. They have ''abysmal'' defenses, but a whopping Agility of ''fourty-two''.
** StoneWall: [[spoiler:Lani]], oh so very much. Unfortunately, in this game, the best defense is a good offense, so her talents are not particularly useful.
*** Also, sadly, the sixteenth character, who is virtually unkillable, especially since his abilities do not [[CastFromHitPoints consume any energy]], but only has one offensive ability that ''isn't even modified by attack stats!''
** GlassCannon:
*** [[spoiler:Sirush]], sort of. Due to the way stat gains are handled, one can simply upgrade his defense, so that isn't a problem. However, all his skills consume very high amounts of health, and all of them are short-range, causing him to get attacked a lot as well.
*** Also Tehgonan, who has the potential to be extremely powerful if you're good at setting up elemental enchantments. However, all of his stats are pathetically low and his skills have high costs.
*** [[spoiler:Moke]]. He's one of the most powerful and versatile attackers in the game, and though you'll likely make him suitable for soaking up Body (and, to a lesser extent, Mind) attacks, his defenses start out virtually nonexistent.
** LightningBruiser: [[spoiler:Rehm]]. Various other characters can become this with the help of passive abilities and character support, too (Dehl, for example, who is initially is quite slow).
** MagikarpPower: Tehgonan. He starts off as a pathetic SquishyWizard, with terrible stats and high-cost, gimmicky abilities. However, if you take the time to level up his "Geomancer" passive skill, he becomes incredibly powerful -- those gimmicky abilities get increased chances of success, making them legitimately useful in combination with other party members' attacks. But best of all is his final skill, '[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Geo God]]', which gives him ''incredible'' boosts to his Body and Soul stats, which are otherwise pathetically low. Suddenly, he stops being so squishy and his skills can be put to formidable use.
** SpoonyBard: [[spoiler:Falitza]]. Her abilities are extremely gimmicky and either costly, weak or prone to having detrimental effects for you. She does, however, have the only full-party Focus spell and an EnemyScan ability.

It can be downloaded [[http://www.tilde-one.com/reconstruction/index.html here]]. A {{prequel}}, ''Videogame/IMissTheSunrise'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/2732/ here]]. A semi-sequel, ''Videogame/TheDrop'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/4395/ here]]. The fourth game, ''How Far'', was in development until the developer put it on an indefinite hiatus to focus on his first commercial project, ''VideoGame/TheTenthLine'' (see [[http://www.sungazersoftware.com/ here]]). Some data on ''How Far'' can be still found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5916/ here]].

It can be downloaded [[http://www.tilde-one.com/reconstruction/index.html here]]. A {{prequel}}, ''Videogame/IMissTheSunrise'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/2732/ here]]. A semi-sequel, ''Videogame/TheDrop'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/4395/ here]]. The fourth game, ''How Far'', was in development until the developer put it on an indefinite hiatus to focus on his first commercial project, ''The Tenth Line'' (see [[http://www.sungazersoftware.com/ here]]). Some data on ''How Far'' can be still found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5916/ here]].

It can be downloaded [[http://www.tilde-one.com/reconstruction/index.html here]]. A {{prequel}}, ''Videogame/IMissTheSunrise'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/2732/ here]]. A semi-sequel, ''Videogame/TheDrop'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/4395/ here]]. The fourth game, ''How Far'', was in development until the developer put it on an indefinite hiatus to focus on his first commercial project, ''The Tenth Line'' (see [[http://www.sungazersoftware.com/ here]]). Some data on ''How Far'' can be still found here [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5916/ here]].

It can be downloaded [[http://www.tilde-one.com/reconstruction/index.html here]]. A {{prequel}}, ''Videogame/IMissTheSunrise'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/2732/ here]]. A semi-sequel, ''Videogame/TheDrop'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/4395/ here]]. The fourth game, ''How Far'', is currently in development and can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5916/ here]].

** It seems like ''IMissTheSunrise'' is continuing in this vein. It is likely to be the theme that ties together the trilogy.

* ImmortalityInducer: [[spoiler:The "artifact" that Havan finds is an active [[IMissTheSunrise +ii emitter]].]]

''"[[CentralTheme How far back must we stand before we can see everything ahead]]? And...[[IMissTheSunrise does that mean we must lose sight of what was closest to begin with?]]"''

It can be downloaded [[http://www.tilde-one.com/reconstruction/index.html here]]. A {{prequel}}, ''Videogame/IMissTheSunrise'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/2732/ here]]. A semi-sequel, ''Videogame/TheDrop'', can be found [[http://rpgmaker.net/games/4395/ here]]. anther game is being made ''How Far'' can be found[[http://rpgmaker.net/games/5916/]]