Steam/PC
Radiance
Endless World is a massive RPG Idle Clicker in glorious 3D that offers a wealth of gameplay modes – sit back and let it play out in front of you or get busy micromanaging every aspect of the game!
In a world where evil lurks behind every blade of grass and grain of sand, one hero has been chosen to fight the good fight and save the entire Universe from chaos and destruction! As the Chosen One, lead a diverse team of characters across the Endless World, fighting every step of the way, as you search for the truth and uncover the master villain behind your world’s corruption.
Sample Dialogue
The opening dialogue for the idle clicker RPG Endless World, introducing key characters to the player. The game’s story takes place over a few thousand levels, with over 100,000 words of dialogue, weaving story arcs for 40+ characters in and out of the main narrative. The protagonist breaks the 4th wall from early on to engage with the player, both as a means to walk them through the tutorial parts of the game and to allow for a break in play as the game centres around the player rewinding time and returning to level one to replay each level again in order to increase their character stats.
CHAPTER 1 LEVEL 1, OUR PLAYER LANDS IN THE ENDLESS WORLD AN UNSUSPECTING YOUTH WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD
PROTAGONIST
Just another day for a flaming sword wielding boy. On his way to see his dearly beloved Grandpa.
What could possibly go wrong between here and there?
You don’t have to answer that question – it’s rhetorical. I mean, we both know this isn’t going to be a walk in the park, don’t we?
Oh no! What is this? Some evil, villainous goblins! Wanna watch me chop them into itty bitty pieces?
Don’t worry, you get to press buttons later on. For now, just sit back and enjoy the carnage.
[Unlock Whirlwind]
Go on, press the new skill button and watch what happens.
LEVEL 2 LEARNING THE ROPES
PROTAGONIST
Hm? There’s something buried here?
[Player directed to click ground]
Don’t you just love how money comes out of everything and everyone I chop up? It’s like they bleed money. Or maybe they poop money. Whatever – money!!!!!
Don’t bother saving it – that money’s for spending! Now go boost some of my stats and we can get on with the story…
LEVEL 3 THE TUTORIAL CONTINUES.PLAYER MEETS ANDRE IN THE FORESTS AROUND DOLAN. BOSS FIGHTS GUIDE
PROTAGONIST
Alright, you see that monstrous skull thing under your level bar? That’s Mr. Shnuffles. Okay, so they don’t call him that back in the studio, they call him Boss Challenge Button, but there’s no way I’m saying that.
When Mr. Shnuffles is on fire there’s a big, bad boss waiting to hack off your arms and legs. Go on, click Mr. Shnuffles and let’s have one of those crazy, big boss fights every game insists on having.
[Player directed to click Boss Challenge button]
BEFORE THE BOSS BATTLE WITH ANDRE
ANDRE
Stay back! I have a sword and I’m not afraid to use it!
PROTAGONIST
See, this is why you’re in level 3, because anybody with any genuine fighting experience knows that any enemy who ends their sentence with “not afraid to use it,” is entirely afraid to use whatever thing it is they’re talking about.
ANDRE
It’s my ice crystal and I’m not giving it to you!
PROTAGONIST
Sharing is caring…
AFTER THE BOSS BATTLE
PROTAGONIST
That’s right, run away! And don’t come back until the plot says you have to!
Ooh, the fraidy cat dropped all these lovely goodies!
And what do you know, he dropped his precious crystal too. Yoink!
LEVEL 5 TUTORIAL GUIDE FOR WEAPON UPGRADES. UNLOCK JUMP ATTACK
PROTAGONIST
You got enough stuff now to give my sword a big ol’ boost. Follow the pointy thing and do as it says…
[Guide player to upgrade weapons]
LEVEL 6 PLAYER MEETS FUE FOR THE FIRST TIME
FEU
You have two choices, step aside, hand over my sister or die.
PROTAGONIST
Technically that’s three choices but never mind that – A FIRE ELF!
FEU
Death it is.
AFTER THE BOSS BATTLE
LEVEL 6 PLAYER IS TRANSPORTED TO THE BAR FOR THE MERC BUYING TUTORIAL
PROTAGONIST
Woah! What is going on? There I was, being the hero, dishing out justice, bringing the pain, and now I’m in a… bar?
LANDLADY
Hail well, young traveler on the path! You look weary – perhaps a drink will pep you up, purely for medicinal purposes, naturally.
PROTAGONIST
Now you’re talking my language, bar keep! But, er, I’m a little strapped right now. All I have in my pocket is a couple of buttons, an ice crystal and – and this large wedge of cash!
Oh, I get it, we’re in tutorial mode, someone slipped me this money to spend on whatever it is you’re about to offer me… How great would it be to spend your whole life in tutorial mode?
LANDLADY
Here, sir, why don’t you exchange those riches for a glass of this rather fine elixir. I am positive it will make all the difference!
PROTAGONIST
Why do I get the feeling this elixir is going to give me a headache?
LANDLADY
No, sir, the elixir won’t give you a headache, I can guarantee that, but what comes with it I’m afraid I cannot vouch for.
PROTAGONIST
Comes with it? There some out of date bar snacks you’re trying to offload on unsuspecting customers?
LANDLADY
No, sir. Each of our elixirs comes with a Binding Spell of Recruitment.
PROTAGONIST
Alright, this is one of the dodgiest bars I have ever been in – what, exactly, are you talking about?
LANDLADY
You see, sir, my taverna does not exist in the usual way taverns exist. We like to operate outside of the laws of physics – we’re a magical establishment. Our drinks are brewed to assist heroes like yourself in their endeavors.
Each elixir purchased from here gives the gift of an assistant, someone who will help you on your way. They are bound to you until such time as you no longer require their services.
These allies are people you have either met or will meet on your travels. You should choose wisely when you purchase a drink from here…
PROTAGONIST
A side-kick? Cool! So, where’s my ass kicking buddy? I bet it’s a giant. Or a mutant – half spider, half cheese. No! It’s a shark! Tell me it’s a shark, tell me it’s a shark!
FEU
You killed my sister, you killed my men – you are a murderer.
PROTAGONIST
Oh, great…
Unless your sister’s a goblin or some kind of violent flower, I have no idea what you’re talking about.
FEU
You have an ice crystal that is infused with my sister Neige’s lifeforce. How else could you obtain it without killing her?
PROTAGONIST
Woah! Talk about putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with 5! Listen, lady, I got this off some guy in a tin suit three levels back! I don’t know nothing about any Neige.
FEU
Take me to him!
PROTAGONIST
Pushy, aren’t you. Look, I feel bad about killing all your little hot head friends, sure I do, but according to the magical innkeeper, you’re my assistant, not the other way around.
FEU
Take me to him at once!
PROTAGONIST
Riiiiight…
DISSOLVE TO:
LEVEL 8 BACK IN THE FORESTS AROUND DOLAN.
PROTAGONIST
Do you often lose your sister?
FEU
Idiot. I have not seen her in many years. We were to meet in these woods. She – she needed my help.
PROTAGONIST
Not even going to ask why a woman whose head is on fire has a sister who lives in an ice crystal…
FEU
I took the fire from my father, my sister took ice from our mother. We elves do not live like you feeble ones.
PROTAGONIST
I’m not entirely feeble. See these ears?
FEU
You are elven?
PROTAGONIST
Half elf, half human. All awesome!
LEVEL 10 INTRODUCING CRAFTING
PROTAGONIST
Hey, player… Want to learn something new?
FEU
Who are you talking to?
PROTAGONIST
Oh, er, no one, my jalapeño friend!
Time for some crafting…
LEVEL 12 INTRODUCING KUKBAR
PROTAGONIST
Ah, the Endless Plain, so called because it doesn’t go on forever…
FEU
Is everyone from your village as idiotic as you?
PROTAGONIST
Please, those bums can only dream of being this stupid.
BEFORE THE BOSS BATTLE – KUKBAR ENTERS
KUKBAR
What is that awful smell???
PROTAGONIST
Oh! A guessing game?! Is it a bear with a piece of liver in its butt crack? Oh, oh! I got it – it’s 9-day old underwear with a boiled egg mashed into them!
FEU
He’s talking about you, you fool. He aims to kill you.
KUKBAR
I shall suck out your eyes and ram them up your nose holes!
PROTAGONIST
Nostrils, they’re called nostrils, and have you noticed how wide yours get when you’re angry? Seriously, the word flared does not do them justice.
AFTER THE BOSS BATTLE – KUKBAR DEFEATED
KUKBAR
Ack, to die here at the hands of my enemies, oh but for the chance to see her eyes just one more time…
PROTAGONIST
Wait a minute, I think I can smell it now, it’s… <sniff> <sniff> pork? No… no… it’s… ham! Yeah, ham. Really hammy ham!
KUKBAR
Leave me here to die in peace. If you find my beloved, Elaine, make sure you tell her Kukbar’s love for her was boundless and that he died thinking of her to his last breath… Cough, splutter.
And if you see the man who took her from me, promise me you will slice out his gizzards and eat them raw while his bloated corpse is still warm!
PROTAGONIST
Woah, easy there, big guy. You are so angry! I’m not going to kill you – I would hate to have your ghost tailing me for eternity shouting out stuff like that when I’m in the market looking for trinkets.
Come on, up you get. Me and my flame grilled friend are on an “Epic Quest”. Want to tag along? Maybe we find this lady friend of yours and help you fix your anger issues along the way.
KUKBAR
It would be an honor.
Testimonials
Neil’s reputation in our studio as a creative writer is second to none. He was able to deal with all of our feedback swiftly, adjusting his writing style to meet whatever needs we had. From writing the game’s entire story at short notice, to editing the in-game UI text, to writing marketing copy, he was always able to take instruction and develop it to meet the needs of the studio and the game’s target audience.
Baohua Zhong, Developer & Planning Director - Radiance Games
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