Hey! So for those of you that don't know, I'm currently working on a concept to send to Capcom. It's called Remnant Soul, and it's a Capcom crossover game. It's about this kid named Hikari who's planet gets lost after a time distortion, and so he has to go to different periods of time and fix the parallaxes. (Each time zone is kind of like a world from Kingdom Hearts, basically. But I didn't want to call it a world because that's too similar to KH) I'm working on the script now and wanted to see if you guys think it fits the Megaman style theme so far? Also, below I've attached some art of the main character in his Maverick Hunter form.
Hikari rides through the lightwaves to Planet X. We see the remnants of a futuristic city, now a barren wasteland. An explosion goes off on top of a skyscraper in the nearby distance, and a shadow flies off of the building and lands in front of the screen. This is MEGAMAN X. Megaman X wipes debris off of his face, and regains his balance.)
Megaman X
(apologetically)
No good.
He flips open the top compartment of his metallic gauntlet, which reveals a communication device. He holds the device up to his mouth.)
Megaman X (Cont’d)
Zero? Zero, come in. It’s X.
Zero (O.S.)
X? Where are you?
Megaman X
I’m not sure. One of those robots Wily made
threw me off of a building. I’m okay, but I’m
starting to think we bit off more than we could
chew.
Zero (O.S.)
Let’s meet up and figure out a strategy.
(beat)
I’ll meet you at Skyscraper Hollows.
Megaman X
On my way.
Just as X prepares to dash off, a portal opens in the sky, and Hikari falls onto the ground, just a few feet away from X. He comes to his feet, and realizes his attire has changed. No longer is he a human. On this planet, he takes the form of a robotic soldier.
Hikari
(looking at his arms)
Whoa!
(beat)
Is this planet special?
X takes notice of Hikari.
Megaman X
Who are you?
Hikari
(smiling)
I’m Hikari!
Hikari (Cont’d)
And you are?
Megaman X
I’m a program created by Dr. Thomas Light.
My name is Megaman X.
But you can call me “X.”
X further inspects Hikari, who has an awkward look on his face.
X
I’ve never seen a program like you before.
Who’s your creator?
Hikari
Oh, I don’t have a creator.
(beat)
I just sort of… Came here.
X
Interesting… So you composed yourself
primarily of spare data?
Hikari places his hands behind his head and relaxes.
Hikari
Sure, that!
X
You’re not a virus, are you?
Hikari
(thinking)
Hmm… I don’t think so.
X’s communication device begins to beep.
X
I gotta get going.
It was nice to meet you.
X prepares to dash off.
Hikari
Wait, where are you going?
X
I’m meeting a contact in the city.
(beat)
If you’re a new program, you probably
don’t know about Dr. Wily and his robots,
but we’re trying to stop him from
destroying the planet.
Hikari
Can I help?
X crosses his arms to think.
X
We need all the help we can get,
but it’s up to Zero. You’ll have to
ask him yourself.
Hikari
Cool, lead the way!
The words PLANET X fly onto the screen as the two dash off the screen, which is a new power for Hikari to learn.
Later, they enter the cityscape. Digitized anti-remnants circle around the pair in a horde.
Hikari pulls out his sword and enters battle stance.
Hikari
Here, too?
X
(charging his buster gun)
You know these programs?
Hikari
Sure do.
Let’s get ‘em!
After the battle, Hikari and X put their weapons away.
X
We’re gonna be late.
Let’s keep moving.
The pair enter Skyscraper Hollows, a large hole in the ground. Short circuits dot the area like stars in the sky.
X
Wait here.
X walks around the corner to meet Zero, out of sight. Hiker crosses his arms, and instantly becomes bored. He sees a short circuit and tries to touch it. Ouch! It zaps him.
Hikari
(wincing in pain)
Geez!
X and ZERO, a maverick hunter that looks similar to X but with a different color scheme, approach Hikari.
Hikari
I didn’t touch anything!
Zero inspects Hikari further. He looks Hikari in the face, almost too close for comfort. Hikari arches back.
Zero
Hmm…
Hikari
What?
Zero peers at Hikari’s chest plate, then takes a look at his arm.
Zero
Interesting…
X crosses his arms and looks away. Zero walks behind Hikari and touches his back. Hiker bobs back and forth like a fish.
Zero
Um…
Zero faces Hikari again.
Zero (CONT’D)
Okay. I’ve made up my mind.
Hikari’s face lights up.
Hikari
Really? Can I join you guys?
Zero crosses his arms and closes his eyes as he turns away.
Zero
No.
X gasps. Hikari is surprised.
X
Why not?
Hikari
(in unison with X, upset)
How come?
Zero
Because you’re not strong enough.
(beat)
How can we trust you with a mission like this?
You’re a new program.
X
Zero, maybe he can prove himself…
I mean, we need the help.
Give him a mission.
Hikari
Yeah!
Hikari holds out his hand, and his sword digitizes into place.
Hikari (CONT’D)
Give me a mission!
You’ll see, I definitely have
what it takes to be a…
(beat)
Um…
Zero
(beat)
Maverick Hunter.
Hikari
Maverick Hunter!
Zero and X look at each other.
Zero
Okay.
(beat)
You really want to be a maverick hunter?
Hikari
Of course!
X
(to Zero)
He does seem to have knowledge of the programs
that have appeared in the city, Zero.
Zero
(long beat)
Fine. Talk to me when you’re ready for a mission.
Hikari talks to Zero when he’s ready.
And basically the missions are each like a brief "level" from Megaman X. So, it's pretty nostalgic.
Wait, I now have a second visit to the planet which is more optional, but further reveals more of the story and characters.
DURING PLANET X SECOND VISIT
Hikari is surprised as he finds himself in the Robot Graveyard.
Hikari
X?
(beat)
Zero?
(beat)
Where are those guys?
Anti-remnants begin to appear, and within seconds Hikari is swarmed by them.
Hikari
Nice try!
Hikari deals the final blow. In the distance, someone claps. However, Hikari is on guard.
Twilight
Hikari, nice! Fight, fight, fight!
Twilight steps toward Hikari.
Hikari
(angry)
You again?
Twilight
This planet is a pity, isn’t it?
A near distant future, and all that remains
is dust.
(beat)
When you think of the future, this isn’t what
comes to mind, is it?
Hikari scowls.
Twilight (CONT’D)
(laughing)
Oh, man! I’m on my toes!
Hikari
Where are X and Zero?
Twilight
Geez.
(beat)
You know what?
I just don’t know.
Hikari
That’s a lie!
X appears in sight. Twilight scowls in annoyance.
Hikari
(relieved)
X!
Twilight crosses his arms.
X
Good to see you back.
(beat)
This a friend of yours?
Hikari
Not in the least.
Twilight
Oh, come on. That’s just plain rude!
Twilight brandishes a large scythe, which is coated in a beautiful, sapphire color.
Hikari
You gonna cry?
Twilight (CONT’D)
That really hurt!
(beat)
And here I was, thinking we could be “pals.”
It’s about time someone taught you some manners!
X and Hikari prepare to fight.
After the battle, Twilight drops to his knees in defeat. Hikari and X stay alert.
Twilight
(huffing)
Oh, man.
(beat)
You guys are tough.
You might have what it takes.
Hikari
To do what?
Twilight regains his balance.
Twilight
Oh, like you don’t know.
Twilight snaps his fingers.A dark portal appears.
Twilight (CONT’D)
Well, gotta run!
Twilight steps through it, and the portal begins to fade away.
Hikari
Wait!
The portal disappears.
Hikari (CONT’D)
What did he mean?
X
I can’t find Zero.
Hikari
Huh? Why not?
X
I’m not sure. He said he was going to infiltrate the
remains of Sigma’s fortress, something about finding some sort of
Hey! So for those of you that don't know, I'm currently working on a concept to send to Capcom. It's called Remnant Soul, and it's a Capcom crossover game. It's about this kid named Hikari who's planet gets lost after a time distortion, and so he has to go to different periods of time and fix the parallaxes. (Each time zone is kind of like a world from Kingdom Hearts, basically. But I didn't want to call it a world because that's too similar to KH) I'm working on the script now and wanted to see if you guys think it fits the Megaman style theme so far? Also, below I've attached some art of the main character in his Maverick Hunter form.
Hikari rides through the lightwaves to Planet X. We see the remnants of a futuristic city, now a barren wasteland. An explosion goes off on top of a skyscraper in the nearby distance, and a shadow flies off of the building and lands in front of the screen. This is MEGAMAN X. Megaman X wipes debris off of his face, and regains his balance.)
Megaman X
(apologetically)
No good.
He flips open the top compartment of his metallic gauntlet, which reveals a communication device. He holds the device up to his mouth.)
Megaman X (Cont’d)
Zero? Zero, come in. It’s X.
Zero (O.S.)
X? Where are you?
Megaman X
I’m not sure. One of those robots Wily made
threw me off of a building. I’m okay, but I’m
starting to think we bit off more than we could
chew.
Zero (O.S.)
Let’s meet up and figure out a strategy.
(beat)
I’ll meet you at Skyscraper Hollows.
Megaman X
On my way.
Just as X prepares to dash off, a portal opens in the sky, and Hikari falls onto the ground, just a few feet away from X. He comes to his feet, and realizes his attire has changed. No longer is he a human. On this planet, he takes the form of a robotic soldier.
Hikari
(looking at his arms)
Whoa!
(beat)
Is this planet special?
X takes notice of Hikari.
Megaman X
Who are you?
Hikari
(smiling)
I’m Hikari!
Hikari (Cont’d)
And you are?
Megaman X
I’m a program created by Dr. Thomas Light.
My name is Megaman X.
But you can call me “X.”
X further inspects Hikari, who has an awkward look on his face.
X
I’ve never seen a program like you before.
Who’s your creator?
Hikari
Oh, I don’t have a creator.
(beat)
I just sort of… Came here.
X
Interesting… So you composed yourself
primarily of spare data?
Hikari places his hands behind his head and relaxes.
Hikari
Sure, that!
X
You’re not a virus, are you?
Hikari
(thinking)
Hmm… I don’t think so.
X’s communication device begins to beep.
X
I gotta get going.
It was nice to meet you.
X prepares to dash off.
Hikari
Wait, where are you going?
X
I’m meeting a contact in the city.
(beat)
If you’re a new program, you probably
don’t know about Dr. Wily and his robots,
but we’re trying to stop him from
destroying the planet.
Hikari
Can I help?
X crosses his arms to think.
X
We need all the help we can get,
but it’s up to Zero. You’ll have to
ask him yourself.
Hikari
Cool, lead the way!
The words PLANET X fly onto the screen as the two dash off the screen, which is a new power for Hikari to learn.
Later, they enter the cityscape. Digitized anti-remnants circle around the pair in a horde.
Hikari pulls out his sword and enters battle stance.
Hikari
Here, too?
X
(charging his buster gun)
You know these programs?
Hikari
Sure do.
Let’s get ‘em!
After the battle, Hikari and X put their weapons away.
X
We’re gonna be late.
Let’s keep moving.
The pair enter Skyscraper Hollows, a large hole in the ground. Short circuits dot the area like stars in the sky.
X
Wait here.
X walks around the corner to meet Zero, out of sight. Hiker crosses his arms, and instantly becomes bored. He sees a short circuit and tries to touch it. Ouch! It zaps him.
Hikari
(wincing in pain)
Geez!
X and ZERO, a maverick hunter that looks similar to X but with a different color scheme, approach Hikari.
Hikari
I didn’t touch anything!
Zero inspects Hikari further. He looks Hikari in the face, almost too close for comfort. Hikari arches back.
Zero
Hmm…
Hikari
What?
Zero peers at Hikari’s chest plate, then takes a look at his arm.
Zero
Interesting…
X crosses his arms and looks away. Zero walks behind Hikari and touches his back. Hiker bobs back and forth like a fish.
Zero
Um…
Zero faces Hikari again.
Zero (CONT’D)
Okay. I’ve made up my mind.
Hikari’s face lights up.
Hikari
Really? Can I join you guys?
Zero crosses his arms and closes his eyes as he turns away.
Zero
No.
X gasps. Hikari is surprised.
X
Why not?
Hikari
(in unison with X, upset)
How come?
Zero
Because you’re not strong enough.
(beat)
How can we trust you with a mission like this?
You’re a new program.
X
Zero, maybe he can prove himself…
I mean, we need the help.
Give him a mission.
Hikari
Yeah!
Hikari holds out his hand, and his sword digitizes into place.
Hikari (CONT’D)
Give me a mission!
You’ll see, I definitely have
what it takes to be a…
(beat)
Um…
Zero
(beat)
Maverick Hunter.
Hikari
Maverick Hunter!
Zero and X look at each other.
Zero
Okay.
(beat)
You really want to be a maverick hunter?
Hikari
Of course!
X
(to Zero)
He does seem to have knowledge of the programs
that have appeared in the city, Zero.
Zero
(long beat)
Fine. Talk to me when you’re ready for a mission.
Hikari talks to Zero when he’s ready.
And basically the missions are each like a brief "level" from Megaman X. So, it's pretty nostalgic.
Wait, I now have a second visit to the planet which is more optional, but further reveals more of the story and characters.
DURING PLANET X SECOND VISIT
Hikari is surprised as he finds himself in the Robot Graveyard.
Hikari
X?
(beat)
Zero?
(beat)
Where are those guys?
Anti-remnants begin to appear, and within seconds Hikari is swarmed by them.
Hikari
Nice try!
Hikari deals the final blow. In the distance, someone claps. However, Hikari is on guard.
Twilight
Hikari, nice! Fight, fight, fight!
Twilight steps toward Hikari.
Hikari
(angry)
You again?
Twilight
This planet is a pity, isn’t it?
A near distant future, and all that remains
is dust.
(beat)
When you think of the future, this isn’t what
comes to mind, is it?
Hikari scowls.
Twilight (CONT’D)
(laughing)
Oh, man! I’m on my toes!
Hikari
Where are X and Zero?
Twilight
Geez.
(beat)
You know what?
I just don’t know.
Hikari
That’s a lie!
X appears in sight. Twilight scowls in annoyance.
Hikari
(relieved)
X!
Twilight crosses his arms.
X
Good to see you back.
(beat)
This a friend of yours?
Hikari
Not in the least.
Twilight
Oh, come on. That’s just plain rude!
Twilight brandishes a large scythe, which is coated in a beautiful, sapphire color.
Hikari
You gonna cry?
Twilight (CONT’D)
That really hurt!
(beat)
And here I was, thinking we could be “pals.”
It’s about time someone taught you some manners!
X and Hikari prepare to fight.
After the battle, Twilight drops to his knees in defeat. Hikari and X stay alert.
Twilight
(huffing)
Oh, man.
(beat)
You guys are tough.
You might have what it takes.
Hikari
To do what?
Twilight regains his balance.
Twilight
Oh, like you don’t know.
Twilight snaps his fingers.A dark portal appears.
Twilight (CONT’D)
Well, gotta run!
Twilight steps through it, and the portal begins to fade away.
Hikari
Wait!
The portal disappears.
Hikari (CONT’D)
What did he mean?
X
I can’t find Zero.
Hikari
Huh? Why not?
X
I’m not sure. He said he was going to infiltrate the
remains of Sigma’s fortress, something about finding some sort of
Crystal or something.
But then I lost contact with him.
Hikari
Let’s go look for him!
X
Okay.