Seed of Pandora: Legend of the Gaia Tree is a JRPG that draws clear inspiration from classic titles of the past, both in its combat system and in its exploration and game world. This RPG is being developed by the indie studio Pandora Media Games, which just a few days ago launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to further refine its creation.
Seed of Pandora: Legend of the Gaia Tree is a retro-inspired RPG set in the mystical world of Pandora, where the seeds of the legendary Gaia Tree are believed to have given rise to all life. The story begins over a century after a war against the Gaia Sect, a group of monks once charged with protecting the Gaia Tree but later exiled for their misuse of its power.
As the peaceful Kingdom of Garda enjoys relative tranquility, the player embarks on a journey across Pandora to uncover the mysteries of recurring dreams and the secrets that lie within this fully realized 16-bit style world. Along the way, players will forge bonds with a diverse cast of characters, each with unique backstories and personalities, and engage in turn-based battles reminiscent of classic RPGs like Final Fantasy and Suikoden.
The game features a meticulously crafted world map that can be fully explored, with locations accessible through special items like Varsha’s Telescope. Seed of Pandora combines the charm of classic 16-bit RPGs with modern gameplay enhancements, including quality-of-life features like autosave, fast-forward options, and a simple quest system to track main and side quests.
Players can expect a mix of epic main story quests and optional side quests, some of which are time-sensitive or influence the main plot. The game is brought to life with beautiful anime-style cutscenes and a talented voice cast, creating an immersive experience that pays homage to the golden age of JRPGs while offering new and engaging mechanics for both new and veteran players.
As the game nears completion, the Kickstarter campaign aims to secure funding for final enhancements, such as full pixel art portraits and an anime music video intro, to deliver the ultimate RPG experience. Seed of Pandora has a playable demo available on Steam, which is incredibly useful for getting a sense of the quality and care put into this RPG. Below, you’ll find an overview, screenshots, and a trailer.
About This Game
Seed of Pandora is a throwback RPG in the classic 16 bit pixel art style. Embark on an epic adventure across the continent of Pandora as you meet helpful companions along the way that will become lifelong friends. Discover the many secrets of this fully realized 16 bit world. Beautiful anime cutscenes bring the story to life with gorgeous hand drawn art. With a fast paced turn-based battle system Seed of Pandora feels like a game made in the golden era of RPG’s, but with many modern day quality of life improvements and an emphasis on fun gameplay.
The Story
The Kingdom of Garda, in the southernmost continent of Pandora. Here lies the great Gaia Tree, the tree of life. The seeds of the Gaia Tree are said to have given rise to all life in the world.
The Gaia Sect, a group of monks originally tasked with protecting the Gaia Tree, banished to the endless southern seas by the first King of Garda. They stood accused of heresy and abusing the power they derived from the Gaia Tree’s magical seeds.
Over a century has passed since the war against the Gaia Sect. The citizens of Garda enjoy a simple life of relative peace.
This is where our adventure begins…
