In a recent Bluesky post, developer Electric Airship announced that Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, with the ports to be developed alongside Starseed Games.
Initially launched in 2018, this EarthBound-inspired indie RPG is a solo project of Kasey Ozymy, who built it using RPG Maker. The title has since garnered a positive reception on Steam, with Zach noting in his review that it delivers a quirky, hilarious, and emotional experience that simply shouldn’t be missed.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Overview
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is a Japanese-style RPG made by a guy from Texas. It was very much influenced by SNES-era jRPGs, particularly Earthbound, Final Fantasy 5, and the Breath of Fire series, among others. It was also heavily influenced by Yume Nikki.
The game takes place in the dream of an eight-year-old boy. When an alien entity appears and threatens his family and the stability of the dream world itself, Jimmy sets out on an adventure to save his family and eradicate the threat of the Pulsating Mass. Along the way, Jimmy will have to work with his family, confront his own shortcomings, and brave the creeping nightmares of his subconscious.
Key Features
- Full-length Japanese-style RPG.
- Classic turn-based combat with some modern sensibilities.
- A big emphasis on exploration.
- As an empathetic kid, Jimmy gains the ability to imagine himself as several of the monsters he meets, allowing him to interact with the world in new ways.
- These different transformations can also be leveled up, granting Jimmy higher stats and new abilities.
- A story for adults delivered from the perspective of a child.
- Jokes.
- Unspeakable horrors.
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Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is in development for PS5, XSX, and Switch consoles. It is currently available on PC via Steam.
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