Half Past Fate
Release date: Mar 12, 2020
Developers: Serenity Forge
Publishers: Way Down Deep
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! Half Past Fate is a rom-com adventure with a charismatic 3D pixel art style. Follow the journey of 6 ordinary people who found each other in extraordinary ways. From eight hours to eight years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever. An inspiring and heartwarming slice-of-life story set in present day. Jump through time, witness how 6 people come together over a span of 8 years. Eat spicy ramen. Immerse in our familiar world through charming 3D pixel art visuals. Learn what's different between black tea and green tea. Change a flat tire. Relish in relatable stories about life, love, and the fate that brings us together. Cast Mara , the CEO and founder of Nanovolt, a struggling technology startup that's looking for funding. She finally locks down a major investor and prepares her final pitch... that is until she clashes with their VP, Rinden, the morning before the presentation. Rinden , investor and VP of Aurous. After immigrating to the United States, Rinden has always focused on investments in clean energy. He finally found the best startup to invest in, with the help of his business intern, Ana. Ana , 2nd generation Japanese & tea connoisseur. Growing up, Ana's always helped her parents' tea shop in Little Tokyo. However, at one fateful tea festival, she meets Jaren, a lost soul who wants nothing but learn more about what she's passionate for the most. Jaren , a dude who works at a retro game shop. After losing his connection with a girl at a tea festival, he puts on his detective hat, determined to find her again. Along the way, he makes new friends, learns about ramen, and even helps a stranger, Milo, change his flat tire. Milo , an aspiring film director who focuses on documentaries. While testing out his camera in the park, he meets his future best friend, Bia. Little did he know that their lives, for better or for worse, will be completely intertwined for the next 8 years. Bia , a Brazilian photography student who moved to the United States. Bubbly by nature, Bia tries to make friends wherever she goes, including even her friend's reserved sister, Mara. 4 years later, Bia would find out that their casual encounter at the theater has inspired Mara to create the future of our world.

Press reviews: “Half Past Fate is a heartwarming rom-com adventure. This is the kind of wholesomeness I need in my life right now.” PC Gamer “Half Past Fate looks stunning. It’s a perfect blend of 2D sprites and 3D environments, and everything from the character models to the tiny cups of coffee burst with personality - it’s one of the most beautiful pixel art games we’ve seen in a good while. Similarly, the music is wonderfully upbeat, and the combination of this along with the colourful visuals make for an incredibly pleasant gaming experience.” Nintendo Life “With its gorgeous art, energetic soundtrack, and breezy narrative, Half Past Fate exudes positivity from top to bottom.” Nintendo Enthusiast