Code Atma

**Code Atma** is mobile, techno-thriller RPG developed by Indonesian game developer Agate Games. Set in a world where humanity, technology, and ancient beliefs intersect in a secret war: the War Beyond the Veil. Utilizing the potential of ancient myths and folklore that have been overlooked for ages, the Atma, or participants, set forth on a quest to unveil the concealed realities underlying the enigmas of our planet .

The game was also nominated as "Best Game Phone" during Baparekraf Game Prime Awards 2021 .

## Story

As technology advances, ancient beings have gained the ability to harness its power. As a police officer, you receive orders to investigate The Firefly case. At one point, a girl named Kasna manages to identify Atma, a presence that has long existed in the world. To combat this Atma, there is an app designed to track such possessions, offering assistance to those who lack the gift of sight . On a stormy day, the 911 dispatch is called into action to prevent a girl from taking her own life. Bram, with the help of "The Seeker" and using Code Atma, discovers that the girl is being controlled by an unknown Atma. It is now their responsibility to unravel the mysteries of The Firefly Case.

## Gameplay

As a turn-based card game, the game involves in battling between opponents with various deities and mythological creatures based on Southeast Asia theme.

## Characters

Code Atma consists of various characters throughout the story. The main casts of the story only consisting of people within Bram or The Seeker circle of acquaintances.

* **The Seeker** is a Senior Software Engineer dragged into The Firefly Case with his own Atma "Si Noni".
* **Arumi Kirana "nana" Larasati** is a friend to "The Seeker", she has past history of using Code Atma app however fails as there isn't any metaphysical energy inside her.
* **Subject-002** is a suspected culprit behind The Firefly Case and possessing extraordinary perception.
* **Bram** is a senior police investigating The Firefly Case with Kasna and The Seeker.
* **Kasna** is a medium and assistant to Bram, seeking information and solving The Firefly Case.

## Development

### Code Atma

According to an interview by Google, the game heavily inspired on creating "digital shaman" that has supernatural powers based on popular folklore . Furthermore it is also implied Code Atma is inspired by popular video game series Shin Megami Tensei . Creative Director Code Atma Fandry Indrayadi stated that Code Atma is a game specifically "RPG for busy people" because the game is an idle RPG game where you characters keep fighting without your own intervene. The game has been in development on April 2019 and Code Atma is also part of collaboration with big tech companies such as Telkom, Melon, and Oolean in order to introducing Indonesia cultures and folklore. According to EVP Digital and Next Businesss PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Joddy Hernady, the initiation of Oolean showed that Indonesia game developer is able to compete with overseas game developer and it makes local game developer interested in creating a game that interested to Indonesia market or even global market .

On 24th June 2020 the game was released on both Google Play and App Store in Early Access. Throughout its production many of the game received changes and new addition such as new Atma creatures or new features based on community feedbacks. Code Atma managed to take the internet with a storm garnerning for over 4/5 review on Google Play and 4,7/5 review on App Store.

### Transmission Lost

Two years after its release, Agate Games announced Code Atma stopped its development. The announcement is also comes with a video called "Transmission Lost" implying a lore between the pausing of the development . Many people speculated of stopping development and some rumors stated it is due to server budget that needed to maintain.

## Trivia

* Code Atma is heavily inspired by popular series Shin Megami Tensei.
* Many of the creatures and demons are based on ghost and urban legends from Indonesia.

## Official Links

* Code Atma Google Play page
* Agate Official Website
* Agate Official Twitter
* Agate Official Facebook
* Agate Official instagram

## Gallery

Visual artwork of Code AtmaGameplay screenshot of Code Atma
## References

1. ↑ [1] Code Atma website page
2. ↑ [2] Duniagames.co.id article" Baparekraf Game Prime Awards 2021: The Complete List of Winners!" written by Syahdan.
3. ↑ [3] "Code Atma | Story Trailer" via Agate Games on YouTube.com
4. ↑ [4] Google Play article "Interview dengan tim Code Atma" written by anonymous
5. ↑ [5] Duniaku.idntimes.com article "Ini 5 Fakta Menarik Soal Game RPG Lokal Code Atma!" written by M. Meka
6. ↑ [6] Gizmologi.id article "Agate Kenalkan Karakter Mistis Khas Indonesia Lewat Game “Code Atma”" written by Prasetyo Herfianto
7. ↑ [7] GGWP.id article "Code Atma Hentikan Update Konten Baru, Tapi Tidak Tutup" written by Mecca Medina