The pixel-style plot RPG "Artis Impact" independently produced by Malaysian Chinese developer Mas was officially launched on the Steam platform on August 7, 2025.As a work produced using the RPG Maker MV engine, it impressed many players with its exquisite art and emotional narrative during the trailer stage, and the release of the full version further proves that it is not only "cute" but also "priced".

1. Use pixels as the pen to write delicately

Despite the traditional pixel style, the artistic expression of "The Story of Ai's" is by no means a simple tribute to retro.The entire game has more than 4,000 frames of hand-drawn animations, covering multiple dimensions such as character action, environmental feedback, combat performances, etc.:

The gurgling stream, the elevator that took more than ten hours to make, and even the pixels of the AI robot Bot rolled their eyes are several centimeters, all of which show the developers' high pursuit of "reality in details".Each map is also designed by the developer himself, from wasteland technology to daily life, keeping the game world alive in silence.

In order to further strengthen narrative expression, "The Story of Ai" uses comic-style storyboards and UI animation effects to cleverly combine emotions with events.The emergence of anger groove on the top of the head and the switching of exaggerated facial expressions all make the character more three-dimensional.

2. Lightweight system, focusing on emotional expression

"The Story of Ai's" does not pursue system stacking or numerical pressure. It adopts a rhythm-friendly round combat mechanism, emphasizing positive feedback on skill proficiency and usage habits.Attribute improvement relies on life behaviors such as "eating", "working", and "training", and provides a growth experience similar to simulated management.

The game's side quests exist in the form of "probability trigger", where players are encouraged to walk around the town and interact frequently with NPCs, triggering warm and absurd little stories like "Pizza Shop Secret" or "AI Gorilla's Maze".Each NPC has its own personality, dialogue changes and feedback mechanisms to keep the world dynamically responding.

3. Character creation and plot depth coexist

Akane, the protagonist of The Story of Ai’s, is an A-Lith agent dressed in black and holding a long knife, partnered with a black Cube AI Bot.Under her cold appearance, she has an unexpectedly contrasting "middle-second" personality. For example, she transforms into a "mattress reviewer" and is persistent in trying to sleep on various occasions, with nothing missing from Simmons to cartons.

And under this relaxed and humorous appearance, the actual topic of "The Story of Ai" is the more profound "the future coexistence of humans and AI."The game has a "respect value" system, and the player's choice is also closely related to the plot direction.The difference between the endings is not just the literal "good and bad", but the thoughts about "sacrifice", "inheritance" and "lostness".

4. About the developer

"The Story of Ai's" is completed by Mas alone, from project establishment, art, program to script.Its creative philosophy emphasizes "returning to emotions and expressions of the character itself", hoping to create an RPG that "will not feel tired after playing".It is inspired by works such as "Creation of Heaven and Earth" in the SNES era, focusing on content density and emotional communication rather than complexity in system design.Instead of pursuing innovative gimmicks, it steadily told a story about "people, gentleness and AI".This is a worthwhile piece for players who are eager for a narrative experience that is relaxed but also rich in emotional weight.

Release information

• Game name: Artis Impact

• Developer: Mas (independent development)

• Release date: August 7, 2025

• Game platform: PC / Steam

• First-time price: 68 yuan (the first week discount price is 61.2 yuan)