A Freshman's Adventure

A Freshman's Adventure is a text-based RPG created by SRGNation. It is currently in version 1.4.0.

Story and Gameplay

According to the itch.io page, the player is a high school freshman. Dark Shane, a character that annoyed the player throughout 7th grade, is planning on taking over the school and the world. The player has to chase him and defeat the enemies he throws.

Unlike traditional text-based RPGs, A Freshman's Adventure uses a linear level-based system. The player has a map, and can choose which area to go, afterwards the player must clear each level in the area. SRGNation compares it to "reading a book".

The battle system is comparable to JRPGs such as Earthbound. Before starting a battle, the player has the option to start the battle, run away, or enable auto-mode. In battles with enemies, the player has four options: Fight, Spells, Items, and Run Away. The player can deal damage by pressing Fight. If the player presses Spells, they access the spell menu, where they can spend MP to cast spells which inflict more damage on enemies or lower their stats. The player can press Items to use consumable HP or MP healing items. The player can also Run Away, which ends the fight without gaining rewards. Most enemies also have their own spells which they can use to weaken the player.