thinking about ideas

Never made a game before, but I want to try :))

Gonna try to keep it simple and build a strong foundation first before adding more things in. Don't want to be pulling a yandereDev would we lmao

Base game:

• Basic rpg combat
• Saves
• Large overworld map separated into local maps
  • Sectors 1 and 2

• Locations:
  • Training room
  • Cafe
  • Rooftop
  • (3) Streets
  • Park

• Maroon and Umbra as NPCs
  • Friend-able
  • Romanceable
  • Play as a matchmaker between the two
• A somewhat linear storyline with 3 different endings
• Day/Night cycle

Stuff I want to work towards in the future:

• Player-customizable character
  • Costumed and civilian form
  • A way to input player pronouns
  • Multiple superpower choices
  • Start out differently (ex. Hero Aid Healer, )
• The Director as an NPC and maybe a romanceable option?
• Maroon and Umbra are antagonizable
• Multiple endings and a branching storyline
• More locations
  • Research Center
  • Maroon's apartment
  • The Director's office
  • Hospital
  • Library
  • Metro (acts as a central hub/overworld map  for Player to travel to different locations)
• Animated face icons
• Busts?
• Animated cutscenes
• Aesthetic UI
• Calander/Date Cycle
• In-Game Time

Basic story premise

The Player character is a D-rank hero/intern working as a sidekick with Maroon to take down Umbra. Not sure what I should do for the superpower, but I'm thinking something simple for now, like super strength.

EDIT (8/1):

Researched and messed around on RPGmaker for 4 hours. I have the bare bones foundation for an introduction, a player-name-input system, and a friend-point system.