OVERVIEW
AGERASIA is a visual novel style, comedic narrative-driven game which centres around eight unique participants, each one hailing from a different point in human history.
We aim to release AGERASIA in the latter half of 2026 (subject to change) on the Steam storefront, playable on any device that can run the Steam client. A free demo containing the Prologue to the game is aimed to be released later this year.
See the video above for more information regarding the project.
PLOT + GAMEPLAYYou will follow Camden Connolly, born and raised in the Modern Era, they find themselves in an unfamiliar situation alongside seven other colourful characters, each from a different Era of human history - going as far back as Prehistory, all the way up to the Distant Future. Finding themselves at the whims of a curious floating blobfish known as Rantan, the eight are tasked with using time travelling lanterns to compete against each other in a bid to restore a supposed reality-bending world event.
After the Prologue, you will be given the choice to go down one of a multitude of routes, each following one of the eight main cast as Camden accompanies them back to their own period, experiencing a unique and vastly different story each time.
You'll go from being part of a slice-of-life drama where your choices affect character relationships, to fighting dangerous foes whose mysterious powers rely on tactical combat decisions, to even solving a murder case by putting evidence together. Each route is totally different from each other, all within the confines of a visual novel. AGERASIA’s storytelling style focuses on a light-hearted, comedic nature. While somewhat serious topics are portrayed, the narrative is told through a very whimsical and fun lens, and should not be taken too seriously.
But how do these individual stories interlink into Rantan's plan? How do they all come together in the end? Experience a variety of good and bad endings and uncover the mystery behind AGERASIA.
CASTING CALLWe began a Kickstarter campaign prior to this which has since met its goal, which meant we could open up this Casting Call sooner than planned! We are looking for main cast voice actors (and one very important side character) as well as music composers to help create a communal soundtrack for the game. We have no limit to the amount of composer we could take on, but this does not mean everyone who applies is guaranteed.
VA AUDITION RULESNot following the below rules with auditions pertaining to voice actors may result in you not being applicable for casting so following the rules outlined below is crucial.
Auditions MUST be submitted in either MP3 or WAV formats. Video file auditions will NOT be considered for casting.
You may do as many or as few takes as you would like, but two takes of each line helps gauge scope in regards to voice flexibility.
You must be aged 16 or over. AGERASIA's age rating is planned to be around this mark, therefore casting anyone under this threshold is unethical.
You must be able to YELL without your microphone peaking. Audio quality in of itself must be of suitable quality for game implementation.
When auditioning, it is essential that you include a Discord tag that can be used to contact you in the event you are cast. Primary communication will be carried out over Discord.
Please also specify in the audition description whether or not you are open to being possibly cast as a side character in AGERASIA in the event you are not cast on main cast. Every auditionee is entitled to be in the pool for side character casting.
You may audition in multiple ways. You may submit a demo reel, or a few examples of work, or even link to a drive with examples of work. There is no strict guideline for submitting a composer audition.
You must be able to submit work on either an MP3 or WAV file format in future if you are cast.
You must be aged 16 or over. AGERASIA's age rating is planned to be around this mark, therefore casting anyone under this threshold is unethical.
When auditioning, it is essential that you include a Discord tag that can be used to contact you in the event you are cast. Primary communication will be carried out over Discord.
This casting call will be up for one month, ending on September 16th. On which, casting will take place over the following couple days. For voice actors, casting will be based on performance, ability to convey emotions and tone, audio quality, and if you followed the rules listed above. Composer casting will be based on existing compositions, audio quality, and if you followed the rules listed above.
Once casting has concluded, those chosen will be contacted via Discord by Olivia Westmorland, and will be invited as staff to the public Discord server and informed regarding next steps and how the project will be run.
Curious about our Kickstarter? Check it out below - there are still opportunities to get early access or even a copy of the game itself on launch day next year.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oliviawestmorland/agerasia-anthological-visual-novel-game?ref=discovery&term=agerasia&total_hits=3&category_id=35
Want to join the Discord and find out about casting and other updates as soon as possible? Hit the link below!
https://discord.gg/jUWHtAmsha
Hey everyone!
Just a reminder that there is less than a week left to audition! Auditions will close the morning of the 16th and casting takes place later that day with the cast being revealed either later in the day or the following day depending on communication.
Good luck to everyone!
We are looking for multiple composers to create the soundtrack to AGERASIA. Music composition is the only developmental factor that we need outsourced help with, and we have no limit as to how many composers we are willing to cast. However, this does not mean everyone who auditions is guaranteed to be brought on.
AGERASIA is set in multiple different time periods, this means that we would love to be able to create music that embody different periods - regardless of instrumentation. Ideally, we look for composers who are able to work in multiple styles (though is is not essential, as neutral non-themed tracks are also needed). However, the scope of the soundtrack can be adjusted as needed depending on the auditionees and their capabilities. This is the aspect of development we are the most flexible with, so we encourage you to show your own unique styles and not to nitpick your submitted examples and instead share the work that you like most yourself.
You may submit a demo reel, standalone examples of your work, a link to a drive, or any other means of presenting your work.
*Say something you think would fit*
The protagonist of this story. Camden is from the Modern Era, and is totally down to be kidnapped for a time travelling adventure. That is to say, they're not too crazy about their own time period. Positivity is not their strong suit, and Camden tends to focus on the negatives in regard to their own life - though through their socially inept demeanour, there is still room for snarky sarcasm.
When auditioning for Camden, be aware that due to the nature of them being the protagonist, you will be expected to take on more lines than the rest of the cast, with scripts being a lot bigger than the other characters.
We are looking for a somewhat androgynous voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Unphased, confident) "Give it a couple more years and the world leaders will eat each other up and the planet's gonna melt. Move on."
(In his head - panicked) "Oh no.. I've run out of snarky comments. The hell do I do now?! Just, think of something cool to make her like you.."
(Freaking out) "Someone, somewhen, everything's become dependant on ME. YOU THINK THIS IS WHAT I WANTED?!"
Ahlia is a spunky girl with a desire to learn about the past - hailing from the Near Future Era. With an aptitude for optimism, Ahlia can only see the good in the events that played out before her time, and longs for a chance to learn more about the cultures and people of old. Her pep and sometimes over-eagerness to be a part of things can often lead to social ignorance.
We are looking for a low-mid pitch fem-sounding voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Blissfully positive) "Sidekick! Okay! I've never taken any martial arts before, but I will try my best!"
(Desperate, uncertain) "Stop! You'll traumatise him! He hasn't invented electricity yet, let alone the concept of humour!"
(Longing, melodramatic) "Come - I need a lap to lay in so I may dreamily stare into the beauty of the sky! OH, THE HORROR.."
Rantan is the loveable yet punchable blobfish "mascot" that claims to be in charge of this entire operation. His motives are unclear yet he seemingly knows a lot about the reasons for everyone to be gathered. With a mysterious yet upbeat spark, Rantan takes most opportunities to toy with the eight, in an unnerving yet squishy manner.
We are looking for a jovial and infectious low-mid voice of any kind with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Impatient, uncouth) "Thirty minutes late means thirty minutes wasted! We're pressed for time, and TIME. IS. PRECIOUS!"
(Devilish, mysterious) "Oh.. Ohohoho... There's a prize alright.. a prize greater than any prize you could imagine."
(Overreacting, a little defeated) "This is CRAZY! This is LUNACY! Time travel is REAL?!..... Is what I thought you'd all be saying."
Menora is the youngest daughter of the high priestess of the Mythological Era. As an avid animal-lover, Menora's dream is to save the creatures used for her kingdom's colosseum sports, her determination to do so surpassing even her confidence. Menora is blissfully unaware of how deadly the world around her can be, though her goals and the longing to find her long-lost older sister push her on.
We are looking for a mid-high pitch fem-sounding childlike voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Innocently unaware) "This is probably just something I read on a tapestry and am now just reliving in my head out of boredom!"
(Struggling to comprehend her emotions) "I've had secrets kept from me my whole short life, I just.. don't get it Cammy... You'd tell me the truth, right?!"
(Act first think later) "HEEYYYY! Snakes can't eat if they're tied in knots! I'LL BITE YA, WITCH!"
Solan is a washed out rockstar from the Pre-Modern Era. His style and beliefs are a little outdated, with his post-fame leading to a more condescending and unpolite demeanour. Solan deals with his problems in a way almost unbefitting for a person of such notoriety, and that has led to his legacy being somewhat tarnished. Only his close friends truly know what's going on.
We are looking for a low-mid male-sounding voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Chill, unperturbed) "I already accepted this is all in my head. All the psychedelic shapes? This is but a hallucination, and I've accidentally breached lucidity."
(Smirking, obtuse) "Yuuup, and that's my cue to get the hell outta here. Donate all the shit they gift me to charity or somethin' I don't care."
(Pissed and offput) "This is some BODACIOUS BULLSHIT. What- you think your fancy cordless phone makes you better than me?! I bet it can't play music!"
Penelope is the noblest princess in all of the Medieval Era. Noblest in that her royal familiar blood is the only noble thing about her. Foul-mouthed and uppity, Penelope sees little of the Englishmen societally below her, and her desperation to be independent and self-sufficient leads to disagreements in the arranged plans by that of her father and suitor.
We are looking for a mid-high pitched fem-sounding voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Jovial yet weary) "Oh-ho? Perhaps one of you two brought moi a welcome gift basket? These fools plainly forwent it."
(Glee, self-importance) "Ha! I toldeth you one was destined for greatness! One is the apple of the world's eye!"
(Distressed, flustered) "Point those sharp-toothed eyes AWAY FROM ME THIS INSTANT! I can tell those eyes do not nothing but undress me!"
B.E.B is B.E.B. What does it stand for? What is it's gender? What is... it? All valid questions, none of which will be answered. B.E.B finds humour in the fact that nobody can quite judge what they're motives are - leading to them having no real convictions or empathy toward their peers.
We are looking for almost any type of voice with a heavy rasp and the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative. BEB IS BEB. MOLD THEM TO YOUR LIKING.
(Teasing, sly) "The moon? How does a mere kinder know such long-gone folklore such as the moon?"
(Dismissive, snarky) "See how unimportant introductions were? This is a SOLO adventure, freakazoids! See you never!"
(Insane, holding back laughter) "HA! Your face drooping like a late-night customer is a face I'll always treasure- BAHAHAHA!"
Rosalyn is a stagehand working for an amateur theatre group in the Industrial Era. Managing actors and crew is hard enough, let alone when Rosalyn's eccentric boss is constantly looming over her shoulder. Work can get a little stressful, which has crushed Rosalyn's self-esteem and confidence, leading to a timid shell of what once was.
We are looking for a mid-high pitch fem-sounding voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Pleased yet wary) "G-Goodest of mornings to you both! Or evenings! I-I don't know for sure.."
(Panicked, fumbling) "Get going? N-Now I'm questioning your morals more than I already was! Which was a lot!"
(At a breaking point) "I-It's just ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. I have two hands, ten fingers, and NOT ENOUGH TIME."
Whilst not too much can be said regarding the identity of this character, they play an integral part in the narrative of AGERASIA. An older male with a gruff but uplifting voice, looming over the entire story until his identity is revealed. (I promise it is worth auditioning for this role, it is the one "side character" you could want over main cast).
We are looking for a mid-low male-sounding older voice with the ability to convey a variety of emotions under a somewhat weary pretence. There are no set voice requirements, we encourage you to be creative.
(Uncertain, curious) "You're not quite Camden, are you? You're someone who's seen things - things that defy logic - right?"
(Eager, overbearing) "This is where my greatest creation shall flourish! THE BIRTH OF THE FINEST DRINKS IN THE HUNDRETH CENTURY."
