{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8f0c07c71c9cbed45cba0a0d","clusterId":"c_5bf655204b9f44b501e8f235","slug":"kikaku-kakusei-developer-cites-gunvolt-and-dynasty-warriors-origins","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Kikaku Kakusei Developer Cites Gunvolt and Dynasty Warriors Origins","summary":"In a developer interview, CelLab's Celsis discusses the influences behind the side-scrolling action game Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum's Determination~, released on PC April 30. The game draws from the Azure Striker Gunvolt series for its action feel and Dynasty Warriors: Origins for its form-switching system. The developer also details a new AI-assisted translation workflow.","whyItMatters":"The interview reveals how a Taiwanese indie developer blended influences from classic action games and modern AI tools to create a side-scrolling action game.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eCelsis, the game designer behind CelLab\u0026#39;s Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum\u0026#39;s Determination~, has been making indie games in Taiwan since 2008. His background includes work at an AI facial recognition company, and he cites the SaGa series as a personal favorite. The game, priced at 1,980 yen with a 20% discount until July 10, features two playable characters with distinct battle modes and equipment systems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the action design, Celsis was strongly influenced by the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, which he says made him feel like he was playing incredibly well. The form-switching mechanic was inspired by Dynasty Warriors: Origins, helping balance Lulum\u0026#39;s various battle modes. The developer also adopted a new translation method using AI-generated text as a base, then having the team proofread and polish to preserve character personality across languages.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"CelLab's Celsis talks influences for Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum's Determination~: Azure Striker Gunvolt for action feel, Dynasty Warriors: Origins for form-switching. Also using AI-assisted translation with team polish. Out now on PC.","twitterPost":"CelLab's Celsis on Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum's Determination~: influenced by Azure Striker Gunvolt and Dynasty Warriors: Origins. AI-assisted translation with team polish. Out now on PC.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"CelLab released Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum's Determination~ on PC April 30. Developer Celsis cites Azure Striker Gunvolt and Dynasty Warriors: Origins as key influences. The game also uses a new AI-assisted translation workflow with team proofreading.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/02/168732.html\",\"title\":\"Influenced by the 'Azure Striker Gunvolt' Series and 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' - Exhilarating Side-Scrolling Action Game 'Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum's Determination~' [Developer Interview]\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4266,"outputTokens":1467,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782985541,"createdAt":"2026-07-02T09:39:32.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-02T09:39:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-02T09:39:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_5bf655204b9f44b501e8f235","canonicalTitle":"「『蒼き雷霆 ガンヴォルト』シリーズや『真・三國無双 ORIGINS』の影響を受けている」爽快横スクロールACT『機核覚醒～ルルムの決意～』【開発者インタビュー】","representativeArticleId":"a_d8d0200e0aa3c03c6fb92a61","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"機核覚醒～ルルムの決意～\"],\"studios\":[\"CelLab\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-02T08:30:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-02T08:30:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-02T09:39:51.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/02/168732.html","title":"「『蒼き雷霆 ガンヴォルト』シリーズや『真・三國無双 ORIGINS』の影響を受けている」爽快横スクロールACT『機核覚醒～ルルムの決意～』【開発者インタビュー】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["機核覚醒～ルルムの決意～"],"studios":["CelLab"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Kikaku Kakusei ~Lulum's Determination~, developed by CelLab's Celsis, was released on PC on April 30.","The game's action design was influenced by the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, according to Celsis.","The form-switching mechanic was inspired by Dynasty Warriors: Origins.","Celsis used AI-generated text as a base for translation, with the team proofreading and polishing to preserve character personality.","The game costs 1,980 yen with a 20% discount until July 10, and features two playable characters with distinct battle modes and equipment systems."]}