Some lame sprites.

[Red Haired Bastard]

Kind of reminds me of Earthbound sprites. Looks pretty good, but with a project name like deus ex machina, I expected something more mechanical.

Yes, Earthbound is a huge inspiration. Its one of my favorite games.

And well, i'm taking the term "Deus ex Machina" in a more. literal sense. Google explains it as  "an unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation, especially as a contrived plot device in a play or novel."

Like this is going to be. my "Deus ex machina." if that makes any sense.