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Developer: Sudden Kebab Studios
Based in Derby, United Kingdom
Release date: TBA
Website: GuardBreakGame.com
Steam: Link
Press contact: contact@suddenkebab.com
Socials: X | Discord | Bluesky
Description
Guard Break is a turn-based RPG set in a kingdom gripped by crisis. Explore diverse environments, strengthen your party, and battle ruthless foes as you unravel the secrets behind a mysterious threat.Under the reign of King Augustus, the mighty Kingdom of Arcadia long stood tall. But as the king’s strength wanes and his son steps forward, a mysterious terrorist group named Chimera hatches a dangerous plan. Play as a team of Arcadian agents and allies, each with unique stories, strengths, and struggles, as they uncover Chimera’s motives and fight to defend the realm from a looming threat.
Key Features:
- Classic JRPG Atmosphere: A homage to 32-bit JRPGs of the late 1990s, featuring visuals and music inspired by the era.
- 8-10 Hour Campaign: A story-driven adventure without filler, delivering a well-paced plot designed to keep you engaged from start to finish.
- Multiple Protagonists: Experience the story through an ensemble cast, each with unique backgrounds, skills, weapon types, and personal arcs.
- Bond System: All the protagonists have interwoven relationship bonds that shift based on your dialogue choices. Favouring one ally may disappoint another, creating a careful balancing act. Stronger bonds yield extra combat perks.
- Visible Encounters: No random battles- spot enemies on the field and choose when to engage. Battles feature fast, turn-based combat with a clear move queue for strategic planning.
- Guard Break Mechanic: Enemies have guard points tied to specific weaknesses- focus on those to 'Guard Break' them, leaving them vulnerable for the rest of the battle.
A public demo is available on the Steam page.
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Team
Guard Break is solo developed by Chris Davis. Previous work includes "The Escapists" and "Spud's Quest" (under Mouldy Toof Studios).