Meet the Brazilian Indie Game Guild Battalion

Key Takeaways

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  • Brazilian developers have shown a long-standing passion for RPGs, with history dating back to the mid-90s.
  • The upcoming title Guild Battalion combines classic 90s turn-based tactics with real-time strategy elements to create unique gameplay phases.
  • Current versions of Guild Battalion are playable directly in web browsers and available on Itch.io and Steam.
  • Creators aim to break traditional RPG tropes by mixing collaborative team command structures with diverse mission objectives like dungeon exploration.

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Brazilian game developers have demonstrated a consistent interest in the RPG genre, producing a notable quantity of games within this category. This trend dates back to 1994 with Adventure and Mystery at Xingu, co-authored by Renato Degiovani of Indie Brasilis. Also known as The Legend of Anagwea, this title was created for eight-bit computers and PCs running the DOS operating system. Ten years later, in 2004, Erinia, an MMORPG, was produced by Ignis Games, a studio from Paraná that, though short-lived, left a mark on the industry’s history. Other significant productions followed, including Taikodom (2008) by Hoplon Infotainment, a studio based in Santa Catarina, and Knights Of Pen And Paper (2013), an internationally acclaimed title conceived and published by Behold Studio from Brasilia. Guild Battalion, a medieval fantasy CRPG developed by Badback Game Studio, exemplifies the continued dedication to this genre. The game features 2D pixel art graphics displayed from a top-down perspective, in which heroes must overcome challenges across various missions.

Brazilian Studio Mashiro T. Araujo Blends 90s Classics with Real-Time Strategy Elements for Guild Battalion in Development on Itch.io and Steam

This turn-based strategy RPG allows players to command a small team of characters working collaboratively in real-time to complete phases with varied objectives, such as exploring dungeons or defending a fortress against enemies. According to its creator, Mashiro T. Araujo, the game draws heavy inspiration from 90s classics like Fire Emblem, Shining Force I & II, and Feda: Emblem of Justice. These elements clearly define the studio’s Brazilian creative vision. Araujo noted in the game’s Dev Log that RTS elements were incorporated to break from a common feature of TRPGs: turn-based battles. Guild Battalion is currently under development. A version featuring four distinct phases and four playable characters is available to play directly via web browser on the official page at Itch.io. To stay updated on production progress, players can visit the game’s Steam page and add it to their wishlist.


Specification
Official NameGuild Battalion
Brief SummaryCommand your group in this medieval fantasy CRPG and unveil the story as you explore dungeons, defend fortresses, protect payloads other different stage objectives!
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Play ModesSingle player

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