#brazilian devs

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[ID: A gifset containing four gifs of the handrawn point & click game Lunar Axe.

Gif 1 shows a dusty, dimly lit and partially destroyed corridor with cob webs. A figure in a black cloak glides up a staircase before fading into nothing.

Gif 2 shows an illustrated page with an ornate border. The left side of the page depicts a night time scene of two people outside watching a giant snake raise its head above trees in the distance. Text on the right reads, “Since the beginning of time there has been a mythological snake that inhabits this island. Nobody knows what its origin is or its goals. Generally, it remains asleep underground for centures, but when it wakes up and goes to the surface, several earthquakes occur and it generates destruction everywhere it passes with its colossal body.” Two text options below the excerpt read “Leaf” and “Moon.” 

Gif 3 shows the game’s lock-picking minigame. The player is presented with a view of a pin tumbler lock, with the player using the pick to push the lock pins up. When the pins reach the right height, they turn green.

Gif 4 shows a mossy scene of a moss covered skeleton leaning against a stone wall as water rushes by it. The player clicks on a journal next to the skeleton, with the screen displaying pages from the journal. The journal entry reads, “Friday, April 1, 1672. This is the end. These will probably be my last words... Someone broke into my house and chased me into the basement. I am hurt... they left me here to bleed out... I believed I would be safe after the failure of Beckman’s revolt, but it seems I still have enemies to this day... Damn it, I can’t die yet, someone needs to protect the ax-”

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Lunar Axe is a point & click adventure game inspired by Brazilian folklore and real world locations! After an earthquake, find yourself trapped in an abandoned house. Unravel mysteries, solve puzzles, meet a guardian spirit, and collect items before the city is destroyed!

For Windows and Linux. Free demo is available on itch.io

Developed by Ops Game Studio, an indie company based in São Luís, Maranhão, Brasil. They focus on immersive games that create unique experiences; advergames to promote products; and serious games to teach audiences different skills.

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What happens in June - a devlog

Took me a while and around 7 attempts to get the chapter preview vid on a good size for YT, but I did it! *cries*

If you'd like to check June's devlog for Love the Guard, Be the King, heeere's the link! ♥♥♥

But in case you just wanted to see the BG preview, I'll be a good girl and add this beauty in here too. ;3

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[Image ID: A photoset of the interactive browser game Tamales: Con Familia.

Image 1 shows a top down first person view of a kitchen table. On the left is a plate of tamale husks and the player holds one in their left hand. Their right hand is guided to spoon in masa from a blue bowl, and a meat filling from a pink bowl. A pink speech bubble from a speaker out of frame says, “I cannot believe that Hector didn’t show up today with his family. It’s like he doesn’t care that we’re trying to get together.” The food is being assembled over a dark red placemat.

Image 2 shows the player with a completed tamale in one hand. A tray of other tamales is on the right side of the screen. A blue speech bubble says, “Good food takes time, and I have you all to help me. I’m just happy to have my girls.”

Image 3 shows the player holding a tamale husk in one hand, and a spoon full of masa in the other. A pink speech bubble says, “Now that mom’s out of the room, do you really think she’d be better in Mexico? All of her children and grandchildren are here.”

Image 4 shows the player holding a tamale husk with masa on it. Their right hand is holding a spoon of the meat filling. A mint green speech bubble is saying, “Family is still family. We’ll always find a way to stay connected.”

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Tamales: Con Familia is a simulation game about preparing tamales with your family! Play as a shy, young kid and listen in on the conversations of your mother, sisters, and grandmother. As your family reminiscences on Mexico, explore stories inspired by the writer’s family that touch upon loss and change.

For free as a browser game.

Developed by narrative designer Samantha Ivonne Ortiz along with audio composer Caio M. Jiacomini and other developers. This game was made for the 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month jam. 

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[I.D.: A gifset containing four gifs of the upcoming game Tiny Witch. 

Gif 1 shows customers approaching the player’s counter. The player is seen putting ingredients into an activity station. 

Gif 2 shows a cauldron from one of the activity stations firing a blue spell that damages the player.

Gif 3 shows the player at different activity stations filling orders. The player briefly looks at their recipe book and flips through the pages.

Gif 4 shows a customer firing a spell at the player after being dissatisfied with the service.

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Tiny Witch is a management game about running a magical store that creates minions! Keep up with orders placed by dungeon masters by activating spells and recipes. Satisfy your customers’ requests or suffer the consequences! 

Set to release in 2022 for Windows. Free demo is out now

Developed by Creative Hand, a studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. They are a small team of four who focus on creating premium pixel art games in the Game Maker Studio 2 engine.

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[ID: A gifset containing four gifs about the narrative game Where the Water Tastes Like Wine.

Gif 1 shows an animation of a traveller sitting on a train car watching the passing scenery. It transitions into the traveller walking in a field. 

Gif 2 shows a stranger in a straw hat sitting by a fire at night. A menu displays an inventory where the items are illustrated as tarot cards.

Gif 3 shows a text snippet from a story: “The hotel is an old manor house that’s seen better days, a grand structure surmounted by a gambrel roof that dwarfs the house itself. It’s eerily still, but for two boys at play; each one so small and light they barely leave tracks in the deep snow.” An illustration of two boys along with the two selectable options saying “Make your way inside” or “Watch them” accompany the story. 

Gif 4 shows a skeleton carrying a stick with a bindle tied to it as it walks across a map of the United States

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Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a narrative adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny. Set in the Depression era of the United Staes, come across folkloric stories from the strangers you meet. Encounter strange and unsettling things, see where folk tales bleed into life, and unlock the most powerful type of stories in people!

For Nintendo Switch, Windows, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, and PS4.

Developed by Dim Bulb Games and Serenity Forge. Its writing team features a diverse set of creators such as Black creators Austin Walker and Gita Jackson; non-binary Nádleehí Diné artist Demian Dinéyazhi'; São Paulo-based writer Bruno Dias; and Anishinaabe writer Elizabeth LaPensée.

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[I.D.: A gifset containing four gifs of the game Chroma Squad.

Gif 1 shows a cutscene of different-colored robot mech parts combining together to form one big mech.

Gif 2 shows gameplay footage of the player characters brandishing swords in one scene, and fighting enemies in another scene. 

Gif 3 shows gameplay footage of the player characters fighting enemies and managing their budget. 

Gif 4 shows a fight between the combined, multi-colored mech against two different enemies. 

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Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors and their Power Rangers-inspired TV show! Cast actors, buy equipment for your studio, and craft both weapons and Mechas out of cardboard and duct tape. In this love letter to Power Rangers, customize your combat to a branching storyline!

For Windows, Linux, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.

Developed by Behold Studios, a small, Brazilian and Canadian studio known for other titles such as Galaxy of Pen and Paper.

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[ID: A gifset containing four gifs of the slice of life game Moonglow Bay.

Gif 1 shows the player character reeling in a fish while standing on a boat. Another character claps behind them. 

Gif 2 shows the player character sitting and frowning over a scrapbook. The scrapbook presents the question “Who is your partner?” and provides three choices to choose from: Taylor, Robin, and Maxime.

Gif 3 shows the player visiting a bait shop and mingling with other characters inside.

Gif 4 shows the player standing in front of a large tank full of fish while holding a book. The book is shown to document different entries on various aquatic life.

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Moonglow Bay is a slice of life adventure game set on the Eastern Canadian coastline in the 1980s! Play as a rookie angler struggling to fulfill your partner’s last wish by keeping a business afloat in the face of impeding bankruptcy. Fish, cook, and run your shop alone or with friends as you catalogue aquatic species and uncover the secrets of Moonglow Bay!

For Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Windows.

Developed by Bunnyhug, a tiny studio with a diverse team including queer Brazilian co-founder and art director Lu Nascimento; Filipino programmer Jeiel Aranal; Chinese lead programmer Shelley Lowe; Black animator Thomas Castle;  and many more lgbt developers. 

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[I.D.: A gifset containing four gifs of the pixel art game Virgo Versus The Zodiac.

Gif 1 shows the player character, Virgo in several different locations. In one location, she follows a purple-haired character walking around a tiled-floor in an outdoors area. Another location shows Virgo standing on an airship that is flying. Another location shows Virgo standing in a cage that is being pulled up in a dungeon-like area.

Gif 2 shows the player making two narrative options. One scene shows Virgo standing in a dark building with her two options being, “Let the pitiful star live” and “Or end her Misery.” The other scene shows Virgo standing next to a tree that another character sits in. The two narrative options displayed are, “End with this Realm’s delusion” and “Have mercy upon the pitiful Goddess.”

Gif 3 shows Virgo and her companions in a turn-based fight. A black dialogue box says, “Tzarina Leo casts out a huge Blaze.” The B button appears on screen and pushing it fills a meter that unleashes a sword-shaped attack on Virgo and her party.

Gif 4 shows three scenes. One shows Virgo in space as two enemies blast several projectiles that fill up the screen. Another scene shows Virgo fighting against another enemy in space who shoots laser beams at her as she throws hammers. The other scene shows Virgo standing inside a building where two characters, one red and one blue, run into each other. 

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Virgo Versus The Zodiac is a sci-fi/fantasy JRPG about a villain reviving the Golden Age! Play as Virgo the Holy Queen as she brings mayhem to the Zodiac Realms in a twisted and unforgiving cosmic quest. With turn based combat, unique combat challenges, a whole galaxy to explore, and multiple endings, purge Heretics and even ride alpacas!

 For Windows. A free demo is also available.

Developed by Moonana Games that’s led by Nana, a Brazilian developer and pixel artist who collaborates with other devs from around the globe. Moonana takes inspiration from other pixel games such as the Mario RPGs, Earthbound, and OFF.