In-Game Updates
The finish line is near!
We’re super close to finishing all the content in the game… WHOA! What?! Does that mean Guardian of Lore will be out soon?! Hold your horses, now! It won’t be out just yet, sorry to disappoint you, folks. However, it means the game is that much closer to being ready for the final polishing and debugging rounds.
100% Finished items and New Enemies
All of the items are finished, finally! We made sure to balance the item types properly throughout the game for an optimum gaming experience. There’s a Steam achievement waiting for those heroes who manage to find all the items!
Apart from rounding off the development of all the items, we’ve added new enemies for Sayri to battle against. At Round 2 Games, we’re big on providing players with variety, we want them to have an awesome and FUN experience! Well, our new bad guys will surely be very entertaining to beat - one of them will chase you with a ginormous Morning Star (that is, a spiked mace), and the other is ready to take a shot at you with a crossbow. Bet you can’t wait to try your hand at beating them!
Your own choice of game buttons!
We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been asked for this feature. Your wishes are our commands, folks! The menu to choose your own combo of game buttons is in the works. And it will be fantastic, we promise!
Unity 3D Particle Effects and New Background Art
Particle effects galore! We’ve added this wonderful effect to all of the weapons and the bosses. And boy does it make a difference! Sayri’s court agrees, even ugly old Cherufe is looking more dapper than ever!
Our star illustrators have been polishing up some of the backgrounds - we are aiming for uniqueness and jaw-dropping scenarios. We want your experience with Guardian of Lore to be one-of-a-kind and we’re working hard to make it happen.
Slow down, Sayri!
Seems our hero’s been having way too many Mates lately - you know, those hot infusions made with dried leaves from the Yerba Mate tree? Mate infusions invigorate your body and soul. We have sped Sayri up a bit to increase his agility and to make it easier for players to beat bad guys.
Updates outside of the game
Steam Games Festival is upon us yet again!
The Winter Edition of the Steam Games Festival took place from the 3rd of February to the 9th. We had a blast, as usual! We streamed live on the 8th and had an awesome time. We showcased a whole new level of Guardian of Lore. Did you participate in any of the Steam events?
Here’s a recording of our Live Stream in case you were not able to catch it.
Round 2 Games at the Global Game Jam 2021
We decided to take a short break from Sayri and his court for some much-needed bonding time and team-building experiences - now, don’t go soft on us, folks, there was very little crying and lots of laughter and hard work!
The Global Game Jam, or GGJ for short, took place from the 27th to the 31st of January. Its goal is for developers to come together to create a video game or board game in a very short amount of time. The mission of the “game jam” is to bring new and fresh ideas into the gaming industry, while empowering individuals to experiment, learn and create collectively.
Without further ado, we present to you, our humble creation - Soul and Found!
This beauty came to fruition in just four days! A two-player cooperative game. One soul, one body, one mission: to find each other in a magical setting. A mystical desert watches your every move as you struggle to reunite with your other half. We were blown away by the experience and came out of it proudly: our bond as a team rock-solid and our developing skills stronger. All in all, an awe-inspiring experience.
Guardian of Lore Release Date
“Shrek, are we there yet?!” No, Donkey, we’re afraid not. Our Steam page date of “March 2021” is breathing down our necks. Will the game be released in March?! No, we didn't want to release an unfinished game. Even with our limited resources, we'll push it as much as we need to give you our best game yet. Good things come to those who wait, they say, and we couldn’t agree more.
Our time’s up, folks! Our carriage is about to turn into a pumpkin (dated Cinderella reference… you’ll excuse our old age). You can find us on your favorite social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. We’re also on Discord, which is our favorite spot for interacting with fans and other fellow developers. Come join us! Click here to join our discord server. You won’t regret it. See you next month!