If you're a fan of classic point-and-click games that were all the rage in the '90s, you might want to keep an eye on Guard Duty.
The game's set to launch on Switch next week and is said to be a love letter to the point-and-click genre's humorous side. Players will take on the role of both Tondbert, a loyal guard from the forgotten past, and future hero Agent Starborn to save the Earth and destroy an ancient evil. We have a quick synopsis and feature list for you below:
Tondbert, loyal Guard to the Castle of Wrinklewood has a lot to answer for. Under his watch someone has snuck into the kingdom and kidnapped the princess -- an event that will have consequences well into the future.
A thousand years later, humanity is on its last legs before being wiped out by an evil dark force. Join Agent Starborn to save the Earth, and vanquish an evil that has been around for centuries!
Discover how these two playable characters' fates are intertwined and you might just save humanity in the process in this traditional point and click adventure game!
Features:
- A full standalone game spanning across two different time periods, choose your actions wisely
- Over 6000 lines of fully voiced dialogue
- Bespoken music and sound
- Integrated “to-do” list of current objectives ensures you’ll never lose track of your goal
- Hand-crafted pixel art with hundreds of detailed animation
The trailer above might feature the odd bit of questionable voice acting, but the game's been going down well with players on Steam. User reviews are currently 'very positive'.
What do you think? Might this be worth a go? Share your thoughts with us in the usual place.
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Wow! This really seems like a tribute for all point-n-click launched until today. I am highly interested!
I like the art style and it really gives me the Simon the Sorcerer vibe. I loved those games. But from the trailer it seems to have a pretty dark story. I hope that it doesn't take itself too seriously... Please Nintendolife, make a short review when this launches!
Could be fun, I loved Thimbleweed Park which totally captured that era of point-and-click games while updating some of the systems.
Sounds interesting but only if it comes out on Physical cart then I gander a second look.
I loved Monkey Island series... at least up until number 3. Never played 5. I can easily forget 4 ever existed... Anyhoo, this one is going on the wishlist!
@Ricube Yes, that's what I think as well, a really strong Simon the Sorcerer vibe ! That's a good point for me.
The top left screenshot has a poster in the background with some darts embedded in it. The person on that poster looks like Simon the Sorceror, so hopefully a sign of where they took influence from.
Love the pixel art! Hoping the game play is just as good.
Depends on price, but consider me interested.
Need something to wash away the bad taste of AfterParty (Following the AWESOMENESS of Oxenfree)
The art and animation remind me of Blazing Dragons - which desperately needs a modern release!
I’ll probably get this, looks fun.
I don't rate the voice talent very highly.
I feel the pixel animation would be better than 3D animation. I feel there is more exaggeration and a little more adult humor with pixel point and clicks than 3D ones.
Looks interesting.
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