Independent game studio Hilltop Studios and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, has released an all new trailer for their upcoming narrative-driven deduction adventure game Lil’ Guardsman during today’s Guerrilla Collective showcase. Take a gander at it to get a sense of the sorts of security-related shenanigans you’ll get up to ahead of Lil’ Guardsman’s launch on PC, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox Series consoles later this year!
Lil’ Guardsman puts players in the role of a young girl who finds herself covering for her dad, the head castle guardsman. As she interrogates an array of strange, quirky characters trying to gain entry to their city walls, you must discover each visitor’s true intentions through cunning dialogue and a clever use of her toolbox of investigative items. Lil must make tough decisions as she decides who to allow into her citadel home and consequences can be severe, so you’ll have to make astute use of your abilities to uncover mass conspiracies and protect your stronghold and family from devious interlopers.
To commemorate this reveal, Verses Evil has released a playable demo on Steam. This demo lets players come to grips with Lil’s investigatory plight, as you’ll become intimately familiar with the gadgets and gizmos she has at her disposal. Use your cypher-cracking Decoder Ring, douse travelers in Truth Spray, or threaten them with your trusty Bullwhip! Guardsmen aren’t generally encouraged to whip people willy-nilly, but sometimes it’s the best tool for the job!
“Lil’ Guardsmen is funny, clever, and all around charming,” said Steve Escalante, general Manager of Versus Evil. “In a world of games that promise 100s of hours of content, we love the indie games that tell great, memorable stories that you laugh about, cry about and get angry about.We hope this demo gives players an idea of the complex, comical decisions players will have to make in the full game, when Lil’ Guardsman launches on PC and consoles later this year!”
About Hilltop Studios Hilltop began with a series of ‘what if’ conversations in early 2020, and has grown to include the development of a number of original IPs in the digital storytelling, gaming and multimedia spheres. Our experience in the startup and entertainment sectors gives this team a unique perspective on the North American digital landscape. We have gathered a team of robust, diverse talent who are poised to make some seriously fun games and can help emerging and established brands assume their positions on the digital playground.
