Prepare for a Hilarious Experience in Lil Guardsman
The independent video game studio Hilltop Studios has finally revealed the release date for their upcoming title Lil Guardsman. It will be launching on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles on 23 January. So, get ready to determine the destiny of the kingdom in this humorous successor to the classic point-and-click adventures of the 90s.
To celebrate this reveal, the developer also released a brand-new trailer for the game. It introduces players to Lil, a 12-year-old substitute guardsman. And she provides insights into the challenges of filling in for her wayward father while on duty. Catch a sneak peek of the colorful characters, difficult decisions, and various security-related shenanigans right below.
If you are not aware of the game, don’t worry because we got your back. Lil’ Guardsman is a narrative-driven deduction adventure game that draws inspiration from the classic point-and-click genre. All the while incorporating mechanics of Papers, Please. It takes place in a high-fantasy world and embraces the humorous essence of Monkey Island and other 90s Lucasarts adventure classics.
In the game, you will step inside the shoes of a young girl and work as a substitute gate guardsman for her father. You must interrogate a wide range of peculiar characters and unveil their real intentions for their visit. Use cunning dialogues and your investigative items such as the Decoder Ring, Truth Spray, or Bullwhip to achieve your goal. Make tough decisions and decide who to allow inside the castle.