At today’s Guerrilla Collective Showcase 2023, Singapore-based developer LandShark Games announced Grifford Academy, a turn-based RPG for iOS and Android devices, and PC via Steam on a date yet to be announced.
The narrative-centric game centers on a group of friends who discover magic, face monstrous adversaries and find themselves through their encounters and experiences.
At the heart of Grifford Academy is a compelling coming-of-age narrative. Players will explore the transformative journeys of characters Erika, Viva, and Cap as they navigate through the fantastical realm of Caldria, discovered within a mystical book. As the story unfolds, the trio confronts and overcomes a plethora of challenges, each experience molding their personalities and the progression of their respective character arcs.
Grifford Academy also brings a unique twist to its gameplay, as players’ choices about their characters’ weaknesses and their approach to combat profoundly impact their growth, making every decision a significant turning point.
Engaging in strategic turn-based combat, players will pit their skills against dark forces while rescuing friends in need. A well-curated inventory of items and weapons from the in-game shop enhances players’ combat capabilities and progression.
Boasting rich narrative depth, compelling visuals, and an empowering message of self-discovery, Grifford Academy promises an unforgettable adventure. The game highlights the power of friendship and the journey towards self-empowerment.
▍About Grifford Academy
▍Grifford Academy Gameplay
Decide Who The Characters Become
Join Erika, Viva, Cap as they fall into the mystical book of Caldria and explore the dynamic world filled with menacing creatures and otherworldly discoveries. How they defeat sinister enemies and the decisions you make about the personality flaws they possess, play a critical role as to who the characters become.
As memories and stories of life in Grifford Academy are revealed you get to decide: Will Erika become a better leader by listening to her friends? Will Viva transform from self-doubt to self-trust? Will Cap muster up the courage to stay in Caldria and help Erika find her missing brother? And will these three high school misfits gain confidence in who they are while successfully saving their missing friends, trapped within the ominous world of Caldria?
Combat Menacing Monsters
Immerse yourself in the rich narrative, while battling dark forces in strategic turn-based combat, and rescuing friends who need your help. After thoughtfully selecting your items and weapons from the shop, increase your skills and level up your combat effectiveness.
As you join Viva, Erika, and Cap in battle lost friends will be rescued and unnerving memories of Grifford Academy will be brought to light. Can you help Erika save her friends and put an end to evil within the book of Caldria?
Immerse Yourself In An Ominous, Striking World with Rich Strategy
With plenty of strategic depth and striking visuals, Grifford Academy is an uplifting adventure about feeling lost, the impact and importance of friendship, and the powerful journey to self-empowerment and self-discovery.
