Phew! It took years of really hard work, but we've finished the first episode of the game! I know some people here know that I was working on a game, so I'm posting here for your information :)
The game has its flaws and its good moments, but it's a 100% indie production, and most importantly it's not a full price game, so I really hope people like it!
The major problem is that it's only for Windows XP and Windows Vista 32 bits, but it's a start, we intend to reach more platforms as soon as we can.
I'll copy the main post we used on some forums, so you don't have to leave this site to reach for information. All in all, wish us luck and try the game! It's purchasable for download
here.
Oh yeah, the game is available in english or portuguese and there will be more chapters soon.
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Capoeira Legends: Path to Freedom, Chapter 1
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In the XIX century, Brazil had uncountable Capoeiras fighting for freedom and a country with less bias and oppression. Their names were kept in secrecy, and their Capoeira nicknames echoed in the whole new established Empire.
Farmers, militiaman and soldiers pursuited them, amazed by the mystical and physical powers of an art in maturation. By their own talent, the heroes have never been captured and became admired, respected, and mainly, feared.
Their achievements and adventures were told from father to child. Told by sailors in port pubs, by tricksters in downtown and the by the finest citizens from the bourgeoisie. By the years, they were recognized as true heroes and anti-heroes from a rich national culture. People beyond good and evil in the quest to have their dreams fulfilled.
Nobody knows exactly who they were, where they trained, where they lived... or how they died.
But their actions became legends...
They are the Capoeira Legends!
The Story
Chapter 1
"Capoeira Legends: Path to Freedom, Chapter 1" starts as Gunga Za returns to the Mocambo da Estrela, under the attack of the Imperial army and farmers' foremen. It's almost dawn and the capoeira goes through secret trails so he can quickly get to the camping, while witnessing many of the houses burning in flames. The surprise attack happened immediately after the emergency departure of the best warriors of the mocambo as they went to help a nearby mocambo against foremen from a big farm. With this security breach exploited, Paschoal's men took the opportunity bringing their bullets' and tawses' disgrace into the pacific union that reigned on that place...
* Immerse yourself on a full cultural experience.
* Learn more about the Capoeira Culture, its movements and songs.
* Explore Brazilian nature in the XIX century, with a carefully built virtual experience.
* Enjoy the first of a total of three chapters in Gunga Za's adventures!
The Game
DONSOFT Entertainment and Água de Beber Capoeira School bring you an incredible interactive Cultural experience, on which the player is Gunga Za, a young and brave Capoeira warrior whose mission is to defend his mocambo from farmers and military forces who hunger for power above everything.
Use all of your Capoeira skills to defeat opponents and rise your axé, manage your cadence to always get the full power out of your hits, wisely use the mandinga, work your way in quietly walking past through enemies.... Use all of the malícia that a Capoeira has, in a historical journey towards the roots of a truly Brazilian martial art.
* 10+ unique Capoeira moves available, all animated with consultancy from one of the greatests Capoeira Masters.
* Learn the ways and moves of Capoeira to guide Gunga Za to bare-handedly stand against several armed opponents, or avoiding them when needed.
* Explore 3 beautifully crafted levels on which Gunga Za will start his quest.
* Complete different objectives in order to help rescue the Mocambo from the invaders.
* Enjoy the unique Capoeira music, recorded from a live performance from Master Vuê and his students.
The saga begins here, so don't miss it!
www.capoeiralegends.com
Technical especifications
Developer: Donsoft Entertainment
Publisher: Donsoft Entertainment
Platform: PC
Style: Action / Beat'em Up
Idioms: English or Portuguese
Minimum system requirements:
* Operational System: Windows XP or Windows Vista (32 Bits).
* Processor (CPU): Pentium IV 2.4Ghz or Atlhon XP 3000+ or superior.
* Graphic Board (GPU): nVidia GeForce 6600GT or ATI Radeon X1650XT or superior
* Memory RAM: 1GB (minimum required)
* 800MB available on HD
* Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and AGEIA PhysX 2.7.3
Availability
The game is available for purchase online at www.capoeiralegends.com
Screenshots
Youtube Video (sorry about youtube quality)
Capoeira Legends Path to Freedom gameplay video 1
Youtube Video (sorry about youtube quality)
Capoeira Legends Path to Freedom gameplay video 1