PLEASE START US OFF BY INTRODUCING YOURSELF:

Hello, I'm Chris a.k.a 'Sudden Kebab Studios', and am solo developing a JRPG called Guard Break. My previous games have been Spud's Quest, and The Escapists.

TELL US GUARD BREAK.

Guard Break is a love letter to the JRPGs of the PS1 era- games like Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX. That period was what got me hooked on the genre, and I've always wanted to make something inspired by them. The low-poly style isn't just a nostalgic choice either, it makes 3D development more manageable for a solo dev.

As for the game itself: It's set in a semi-future sci-fi world, and features classic turn-based battles with a focus on characters and pacing. The story follows a group of mostly Arcadian agents as they face off against a rising terrorist threat that emerges in the aftermath of a change in rulership.

HOW HAS THE DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY BEEN

Development has been fun overall- there are always frustrating moments, but I am enjoying the building process and seeing everything slowly come together.

WHICH GAME ENGINE DID YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?

My previous games were made in Clickteam Fusion, a 2D tool. For this project, I wanted to try something different and jumped into Unity. I didn't put much planning into it- I just downloaded it one day out of curiosity and started playing around.

WHAT'S BEEN YOUR BIGGEST DEVELOPMENT HURDLE SO FAR?

Learning the new skills that come with 3D games was a challenge- modelling, UV mapping, texturing, animating etc- all new territory! There were points where I felt completely out of my depth, but sticking with it gradually got me through.

ADVICE FOR FELLOW DEVS?

If you don't enjoy the process, it's going to be a slog. Game dev takes a lot of time and effort, especially if you're solo. If it's not a skill block and you still find it a chore, it might be worth stepping back and asking why you're doing it. But if you genuinely enjoy it then you'll never find yourself unmotivated.

ANY FINAL THOUGHTS?

Thanks for featuring me! If you're a JRPG fan, I hope Guard Break ends up being something you'll enjoy.

Chris

Guard Break on Steam