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Press release:
Montpellier, France, June 10.
The Montpellier-based (France) indie games developer Fireplace Games are today very thrilled and happy to announce that their swashbuckler action/adventure game “En Garde!“, is coming to PC via Steam this August (2023), as announced during the 2023 edition of the Future Game Show.

A first demo is already available on Steam now and during the Steam Next Fest from June 19th to 26th.

En Garde! is an action-adventure game that offers players the chance to step into the boots of Adalia de Volador, a legendary swashbuckling hero, in a whimsical vision of the 17th century. Players can embark on daring escapades filled with charm and humour, challenge the treachery of the cruel Count-Duke and oppose tyranny with panache!

Featuring beautifully painted locations, theatrical characters, and an astounding amount of banter and quips, En Garde! is among the first original game IPs to recreate the classic swashbuckling comedy and adventure of a bygone era.

The combat in the game is challenging and ever-changing, pushing players to use trickery, acrobatics, and many objects in the environment to defeat scores of scoundrels, guards, and nefarious nobles. The game offers a series of exciting story episodes or the chance to experiment with zany modifiers in Arena Mode, battling waves of diverse enemies.

Players can fill their Panache Meter and unlock special skills by fighting with style, exchanging attacks, parries and ripostes with their opponents. The game also encourages players to adapt and improvise, learn their enemies’ weaknesses, and use the environment to their advantage by surprising, stunning or evading enemies.
Originally created as an award-winning student project, En Garde! is supported by Kowloon Nights, the independent gaming fund behind Sifu, Tchia, Scorn and Roller Drome. En Garde!’s team has since expanded, allowing the studio to increase the depth and scope of the game.

With its hilarious, action-packed spectacles, En Garde! offers players a one-of-a-kind swashbuckling adventure.

To get the latest news about the game, follow Fireplace Games on Twitter and wishlist the game on Steam.

About Fireplace Games:
Fireplace Games is a team of young, passionate and highly skilled game developers. We value diversity and inclusivity, providing a safe and supportive environment for creators of any gender and identity to express themselves and thrive while making games with passion and panache.

Our leadership is diverse, and we allow everyone to freely express their views. What really sets us apart is that we all started as junior developers! We’ve created a space where fresh-out-of-school developers can learn and grow together, becoming the driving force behind our future projects. This allows us to continually innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.