Village Hero = Rise of the Village Hero

Hello everybody! 

My name is Silviu, and I am the founder and solo developer at Ludus Pax Studios, a solo developer company based in Glasgow, Scotland. I am very eager to update you on the latest happenings.

So, let's dive into it. You may have noticed, if you follow me on social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn, that Village Hero has undergone a name change. This change is in preparation for an upcoming announcement, which I hope to share with you in the next few days. The new name is designed to make things simpler and clearer, and I've also made some slight adjustments to the art to reflect this. I am optimistic about revealing what's next for Rise of the Village Hero.

I want to emphasize, as I have in the past, that this is my first commercial game for my studio. It will involve a steep learning curve for me as both a developer and the founder of my studio. I hope that people will continue to enjoy it, as they did when I showcased the game at PlayExpo in Glasgow. I'm eager to see how players react to my game.

Rise of the Village Hero is not a large RPG; it's a small game with an expected 20-24 levels by the end. Due to its size and the fact that it's solely developed by me, it won't have all the functionalities that larger AAA games might have. I've used assets from the Synty Polygon series that I purchased and own the rights to, as I believe it gives the game a polished look compared to creating my own assets.

Originally, the game started as a university module project, but it has evolved significantly since then. I utilized RPG courses at the time to learn how to make an RPG, fulfilling a long-time dream of mine. I have the rights to the code as per the terms of the course, and over the course of nearly two years, I've made changes and additions to suit my style and goals for the game.

Why am I sharing all this information? Well, I want to be upfront and honest. I want potential future buyers to know the story behind the game, its growth, and how it came to be. I'm excited about the journey ahead, acknowledging that it won't be easy. I'm aware of the challenges, but my hope is that people will appreciate my games made with passion and, most importantly, have fun.

So, stay tuned, give a follow, and I'll keep you all in the loop.

Silviu (Founder and game developer at Ludus Pax Studios)