en-garde

Swashbuckle Your Way to Glory! From the annals of history comes Adalia de Volador, a legendary swashbuckler and dashing adventurer, celebrated as a hero of the people. Now, step into the boots and hat of Adalia as you join her in a series of daring escapades filled with sword-fighting, satire, and uproarious shenanigans. Your mission? Challenge the cruel Count-Duke and defy tyranny with unparalleled panache! Prepare to be enchanted by beautifully painted locations, captivated by charismatic characters, and immersed in an astounding amount of battle banter as you're transported to the golden age of swashbuckling comedy. Sharpen your sword, don your finest attire, and embark on a side-splitting, action-packed spectacle! Features Fencing With Flair: Engage in thrilling swordplay, master the art of parry, riposte, and lunge to secure your victory. Fight with style to fill your Panache Meter and unlock special skills. However, in this world, winning requires more than just your sword... Adapt and Improvise: Dynamic and ever-changing battles will test your cunning and acrobatics as you disrupt your enemies' plans. Learn their weaknesses to outmaneuver them and express your unique fighting style. Experiment with the Environment: Combat areas serve as your playgrounds, teeming with opportunities to create mischief and gain the upper hand. Surprise, stun, or evade enemies using various objects, from rolling barrels to descending chandeliers. Arena Mode: Unlock a myriad of zany game-changing modifiers and new fight scenarios in the arena mode. Play and replay randomized scenarios to challenge your skill against waves of relentless adversaries! Theatrical Characters: Encounter a flamboyant cast that dazzles the screen. Adalia and her rivals react to your every action, engaging in witty one-liners throughout the frenzied flow of battle. Story Episodes: Dive into the tales of Adalia, each offering unique challenges to conquer and secrets to unveil. Fight your way through bustling marketplaces, treacherous dungeons, and opulent palaces, as the entire world becomes the stage for your epic duels. Award-winning Passion Project: En Garde! was initially prototyped as an award-winning and beloved student project. The original team has reassembled and expanded as Fireplace Games to elevate the scope, scale, and grandeur of this extraordinary adventure.