Drawing inspiration from classic Japanese RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG, Toada Brava is hand-drawn RPG that combines Brazilian history, folklore, and music with turn-based RPG gameplay.
According to a press release, Toada Brava offers a nostalgic RPG experience inspired by Brazil’s history, music, folklore, and wildlife, brought to life through hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation.
The game follows Kako, a friendly little monkey whose mother is imprisoned after punching the Duke of Santacrúz in the face when he attempts to seize their land to mine for gold. Determined to rescue her, Kako breaks into the Duke’s estate, only to be captured and thrown into prison himself. Kako must find new allies and assemble a crew to help him face the threat ahead.
Toada Brava Key Features, according to a press release:
- A Story Rooted in Brazilian History: Explore themes of colonization, imperialism, rebellion, and popular resistance, highlighting historical and social issues common to Latin American countries.
- A Distinctive Cartoon World: Meet characters such as “Junk Rats,” “Krazy Kats” who struggle with alcoholism, and police dogs known as “Beleguins,” all brought to life through hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation.
- Music Is Magic: “Toada” is a Portuguese word commonly used in Brazil to refer to a song’s melodic line or a simple tune. In Toada Brava, music can conjure magic and produce powerful effects, with each main playable character using a musical instrument to cast different types of magic.
- Turn-Based With a Twist: Although it is a turn-based RPG, the game incorporates timing mechanics into its battles, allowing players to land extra hits or block incoming attacks.
The game is currently in development, with a free public demo available on Steam. Its Kickstarter campaign is now in its final stretch, with players able to back the project until November 13 at 9 AM PT / 11 AM CT / 12 PM ET / 2 PM BRT.