EDEN’S FRONTIER: A Love Letter to 90s RPGs

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🔖 3 min read Do you remember the 1990s and 2000s, when games were defined by unforgettable worlds? EDEN’S FRONTIER aims to reignite the essence of classics that shaped an entire generation and captivated players worldwide, while delivering a brand-new experience reimagined for today.In a real-time action RPG focused on direct, fluid combat, EDEN’S FRONTIER blends HD anime-inspired pixel art with 3D environments. You begin your journey with Blu, one of the three protagonists, exploring the unknown on the path toward a mysterious new land.Explore, Fight, Collect, and Rebuild Spiral CityPlayers are invited to explore a world filled with races, kingdoms, and hidden threats that emerge mainly at night.

The day and night cycle is one of the core elements of the adventure, with specific events occurring depending on the in-game time. These changes affect encounters, unlock new explorable areas, and introduce fresh challenges.The game’s narrative is intertwined with a 100% original and free comic set in the same universe. In it, readers meet Hiro, the comic’s protagonist, as well as Seth, Maria, and Blu, the protagonists of the game’s story, while learning more about the civilizations and locations they inhabit.The concept goes beyond fantasy by also featuring urban environments inspired by the real world, such as an explorable replica of the Liberdade district in São Paulo, Brazil.

The area is known for its strong Asian cultural influence and for being part of a region with one of the largest Japanese and Japanese-descendant populations outside Japan.The game also features progression systems built around recruiting allies and residents to rebuild Spiral City, as well as a collectible, playable card system. These cards can be upgraded and equipped to assist the player during real-time action combat.A childhood dream becoming realityJean Felipe, creator and director of EDEN’S FRONTIER, alongside the team at Frontiers Group Entertainment, a studio based in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, is bringing a childhood dream to life:“It is not that I always intended to create a game from an early age, but before starting the development of EDEN’S FRONTIER, I tried to imagine what kind of game I would have loved to play as a child.

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From that simple idea, the project began to take shape.”With careful attention to detail, from the soundtrack to a visual identity that resonates across generations, EDEN’S FRONTIER aims to deliver an experience accessible both to fans of classic games and to new players.The project is already available in a multimedia format through a free, fully colored online comic presented in webtoon format. Localized in English, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese, readers can already access 43 pages available on the project’s official website.“The comic is a key piece of this project. The idea is to have multiple media branches that connect within a single story in an accessible way for everyone.

Hiro is the protagonist introduced in the comic and, despite his importance to the game’s plot, he is not one of the game’s playable protagonists. We want players to feel immersed in this universe, knowing that everything they follow is canonical and important to the story.”A new universe inspired by a love for PlayStation 1 and SEGA gamesSign-ups are now open for the Steam Playtest, featuring the version of the game used for hands-on demos at events. A new trailer has also been released, focusing on the game’s “Bleumitas’ Cave” area, where players can see more of the gameplay available in this Playtest.The game has attracted long lines of players at events in Brazil, and according to its creator, the response has been very positive:“I grew up playing on the PlayStation 1 and SEGA consoles, and it’s amazing how people at the event recognize those influences.

A lot of people come to the booth and talk about Final Fantasy, Sonic, Ragnarök Online, and even Klonoa. I honestly didn’t expect people to remember Klonoa, but I’m happy they do. That game was a big part of my childhood.”More information and access to the Playtest build can be found on the game’s official Steam page.About Frontiers Group EntertainmentFrontiers Group Entertainment is a new Brazilian studio that develops digital and creative projects inspired by game culture, combining technology, art, and content.The team has been involved in initiatives such as the full organization of in-person gaming events and collaborations with multinational companies.

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This experience led to the creation of original multimedia projects, including EDEN’S FRONTIER, the studio’s first game, currently in development by the team in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil.