A digital fantasy gamebook to be published in English and Spanish, Retro Quest is a 100-page solo graphic novel written by Javier Lavilla, and illustrated by Andrea Lidia Radu. Created in a nostalgic style reminiscent of 1980s gamebooks, Retro Quest will feature many handmade illustrations using traditional black ink and textured paper, reminding all of the innocence of first adventures experienced with family and friends.
For over a millennium Broca’s Castle was ruled by Legendary King Poliglotus. Now you are trapped in the castle! The King Poliglotus will give you several epic Quests in which you must fight the dark forces of the ‘Evil Wizard.’
Retro Quest is a family-friendly product where you play as a ‘good adventurer,’ therefore the rules will be as easy to understand as possible. You character is given 10 points to assign between the Body or Mind characteristics, and you´ll only need only 2 common 6-sided dice to resolve the game’s skill and combat mechanics. Items collected in your inventory will influence choices in true ‘Old School style’ – just make sure that you’re looking out for traps during your adventure, otherwise it may end abruptly!
Retro Quest backers can pledge for the basic PDF; an advanced version featuring a full-colour map and extra illustrations; receive a personal caricature; or name the main character.
The Retro Quest Kickstarter campaign concludes on April 10th.
UPDATE: Backers in the UK and Europe are now able to select an A5 printed version of Retro Quest, plus the campaign has been extended by a week and will now end on April 17th.
Amazing illustrations!