Devlog #1 — Realm Guard: The Defense Begins! 

Hey fellow defenders! ⚔️

Welcome to the first devlog for Realm Guard, my pixel-art wave defense game where you stand as the last line of defense against relentless orc and skeleton invasions.

I’ve been working on polishing up the gameplay, adding new mechanics, and making sure it’s a challenging but fun experience. Here’s what’s been cooking behind the scenes!

Gameplay Core Loop

• You play as a crossbow knight, defending the castle gates.

• Enemies come in waves, and you must survive as long as you can.

• Alongside you are companion soldiers, and eventually, you’ll build archer towers to assist in defense.

New Buff Upgrade System

I’ve recently added a Level-Up Buff Choice system!

• After surviving a few waves, you’ll get to choose 1 buff out of 3 random options.

• Buffs include:

  • Strengthening your companion soldiers

  • Building archer towers

  • Enhancing the castle’s armor

  • Boosting your attack speed

  • And many more exciting upgrades!

This adds a roguelike feel where every run feels different depending on the buffs you pick.

Enemy Variety

Currently, you’ll face:

• Green Orcs: Fast and aggressive melee attackers.

• Skeleton Warriors: More durable and strike harder. More enemy types will be added in upcoming updates to increase the challenge!

Next Goals

• Adding new buffs like explosive arrows and reinforcement squads.

• Improve ally AI to engage smarter during intense fights.

• Polish visual effects for wave alerts and castle damage.

• Optimize for mobile devices later on!

💬 Feedback & Suggestions

This is a solo dev project, so your feedback really helps! Tell me:

• How far did you survive?

• Which buffs do you like the most?

• Any cool ideas you think I should add?

🚀 Play Realm Guard Now:

Play now on itch io:

https://jl-00.itch.io/realm-guard