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About Guard Duty
Guard Duty lets you live two linked stories: Tondbert, a medieval guard whose drunken mistake leads to a princess’s kidnapping, and Agent Starborn, a future resistance member on an orbital station. Choices in each era echo across a thousand years, shaping humanity’s fate.
The game is rendered in a hand‑crafted 320×240 pixel style, features full voice acting with over 6,000 lines, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. An integrated quest‑tracking list keeps objectives clear throughout the dual‑timeline adventure.
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Dual Timeline Story
The narrative is split between a medieval kingdom and a distant orbital station, letting you control Tondbert and Agent Starborn. Their actions are intertwined, so decisions made in the past can affect the future scenario.
Both characters are fully voiced, delivering more than 6,000 lines of dialogue, which helps each timeline feel distinct while reinforcing the overarching plot.
- Watch early choices for later narrative echoes.
- Listen to dialogue for hints about hidden connections.
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Pixel‑Art Aesthetic
Guard Duty uses hand‑crafted pixel art at a nostalgic 320×240 resolution, emulating classic 90’s point‑and‑click adventures. Detailed animations such as flickering candles and wind‑blown leaves add life to each scene.
The “juicy” visual approach gives every frame personality while staying true to retro aesthetics, reinforcing the game’s thematic contrast between past and future.
- Watch the detailed background animations, such as flickering candles and blowing leaves.
- Compare visual tones of each timeline to notice stylistic shifts.
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Audio Design
Over 30 original musical compositions and hundreds of in‑house sound effects create a unique soundscape for both eras. Full voice acting provides more than 6,000 spoken lines, adding depth to characters and events.
The soundtrack and sound effects were created in-house specifically for the project, giving both eras a distinctive audio identity.
- Listen for recurring motifs that link scenes across timelines.
- Enjoy the bespoke soundtrack and note how its themes accompany different scenes.
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Quest Tracking System
An integrated ‘to‑do list’ works like a classic RPG quest log, displaying current goals and objectives across both timelines. This helps players stay oriented without losing sight of tasks.
The familiar RPG-styled tracking system is designed to help you never lose sight of your goal as you play.
- Check the to‑do list after each major scene to confirm objectives.
- Prioritize tasks that may influence the other timeline.
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Cross‑Platform Availability
Guard Duty is released for Windows, macOS, and Linux, allowing a broad range of players to experience the game on their preferred operating system. No platform‑specific features are noted beyond basic compatibility.
The design focuses on universal input methods and visual presentation, avoiding reliance on exclusive hardware or OS‑only content.
- Verify your system meets basic requirements before installing.
- Reinstall after switching operating systems to ensure proper file placement.
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