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Shadow of the Guild is a 2D side-scrolling beat-'em-up adventure. You play the Merchant Guild of Rain’s best warrior, sent to infiltrate the Eastern Empire and uncover the technology behind its clouds. You fight with combo attacks, spells and stealthy assassinations, and develop your character through one of three skill trees.

Aridia and the empire

Aridia is a parched planet where water is scarce and magic is omnipresent. The Merchant Guild of Rain supplies water to the kingdoms by sending ships from its Flying Fortress to capture clouds. The Guild controls the skies despite attacks from the Pirate Guild.

The Eastern Empire refuses to buy the Guild’s services. Ruled by Emperor Gethro III, it builds its own fleet to challenge the Guild’s control of the water trade. Gethro invests heavily in scientific research, but fears his discoveries will attract greed. He closes the empire’s borders and begins ruling with an iron fist.

Ten years later, the Guild of Informers makes a discovery at the cost of immense sacrifices: the emperor has succeeded in creating clouds with new technology, freeing the planet from the laws of nature and the Rain Merchants Guild’s monopoly. The Guild sends its best warrior to infiltrate the empire and investigate the invention. This is where your story begins.

Combat and skills

Dynamic fights let you combine skills into combos. You can follow one of three skill trees: Warrior, Mage or Assassin. Assassinations have specific cutscenes for each enemy.

You can also use consumables, throwing weapons and runes that grant new skills. Exploration includes side quests, special items and secret passages.

Levels and play time

The game has five scripted levels, each with its own visual identity, enemies and cinematics. Average play time is 6 to 7 hours.