Factsheet

Developer:
PlayVibeStudio
Based in Portugal

Release date:
TBD

Platforms:
Windows
Game Boy Advance

Website:
indiedb.com/games/rota-kurofune

Description

A Portuguese merchant who goes by Vasco looking for wealth in foreign lands tries to start business with Japan, he must fight pirates and earn the trust of the Japanese for his business to grow and prosper. However, the Japanese have reason to believe that the merchant is also trading with the Chinese, Vasco must try his best to hide this fact to not cause conflict. He isnt the only portuguese merchant in Japan, as other merchants may try to stop Vasco, going as far as sending assassins after him. Can Vasco surive this struggles while staying in the good side of the Japanese?

History

After seeing the "Nanban Byōbu" screens attributed to Naizen, the team felt inspired by the thousands of stories they could create using a single painting.

We assembled a diverse team of programmers, artists, and game designers to explore the details of the artwork. Our game designers provided insights into the historical context, explaining the significance of the Portuguese influence on Japanese culture. They highlighted key figures, events, and daily life scenes that we could incorporate into the game.

The narrative we came up with, was centered around Vasco, a Portuguese merchant seeking wealth and opportunity in Japan. Vasco’s journey was filled with danger and intrigue. His primary objective was to establish a successful business, but he faced numerous challenges, including pirates, rival merchants, and the delicate politics of trading with both the Japanese.

Creating "Rota: Kurofune" was a true passion project, blending history, art, and technology. Centered around a key moment in Japanese history and inspired by the Nanban Byōbu screens, we aimed to make a game that was both informative and captivating. This project showed how video games can effectively tell stories and teach history, making a memorable impact on everyone who played it.

Features

• Learn the culture between two countrys
• Based in true events
• Nostalgic: Play in your gameboy

Rota: Kurofune Credits

Bruno Alegria
Assistant Manager

Daniel Costa
Marketer

João Fernandes
Project Manager

Tomás Cardoso
Lead Game Designer

João Nogueira
Lead Game Artist

Júlia Costa
Lead Game Developer

Dinis Ferreira
Mission Designer

Daniel Silva
Narrative Designer

Tomás Cardoso
Story Designer

Hugo Martins
Character Designer

Pedro Batista
Character Designer

Artur Martins
System Designer

Gonçalo Sampaio
Level Designer

Daniela Sousa
Environmental Artist

Inês Gomes
Environmental Artist

Afonso Cunha
Marketing Artist

João Nogueira
Marketing Artist

Afonso Cunha
Pixel Artist

Catarina Fuscaliuc
Character Artist

Daniela Peixoto
Character Artist

Clara Antunes
Character Artist

João Rodrigues
Animation Artist

Hugo Silva
UI Artist

Alexandre Almeida
UI Artist

Carolina Matos
Props/Assets

João Nogueira
Props/Assets

Júlia Costa
Gameplay Developer

Lee Dias
Sound Developer

Leonardo Henrique
UI Developer

Ivan Emídio
UI Developer

Mariana Martins
AI Developer

Eduardo Rocha
System Developer

João Fernandes
Engine Developer

Bernardo Jerónimo
Community Manager

Luan Holmo
Music Composer

Breno Pinto
Music Composer

Guilherme Pinto
QA Manager

Daniel Costa
Marketer

Contact

Support
danielrcosta.dev@gmail.com