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❤ Gameplay Overview

In Lil' Guardsman, you play as Lil, a 12-year-old girl who must cover her father's shift as a guard at the castle gates. Throughout the game, you'll question and evaluate a wide variety of characters, from humans to elves, goblins, and other fantasy creatures, to determine whether you should admit them, deny them entry, or send them to jail.

❤ Interrogation Mechanics

The core gameplay loop involves interrogating each visitor that comes to the castle gates. You can use various tools, such as an x-ray scanner and truth serum, to gather information about the characters. You can also choose to question them directly, with the option to take a friendly, joking, or more skeptical tone. The responses and information you gather can then be used to make a decision about the character's fate.

❤ Branching Paths and Consequences

One of the standout features is the way your choices have meaningful consequences. The decisions you make about who to let in or send away can significantly impact the overall story, leading to different outcomes and endings. The game encourages you to experiment and try different approaches, as it rewards you for exploring the various branching paths.

❤ Time Travel Mechanics

To further enhance the game's replayability, you can rewind time to the beginning of a shift or to a specific character you've already encountered. This allows you to try different approaches and see how your choices affect the story.

❤ Progression and Upgrades

As you progress through the game, you can earn gold by properly evaluating characters and completing shifts. This gold can be used to upgrade your guard station, purchasing new tools and improving existing ones. This adds an element of strategy and resource management, as you must decide how to best invest your earnings.