Gaucho And The Grassland has a mix of influences from The Legend of Zelda and farming and crafting mechanics from titles like Stardew Valley. It's also based on the myths and legends from the Gaucho culture, present in the South of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
"At first Zelda brought us the epic adventure, no doubt about it, but Zelda has also been showing a cozy side for a long time now, with moments of calm and contemplation, not to mention the fun characters we meet along the way. Then there's the recent remake of Link's Awakening with its beautiful cute visuals, which we also find a great inspiration. In this way, even though the initial idea was not to create a “Zelda with farming elements", the references we had made that cozy elements with an adventure structure no longer seemed so distant from each other when balanced, and since then we have sought to realize the potential of this union of genres." Rodrigo Moreira - Lead Game Designer / Epopeia Games Co-founder.
Key Features:
- Solving quests with farm mechanics: Progress in the game through typical agricultural and rural activities.
- Interacting with animals: lassoing cows, sheep and oxen; leading them around the setting and looking after their needs.
- Farm activities: Fishing, milking, shearing sheep, collecting eggs and much more.
- Building and repairs: Renovate and customize houses - both inside and out.
- Exploring different worlds: Four unique regions to explore - the pampas, the mountains, the beach and the mystical world.
- Magical mate: The traditional gaucho drink takes on a special role, revealing hidden secrets.
- Differentiated narrative: Instead of inheriting a farm, the protagonist is given the title of guardian of the pampas, with the mission of restoring harmony to the region.
- Cultural elements: Playing the harmonica, looking after the animals and experiencing daily life in the countryside.
- Mystical character: An enigmatic cattlewoman who guides the player into the mystical world and reveals new layers of the story.
Gaucho And The Grassland is coming to PC (Steam) on July 16, 2025.
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