Gnaughty Gnomes News

[p]Hello all! [/p][p][/p][p]We’re Sand Castles, the studio behind Gnaughty Gnomes. In this post, we’re diving into one of our most fun (and dangerous) mechanics: Mounts.[/p][p][/p][h2]Weapons: Objects vs Mounts[/h2][p]In Gnaughty Gnomes, there are two types of weapons you can use to cause damage:[/p]

• [p]Objects: Things you can grab and throw or swing at your enemies. We told you how to use objects (weapons) in the last devlog. You can check it for more information.[/p]
• [p]Mounts: These are a bit more… special. Mounts not only let you attatc. Also give you an entirely new way to move through the battlefield.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]What are mounts?[/h2][p]Mounts can spawn naturally on any map, although at a lower frequency than regular objects. You can also force them to appear using certain upgrades. Once you pick one up, you can swing it like a normal object, but here’s where it gets fun.[/p][p][/p][p]When you use a mount, you hop on and start riding it. Yes, just like a car! Your movement speed increases dramatically, and you’ll keep charging forward until one of two things happens:[/p]

• [p]You crash into a wall, or[/p]
• [p]You smash into another gnome (highly recommended).[/p]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]And here’s a wild detail: if you dodge everything and avoid crashes, you can ride indefinitely. That’s right, infinite mount mode, if your reflexes are good enough.[/p][p][/p][h2]But watch out...[/h2][p]Riding a mount might make you feel invincible, but don’t get too confident. While you're zooming around, enemies can still break your mount, leaving you vulnerable and exposed. Risk and reward classic Gnaughty Gnomes style.[/p][p][/p][h2]Mount upgrades[/h2][p]Because we like turning everything up to 11, mounts also come with their own set of upgrades. Some of our favorites include:[/p]

• [p]Ghost Rider: Lets you dash through walls while mounted.[/p]
• [p]Gnomicorn: Our rarest(and flashiest)mount. Also, our personal favorite (not that anyone asked).[/p]
• [p]Other mount options include airplanes, sharks, and more. If you can picture it, we probably made it rideable.[/p]

[p]So go ahead, run over your enemies with a flying fish. And if someone asks whether you have a license for that chaos?[/p][p]
Well… that’s GNO-my problem![/p][p][/p][p]Want to see it in action? Try the demo, follow us on social media, and make sure to add Gnaughty Gnomes to your Steam wishlist![/p][p][/p][p]Until next time![/p]

[p]Hi there! We're Sand Castles Studio, and we're working on a new party fighting game: Gnaughty Gnomes.[/p][p][/p][p]In this wild and chaotic game, there are three ways to attack a gnome: throwing objects, melee attacks, or using mountable items.[/p][p][/p][p]This time, we want to tell you all about how to use objects as weapons and how to deal damage with them.[/p][p][/p][h3]If you can grab it, you can use it[/h3][p][/p][p]Throwing and melee attacks are the basic combat mechanics in the game, and they're your main tools to take down enemies. Here's where it gets fun: any object you find on the ground can become a weapon, whether you're smashing gnomes up close or throwing things from a distance.[/p][p][/p][p]If you can grab an object, you can:[/p]

• [p]Hit with it if you're close enough to your opponent. Depending on the object, it may have a wider or smaller impact area.[/p]
• [p]Throw it, either instantly or by charging up your shot for more power. There's a max force limit, so the longer you charge, the faster and harder it flies. [/p]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Upgrade your combat style[/h3][p][/p][p]As you progress through the game, you'll discover upgrades that modify your melee attacks and throws. These not only make you stronger, but also add flashy new ways to eliminate gnomes—and open up new strategies and synergies.[/p][p][/p][p]Trust us, you'll end up doing things like throwing a giant purple ball, or creating a floating barrier of spinning objects that protects you and damages other gnomes. It might not be very ''gnormal'', but it sure is fun![/p][p][/p][p]Please, add Gnaughty Gnomes to your Steam wishlist if you want help us! Thank you![/p][p][/p][p]Stay in touch with us through our social media![/p][p][/p][p]See you soon![/p]

Hey everyone!

We're Sand Castles Studio, a small indie team of 8 people. Three years ago, we developed Bread & Fred, the co-op game where two penguins climb a mountain while tied together with a rope.

In February, we announced our new multiplayer game: Gnaughty Gnomes. Yep, it's a game about gnomes, but these gnomes fight to the death!



This time, we're here to share some updates on its development in this first devlog (more to come!): how we came up with the idea, what the game's all about, and what you can expect from the gameplay.

[h3]How did it all start?[/h3]

One random afternoon, we came across Bloodroots, that fast-paced game where you can use almost anything in the environment as a weapon. And that sparked a question: ''What if the characters were gnomes? And what if they started brawling with whatever they could grab?''

That's how our new project was born: a chaotic multiplayer game for 2 to 4 players, where matches are quick, the maps are tight, and the goal is simple: be the last gnome standing.

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[h3]What can you do in Gnaughty Gnomes?[/h3]

▪️Throw ANYTHING you find on the ground
▪️Punch your enemies in +20 themed maps
▪️Choose between +120 skill cards
▪️Dodge like a ninja
▪️Taunt your friends with goofy emotes

In a nutshell, we could say that Gnaughty Gnomes is a mix between Bloodroots, Party Animals, Rounds and Boomerang Fu.

[h3]Chaos... with upgrades[/h3]

After a couple of rounds, each player gets to choose a random upgrade from hundreds of options. Some are useful, others are... well, completely chaotic. But they all shake up the gameplay. And once everyone has a few upgrades stacked, the match turns into a full-on festival of chaos and laughs.



If you like the game, you can try its demo and add it to your wishlist to help us give it more visibility.

We'll keep sharing our progress through more devlogs. Stay tuned!

And stay in touch with us through our social media.

See you soon!

Hello everyone!

Gnaughty Gnomes demo is now available and you can try it for free starting today.

[h2]👊 Become a fighting gnome![/h2]

Gnaughty Gnomes is a very crazy and frantic party game in which you:

🔹 Use any object on the stage as a weapon.
🔹 Choose cards of different rarities.
🔹 Fight on themed maps
🔹 Customize your gnome
🔹 Taunt your enemies with gestures.

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[h2]🎮 What's included in the demo?[/h2]

In this first playable version you can enjoy:

🔹 10 different maps (5 Aquarium and 5 Airport)
🔹 45 upgrade cards with different synergies (the final version will have more than 100)
🔹 15 customization options per body part
🔹 3 win games, with upgrade selection between each round

[h2]🛠️ We want your feedback[/h2]

This demo is very important to us. We would love to know what you think about the game. If you feel like it, leave us your comments, ideas, funny clips or bugs you find in the community forum or on our Discord.

[h2]☺️ Thanks for your support[/h2]

If you enjoy the demo, don't forget to add Gnaughty Gnomes to your wishlist. You will help us a lot and you will be up to date with all the news.

Remember that you can also follow us on our social networks.

See you soon!