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Even Goblins Fall In Love by Skyboy Games

This is an early demo of the game that was shown at AwesomeCon 2024. It does not represent the final state of the game. Events in this demo are non-canonical to the story and are more a technical demonstration than content demo.

Even Goblins Fall In Love is a JRPG made for the NES. It is inspired by Dragon Quest I (Dragon Warrior in the US) When you defeat enemies, you will gain GOLD and XP. Gaining XP will increase your LEVEL and improve your stats. GOLD can be used to buy useful items. LIN's main weapon is the TRICKSTER KNIFE. It can apply status effects on enemies it hits. Status Effects: VENOM - Inflict damage to enemy at end of their turn. Multiple doses stack. ACID - Reduce enemy's attack power by 50% RUST - Reduce enemy's defense power by 50% SHOCK - Chance for enemy to be stunned and miss turn. HEAVY - Reduce enemy's evasion by 50% UNLUCK - Reduce enemy's critical hit chance by 50% BLAST- Detonate all doses applied to enemy for heavy damage LIN also has the the STARDUST PENDANT, a gift from their mother. This pendant will allow LIN to reroll an attack for a guaranteed critical hit or a guaranteed dodge.

Controls

D-pad - movement

A Button - select

B Button - go back

Start Button - Toggle Status screen (doesn't work in town due to a bug)

In the emulator packaged with the ROM, the controls are configured as follows:

D-Pad - Arrow Keys

A Button - F

B Button - D

Start Button - Enter

Select Button - S  (not used in this game)

You can, of course, play GoblinLove.nes directly in your emulator of choice.

TIPS

- Use RUST to nullify enemies with high attack power. This will give you a chance to apply other debuffs.

- Poison damage from VENOM is not affected by enemy defense, only the number of active VENOM doses on the enemy.

- If you're using an emulator, save states can be helpful if you're having trouble / feeling impatient.

More information
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(2 total ratings)
AuthorSkyboy Games
GenreRole Playing
Tags8-Bit, goblin, JRPG, NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), NES ROM

Download

Download
EvenGoblins_0_4.zip (AwesomeCon 2025 Demo) 2.9 MB
Download
EvenGoblins_0_2.zip (IGDA 2024 Demo) 2.9 MB

Development log

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BrewOtaku - The Homebrew Gaming Magazine131 days ago

Whoooo! Let us know when the game is final :) There is a high chance we can cover it with a one-page article — but no promise yet.

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Skyboy Games131 days ago

That'd be lovely!
Will do!

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abraxas86134 days ago

This is great! I know you said it was just a tech demo, but I hope the final version isn’t much different. The concept of attacks that also provide various de-buffs to the enemy is a really cool concept. I was kinda bummed when the demo ended when it did - I wasn’t ready to put it down yet haha

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Skyboy Games133 days ago(+1)

Thank you!
Yes, the plan is to continue with the debuffs on attack concept for the character. Hearing that you wanted more after the demo ended is the best compliment!

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ArrowOnionbelly150 days ago(+2)

I NEED A CARTRIDGE OF THIS

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Skyboy Games149 days ago(+1)

I WILL MAKE A CARTRIDGE OF THIS
...WITH A BOX
...AND A MANUAL
...AND MAYBE A MINI STRATEGY GUIDE IF I CAN MAKE IT WORK ECONOMICALLY

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