Follow the young nobleman Gustav Eriksson Vasa on his journey to take the Swedish crown. Escape the Danish soldiers on skis through a stunning wintery landscape. Travel from village to village and recruit the Dalesfolk to support you in taking the throne in Stockholm.
## About This Game
The year is 1522 and the young nobleman Gustav Eriksson Vasa is reached by the
news that his father has been murdered in the infamous bloodbath of Stockholm.
Understanding that the Danish king Kristian the Tyrant now will hunt him down,
Gustav goes on a dangerous journey through the Swedish Dales.
Danish soldiers are chasing Gustav who flees at high speed on skis, traversing
the Swedish landscape of the Dales. Reaching village after village in search
of help and support amongst the locals. The setting of the chase is beautiful
wintery landscapes in 3D. The villages he visits are presented as a stunning
2D sidescrolling adventure that ties in the main storyline in between chase
sequences.
This game was built by Ingeborg Asplund, Stanislav Hallberg, Natali Hallberg,
Joakim Bengtsson and Gertrud Bondesson.
Features:
• 3D Chase Sequence:
Tense chase sequences on skis through a wintery Swedish landscape while hunted
down by the Danish Soldiers firing arrows from their crossbows aiming to kill
Gustav. These are challenging and require the player to take advantage of the
landscape around them to avoid obstacles and incoming arrows.
• 2DSidescrolller story:
Follow the story about Gustav Vasa a Swedish nobleman on the quest to become
king. The story is based on a real historical figure from Sweden and the myths
that surround him. The story allows you to participate in key moments in the
legend and story of Gustav Vasa, such as his legendary speech in Falun where
he tries to convince the Dalesfolk to rally behind him and his final
coronation in Stockholm.
• Distinct artwork:
Beautiful handpainted environments and characters in a distinctly stylized art
style inspired by classic Swedish artwork from the Dales.
Gustav Vasa: Adventures in the Dales