# Guardian of Lore

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q110039090](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110039090)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/guardian-of-lore

## Summary
Guardian of Lore is a 2021 role-playing video game and platform game developed by Round 2 Games, an independent studio based in Quito, Ecuador. The single-player game was initially released on Microsoft Windows in May 2021 before expanding to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

## Key Facts
- **Developer:** Round 2 Games (video game developer; headquarters: Quito, Ecuador)
- **Publisher:** Round 2 Games (Microsoft Windows, macOS); Top Hat Studios (Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation platforms)
- **Release Date:** May 18, 2021 (Microsoft Windows); November 29, 2021 (Nintendo Switch); April 11, 2023 (Xbox Series X/S)
- **Genre:** Role-playing video game, platform game
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S
- **Game Mode:** Single-player video game
- **Country of Origin:** Ecuador
- **ESRB Rating:** Teen (content descriptors: Blood, Violence)
- **PEGI Rating:** PEGI 12
- **Game Engine:** Unity (Wikidata Q63966)
- **Steam Application ID:** 1211740

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms is Guardian of Lore available on?
A: Guardian of Lore is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S. The game is distributed digitally via Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, and PlayStation Store.

### Q: Who developed and published Guardian of Lore?
A: The game was developed by Round 2 Games, a video game developer headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. Round 2 Games self-published the Windows and macOS versions, while Top Hat Studios published the console versions for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.

### Q: What genre is Guardian of Lore?
A: Guardian of Lore is classified as both a role-playing video game and a platform game. It is a single-player experience with an ESRB rating of Teen due to blood and violence content.

### Q: What languages does Guardian of Lore support?
A: The game supports English (user interface, voice acting, and subtitles) and Latin American Spanish (user interface and subtitles).

## Why It Matters
Guardian of Lore represents a significant entry in the landscape of Ecuadorian video game development, being one of the few titles from the country to achieve multi-platform release across all major current-generation consoles. Developed by Round 2 Games, a Quito-based studio, the game exemplifies the growing reach of Latin American indie developers into the global digital distribution market.

The game's hybrid genre approach—combining role-playing elements with platforming mechanics—demonstrates the continued evolution of indie game design beyond traditional genre boundaries. Its release strategy, spanning from PC in May 2021 to Xbox Series X/S in April 2023, reflects the phased approach many indie developers must take when porting to multiple console architectures.

From a publishing perspective, Guardian of Lore illustrates the common indie practice of self-publishing on open PC platforms while partnering with established publishers like Top Hat Studios for the more complex certification and distribution requirements of console ecosystems. The game's availability in both English and Latin American Spanish also highlights the importance of regional localization for Latin American developers seeking broader market appeal.

## Notable For
- **Ecuadorian Development:** One of the few video games developed in Ecuador to achieve multi-platform international release across PC and all major consoles.
- **Dual Publishing Model:** Utilized a hybrid publishing strategy with developer Round 2 Games self-publishing on PC while Top Hat Studios handled console distribution.
- **Multi-Platform Digital Distribution:** Achieved presence on virtually all major digital storefronts including Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, and PlayStation Store.
- **Cross-Generational Console Support:** Released on both eighth-generation (PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch) and ninth-generation (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S) hardware.
- **Latin American Spanish Localization:** Specifically localized into Latin American Spanish, reflecting its regional origin and target demographic.

## Body

### Development and Origin
Guardian of Lore was developed by Round 2 Games, a video game developer headquartered in Quito, Ecuador. The studio operates within the video game industry as an independent developer. The game is built on the Unity game engine (Wikidata Q63966), a widely-used cross-platform development framework.

### Platform Release Schedule
The game's release followed a staggered multi-platform schedule:
- **Microsoft Windows:** Released May 18, 2021 via Steam
- **Nintendo Switch:** Released November 29, 2021 via Nintendo eShop
- **Xbox Series X and Series S:** Released April 11, 2023 via Microsoft Store
- **PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5:** Release dates not specified in source material

The game is also available on macOS, distributed via Steam (application ID: 1211740).

### Publishing and Distribution
Guardian of Lore employs a split publishing arrangement:
- **PC Platforms (Windows, macOS):** Self-published by developer Round 2 Games via Steam
- **Console Platforms:** Published by Top Hat Studios across Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5

Digital distribution platforms carrying the title include:
- Steam (App ID: 1211740)
- Epic Games Store (ID: guardian-of-lore-25e67a)
- Nintendo eShop (ID: guardian-of-lore-switch; Title ID: 010092B016A18000)
- Microsoft Store (Product ID: 9n7l7tvwk1hh)
- PlayStation Store (Concept ID: 10004175)

### Game Classification and Ratings
Guardian of Lore is classified as both a role-playing video game and a platform game. The game received the following content ratings:
- **ESRB:** Teen (T) — Content descriptors include Blood and Violence
- **PEGI:** PEGI 12

The game supports single-player mode exclusively.

### Regional Identifiers
The PlayStation 4 version has multiple regional identifiers:
- **Europe:** CUSA31461
- **United States:** CUSA31459

PlayStation 5 version identifiers:
- **Europe:** PPSA05894
- **United States:** PPSA05893

### Language Support
Guardian of Lore offers localization in:
- **English:** Full support including user interface, voice acting, and subtitles
- **Latin American Spanish:** User interface and subtitles

The official website (https://www.guardianoflore.com/) supports Spanish, English, and Latin American Spanish.

### External Database Identifiers
- **Steam Application ID:** 1211740
- **IGDB Game ID:** guardian-of-lore (ID: 128253)
- **MobyGames Game ID:** 176141
- **OpenCritic ID:** 12760
- **RAWG Game ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **HowLongToBeat ID:** 93871
- **PCGamingWiki ID:** Guardian_of_Lore (Page ID: 175511)
- **SteamGridDB ID:** 5254457
- **Lutris Game ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **TuxDB Game ID:** 7657
- **GamingOnLinux Database ID:** 17687
- **GOG Dreamlist ID:** guardian-of-lore-2021
- **GameSpot Game ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **GamersGlobal Game ID:** 170190
- **VGList Video Game ID:** 41223
- **GamerProfiles Game ID:** xmM5
- **Riot Pixels Game ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **Indie DB Game ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **Mod DB Game ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **StopGame ID:** guardian_of_lore
- **Play:right ID:** guardian-of-lore
- **Playground.ru ID:** guardian_of_lore
- **IsThereAnyDeal ID:** guardian-of-lore

### Social Media and Online Presence
- **Twitter Handle:** @GuardianOfLore (Account ID: 1191439569826320390)
- **Account Created:** November 4, 2019

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## References

1. Nintendo Game Store
2. Microsoft Store
3. Steam
4. [Source](https://www.guardianoflore.com/)
5. Nintendo eShop
6. GameSpot
7. RAWG
8. Q124398839
9. PlayStation Store
10. Q117507113
11. Q117506892
12. GOG Dreamlist