It's time for another Spades Budokai devlog and I hope you're ready for it! During the last devlog I talked about how I used pen, paper, and a deck of cards to simulate the battle system. Afterwards I used the notes I made to start working on the prototype in Godot and was able to make a good bit of progress. Today I want to talk about some of the lore behind Spades Budokai and give you a taste of what to expect story-wise.

Quick Sketch of Bob. Can he pay his debts to Team Goon and become the best tricksters.

In the world of Spades Budokai there is a powerful style of combat called Spades Martial Arts (SMA for short) and those who practice it are called tricksters. SMA is universally enjoyed by many as a competitive sport and high ranking tricksters are treated like celebrities. However there are tricksters who use SMA for nefarious purposes, but thanks to the Suited Police Force the world may enjoy peace.

Spades Budokai will allow players to follow the journey of two tricksters as they hone their SMA skills to accomplish their goals. Joe is a petty criminal who has become tired of his lowly status in life and decides to become the kingpin of the underworld. Bob, on the other hand, wants a chance to participate in the Grand SMA Championships, but first he has to settle his debts with Team Goon. No matter which trickster you choose, you can be sure there will be plenty of wild obstacles and crazy foes to get in your way.

Quick Sketch of Joe. Can he rise above his lowly status and become king of the Underworld.

Well that's all I have for you today and I hope this gives you a small taste of what to expect from Spades Budokai. This project is inspired by my love for bad hood movies, Saturday morning cartoons, and anime so I plan to have a lot of fun with the story and worldbuilding. With that being said, let me know if you have any comments, questions, or concerns and I'll see you for the next Spades Budokai devlog!