Following the success of Troublemaker: Raise Your Gang, the Gamecom Team delivered another big surprise for Indonesian gamers. At the Hari Game Indonesia (HARGAI) event, they not only showcased an exclusive trailer for Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream but also announced four new collaborative projects with several local developers. This collaboration is a clear demonstration of the spirit of mutual cooperation within the Indonesian game industry to expand the Troublemaker universe across various genres and platforms, particularly in the mobile realm.
Troublemaker Mobile: Little Warrior – Eggtato Studio
Little Warrior in collaboration with Eggtato Studio, gameplay emphasizes casual strategy elements that are easy to grasp yet challenging. Players form small armies of various unit types, each with unique roles and abilities. The challenge begins at the team formation stage, as each unit combination can yield a distinct fighting style. This approach requires tactical thinking from the start, yet remains light and beginner-friendly.
As the game begins, tower defense mechanics take center stage. Players must strategically place units, determine the right time to deploy troops, and read the enemy gang’s attack patterns. Each level presents varying terrain and enemy waves, requiring players to dynamically adapt their strategies to dominate the battle and advance to the next challenge.
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Troublemaker Mobile: Chibi RPG – Aim to Mite
Developed by Aim to Mite, Troublemaker Mobile: Chibi RPG brings the world of Troublemaker to life in a chibi-style RPG. Players can explore the city, complete missions with cute yet rebellious characters.
The game stands out for its level-up system, which make the gameplay feel light yet strategic. With colorful visuals and Troublemaker’s signature humor, Chibi RPG offers a more relaxed yet engaging experience.
Troublemaker Mobile: Rise of the Street – Cliffbite
Gamecom Team’s collaboration with Cliffbite takes a more unique form with Rise of the Streets. Unlike the initial expectation of street action, this game instead takes a city-building approach, tasking players with rebuilding the fictional city of “Jayakarta” after it has suffered extensive damage.
Gameplay focuses on city planning, repairing buildings, and managing the development of each area to bring Jayakarta back to life. While distinct from the original Troublemaker genre, this game retains the same world setting and characters, making it a spin-off that expands the universe in a fresh and creative way.
Troublemaker Mobile: Pixel Mayhem – Leolit Studio
Pixel Mayhem, developed by Leolit Studio, delivers fast-paced, challenging 2D pixel art action with a roguelite style. Players control a student who must navigate semi-linear levels while facing off against various rival gangs.
Responsive beat-‘em-up combat is at the heart of the experience, with a variety of enemies and attack patterns that make each session feel unique. The combination of retro visuals and intense action makes Pixel Mayhem the most explosive and exciting Troublemaker Mobile spin-off yet.
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One Universe, Many Styles
These four projects demonstrate how Troublemaker has evolved into a cross-genre, cross-studio franchise, while maintaining its local roots. Gamecom Team is opening up opportunities for Indonesian developers to express their creativity within the same universe, resulting in four distinct experiences that represent the diversity of game development styles in Indonesia.
With this move, Troublemaker is not just a locally made action game, but also a symbol of maturing industry collaboration. Through the synergy between Gamecom Team and local developers like Eggtato, Aim to Mite, Cliffbite, and Leolit Studio, the world of Troublemaker is now ready to reach a wider range of players from street action fans to chibi-style casual game enthusiasts.
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