1936 is a 2D action-platformer Boss Rush set in the Brazilian backlands, where every encounter puts you face-to-face with a creature inspired by Brazilian folklore.
You play as Alfredo, a man hardened by life who embarks on a dangerous journey. To achieve his goal, he must face some of the most iconic creatures from Brazilian folklore, including Saci, Curupira, the Headless Mule, Iara, Cuca, and many others.
There are no traditional levels separating one boss from another. The focus is entirely on the battles.
Each boss features unique attacks, patterns, behaviors, and challenges, requiring players to learn each fight, recognize attack telegraphs, and master their movement to find opportunities to strike back.
MASTER YOUR SHOTGUN
The shotgun is Alfredo's main tool for both combat and movement.
In addition to regular shots, you can fire downward while airborne to perform a double jump using the weapon's recoil, launching Alfredo upward and creating new possibilities for movement, attacks, and evasive maneuvers.
Combine shooting, jumping, recoil jumps, and dashes to survive fast and intense encounters where positioning and execution are essential.
FACE INTENSE BOSS BATTLES
The campaign of 1936 is built around major boss encounters.
Each creature has its own identity and presents different challenges involving movement, precision, and pattern recognition. As battles progress, attacks can become more aggressive and appear in new combinations.
Learn each fight. Recognize the patterns. Find your own opportunities to attack.
And try to survive.
CREATE YOUR OWN WAY TO FIGHT
Throughout the journey, Alfredo gains access to different abilities that can change the way you approach each battle.
Choose from 5 special powers and equip 2 out of 10 mutations to adapt your playstyle before facing each boss.
Experiment with different combinations to find the strategy that works best for you.
A JOURNEY THROUGH BRAZILIAN FOLKLORE
Each encounter is accompanied by stories that explore the legends behind the creatures Alfredo faces.
Between battles, the journey also follows Alfredo's personal story and the reasons that drive him across the Brazilian backlands, confronting creatures many believed existed only in folklore.
1936 combines elements of Brazilian folklore, the backlands, and its historical context to create a unique journey told through illustrations, narrative, and an original soundtrack inspired by Brazilian identity.
MADE FOR PLAYERS WHO LOVE MASTERING BATTLES
The fights are designed to be fast, challenging, and highly replayable.
Death is part of the learning process. When defeated, you can quickly return to the battle, try a new strategy, and attempt the fight again.
Once you have learned every attack, the challenge is no longer just about surviving.
It becomes about execution.
Defeat bosses without taking damage.
Improve your best times.
Break your own records.
And prove that you have truly mastered each battle.
KEY FEATURES
• A 2D Boss Rush focused entirely on boss battles.
• 12 bosses inspired by folklore.
• Combat built around shotgun mechanics, jumping, dashing, and weapon-recoil jumps.
• 5 special powers.
• 10 mutations to customize your playstyle.
• Fast-paced battles built around learning and mastering enemy patterns.
• Quick respawns that encourage repeated attempts.
• Best-time challenges and no-damage battles.
• A narrative following Alfredo's journey through the Brazilian backlands.
• Stories inspired by the legends behind each creature.
• Hand-drawn 2D art.
• Original soundtrack.
• Approximately 5 hours of campaign content.
In 1936, defeating a boss is only the beginning.
The real challenge is learning the fight until you completely master it.
