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## About JoyMasher JoyMasher is an independent game development studio based in Curitiba, Brazil. Founded in 2012, they specialize in retro-style games inspired by the 8-bit and 16-bit era, creating acclaimed titles like Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil - **Team:** 2-10 employees - **Tagline:** "We know retro." ## Founders - Danilo Dias - Thaís Weiller - Marco Galvão ## Specializations - Retro games - 8-bit style - 16-bit style - Action platformers - Run and gun games ## Notable Games - **Blazing Chrome** (The Arcade Crew) - **Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider** (The Arcade Crew) - **Odallus: The Dark Call** (self-published) - **Oniken** (self-published) ## Inspirations Games inspired by classics like: - Ninja Gaiden - Contra - Kabuki Quantum Fighter - Shadow of the Ninja - Vice: Project Doom ## Publisher Partnerships - The Arcade Crew (Blazing Chrome, Vengeful Guardian) - Self-published (Oniken, Odallus) ## Philosophy "I just wanted to make a fun action 8-bit game, like the ones that I used to play as a kid... I really love games from 8/16-bit era and I want to make games like these." - Danilo Dias ## Note JoyMasher is primarily an indie game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference. ## Why JoyMasher Matters - **Blazing Chrome** critical acclaim - **Retro game** specialists - **Brazil-based** indie studio - **8-bit/16-bit** authentic style - **The Arcade Crew** partnership