So, what’s our deal? Well, imagine a cozy tavern where fantasy fanatics, writers, and indie developers gather. We’re the ones huddled in the corner booth, scribbling notes on napkins and arguing about whether dragons prefer tea or coffee. Spoiler alert: It’s definitely tea. :)

Our mission? To craft rollicking, story-driven role-playing games (RPGs) that’ll whisk you away faster than a warp spell. But here’s the secret sauce: We believe RPG-making is an art form. It’s like painting a canvas with pixels, sprinkling it with magic dust, and adding a dash of dragon fire. Voilà! A game that’ll make your heart race and your dice roll.

Now, let’s rewind a bit. Back in the day, we were known as the “Shaola development team.” Yep, that’s us—the ragtag crew of dreamers who’d rather wield a keyboard than a sword. Our mission? To create user-friendly games that even your grandma could play. Simple mechanics, fun gameplay, and zero complicated button combos.

In 2015, we summoned the Shaola series into existence. Picture this: a world where unicorns moonlight as baristas, and ancient scrolls double as pizza menus. We ditched the usual fantasy tropes and cranked up the imagination dial. Parallel universes? We’ve got 'em! Middle-Earth, Neverland, Elfland, Discworld—they’re all hanging out at our cosmic coffee shop.

Fast-forward to 2016. We’d been working remotely, sipping virtual potions over Zoom (because teleportation spells are still in beta). But then—brace yourself—we met face-to-face in sunny San Diego and star-studded Los Angeles. Imagine a room full of nerds high-fiving and debating whether Gandalf could beat Dumbledore in a wizard duel.

Our battle cry? “No more random encounters!” Seriously, who enjoys stumbling into a horde of goblins while picking flowers? We fused the best bits of classic Western RPGs and JRPGs, minus the grind. Because ain’t nobody got time for that—unless it involves brewing potions or baking dragon-shaped cookies.

And thus, Smiling Dragon RPG Studios was born! Our Shaola series? It’s like a sprawling tapestry woven with threads of intrigue, betrayal, and the occasional dragon pun. Behind the majestic fantasy façade lies medieval politics—think Game of Thrones minus the iron throne and plus a few enchanted beanbags.

But wait, there’s more! We’re not your run-of-the-mill Tolkien clones. Nah, we’re the rebels with a cause. Our storytelling palette? Fifty shades of gray (not that kind, you cheeky bard!). Good and evil? Pfft. We mix 'em up like a magical smoothie.

Now, grab your +3 enthusiasm boots, because here come the highlights of our games:

Fun and simple gameplay: No PhD required. Just pick up your keyboard, slay some pixelated beasts, and save the day. Easy peasy, dragon-squeezy!

Unique and innovative storytelling: Our tales? They’re like roller coasters—twists, turns, and the occasional loop-de-loop. Buckle up, buttercup!

Characters galore: Meet heroes, anti-heroes, and that one NPC who sells suspiciously good cheese. Each title has its own flavor—like a fantasy buffet.

No carbon copies: We’re not photocopying Tolkien’s grocery list. Our universe? Fresh, organic, and sprinkled with stardust.

So, dear adventurer, join us on this wild ride. The Shaola series isn’t just some games—it’s a portal to childhood wonder, a treasure chest of joy, and a dragon-sized hug.

Subscribe, follow, and let’s embark on epic adventures together!

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Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave

Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave

Role Playing

Explore the captivating world of Mysteries of Shaola: The Cave, a thrilling game that blends fantasy with mystery. Journey through the enchanting Kazen...

Heroes of Shaola

Heroes of Shaola

Role Playing

Craving an adventure that's more than just black and white? Heroes of Shaola throws you into a world where good and evil are tangled up tighter than a...

Mysteries of Shaola: The Princess Must Die

Mysteries of Shaola: The Princess Must Die

Role Playing

Embark on a thrilling odyssey in the fantastical world of Shaola, where men, dwarves, elves, orcs, and mythical beings co-exist. Become a legendary investigator...

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Old_Timer
Old_Timer - - 1 comments

Hi Smiling Dragon Team,
I downloaded a link to "Heroes of Shaola" demo on "RPG Maker.net", and, though not beeing a fan of story-driven games, was so impressed by the quality of your graphics and animation that I bought immediately the full bundle of "Heroes" and "The Cave" on Steam. I such enjoyed these twothat I immediately downloaded "The Princess Must Die" demo the 2 first finished!
A note: you said that the games requered no special grinding, but you early discover (at some cost!) that only cleaning every monster of every area and collecting very bounty will give your characters strength (preferably HP 9999 and level 99) enough to ease the fights against the stronger fiends and bosses!
Thank you for giving me such a pleasure to play such amazing games!
Old Timer

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I just had to tell you how much I have enjoyed playing Heroes of Shaola. The graphics are fantastic. I loved it so much I got on line to try and find any other games you may have produced. I have always bought mine from Aldorlea and a couple others places. I found yours there and decided to give it a try. Thank goodness I did. Any way, Thank you so much for sharing your talent so others can have fun too.

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Glad you've enjoyed the game. :)

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