Grand Dad

About

Grand Dad is a quirky platformer where a rogue alien grandfather fights his former bootleg comrades to save Earth from copyright chaos. You control the titular rebel, armed with a club and oddball weapons like axes and slingshots, as you leap through retro-inspired levels. The action leans into over-the-top violence and pixel-art humor, with each stage packed with references to obscure NES titles. Chiptune music sets the tone while the absurd story unfolds through retro-style text screens. The game’s charm lies in its dedication to bootleg nostalgia, offering nods to forgotten gaming oddities and a tongue-in-cheek take on piracy culture. While not graphically flashy, its retro aesthetic and frantic gameplay have earned a cult following among niche audiences. The developer’s note that "gameplay may not be that hardcore" is a nod to its more chaotic than challenging design, making it a brisk, if eccentric, romp for fans of offbeat platformers.

Storyline

Bootleg aliens are trying to take over the world, but one of them, Grand Dad, took issue with his fellow bootlegs' motives and seceded from the team. Now, he must fight against the very bootlegs he once served and stop their invasion before the world falls to their copyright-infringing terror!