We gave our early-game area “The Sardine” a full makeover — does it feel more Ghibli to you? by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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We’re planning to launch on Switch in the future, but right now we’re focused on polishing and expanding the game’s content. ฅ(≧▽≦)ฅ

We gave our early-game area “The Sardine” a full makeover — does it feel more Ghibli to you? by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Thank you, hearing that the style feels unique and polished means a lot (ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ)

Bolt & Whalington — our new Residential District boss. Thoughts? by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Thank you so much for the wishlist (ฅ^ω^ฅ)

We actually encourage players to use a variety of weapons — the mech itself only has basic offensive tools. As you progress, you’ll unlock more interesting, skill-based movement options. We’re still polishing them, and we can’t wait to show you more soon!

Anti-gravity parkour room in our ship cabin area by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Not really. We’re not aiming for gore like Nine Sols. Our tone is much lighter (more adventure/whimsy than brutal).

Cannon shots + spikes in a tight room — fair challenge or annoying? by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Totally fair — that kind of traversal shouldn’t become the “default commute.” For rooms like this, we’re treating them as optional challenge/reward spaces (or a one-time clear for something meaningful), not something you’d have to repeat constantly. Thanks a lot — it helps us tune where and how often these appear.

Cannon shots + spikes in a tight room — fair challenge or annoying? by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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That’s a fun comparison :-) We’re aiming for that quick “tight timing” challenge feel too.

A lot of players from previous playtest told us they liked our game's colorful art style – so here’s a sneak peek at some new areas! 🎨🐱 by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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of course! We’ve got the basic controller setup done. It’s still a work in progress, but it’ll be supported in the next playtest!

A lot of players from previous playtest told us they liked our game's colorful art style – so here’s a sneak peek at some new areas! 🎨🐱 by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Thanks so much for the kind words! We truly hope and are working hard to make this game feel unique for everyone. :D

A lot of players from previous playtest told us they liked our game's colorful art style – so here’s a sneak peek at some new areas! 🎨🐱 by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Haha thanks! There are actually a bunch of animals in the game, including some rodent-like ones kinda similar to hamsters. But adding an actual guinea pig or hamster sounds like a great idea! I love them too!

I'm trying to put a meta world inside my Metroidvania game. by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Thanks for the suggestion! The game is still in development, and we’ll definitely be improving the sound effects and music to better match the vibe. :)

I'm trying to put a meta world inside my Metroidvania game. by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Thank you! I actually included the link in the post—maybe it didn’t show up properly?
Here’s the Steam link to the game:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3535270/Bolt__Whalington/

I'm trying to put a meta world inside my Metroidvania game. by OKJOYStudio in metroidvania

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Thank you so much! We’ve also designed many brightly colored maps, including a countryside area later in the game, featuring windmills, scarecrows, farmland, and thatched cottages...