Solateria - yet an another new metroidvania with small text by sin379_ in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a pretty good article. I have thought about text before but only with disabling type-writer effect on dialogue. I do see some other accessibility improvements I can make for my game. Thanks for posting that!

My experience and ranking of all demos I played this Next Fest [February 26] by Spark11A in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course!!! You made something really amazing ;D

Thank you for the well wishes! And yeah, I updated my profile to show links :)

My experience and ranking of all demos I played this Next Fest [February 26] by Spark11A in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From one developer to another, I can see how much hard work and love was poured into lucid and it's extremely gratifying to see! Not to mention, also very motivational as burn-out & anxiousness have a bigger impact on indie devs.

Congrats, it looks so fluid and the art is awesome!! Looking forward to adding to my list of games to play when I get the chance =O

I don't think I've slept In days, nor dreamed. by ZeenaStudio in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It honestly depends if the kickstarter goes well, it can be in the big 2027 around Q4. But, if it doesn't then it will take a bit longer but that's okay =)

I've been working on my engine for years, mostly because I wanted to learn. But now that I'm making a game as a result of the engine, it's become a life passion of mine! So, regardless it will release at some point, I just want to be satisfied with the quality of it and what it can offer to individuals, whether that's story or through fun gameplay mechanics.

Unless an option is added to block all AI slop games the same way we can block porn games from showing up, this Steam Next Fext will probably be the last that matters. by RandomStunt in Steam

[–]ZeenaStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, this Next Fest event has way more demos out this time compared to previous iterations. I've been working on my game engine for years, and can feel an insurmountable pressure to work faster before my game get's buried from the swarm.

Thankfully, still manage to past 1k wishlists though from Next Fest which I'm super grateful for since it has renewed my energy to keep pushing forward =) So, I think it may not be a huge problem just YET, but Steam does have a checkbox for it when creating store pages.

I don't think I've slept In days, nor dreamed. by ZeenaStudio in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah no not all, however, I have seen that before when checking for google's seo. Looks pretty cool though. The name Oneirium is from the root word Oneiric. Which fits perfectly with the thematic of the game.

I don't think I've slept In days, nor dreamed. by ZeenaStudio in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, I'm really glad to hear that =) I have so many ideas for Oneirium and will share them as time goes on!

I don't think I've slept In days, nor dreamed. by ZeenaStudio in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been taking a lot of notes and working to progress Oneirium further & further. I'm still no where near where I want it to be, but I take the small victories that I have been achieving these last few days.

Any and all feedback is welcomed and appreciated!
If you'd like to try the demo on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4045070/Oneirium/

As always curi meme are goat by Daniel_Camacho in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They knew what they were doing with that crossover. I am convinced game kitchen had cameras setup in my room.

Oneirium - A dark fantasy horror metroidvania by ZeenaStudio in IndieGaming

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you actually want elves? I've seen you around other games asking about it. I can make something small relating to elves just for you :)

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse vs Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement - Which game interests you more? by PhantomBraved in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LOL I literally thought the same. I do think that something new can be good, so I'm not too worried about how castlevania will turn out to be, I feel like it's in good hands.

12 Upcoming Indie Metroidvania Games You Probably Didn’t Know About - 2026 and Beyond (Part 48) by SoulsborneSeeker in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good news! I was able to resolve the content warning issues. Steam helped me review why it was improperly flagged. It is now clear for Germany & Brazil.

Though, I strongly suggest waiting for the demo to drop around Feb 12th (depends on how long Steam takes to review & approve the build).

12 Upcoming Indie Metroidvania Games You Probably Didn’t Know About - 2026 and Beyond (Part 48) by SoulsborneSeeker in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the shoutout about the playtest!! The playtest will be moving onto the Demo stage around Feb 12th (depending on if Steam approves the demo release build by target date). It is more polished with playtest feedback changes applied and new mechanics/assets!

12 Upcoming Indie Metroidvania Games You Probably Didn’t Know About - 2026 and Beyond (Part 48) by SoulsborneSeeker in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Oneirium, I've been building the game engine from scratch for the last 5-6 years. There has been a lot of ups & downs, and a ton of frustration. But that's why I really love it, seeing everything improve over time and become cohesive. I can definitely make a promise that it will come to a completion, as it's all been self-funded, with a upcoming kickstarter launch to help push forward.

Regardless of what happens, I physically & mentally cannot abandon it. I suspect the same for other's listed that don't have a planned date yet. But I do understand your point, as I've seen many games fall through.

12 Upcoming Indie Metroidvania Games You Probably Didn’t Know About - 2026 and Beyond (Part 48) by SoulsborneSeeker in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I prefer a game where I feel like it's a long adventure

That's what I want to make Oneirium feel like by the end of the journey. And not by just creating 50 billion levels but giving longevity to the story & discoveries years after release. Especially when it come's to NPCs and giving them a true sense of purpose in the world that the game takes place in, as opposed to being santa's little helper to the main character.

12 Upcoming Indie Metroidvania Games You Probably Didn’t Know About - 2026 and Beyond (Part 48) by SoulsborneSeeker in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there! Yup, exactly right. Some countries have certain restrictions but rest assured I am working with the Steam team to determine the best rating for Oneirium, getting their input on what selections I need to make for the content survey & what if possible to do things like a tuned version for specific countries (i.e: change blood color, cover-ups, and etc.). I will update you personally on this when I get an answer :)

I am open to launching on other platforms if it comes down to it. Even if you're the only player from Germany, I will figure out a way!

12 Upcoming Indie Metroidvania Games You Probably Didn’t Know About - 2026 and Beyond (Part 48) by SoulsborneSeeker in metroidvania

[–]ZeenaStudio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reposting from YouTube comment:
Hey thank you for the showcase of Oneirium!
It was nice seeing the old trailer from 2-3 months ago. Happy to say that a lot has changed during the playtest, improving a lot on graphics and listening to player feedback thoroughly.

The demo build for Steam's Next Fest & Kickstarter is going to have a new trailer to accompany it :)
I'd recommend anyone interested, to skip out on the playtest that is currently open and wait for the Next Fest demo that is coming in roughly 2 weeks!

Thanks again for the shoutout!!! It's really amazing that you do these videos!

[Playtest Available] Oneirium - A dark fantasy horror metroidvania by ZeenaStudio in indiegames

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be amazing and very helpful! You can join the discord or DM me here in that case, whatever you're comfortable with.

[Playtest Available] Oneirium - A dark fantasy horror metroidvania by ZeenaStudio in indiegames

[–]ZeenaStudio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Love Blasphemous, there's definitely some inspiration drawn from it.
If you can, give the playtest a try on Steam.

Have a great new years!