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« on: November 12, 2012, 03:09:42 AM »



Hurry up and download the full version for free while you can!

Although the title suggest it's 8-Bit, it's actually more of mixture of pseudo 8/16 bit style and chiptunes. The main inspiration has been the c64 version of Giana Sisters, mixed with elements from Rainbow Island, New Zealand Story, Rick Dangerous, Wonderboy in Monsterland, Super Mario Bros 3 and many more. The game is filled with little references here and there. The main goal has been to keep it a straight classic scrolling platformer though, with intuitive controls and depth to the gameplay. The kind of game that is almost impossible to find on PC today. And that's why I have always dreamed of making such a game.

Please help me get this on Steam. Vote for me here:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=106857324

The game is released the 1st of December for both Mac and PC (If finished!).
Demo will be available 1. December or sooner for PC and Mac.

Hope you like it. If you do - please vote for me on Greenlight.
Btw. - I had no intention on being really inventive or highly original. My goal was to create a platformer that plays incredible well and make it available on PC. In my oppinion, there is no classic platformer on PC that plays really well except Super Meat Boy or emulated stuff. IMO - the PC platform really need to get a good simple platformer with no puzzles involved.  

Thanks TIGForum members.

Full version - Free this Christmas (ends the 31st of December, then it's 8.99 again):
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/8bitboy/eakbnhlnmaaiehobobngpgagjkedakep

Free demo:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/8bitboy-free-trial/cmpfjjehogdcgbfclcbcbhbebgojanji


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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2012, 03:11:11 AM »

Oh - there is a little dev blog too:
http://blog.awesomeblade.com/

And the official homepage:
http://awesomeblade.com/8BitBoy/

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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2012, 05:57:29 AM »

This looks pretty, and pretty awesome.  Have thumbed up on greenlight :3.  I will keep an eye on your blog too; unless you're like me and tend to be notorious for forgetting to blog:P
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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2012, 07:15:36 AM »

Ahh, this looks amazing. I love retro-style video games. I will keep an eye out!
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2012, 12:23:33 PM »

Thanks guys!

I hope you can try it soon  Well, hello there!
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« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2012, 09:48:12 AM »

Game finished.

Free demo:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/8bitboy-free-trial/cmpfjjehogdcgbfclcbcbhbebgojanji

Full version:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/8bitboy/eakbnhlnmaaiehobobngpgagjkedakep

Next - a Windows 8 app in january.
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2012, 12:48:10 PM »

Many people found this game too hard - so I have addressed this problem at made two difficulty modes:

Kiddy mode: Autosaves after each level
Retro mode: Find the hidden special coins to save your progress.

Try the new trial version 1.1.1 here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/8bitboy-free-trial/cmpfjjehogdcgbfclcbcbhbebgojanji
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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2012, 04:34:47 AM »

8BitBoy is free to celebrate Christmas!

Ends the 31st of december - Get it while you can Smiley

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/8bitboy/eakbnhlnmaaiehobobngpgagjkedakep
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