See the new test build in action!


Here are some things that have changed:

  • New Cave level features
    • Vanishing platforms in style of Mega Man 3 Magnet Man level
    • Hidden bonus rooms (at least 2 per level)
    • Shortcuts
    • Epic Rock boss in style of Mega Man Yellow Devil
  • Redesigned of Ghost Form
    • Possible to move in all directions now
    • Instead stop screen scrolling while in ghost form
    • Opens new possibilities for fun gameplay / secrets
    • Offers Intuitive ways to solve problems
    • Coins & powerups can be collected in ghost form
    • No time limit. Wait for the monster patiently and land your strike when you want
    • Cannot be used inside a wall. Obviously! Zerno would get stuck.
    • Great for getting through difficult phases of the game
    • Zero suit Zerno™ awarded for beating the game with 0 unneccessary deaths. Yes, you need to die a few times in this game :)
  • Butt Attack
    • Stomp on enemies by pressing B in style of Duck Tales pogo jump
    • Reach high places by jumping off from enemies
  • Various enemies
    • Hug-Bones skeleton runs towards you. Can you resist a hug?
    • Saus the Skeledog wants to play with the ball. Isn't she cute too!
    • Basic spikes
    • That pink ball with spikes (no name yet)
  • Enemies in other levels
    • Blob & Blab
    • Mage Boss
    • Frankenstein Boss
    • Floating Eyeballs
    • Mysterious dark Angel

Some other cool things:

  • Password system with encrypted (not harcoded) passwords
  • Interactive overworld map
  • Polished gfx & color usage in levels
  • Cinematics =D
  • Twisted humour
  • Deep story between funny characters
  • Winner of the "Best Package" award in Byte-Off III
    • Making a release with box, manuals, official soundtrack at Spotify (available already btw), marketing videos etc... Let me know if you are interested =D

Thank You for reading this far and thank you for everyone in the community who have helped me. You are THE BEST !!


To be released in 2023 (or later)


Phew... That was a lot to cover in a few weeks of dev burst. Going to have a little vacation from development now. Possibly coming back with some fresh ideas after getting inspired by the Tears of the Kingdom. YAY!


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Looking great! Nice video too.

Great! Thank you very much! 😊