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  • Starlair: Where Metroidvania Meets Mario Maker in an Infinite Galaxy

    Starlair: Where Metroidvania Meets Mario Maker in an Infinite Galaxy

    Are you craving that classic Metroidvania exploration but also have a secret desire to be the architect of your own galactic dungeon? Then let me introduce you to Starlair, the ambitious indie game that’s been turning heads as a perfect mash-up of sci-fi action and community creation!

    Developed by Shooty Bazooky, Starlair is more than just a game; it’s an ever-expanding universe built entirely by its players.

    The Core Concept: Explore or Create

    At its heart, Starlair is a 2D Action Platformer in the Metroidvania style. You play as a bounty hunter traversing an infinite, procedurally-generated galaxy in your starship. But here’s the game-changer: every single planet you visit was created by another player.

    The Explorer’s Journey

    As the bounty hunter, you’ll land on these alien worlds, which transform the game into a challenging side-scrolling adventure. You’ll be:

    • Exploring winding dungeons and complex maps.
    • Battling unique bosses and enemies designed by the world’s creator.
    • Collecting power-ups and resources to upgrade your character and ship.
    • Unravelling a main story arc involving mysterious “asylum planets” and hidden relics.

    The excitement comes from the sheer unpredictability. You might land on a beautifully crafted, thoughtful puzzle world, or you might find yourself in a chaotic, bullet-hell challenge!

    The Creator’s Toolkit

    If you prefer building over hunting, Starlair’s comprehensive world creator is where you’ll spend your time. This easy-to-learn editor lets you design your own Metroidvania levels and share them with the entire galaxy. You can:

    • Build massive, intricate worlds.
    • Customise the environment, enemies, and traps.
    • Compose original music for your planet.
    • Set unique rewards to entice other bounty hunters to tackle your creation.

    The thrill? Watching other players discover and try to complete your dungeon, and checking the world’s leaderboard for the fastest clear times!

    Why You Should Check Out Starlair

    • Infinite Content: Because the galaxy is constantly expanding with player-made planets, the adventure literally never ends.
    • Community Focus: The game fosters a great social element, with landing zones on each planet serving as social hubs to chat with other players, share tips, and celebrate victories.
    • Classic Retro Vibes: The visuals deliver a cool, pixel-art style that perfectly captures the feeling of classic Metroidvania games.

    Whether you’re an avid explorer looking for a never-ending stream of new challenges or a creative mastermind ready to design the next great gaming gauntlet, Starlair offers a unique blend of experiences.

    Starlair is available on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch, so there’s no excuse not to jump in and start shaping (or exploring!) this player-driven galaxy today!

    Starlair – http://www.shootybazooky.com/starlair

    #Starlair #pc #steam #nintendoswitch #shootybazooky #scifi #2DActionPlatformer #Metroidvania #retrogames #galacticdungeon #planets #galaxy #gamers #gaming #videogames

  • Labyrinth Redesigned: Shadow Labyrinth Future Patch Update 1.1.0 Announced!

    Labyrinth Redesigned: Shadow Labyrinth Future Patch Update 1.1.0 Announced!

    Addressing the Community: Major Quality-of-Life Updates are Coming

    We’re excited to share the news that Bandai Namco is preparing a major quality-of-life overhaul for the fan-favourite 2D action platformer, Shadow Labyrinth, with the upcoming Future Patch Update 1.1.0! Since its launch, the game has been praised for its unique blend of Pac-Man lore and Metroidvania exploration, but the developers have been listening closely to player feedback regarding some key pain points.

    The development team has explicitly stated that this update is not just a typical bug fix but a dedicated effort to “redesign the play experience” to make the labyrinth a more welcoming and enjoyable challenge for a wider audience. While an exact release date has yet to be announced, here are the core improvements you can look forward to:

    The Three Pillars of Patch 1.1.0

    The developers are focusing on three main areas based directly on the most common player critiques:

    1. Difficulty Selection and Adjustments

    One of the most frequent pieces of feedback has been the game’s high and often punishing difficulty, coupled with a sometimes unforgiving checkpoint system.

    • Difficulty Options: The 1.1.0 patch will introduce a flexible system allowing players to choose their preferred difficulty level. This is great news for those who found the original experience too challenging or those who want an even greater test!
    • Appropriately Placed Checkpoints: To combat the frustration of losing extensive progress, the update will include more appropriately placed checkpoints throughout the labyrinth. This should greatly improve immersion and reduce backtracking fatigue.

    2. Save and Travel Improvements

    The sheer size and complexity of the labyrinth, combined with inconvenient saving and travelling, often led to player exhaustion.

    • Improved Navigation: This update targets the “inconvenience of saving/travelling.” While specific details are light, players can expect a more streamlined and less tedious experience when traversing the massive game world. This is crucial for a Metroidvania where exploration is key.

    3. Mini-PUCK Control Enhancements

    The small, yellow orb companion, Mini-PUCK, plays a vital role, but its control in the MAZE sections has been a source of player frustration.

    • Smoother Gameplay: The patch will bring Mini-PUCK play control enhancements in the MAZE sections, aiming for a more comfortable and responsive feel. This adjustment is designed to improve the moment-to-moment gameplay and overall immersion.

    What This Means for Shadow Labyrinth

    This update represents the development team’s commitment to evolving Shadow Labyrinth into a title that retains its unique vision while significantly lowering the barrier to entry. By addressing core issues like difficulty, travel, and controls, Patch 1.1.0 is set to transform the experience from a niche, often frustrating challenge into a more polished and widely accessible action-platformer.

    Keep an eye on the official channels for the release date—the future of the Labyrinth looks a whole lot brighter!

    Shadow Labyrinth – https://www.bandainamcoent.com/news?game=shadow-labyrinth

    #ShadowLabyrinthFuturePatchUpdate #ShadowLabyrinth #FuturePatchUpdate #ShadowLabyrinthInformationBureau #gameupdate #BandaiNamco #2Dactionplatformer #gamers #gaming #videogames

  • Inayah Life after Gods 2D action platformer

    Inayah Life after Gods 2D action platformer

    There is a whole new world to explore in the Inayah: Life after Gods game a brilliant 2D pixel art game that is a bit like an old school game but comes with all of the benefits of a modern game and you do not have to go to the arcade to play it either. In this game there are powerful enemies, difficult puzzles to solve and mysteries to investigate, can you handle all of this? The Inayah: Life after Gods is coming soon add it to your wishlist now!

    To find out more about the Inayah Life after Gods game head on over to the games page on Steam here https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199390/INAYAH__Life_after_Gods/ or go to the official game website here https://www.inayahgame.com

    #Inayah #LifeafterGods #InayahLifeafterGods #2Dactionplatformer #IndieGame #GameDev #2DPlatformer #GamingCommunity #ExplainerVideo #ExoGenesisStudios

  • Voidwrought Cosmic Horror Action Platformer launching next month

    Voidwrought Cosmic Horror Action Platformer launching next month

    Coming soon is the cosmic horror action platformer Voidwrought this game has the look of a retro arcade game that will blow your mind, each level has its challenges and then there are bosses to get past too. The game is centred around the first civilisations and the gods, so you are getting a picture on how complex this game is going to be and why not isnt that how we want games to be? The Voidwrought game will be launching at the end of October for PC and Nintendo Switch.

    Find out more about the Voidwrought game here on the games page on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014550/Voidwrought/ or on the official game website here https://www.kwalee.com/blog/gaming/voidwrought-cosmic-horror-game

    #Voidwrought #PC #NintendoSwitch #Steam #Kwalee #PowerSnake #2DActionPlatformer #RetroGames #ClassicGames #CosmicHorror #NewGames #Games #Gaming

  • Voidwrought Cosmic Horror Game

    Voidwrought Cosmic Horror Game

    We are about to enter the strange, weird and very dangerous world of the Voidwrought, this game is due out this year although that we need to wait for the exact date to be confirmed. In the meantime we can sit back and enjoy the game announcement video which will give you a clue into what you can expect from the game developers, all we know is that this game is going to be exciting and very tricky at times, just how we like it.

    Find out more about the Voidwrought game here on Steam; https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014550/Voidwrought/

    #Voidwrought #Cosmic #Horror #Game #VoidwroughtGame #HorrorGame #EpicGames #SciFi #Gaming #Gamers #2DActionPlatformer