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How a Simple System Turns a Cat Into a Mech Pilot

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p]Our first playtest has officially wrapped up — huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 🧡[/p][p]If you didn't get a chance to try it this time, don't worry — make sure to wishlist us and stay tuned. We'll notify you the moment our next test goes live![/p][p] [/p][p]🔗 Bolt & Whalington Steam Page:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]If you took part in the playtest, you've probably encountered our Certificate System — a seemingly classic Metroidvania mechanic. But what exactly does it add to the game, and how does it tie into our mech-piloting cat hero? 🐾[/p][p]Check out the new dev video , or scroll down for a full breakdown with screenshots and more details![/p][p][/p]

Designing the Setting Machine That Rewrites the Game World

[p]Hello everyone! I'm Bread, the developer of Bolt & Whalington, a Chinese Metroidvania game currently running its very first playtest. Welcome to join our Discord server and claim your test key to try it out![/p][p] [/p][p]🔗 Discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/rteuCHaZ5C[/p][p][/p][p]🔗 Steam Store Page: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]During this playtest, many players have praised our unique "Setting Machine" mechanic and expressed curiosity about where the idea came from. So in this devlog, I'd like to share the design concept behind the Setting Machine.[/p][p] [/p][p]Click the link below to watch the full video, or scroll down to check out the details in text and images![/p][p][/p][h3]Follow our community to get the latest information![/h3][p]💬Discord: https://discord.gg/rteuCHaZ5C[/p][p]🔗X: https://x.com/whalington25[/p][p]🔗Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bolt-whalington.bsky.social[/p][p][/p]

🚨 The first limited playtest for Bolt & Whalington is now LIVE!

[p]Published by OKJOY, our Metroidvania adventure has officially opened its first test — if you haven't gotten your playtest key yet, join our Discord to claim yours! 🐱⚙️[/p][p]🔗 Steam page (wishlist us!):[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]🎥 This time, our dev shares how we approached the design of the dual protagonists — exploring their differences and how they interact in gameplay.[/p][p]Feel free to scroll down for a detailed breakdown, or jump straight to the video link ! [/p][p][/p][h3]Follow our community to get the latest information![/h3][p]💬Discord: https://discord.gg/rteuCHaZ5C[/p][p]🔗X: https://x.com/whalington25[/p][p]🔗Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bolt-whalington.bsky.social[/p]

🚨 1 DAY LEFT! The first playtest for Bolt & Whalington begins TOMORROW!

[p]Haven't grabbed your test key yet? Join our Discord to secure your spot and be part of the first wave of players! 🧪🐾[/p][p]🎮 Steam page: [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Since we first revealed the game, many players have been curious about our combat system—especially the mech fights! So today, we're dropping a raw gameplay clip of the intense showdown against the big bad... Head Chef Stinky (Mad). 🍳🤖 Watch how the mech handles in battle and get a sneak peek at the weapon system![/p][p][/p][p]And hey—if watching us get clobbered raises your blood pressure, why not jump in and show us how it's done?[/p][p]Fill out the playtest form in Discord and dive into the action starting tomorrow! 💥 You play better anyway, right?[/p]

✨ Only 2 days left until the first playtest for Bolt & Whalington!

[p]Hey everyone! Our Metroidvania game Bolt & Whalington is kicking off its very first limited playtest soon! If you want to join, hop into our Discord server to claim your test key.[/p][p][/p][p]Also, don't forget to wishlist the game on Steam—it really helps us a lot![/p][p]Thank you for the support! 💖[/p][p]🛠️ Steam page: [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]One of Bolt & Whalington's standout features is the mysterious "Setting Machine" —a machine tucked away in corners of the moving fortress. Once Bolt the cat learns how to use it, you'll be able to bend the game's logic and rewrite the rules of exploration. It's a fresh twist on how Metroidvania progression works![/p][p][/p][p]🖥️ In this new Dev Log , we're giving you a quick sneak peek of the Rule Editor in action. Watch how Bolt turns a sneaky little Clip Rat into... himself?! 👀 Check out the dev video now, and let us know your thoughts in the comments![/p][p][/p][p]See you in the skies~ 😸🛠️[/p]