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Dev Log #8 | I actually put a "cat in the washing machine" into the game?!

[p]Hi everyone, I'm Bread, the developer of the Chinese Metroidvania Bolt & Whalington.[/p][p]If you're interested in our project, please consider wishlisting us on Steam – it really helps![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]In the last video, I shared some hand-drawn visuals of the Residential Zone.[/p][p]In this devlog, I'd like to walk you through the design ideas behind this area and introduce some of its parkour-focused gameplay. We've designed several interesting movement mechanics for this zone, with three different types of long-distance traversal methods.[/p][p]🎥 Watch the video here [/p][p][/p][p]Or scroll down for details!You might notice the Residential Zone feels completely different from the Kitchen Zone. Since it's a living area, it can't be messy and dirty like the Kitchen — instead, I wanted it to give players a fresh, contrasting visual atmosphere.[/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]

Dev Log #7 | New Map Sneak Peek!

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone![/p][p]I'm Bread, the developer behind Bolt & Whalington, a Metroidvania-style action game featuring cats and mechs. If that sounds like your thing, feel free to wishlist the game on Steam — we'll notify you when the next playtest is ready![/p][p]👉 Steam Page – Bolt & Whalington[/p][p] [/p][p]In this devlog, I'm sharing a quick update on our recent progress![/p][p]We've been working on two new areas — the Cabin Zone and the Residence Zone — which weren't included in the previous playtest.[/p][p]Take a look at the new maps and let us know what you think! 👇🎥 [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]More updates coming soon — thanks for following along![/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]

Dev Log #6 | 🐱 Why do cats love diving into toilets? 🚽

[p]Hey everyone! I'm Bread, the developer behind the Chinese Metroidvania Bolt & Whalington, where cats pilot mechs (yes, really).[/p][p]If you like what you see, don't forget to wishlist us on Steam — you'll be the first to know when the next playtest drops![/p][p] [/p][p]🎥 We've also got a video version of this devlog, feel free to check it out below:[/p][p][/p][p]In this update, I want to introduce one of the more... eccentric tools in our game: the Teleporter Gun.[/p][p]More specifically, how your feline pilot uses it — sometimes in unexpected ways (like, say, teleporting directly into a toilet stall because... well, cats).[/p][p] [/p][p]We'll break down the system design, its combat and exploration uses, and share some behind-the-scenes thoughts on how we're balancing mobility, fun, and that quirky cat personality.[/p][p][/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]

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]