Since the game's EA launch half a year, I've been focusing a lot on optimization. I made a post describing some methods I've used and showing the progress I've made: https://gustofwindgame.com/blog/?p=184

Grappling hook + timing = successful entrance

I've recently done a bunch of landscaping work on the third mission of the game. I tried to get the barren terrain type to look close to the dwarf birch dominated highlands in northern Norway. Music by https://olliojamusic.com

Did you miss out on any of the games we highlighted from Steam Next Fest? They're all listed in the article. Check out their demos before Next Fest ends!

Physics based hand operated crane that can be used to open gratings. I've been working to get this to work more reliably. Still a bit janky but getting there.

Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras.

It's also one of the games that's part of Steam Next Fest!

Play the Steam Next Fest demo now: https://bit.ly/Akatori

I got some feedback of the caracters looking too "cute" (or goofy was the exact word). There's some intentional goofiness for sure, but maybe the character style clashes too much with conventions of the stealth genre. I did an experimental paintover.

Thanks for showing your support y'all!

Take a trip to Nostalgia Land in @JacksonG13 's Sky World 64, a cozy sandbox game that harkens back to the 64-bit era.

This survival experience takes heavy inspiration from Minecraft’s Skyblock!

Play the Steam Next Fest demo now: https://bit.ly/SkyWorld64

Causing an alarm