Belle Boomerang

Released: Jun 3, 2022
Platforms
Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 09:15 GMT

Updates & announcements

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18 Apr 2025Developer post
Insectile Demo Released!
The demo for my new game just released! If you liked Belle Boomerang, consider giving the Insectile Demo a shot! Have a great day!
04 Sep 2023Developer post
Update 1.4.0 - Difficulty Swapping!
The big feature of this update is difficulty swapping! If you begin a file in "retro" mode, you may now switch to "newcomer" mode at any point. Please note that this conversion is one way . There is no bumping up the difficulty from an easier file! Misc. You may now swap the diff
The big feature of this update is difficulty swapping! If you begin a file in "retro" mode, you may now switch to "newcomer" mode at any point. Please note that this conversion is one way. There is no bumping up the difficulty from an easier file!
Misc.

You may now swap the difficulty to "newcomer" from a "retro" file. This can be done from the "file select" screen.
Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where the boomerang sound effect would play for far too long.
Fixed a soft lock in Act 2 where the player could leave behind the Bellion, locking themselves in a pit.
Fixed a bug in Act 3 where Belle and all of the enemies would disappear.
Fixed a couple of background inconsistencies corresponding to Act 3.
Fixed a soft lock in Act 4 where the player could defeat the boss prematurely.
I apologize that this update came so soon after 1.3.2. Thank you once again to all of the new players! Feel free to reach out with any further bug reports and suggestions.
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02 Sep 2023Developer post
Update 1.3.2
This update mainly addresses a rare crash in Act 9. Misc. The animation buildup for the Bubble Power is now much quicker. Fixed the Act 3 background in the credits. Added a missing playtester in the credits. Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where the Hshu Hshu would de-spawn prematurely. Fi
This update mainly addresses a rare crash in Act 9.
Misc.

The animation buildup for the Bubble Power is now much quicker.
Fixed the Act 3 background in the credits.
Added a missing playtester in the credits.
Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where the Hshu Hshu would de-spawn prematurely.
Fixed a crash in Act 9.
Thank you to all of the new players recently! Let me know if you find any more errors!
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15 Aug 2023Developer post
50% Off Super Sale!
Get Belle Boomerang for 50% off NOW on PC or Nintendo Switch! Beautiful pixel art at half price! Sale runs until August 29th.
12 Aug 2023Developer post
Reddit AMA!
Ask me anything August 15th at 11am ET! Join me on reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/ ! My favorite questions will win a Nintendo Switch game key!
19 May 2023Developer post
Nintendo Switch for Europe, Australia, and the Americas!
Belle Boomerang is available NOW in Europe, Australia, and the Americas! Nintendo Store Page:
15 Apr 2023Developer post
Belle Boomerang is now on Nintendo Switch!
Belle Boomerang is a fast-action platformer packed with beautiful pixel art and exciting variation in every level! Get it TODAY on Nintendo Switch! I hope you all enjoy!
25 Mar 2023Developer post
Belle Boomerang - Nintendo Switch Trailer
I am very excited to unveil the Nintendo Switch trailer for Belle Boomerang! Preorder today on the Nintendo eShop!
26 Feb 2023Developer post
Update 1.3.1 - Watercolor Falls
The big feature of this update is the overhauled background of Act 3. This update also addresses concerns of motion sickness, fixes a few bugs, and overall ties the game closer to its upcoming Nintendo Switch counterpart. Visuals The intro now features a “photosensitivity warning
The big feature of this update is the overhauled background of Act 3. This update also addresses concerns of motion sickness, fixes a few bugs, and overall ties the game closer to its upcoming Nintendo Switch counterpart.
Visuals

The intro now features a “photosensitivity warning”.
Act 3 has received a significant amount of polish. The new backgrounds allow the viewer’s eyes more space to rest and are more compositionally interesting.
The Intermission and all other instances of Act 3 background elements have received similar polish.
Controls

Players must now press the Up Button to interact with NPCs.
In textboxes, the star icon has been changed to an A Button icon. This change can only be seen when using a gamepad.
Plugging in a new gamepad will now register during active gameplay.
Misc.

The Bellion’s attack will no longer staircase upwards when jumping.
The Hshu Hshu enemies now burst quicker when hitting a wall or a screen boundary.
Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where the Bellion would shift forward upon being possessed.
Fixed a bug where the Bellion would be unable to pick up bells with ribbons.
Fixed a bug where the Zoontites would flip back and forth rapidly.
Fixed a bug where the Sheris would begin moving forward in air.
Fixed a discolored screen transition in Act 8, Scene 4.
Fixed a bug where stars would spawn twice in Act 8.
Fixed a bug where the Hshu Hshu’s head would detach.
Fixed a visual error where you could see the edge of an offscreen sprite in Act 12, Scene 2.
Please let me know if you find any further bugs! Enjoy!
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11 Feb 2023Developer post
Nintendo Switch + Price Drop!
Wish list Belle Boomerang today on the Nintendo Switch! The full game will be available on April 15th. In other exciting news, Belle Boomerang is now available for $7.99 on all storefronts. Have a great week!
25 Nov 2022Developer post
Update 1.2.0 - Third Face
This update overhauls the controls for PC players and the soon to come Nintendo Switch players. The most notable change is the addition of a "third face". Controls Added the option of "3 faces". This allocates the functions of some powerups to an additional face button (C/magic).
This update overhauls the controls for PC players and the soon to come Nintendo Switch players. The most notable change is the addition of a "third face".
Controls

Added the option of "3 faces". This allocates the functions of some powerups to an additional face button (C/magic).
The statue powerup can now be activated with C/magic or B/toss, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
The freeze powerup is now activated by C/magic, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
The static powerup is now activated by C/magic, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
When "3 faces" is toggled OFF, the static powerup is now deactivated by A/jump.
The rose powerup can now be activated with C/magic or down, if "3 faces" is toggled ON.
The controls menu now uses a controller diagram, showing the ideal location of the inputs being mapped.
The controls menu now uses a model Belle avatar, showing the function of the inputs being mapped when applicable.
Weapon descriptions (seen on the pause menu) have been slightly changed to match the terminology used on the controls menu.
To match the pause menu, the weapon icons on the bottom-right of the screen now use button symbols (A, B, and C), if a gamepad is plugged in.
Misc.

The game can now be paused while Belle is controlling a statue or inside of an electric current.
Fixed a bug where a puff of smoke would appear when exiting the statistics room in the Backstage.
Slightly adjusted the placements of some tiles in Act 8.
Please notify me if you have any troubles with your gamepad of choice! Thank you!
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29 Oct 2022Developer post
Get your boomerangs and Joy-Cons ready...
I'm proud to announce that Belle Boomerang will be coming to Nintendo Switch! Watch the Steam store page as well as my Instagram for more information!
18 Oct 2022Developer post
Gameplay Balancing Update 1.1.0 is Now Available!
There are quite a few changes this time around. Most are behind the scenes, but there should be a noticeable difference in the difficulty for some players. The goal is not to make the whole game easier, but to smooth the difficulty curve just a bit. Act 3 Foamflowers can now only
There are quite a few changes this time around. Most are behind the scenes, but there should be a noticeable difference in the difficulty for some players.
The goal is not to make the whole game easier, but to smooth the difficulty curve just a bit.
Act 3

Foamflowers can now only produce 1 enemy at a time. (This change can also be seen in Act 9.)
Act 5

A checkpoint has been moved from Scene 6 to Scene 5.
An additional checkpoint has been added in Scene 7.
The placement of some geysers, platforms, and bells have been moved for clarity.
Geysers and raindrops now melt at a decreased rate when interacted with. (This change can also be seen in Acts 7 and 11.)
Misc.

The snowflake/freezing animation is now quicker to better match hitbox durations.
Fixed a bug that occurred in some enemy types when falling off a ledge.
Fixed a bug where ice shards lingered during a screen transition.
Please let me know if any additional bugs pop up and be sure to stay tuned. More exciting news is on the way!
Thank you to everyone for the continued support!
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20 Aug 2022Developer post
HD Group Poster + Transparent Artworks!
The full 4267 x 2400 pixel version of the group poster is now publicly available to download! On top of that, the transparent image files of Belle and each of her powerups are included! Download the "Belle Boomerang Artworks" from the itch.io page to get the full package!
13 Aug 2022Developer post
Get Belle Boomerang While It's Still 25% Off!
Get Belle Boomerang while it's still 25% off and support Riley Hospital for Children! More Information Here:
10 Aug 2022Developer post
Update Patch 1.0.8 is Now Available!
Fixed a crash in a secret area of the game This patch is relatively small, but is necessary if you plan to 100% the game!
Fixed a crash in a secret area of the game
This patch is relatively small, but is necessary if you plan to 100% the game!
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01 Aug 2022Developer post
Belle Boomerang - Extra Life Sale Event!
For the duration of this sale, all proceeds from the sale of Belle Boomerang on all platforms (Itch.io, Steam, and Game Jolt) will be donated to Extra Life in support of Riley Hospital for Children. The sale will last until 10:00 AM PST, Aug. 15th. Make a direct donation/learn mo
16 Jul 2022Developer post
Update Patch 1.0.7 is now available!
Clarified some information in Grandpa Apple's textboxes Fixed a graphical inconsistency with the Pink Lad enemy Fixed a collision error with the Candy enemy in Act 9
Clarified some information in Grandpa Apple's textboxes
Fixed a graphical inconsistency with the Pink Lad enemy
Fixed a collision error with the Candy enemy in Act 9
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01 Jul 2022Developer post
Belle Boomerang is Now Available on Itch.io!
Belle Boomerang is now available on Itch.io! Go show the game some love and give me a follow!
29 Jun 2022Developer post
Pursuing Pixels 129: Frisbee Volleyball
Listen to the excellent podcast by Pursuing Pixels where they feature Belle Boomerang and some other new games of this year! Listen Here!