Hey! I'm Raul, the solo developer behind Lightward.
Farewell, Wiz...
I wanted to share some exciting news and updates with you all.
After much consideration, I decided to change the game's protagonist. Originally, we had Wiz, this glow-eyed hooded character. However, I realized that the market was becoming a bit oversaturated with protagonists like that, so I've made the tough decision to change the protagonist for the game.
I truly believe it's for the best and will make the game stand out even more.
With that change, I needed a new name, since the old name (WIZ) was based on the main protagonist. Given the game's deep connection with light, I’ve decided to rename it Lightward. It's more unique than WIZ and better for searching the store page.
But don’t worry, Lightward is still the cute and dark Metroidvania you’ve been looking forward to, with a fantastic world to explore... wait, actually there are TWO worlds to explore...
Introducing the Dark World!
This adds a whole new layer of excitement and mystery to the game. Imagine navigating through eerie landscapes, solving puzzles, and battling unique enemies in both the regular world and its dark counterpart. The Dark World mirrors the main world but with its own twists and secrets, making exploration even more rewarding and challenging.
Same area - different worlds:
The dark world adds a lot to the gameplay loop while giving me, the developer, an amazing toolkit of options for creating puzzles and secrets. I’m thrilled to take you along on this journey, and I can’t wait to share more updates and details in the coming months.
Thank you for your support and patience. Stay tuned for more exciting news as I continue to develop Lightward!
If you liked this update then consider adding Lightward to your wishlist!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492830/Lightward?snr=2___
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