Hey Sword Masters,
GIGASWORD is one month away from launch! To be honest, we were a bit worried about Silksong news impeding this launch but I think we lucked out there.
I talked with Jack on how they are preparing for the launch of GIGASWORD.
Hi there giga-friends!
GIGASWORD’s release is right around the corner - October 2nd, to be exact. To celebrate its release, I’d like to take this opportunity to give you guys a comprehensive rundown of what you can expect from the finished game.
A sprawling, maze-like, metroidvania world: Explore 8 unique locations within the Nestrium, a towering and ancient structure that has served as the home of the elusive Nocturne for over five thousand years! Each area features its own unique mechanics and enemies, as well as multiple unlockables and hidden paths to uncover. It’ll take the ultimate adventurer to fully explore this tower… think you’re up for the task?
Epic boss fights: Of course, no heroic quest would be complete without some massive bosses to slay. Muster both your brains and brawn as your face off against foes such as a corrupted plant, a demonic werewolf, and plenty more.
Tons of secrets: GIGASWORD is absolutely PACKED with collectibles. From feathers that increase your max health, to scrolls that offer insight into the lore of the world, to secret portals that transport you to another realm; this tower is chock full of hidden goodies to collect. And for those of you who are particularly explorative, you may just encounter a fuzzy friend who needs your help…
A focus on narrative: Layered on top of all the puzzle solving, enemy slaying, and secret finding is a fully fleshed-out story rich with emotion and brimming with meaning. My greatest hope for this game is that players grow to truly care about these characters I’ve created, as well as the world they inhabit.
I’ve spent the last six years of my life making this game. Now that it’s done, I can confidently say that, despite all the blood, sweat, and tears it took to get here: it came out exactly how I always wanted it to. GIGASWORD is a tapestry of the games that have inspired me most throughout my life. Everything I have ever loved about video games has found its way into this project, either consciously or subconsciously. Since I was maybe five years old, I’ve dreamed of being a developer. It’s surreal to see this dream finally becoming reality. That being said, none of this would have been possible without the support, encouragement, and love that I have received from so many of you.
I want to give a massive thank-you to Akupara Games, who have been the absolute coolest publisher I could have possibly been blessed with. I want to thank all of GIGASWORD’s Kickstarter backers, who have believed in this project since way back in 2022, when all I had to offer was a demo and some Tshirts. I want to thank the GIGASWORD discord community (the GIGA-cord) for being the most encouraging and hilarious group of fans I could ask for. I want to thank my friends and family for endlessly having my back throughout this whole thing.
And I want to thank you. Not only for taking the time to read this, but for showing even the slightest interest in this thing I’ve created. It means the world to me.
Tons of love from me to you,
Jack
We can't wait for you to play the full game of GIGASWORD!
-riv otter