Hey Bladewings,
It's Eldar. Not Miyamoto. Today...it is time for an update!
Atomic Owl is launching next Thursday, July 31st, for $15.99, a $4.00 discount from its original price of $19.99.
ːsteamthumbsupː Yes, alongside the new Ninja Gaiden...but let's support the Owl Ninja instead!! ːsteamthumbsupː
We've been working on Atomic Owl for about three years, and we're excited to see everyone explore the world of Judanest as Hidalgo and your new favorite "insane in the membrane" sword, Mezameta.
I'd like to do a little self-imposed Q&A about the game now, so everyone knows what to expect when the game launches!
What is the gameplay like?
We took the formula of a 2D sidescroller like Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon or Azure Striker Gunvolt, and gave it some light roguelite elements.
In our opinion, we're defining a new genre of 2D platformer.
Where in roguelite games like 'Dead Cells' the gameplay loop is randomized and feels infinite, we've combined the feeling of the NES/SNES style "beat it in one sitting" gameplay loop with roguelite elements. In Atomic Owl, you start the game over from the very beginning every time, and try to beat it in one sitting (retro-style), but every time, you are stronger and have more tools at your disposal. The core difference is that, unlike modern roguelites, you know exactly what's ahead of you.
We are truly answering the time warping question of "what if roguelites existed in 1991?"
Who do you play as in Atomic Owl? What's the story?
You play as Hidalgo Bladewing, the captain of the Bladewings, the guardians of Judanest. After a sudden attack by the game's antagonist, Omega Wing, Hidalgo finds himself awoken from slumber by his sword, which now speaks! Hidalgo must rescue the Bladewings that are under Omega Wing's control and save Judanest from the Crow Sorcerer's evil clutches!
But...there is more to this story that we've never revealed publicly.
How hard is Atomic Owl?
Atomic Owl is a retro gamer and speedrunner's dream! The game relies on pixel-perfect combat, engagement, focused platforming, and a dash of luck to get through.
While not necessarily as difficult as something like, let's say, Castlevania III, it is about as tough as a Mega Man X5 or like, Ori and the Blind Forest's end game. Maybe like...Hollow Knight.
Your feathers WILL get cooked a little, but before long, you'll be attack cancelling with the best of 'em.
Let's connect!
I'd love to see more of you in our Discord and on our socials like X, Instagram, and Threads!
Have you had a chance to check out our game's final trailer from the Indie 3 showcase last month?