A good pixelly Zelda-like is always a good way to unwind, and Hazelnut Bastille feels like a very good one indeed. Currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, the game sailed past initial goals a third of the way in, and is now into stretch goal territory. Developers Aloft Studio can probably attribute most of their crowdfunding success to the game’s extensive demo, available here. Rather than slice a chunk from the final game, it’s a small standalone side-adventure that will take most players at least two or three hours to complete – a nice way to start the weekend. Check out the trailer below.

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