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Leaving Early Access: Apr 27, 2026

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We will release the game in early access so that players can enjoy it as soon as possible,
We also want to incorporate as much feedback and suggestions as possible into the game so that we can brush up the game.
We believe that such feedback is especially important for a hyper-casual game like this one. Please lend us your help so that we can create a better game together.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Although the period may vary depending on the progress of development, we plan to provide a minimum of six months to one year for brushing up, working on improvements in stages.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“While the major parts of the game experience are fully playable in early access, we plan to add several innovations to the full version to make it even more pleasant to play.

■Game Balance Adjustments
 We are planning to adjust the balance of various elements in order to make the game more exciting and exciting, taking into consideration the opinions of players.
 ・We are planning to adjust the number of souls falling, etc.

■UI optimization
 ・Display of altitude reached
 ・Display of the number of souls dropped 
 ・Display when a balloon cannot be launched, etc.

■Additional Elements
 ・Online ranking”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“This Early Access version of the game offers single-player play, the main content of the game.
The game also features an offline ranking board where users' My Scores are recorded, and localization in four languages.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“A slight price increase is planned for the full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We are thinking primarily of emailing inquiries and the Steam community.
If the size of the project grows, we are considering Discord and fan meetings.”
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About This Game

One day, for reasons unknown, Souls begin raining down from the sky…!?
To uncover the mystery, Octo and Goonyan took off to the skies... using balloons!

This spin-off mini-game from Goonya Monster stars the series’ main character, Octo.
Catch the falling Souls and keep them from spilling by using balloons to control the tilt of your container—then soar as high as you can!

◇ Simple controls!

Move left and right while launching balloons to stay afloat.
It’s easy to pick up, but your sense of balance will be put to the test!
Fun and accessible for players of all ages.

◆ Master the art of balloon control!

Choose the size and placement of your balloons to keep your container balanced.
Focus too much on one side, and it will tilt—sending your Souls tumbling down!

◆ Souls stack in sets of 10!

Collect 10 Souls to bundle them into a compact box.
Then, combine three boxes to clear them and earn a score bonus!

◆ Gotta collect them all!

Miss 7 Souls, or fall more than 500 meters, and it’s game over.
With cheers from Goonyan, keep climbing higher and gather as many Souls as you can!

◇ 【NEW】Co-op mode (Offline 2-player mode)

In 2-player mode, Orca joins the adventure from Goonya Monster!
With the container now constantly shifting left and right, you’ll need to work together to keep it balanced and climb higher…
…nicely, of course.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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