Relive the golden age of gaming with this challenging 1980s-style platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System® and Famicom, blending nostalgic action with a gripping story! The game is initially beginner-friendly with a nice learning curve and will always be fair but challenging.

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Leaving Early Access: 2026

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game is in active developing.

The current available version is 0.2.0 (May 2026). The demo version contains two worlds named "The Forest" and "The Dungeons" (consists of 8 levels and 4 bonus stages).

The final game will consist of at least 3 worlds.

The game is initially beginner-friendly with a nice learning curve and will always be fair but challenging.

We have chosen early access to offering the best possible gaming experience in the final game. Therefore we are very interested in hearing players feedback and also hear about possible bugs in the game so that we can fix them during development.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The final version of the game will be released in 2026.”

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

“We plan to make the game consist of different levels, placed in different areas (dungeons, ice/mountains, under water, jungle or more).”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version consist of two completely playable worlds.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as the game leave early access.”

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

“Players are welcome to send us suggestions and requests regarding graphics, sound and game functions at any time. We are interested in offering the best possible gaming experience and are therefore also very interested in hearing about possible bugs in the game so that we can fix them during development.”
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About This Game

Relive the golden age of gaming with this challenging 1980s-style platformer for the Nintendo Entertainment System® and Famicom, blending nostalgic action with a gripping story!

Game in active development. Demo download below.

The story of the game


The magic of words gave you everything and suddenly took everything from you.

A little sad and disappointed, you make your way through a dangerous world. Embark on a difficult journey through deep forests, ice, water and dangerous caves. Collect scrolls and combine their words, face your fear in this precise platforming game.

Whatever happens, never forget your important goal: find Anna.

The deeper meaning of the story

The game itself is a shell. The shell for a process of self-discovery, healing, motivation and the strong will to not give up. Together with the character, you embark on an arduous journey in search for Anna.

Anna is not necessarily a person or an animal. Anna can just as well stand for a favourite place, a feeling, a family, a home, an arrival or for satisfaction with a completed task or with oneself, but of course also for a single person. There is no right or wrong answer. You decide.

You are welcome to simply ignore the psychological aspect and concentrate fully on playing this challenging platforming title. Just pay attention to your steps and little hearts then.

Game controls

After the first game start, there is a standard keyboard layout configured already:

D-Pad: W-A-S-D
Select button: K
Start button: L
B button: ,
A button: .

You can configure your keyboard or gamepad directly via Settings > Controls menu.

Graphics settings


You can select various display filters (scanlines, different retro image settings) at any time via the settings menu.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 10
    • Processor: 1.2GHz or faster
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NA
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 10
    • Processor: 1.2GHz or faster
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NA
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • Memory: 200 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NA
    Recommended:
    • Memory: 200 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NA

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