Publisher OKJOY and developer Team Orca have unveiled their latest creation, Bolt & Wahlington, an innovative Metroidvania action-adventure game that invites players to step into the paws of a Siamese cat navigating through enchanting floating ruins. Set to launch on PC via Steam, the game has generated excitement, although a specific release date remains under wraps. A beta test is scheduled for June, allowing eager gamers a first look at this whimsical world.
Game Overview
Players will embark on a journey aboard Whalington, the largest mobile fortress in the floating lands. As Bolt, the feline protagonist, gamers will pilot a mech through a richly designed landscape filled with platforming challenges and combat scenarios. The game encourages players to utilize their environment strategically to overcome obstacles while gradually revealing the secrets of this captivating realm. A unique twist awaits those who dare to break the fourth wall, as META elements are cleverly integrated into the gameplay.
Innovative Gameplay Mechanics
Throughout the mobile fortress, players will encounter peculiar devices that allow them to manipulate the very fabric of the game world. This feature enables a departure from traditional Metroidvania conventions, empowering players to carve their own unique paths. Key gameplay mechanics include:
- Modify Yourself – Transform Bolt into a mouse to navigate through narrow passages and confront a cheese thief lurking within.
- Rewrite the World – Exchange health points for keys, unlocking doors that were never intended to be opened.
- Remix Everything – Morph your mech into a tank or turn doors into bats, embracing a playful, rule-bending adventure.
Exploration and Discovery
The game features a creative, non-linear world that encourages exploration and imaginative gameplay. Players can:
- Explore a Creative, Non-Linear World – Utilize newfound abilities to traverse walls, bounce off surfaces, and discover hidden areas, embodying the agility of a true acrobatic cat.
- Secrets Around Every Corner – Trust your instincts to uncover hidden rooms, shortcuts, and delightful surprises that await the curious.
Dynamic Form Swapping
Bolt’s journey is marked by seamless synergy between cat and mech, allowing for diverse tactics:
- Seamless Cat-Mech Synergy – Harness the mech’s firepower to collect cat food, or slip into tight spaces as a nimble feline.
- Fearless Feline Action – Scale, leap, and glide through perilous ruins as a daring Siamese cat.
- Brute-Force Mech Mayhem – Discover weapon blueprints throughout the map to craft unique gear, from charge-up gauntlets to bubble gatlings, enabling players to blast through obstacles.
A Visually Stunning World
The game boasts a fully hand-drawn 2D comic aesthetic, with interconnected zones brimming with personality and quirky characters. Players will encounter formidable foes in each area, requiring mastery of both Bolt’s agility and the mech’s firepower to succeed in their mission.
Unique Cat-Centric Features
In this whimsical universe, players will experience:
- A World Built by Cats, for Cats – Save progress in cardboard boxes, soar through the skies on popcorn rockets, and meet eccentric felines, including an art cat clutching the Mona Lisa.
- Break the Fourth Wall – META elements are intricately woven into the narrative, revealing surreal truths as players delve deeper into the game.
For a glimpse into this imaginative adventure, watch the announcement trailer below.
Announcement Trailer
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