Calling all players! The 2023 Steam Awards have begun, and it would mean the *world* to myself and our whole team if you would nominate 8-Bit Adventures 2 for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award by clicking the link below 😊

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/news/app/733110/view/3782520875866065175

And if you've never played 8-Bit Adventures 2 before, now's a great time to jump in! As part of the Steam Autumn Sale, the game is 30% Off - our BIGGEST discount ever! 🥳

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

8-Bit Adventures 1 is also 60% Off too!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/370300/8Bit_Adventures_1_The_Forgotten_Journey_Remastered_Edition/

The Steam Awards began in 2016, one year after 8-Bit Adventures 1 came out. And then 8-Bit Adventures 2 was in development for 7 years. So this year marks the first time that a big game I've developed has ever been eligible to participate in the Awards! And we only get one chance (because 2023 is our year of release).

As many of you know, it's been incredibly difficult to draw attention to 8-Bit Adventures 2. I've tried everything I can think of, but one of the most common comments I receive from new players is still "Why haven't I heard of this game before?"

The Steam Awards are, quite genuinely, a life-changing opportunity for us to bring 8-Bit Adventures 2 to a mainstream audience. If you've enjoyed the game and want to support our future endeavors, I would be *immensely* grateful for your support in nominating 8-Bit Adventures 2 for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game award.

Sebastian, Jerram, Sufyan, and I poured everything we had into making this game, so seeing players enjoy it and connect with the story has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. I'm immensely proud of our Very Positive rating on Steam - which is entirely thanks to players like you.

If you're wondering why we're targeting the Outstanding Story-Rich Game category, Steam only allows us to select one award to be nominated for. While several other options were considered, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is - ultimately - a story-focused game, in a story-focused genre. And based on comments from players, it's a story that's really connected with people - which I couldn't be happier about.

But don't take my word for it. I want to share some public-facing quotes from players about why our game is Story-Rich - and why 8-Bit Adventures 2 is worthy of your nomination 😊

This is only a very small selection of spoiler-free comments I've received from players. Thank you SO much to everyone who's taken the time to share their thoughts on the game. It makes my day every time I read one, and it's sincerely a big help!

So if you think we deserve it, please take a moment to nominate 8-Bit Adventures 2 by following the link below 👇

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/news/app/733110/view/3782520875866065175

I'll be doing a proper update post in December, as well as releasing a new game update with bug fixes, a restored April Fools' boss, and something fun for the Holiday Season. And the game's Free DLC is progressing very well! But for now, please show us your support - and let's make 8-Bit Adventures 2 a success together! 🥰

~ Josh

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

Hi everyone!

I'm thrilled to announce 8-Bit Adventures 2 has been selected for Sydney SXSW's Indie Showcase! 🥳

And since this event is in Australia (and in my home state), I (Josh) will be manning the booth in person. And not only that, but our wonderful artist Jerram will also be attending the event! So if you're coming to SXSW in person, please stop by the Indie Showcase and say g'day! 😊

Times (in AEDT) and location are listed below, but for more information, please visit: https://schedule.sxswsydney.com


The event will also be accompanied by a discount on 8-Bit Adventures 2! So if you haven't picked up the game yet, it's a great time to do so 😁

I'm sorry that I've been so quiet recently. I've been trying to balance a lot of spinning plates in the background, and put several plans into motion. So there's a LOT happening that I think you guys are going to enjoy next year - I just can't announce any of it yet 😅

But if you're going to be at Sydney SXSW, I sincerely hope to see you there!

~Josh

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

Hi everyone! It's been a little while, but I'm back with a new update to celebrate the Steam Summer Sale! We'll cover the latest deals, some fresh news, and a tiny tease of the future...

But first, I'm excited to announce that 8-Bit Adventures 2 has now sold over 3000 copies! 🥳 It's a solid start, and what's most exciting is that more than a third of those copies were sold *after* the game's launch month.

To me, this shows that 8-Bit Adventures 2 is a game with legs - and that's absolutely thanks to the great word of mouth and positive Steam reviews from players. Thank you all so much for that - your passion and support mean the world to me 🥰

Our next goal is to reach 500 Steam Reviews and receive an Overwhelmingly Positive rating - that way, we'll get more attention from Steam's algorithms. We're already at 114 reviews, so if you enjoyed the game and want to support us, please consider leaving one of your own! 😊

Now, onto the Discounts! (News and Teases are further below)

From now until July 13th at 10am PDT, you can get 8-Bit Adventures 2 for 20% Off ($15.99 USD)!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

You can also get the incredible Soundtrack for 20% Off ($7.99 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack Bundle for just $23.99 USD!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/2281060/8Bit_Adventures_2_Soundtrack/

While you can jump into 8-Bit Adventures 2 without any prior experience, I've learnt that a lot of players really want to get the full story.

So for the next twelve days, you can also get 8-Bit Adventures 1 for 60% Off ($3.99 USD)!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/370300/8Bit_Adventures_1_The_Forgotten_Journey_Remastered_Edition/

The first game's wonderful Soundtrack is 30% Off ($3.49 USD), or you can get the 8-Bit Adventures 1 Game + Soundtrack Bundle for only $6.59 USD!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/387170/8Bit_Adventures__Soundtrack__Composers_Selection/

Finally, you can also get our experimental, short-story RPG Tales Across Time for just $2.39 USD! This game was like a testing ground for ideas I was considering for 8-Bit Adventures 2 after finishing 8BA1.

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/461710/Tales_Across_Time/

So what's been going on since we last caught up? Well, there's been great progress with the 8-Bit Adventures 2 console ports going on at Ratalaika Games. In fact, I'll be receiving a new test build in the coming week - which I'm very excited about! 😁

Because I'm not handling the porting process myself, there's not much that I can share beyond that; but there has been a LOT of progress (in the past month especially), so the project is definitely on-track!

What I *have* been working on myself is the upcoming Free DLC for 8-Bit Adventures 2! The sprawling dungeon that this content takes place in has now been completed. It's over 50 Maps in size - divided into 9 Areas across 3 Tiers - and every area is different.

The format of the dungeon is much more open and free-flowing than normal, so I'm excited to see what players think! It even has a town inside it - which you can see just a little of below. It has ties to a location in the main game, so I'm curious to see if anyone recognises it 😉

Sebastian has also been hard at work on some music for the Free DLC, and just recently completed a new boss battle theme which I think chiptune fans are going to really enjoy!

Truth be told, after seven years of development on 8BA2, I've been feeling pretty burnt-out since the Steam release (as well as all the post-launch bug fixing that we did). And this Free DLC ended up being much more ambitious than I originally intended - so I apologise for the wait! But I want to make it as special as I can, as thanks to everyone who's enjoyed the game 😊

Next up I'm working on the boss battles, and then I'll be implementing the story content (which currently exists in Word document form haha). 8BA2's long development taught me the dangers of showing off content too early, so please stay tuned for a proper showcase later this year! But here's a little silhouette tease of the two totally new bosses in the Free DLC 😁

Finally, I've also been working on the game design plans for our next project, which two incredible artists have already begun preparing assets for as well! The idea is that we prepare as much as can in pre-production, so that once I'm ready to begin active development, we already have a lot of what we need ready to go 🥳

I won't be able to announce what this project is for a while yet, but the goal is to have a short turn-around on this one (around a year and a half of development), so you probably won't have to wait *too* long 😉

In general, I want to start designing and developing projects which can be released in a much more reasonable space of time (e.g. less than 3 years, as opposed to 8BA2's 7+ years).

That will require a smaller scope than 8-Bit Adventures 2 (at least, in some respects), but my hope is that with a more focused game we can continue to push the production values higher. Don't worry about a lesser or altered experience though - I definitely want to keep making more story-driven, Japanese-style RPGs with turn-based combat and a World Map! I just want to find a way to do it that provides more regular content for players, and doesn't totally consume my life haha.

All of this will depend on my finances - as most things sadly do - but I'll do my best! 😁
~Josh

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

First off, I've been absolutely thrilled with the immensely positive response that 8-Bit Adventures 2 has received - from an 86 on Metacritic, to a 90 on OpenCritic, to our Very Positive rating on Steam.

If you love the kind of games that Square and Enix were producing on the NES, SNES, and PS1, then you’re the type of player that 8-Bit Adventures 2 was made for!

From now until March 23rd at 10am PDT, you can get 8-Bit Adventures 2 for 20% Off ($15.99 USD)!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

You can also get the incredible Soundtrack for 20% Off ($7.99 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack Bundle for just $23.99 USD!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/2281060/8Bit_Adventures_2_Soundtrack/

And while anyone can jump into the sequel without any prior experience, I've learnt over the last month that a lot of players really want to get the full story.

So for the next week, you can also get 8-Bit Adventures 1 for 60% Off ($3.99 USD)!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/370300/8Bit_Adventures_1_The_Forgotten_Journey_Remastered_Edition/

The first game's wonderful Soundtrack is also 30% Off ($3.49 USD), or you can get the 8-Bit Adventures 1 Game + Soundtrack Bundle for only $6.59 USD!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/387170/8Bit_Adventures__Soundtrack__Composers_Selection/

Finally, you can also get our experimental, short-story format RPG Tales Across Time for just $2.39 USD!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/461710/Tales_Across_Time/

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If you love classic Japanese-style RPGs, then I sincerely hope you'll take a look at 8-Bit Adventures 2 and our other games!

For existing players, I'll be releasing a minor bug fix and balance adjustment update very soon. And on the horizon, we also have the Free DLC that I'm working on - as well as the console versions! But more on all that in the coming months ;)
~Josh

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

Honestly, writing that feels a little surreal! Thank you so, so much to everyone who has supported the game in that time 🥰

While we're still working towards financial sustainability, the response from players and reviewers has been incredible. We've had 77 reviews from players on Steam so far, and achieved a Very Positive rating! This has really helped us a lot; I noticed that Steam started sharing the game a lot more when we initially hit Positive, and then again at Very Positive. So a massive thanks to everyone who's taken the time to share their thoughts! They've been a genuine joy to read 😊

And now, thanks to a new review from RPGFan[www.rpgfan.com] (check it out by clicking on the link), we've also achieved an OpenCritic Rating of Mighty (the highest a game can receive), placing us near the top of their Best Video Games of 2023 list[opencritic.com].

And that's not all! We've also received a Metacritic Score of 87, which should appear on the Steam page soon too 🥳

But most of all, I've been especially grateful for the people who have reached out and told me how much they've enjoyed the game - whether for its story, its characters, its music, its visuals, its combat, its sense of exploration, etc. It's been incredibly humbling and gratifying, and so I just wanted to express my gratitude. The community around 8-Bit Adventures 2 has been absolutely wonderful to interact with, and that's thanks to all of you 😊

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

I'm thrilled to say that, as of February 9th, 8-Bit Adventures 2 has been classified as Steam Deck Verified by Valve! It was totally out-of-the-blue, but since so many players were asking about Deck compatibility, I'm really glad that it happened so soon after launch.

I've also now had many reports from players that the game is working really well on the Steam Deck! So if that's your preferred platform, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is ready and waiting for you 🥳


One of the most requested additions to 8-Bit Adventures 2 since its release was more text speed options. And I'm happy to say that these were included in the February 16th Update!

While the way the game is set-up made large changes difficult, we were able to take feedback on-board and incorporate some new features.

First off, you no longer need to hold the Confirm button to speed up the text; one simple press will speed it up now. Additionally, the speed up function will now cut off at the end of the current text box, preventing you from accidentally skipping through multiple boxes.

Finally, a new Option has been added, allowing the player to choose between Normal text speed and Fast text speed. Essentially, the Fast text speed makes our current optional speed-up function automatic and always on. I still recommend Normal text speed, as this is timed with the choreography of cutscenes, and provides a stronger narrative experience in my view. But for anyone who wanted faster text, I hope these options address your concerns!

Please note that, while the speed-up function has been thoroughly tested, the Fast text speed system may have some unforeseen issues in certain cutscenes. They should only be minor issues at most, but if you run into any, please do let me know!


I wanted to take a moment to shout-out two members of the community who created some excellent guides for players. Note that both guides contain spoilers!

The first is the Court Room Guide by the awesome dragon_blade. This guide will help you to achieve a "Not Guilty!" verdict, and gain the best possible rewards.
https://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2928255212
And the second is "Augments and You, a Party Build guide" by the wonderful SupahVi! She'll teach you one way to build a super-powered RPG party in 8-Bit Adventures 2, including Augments to Equip and character combinations to use.
https://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2929560492
Thanks to dragon_blade and SupahVi for creating these for the community! 😊


Over the past month, Sufyan (our programmer) and I have fixed dozens of bugs reported to us by the community. Thank you very much for all of your feedback; it's been a big help. In fact, as of this past weekend, we've finally exhausted the list of reported bugs! So the game should be incredibly solid at this point (famous last words 😋).

This included everything from the addition of an ultimate Axe weapon that had been accidentally left out of the game, to balance changes and bug fixes (including one fight that became unwinnable if you followed a particular order of actions), to an additional shop added before a boss fight, to an overhaul of the turn-speed calculations to make sure that every build was viable and enemies weren't getting an unfair number of turns.

If you want to see what's changed, please check out the patch notes on the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Steam Community!


Finally, I wanted to share a couple of new interviews with everyone!

First off, we have an interview that our composer Sebastian Cruz did with the DeltronZ Youtube Channel, all about composing for 8-Bit Adventures 2:

Del has been a massive supporter of the game. He interviewed me in late January, and has actually been doing a full playthrough of 8-Bit Adventures 2, which is really enjoyable! But the interview with Sebastian is really good, and I highly recommend it - even I learnt some new things! 🥰

And then we also have another new interview that I recorded LIVE with NinjaGuyX and Gladiator50n on Youtube:

It was a ton of fun, and I think we talked about some interesting topics (including the future), so I hope that anyone interested might enjoy checking it out.

Finally, there's a written interview I did with Kosuke Seki from a media outlet in Japan called Game*Spark! It's entirely in Japanese, but for any fluent speakers, I thought you might find it interesting: https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2023/02/28/127507.html

A big thanks to Del, NinjaGuyX, Gladiator50n, and Kosuke for getting in touch and making these happen. I really appreciate the support 😊

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Thanks so much for reading this update everyone! As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them on the Steam forum, on Twitter, via my email (josh@criticalgames.com.au), or by joining up to our Discord linked below (which has a great RPG-loving community)!

Finally, I mentioned last time that there's a hint towards the Free DLC in the game already, but I've only seen a couple of people mention it so far 😉
~Josh

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Buy 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

8-Bit Adventures 2 is finally out on Steam & GOG, and we've had an incredible outpouring of support from so many. I've been genuinely touched by the number of kind, considerate, and uplifting messages folks have sent me, and reading them has absolutely made the last 7 years of work feel worthwhile.

Especially since my dear grandmother has had to go into a nursing home this past week, due to Alzheimer's, and that's taken a big emotional toll on my family and I (along with all the work involved). She was always one of my biggest supporters, and it's been a little sad to have finally reached the release of 8-Bit Adventures 2, but with her now unable to understand what I've done.

So with that going on in the background, receiving your messages has been especially meaningful for me, and it's made me feel very appreciative of our community. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of your kindness and support - it genuinely means the world to me.

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

I'm also thrilled to say that we've had over 1000 sales, and have nearly recouped the cost of the game's development! We've even made it onto the top of the JRPG New and Trending list this week 😊 That's a wonderful start and I'm immensely grateful to everyone who's bought a copy of 8-Bit Adventures 2.

We've still got a long way to go to make the game a success and earn enough money to fund future projects, but I'm confident that we'll get there in the long-run. I've already seen lots of people sharing the word with friends and followers, and that sincerely means a lot! Word of mouth is an indie developer's biggest support 😁

The only other thing I'd ask is that if you're enjoying the game, then please consider leaving us a review. If we can get to 50 positive reviews, we'll earn the Very Positive status - and that's a big help on Steam!

Anyway, with all that out of the way, I wanted to talk about what's going on at the moment, and tease the future of 8-Bit Adventures 2! (The Free DLC Tease is further below)

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Unfortunately like any game launch, there have been some bugs which snuck through our rigorous testing. I'm sincerely sorry for these issues, and for any impact they may have on your experience with 8-Bit Adventures 2.

I've updated the game every day since launch, and am trying to respond to issues as quickly as possible. The same goes for our fantastic programmer Sufyan, who's worked to fix some of the particularly nasty issues! Please check the Patch Notes for a rundown of what's been fixed so far.

Pictured above is the good ol' humping glitch. This was fixed years ago, but is still one of the funniest bugs we encountered!

If a problem arises, we'll do whatever we can to fix it. So please let us know if you run into any issues via the Steam forums, Twitter, or our Discord (linked at the bottom of this post).

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While I'm sure everyone knows that you can purchase the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Soundtrack on Steam, you may not have realised that you can also listen to the Soundtrack on Spotify, Youtube Music, iTunes, Deezer, Pandora, Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, iHeartRadio, and more!

[open.spotify.com]The Soundtrack includes 78 songs pulled from the game, plus 7 dramatic orchestral arrangements - all composed by the wonderful Sebastian "Carfonu" Cruz!

So wherever you listen to music, please check it out and show him some love 😊

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Since my last post, there have been even more reviews for 8-Bit Adventures 2. If anyone's still on the fence, please check them out, as I think they're all very well-written & interesting looks at the game.

• RPGLMNTZ Review - https://rpglmntz.com/2023/01/31/8-bit-adventures-2-rpg-review/
  
  
• Turn-Based Lovers Review - https://turnbasedlovers.com/review/8-bit-adventures-2-brings-back-the-classics-impressions/?amp=1
  
  
• Chalgyr's Game Room Review - https://www.chalgyr.com/2023/02/8bit-adventures-2-pc-review.html
  
  
• Tech-Gaming Review - https://www.tech-gaming.com/8-bit-adventures-2/

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Since I've had a lot of people ask me about Steam Deck, I just wanted to explain the situation.

Essentially, Valve wouldn't give me access to the Steam Deck tools, or consider approving the game for Steam Deck. And since I live in Australia, I can't buy a Deck to test the game on myself. As such, I relied on the testimonies of a couple of reviewers, who both very kindly gave me feedback on the performance and informed me that the game has issues like lag, frame drops, and long loads.

But now that it's out, I'm hearing reports from players that the game is actually running quite well. We have fixed a couple of memory leaks around launch, so that could be helping with the Deck performance as well.

So if you'd like to play on Steam Deck, my recommendation is to try the free demo, and see how it performs for you. Hopefully I'll be able to get an official stamp of approval from Valve sometime in the future!

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Valve requires that newly released games reach a certain number of players and be out for a certain number of days before Trading Cards and Community Items can be implemented.

I'm happy to say that Valve have just today granted me the ability to send our Trading Cards and Community Items to them for review, so they should hopefully be added to the game this week!

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At the suggestion of a good friend, I've now made 8-Bit Adventures 1 and 2 available on Itch.io! So if you prefer that storefront, then please check it out.

8-Bit Adventures 1: https://criticalgames.itch.io/8-bit-adventures-1

8-Bit Adventures 2: https://criticalgames.itch.io/8-bit-adventures-2

[criticalgames.itch.io]

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Due to requests from players, I'm working on an 8-Bit Adventures 1 + 2 Bundle which will sell for a small discount and include both games.

This bundle is scheduled to launch on Steam and GOG on the 10th of February at 6am PST!

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Finally, I wanted to offer a small glimpse at what’s to come. As some of you may know, I’ve been planning and developing some Free Post-Game DLC for 8-Bit Adventures 2.

While I’d wanted to get the Free DLC released only 1-2 months after release, there’s still a lot left to do. And to be completely honest, the last couple of months have been extremely intense, ‘round-the-clock work with constant late nights; so I feel I need to recharge and take it slow for a little while. Seven years is a long time to go without a break 😅

(Check our Twitter for the animated version - Steam's file size restrictions wouldn't let me upload it)

The Free DLC begins with you discovering a new location, sequestered deep in the woods. Called the Shrine of Slumber, it will force you to face foes old and new in high level challenges – all while unravelling a story from the ancient past, long lost to conscious memory.

There might even be a hint to the Free DLC hidden in the game already 😉

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Thanks for reading everyone - and for all of your support! I'll have even more news soon, so please keep an eye out for it 😊

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Wishlist 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/
If you're on the fence, please check out our epic new Launch Trailer below:

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I'm sincerely grateful for the amazing support that, honestly, everyone has shown my team and I over the long development of 8-Bit Adventures 2. The project's been surrounded by so much love and positivity, and that's meant so much.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting so long, but I truly believe we've been able to create something special - and that's in no small part thanks to your support. So THANK YOU! To everyone who's left a comment, shared the game, played the demo, wishlisted 8-Bit Adventures 2, and so much more these past seven years!

And, of course, the biggest thank you has to be for everyone who buys and supports the game now that it's out! Getting this far has been incredibly difficult, but our success or failure is firmly in the hands of players now. My fondest hope is that everyone enjoys our labour of love 😊

And if you need anything at all or run into any issues in the game, please don't hesitate to ask me on Twitter, on our Discord, or here on Steam!

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Over the last few days, we've also had a ton of amazing reviews from journalists and content creators, so I wanted to share their amazing work here too! I'm immensely grateful for the high praise that 8-Bit Adventures 2 has received so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing what players think.

10/10 from GameGrin - https://www.gamegrin.com/reviews/8-bit-adventures-2-review/

8.5/10 from Tech Raptor - https://techraptor.net/gaming/reviews/8-bit-adventures-2-review

9/10 from Lords of Gaming - https://lordsofgaming.net/2023/01/8-bit-adventures-2-review-a-bold-and-brutal-joy-ride/

SUPERJUMP Magazine's Review - https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/8-bit-adventures-2-review/

Jill Grodt's (spoiler-lite) Impressions on Indie Informer - https://the-indie-in-former.com/2023/01/30/8-bit-adventures-2-impressions-fresh-familiar-memory/


Click the button below to see them all!

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LibraScope's amazing analysis of the game's story concepts and thematic goals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbXx9ot9K0k
Noisy Pixel's Review on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMB5vHf5Qt8
Feiito Gaming's Review on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay8nhXkhBsQ
Davidvinc's Review on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBeHkLA4ZOo
SilverSerpahym's Review on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIIUjaKBpTk
Backlog Battle's Review on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCDgmNJAdkA
Solo Wing Fury's Review on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5qhfJqloyU
Indiesgraça's Review on Youtube (for Portuguese-speaking fans) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58L-h9C3Gvg[/expand]

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I probably sound like a broken record at this point, but thank you SO much for your support everyone! The reason I say it so much is because it genuinely *does* mean the world to me. I went into game development because I wanted to make people happy - to uplift others in the same way that games like Final Fantasy, Legend of Dragoon, and Chrono Trigger had uplifted me.

So whatever the outcome - whatever lies ahead - I hope that 8-Bit Adventures 2 achieves that goal 😊
~Josh

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Wishlist 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

Guess what, everyone? We're now just 3 DAYS away from 8-Bit Adventures 2's big launch on PC (Steam & GOG) on January 31st! (With console versions coming later this year) 🥳

If you want to support our work and help us have a successful launch, then please consider wishlisting 8-Bit Adventures 2 here on Steam using the button below. It's been making a massive difference for us behind-the-scenes, and I'm now really hopeful that we can make it to the front page of Steam!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

I'm back again to share a fourth and FINAL round-up of info, screenshots, and music samples from 8-Bit Adventures 2 that I've been posting on social media (this time from January)!

But first, it's time for our final new video - the Airships and World Map Trailer! To no one's surprise, it focuses on exploring our World Map - both on-foot and via your very own Airship!

8-Bit Adventures 2 features a richly detailed World Map, filled with secrets & optional areas to discover! Our world's full of the character-driven Side-Quests and challenging Super Boss battles that RPG fans expect 😊

That's the last of the four trailers we've released this month, so I really hope everyone enjoyed them =) If you've missed any of them, please check out my past posts!

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In 8-Bit Adventures 2, you can swap allies into battle at any time – without even wasting a turn!

Low on HP? Swap! Can't take advantage of enemy weaknesses? Bring in someone who can!

Swapping means you always have access to all 7 party members in battle!⚔️

It's hard to show in a single post, but Swapping adds an extra layer of strategy to combat in 8-Bit Adventures 2, and makes late game battles feel very dynamic! Plus everyone in the party always earns full EXP from battle 👍

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8-Bit Adventures 2 lets party members team up & unleash powerful Combo or Trio Abilities!

These include Abilities which both heal & boost Defence, allow single target Magic to hit all enemies, freeze & instantly K.O a foe, or summon a giant Meteor!

There are 11 Combo & Trio Abilities in total, and we tried to make them all unique. Trio Abilities make you feel like you’re really giving everything you’ve got! 💪

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This energetic music sample follows last week's trailer, which showed a war-torn industrial realm called the Processor 🎵

Each area of this dungeon has its own theme. This song accompanies a deadly train ride as you fight your way across the carriage roofs!

The full 8-Bit Adventures 2 soundtrack features 85 songs and it launches alongside the PC release (Steam & GOG) on January 31st 2023!

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The story of 8-Bit Adventures 2 features numerous Cinematic Shots like these - detailed pieces of art which show the world from a new perspective.

Sprinkled throughout the narrative, they ensure that epic moments have a big impact! 🤩

Our approach to these images was inspired by cutscenes in the NES Ninja Gaiden trilogy, as well as in classic Phantasy Star games 😊

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The Glade of Graphics is a hidden valley with Art Deco style. Here, an eccentric group of robot artists endeavor to imitate humanity - in order to perfect their craft.

But a death in the Glade kicks off a murder mystery that no one wants to solve…

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8-Bit Adventures 2 has many Endgame side-quests, including:

⏱️ A time-hopping mansion with emotional stakes!

🤿 An underwater lair explored via diving suits!

🤖 A grim prison guarded by insane robots!

🏝️ A giant Titan who wanders the World Map!

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In 8-Bit Adventures 2, the Airship is your high-in-the-sky home!

You can fly across the World Map & reach the Floating Continent, walk on the deck to chat with party members, buy items from an onboard shop, and play the Airship Battle mini-game! 💥

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Our final music sample before 8-Bit Adventures 2's launch next Tuesday is the exciting, dramatic theme from our popular Gamescom 2020 Trailer! 🎵

This song *does* appear in the game, but its real name and placement is a big spoiler 😉

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And that's it for our showcase series of posts! Thank you very much for taking the time to read through this post, and if you haven't already, please don't forget to wishlist 8-Bit Adventures 2 by clicking the button below. We're just 3 days away, and I'm immensely grateful for everyone's support so far. I know that together, we can make 8-Bit Adventures 2 a success 😊

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Wishlist 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam

A NEW trailer - featuring an EPIC orchestral arrangement by our wonderful composer Sebastian Cruz (Carfonu) - just debuted at the New York Game Awards!

We're now just 2 weeks away from 8-Bit Adventures 2's big launch on PC (Steam & GOG) on January 31st! (With console versions coming later this year)

If you want to support our work and help us have a successful launch, then please consider wishlisting 8-Bit Adventures 2 here on Steam using the button below. It genuinely makes a massive difference.

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/

I'll be back next week with one last mini-trailer before the big launch, so please keep your eyes locked to Steam or our social media!

For more information and updates, please:

• Visit our Official Website[www.8bitadventures2.com]
  
• Follow us on Twitter
  
• Subscribe to our Official Youtube Channel
  
• Listen to Music Samples on our SoundCloud[soundcloud.com]
  
• Join us on Discord[discord.gg]
  
• Wishlist 8-Bit Adventures 2 on Steam