Team Orca and OKJOY have revealed Bolt and Wahlington, a new Metroidvania action-adventure coming to PC via Steam. In this unique game, you play as Bolt, a Siamese cat who pilots a mech through a vast floating fortress called Whalington. A public beta test is scheduled for June, although the full release date remains unannounced.
Break the rules in a world of secrets
Bolt and Wahlington stand out by inviting players to rewrite the rules of their world. You can transform Bolt into a mouse to sneak through tight tunnels or convert your health points into keys that unlock doors hidden deep within the fortress. The game encourages you to think creatively, turning your mech into a tank or even transforming doors into bats. These playful, rule-bending mechanics create a fresh take on classic Metroidvania gameplay.
Cat agility meets mech firepower
The game seamlessly blends the nimble movement of Bolt the cat with the brute strength of the mech. You’ll climb, leap, and glide through trap-filled ruins, switching between forms to overcome challenges. Collect weapon blueprints scattered across the map and craft unique gear such as charge gauntlets and bubble gatlings. Use terrain and abilities to explore an interconnected 2D hand-drawn world full of secrets, shortcuts, and quirky characters.
What makes Bolt and Wahlington special?
- A hand-drawn comic-style world packed with personality and eccentric feline characters
- A non-linear, imaginative environment encouraging exploration and discovery
- META elements and fourth-wall-breaking moments woven throughout the game
- Creative combat that balances Bolt’s agility with the mech’s firepower
The beta test launches this June on Steam. If you enjoy Metroidvania games like Hollow Knight or Ori but want something with more creativity and cat-inspired charm, Bolt and Wahlington should be on your radar.
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