i remember seein this a WHILE back when i was toying around with gbstudio, mad respect for stickin with this for as long as you have!
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Wink Beta 5.8 is out now and ready to play - With full mobile support ! Read the devlog to learn about all fixes, improvements, new levels, and the fascinating tale of the development process
Controls
Move: Arrow Keys or ESDF
Jump: X or L | Shoot/Interact: A, Z, or P
Pause: Return/Enter
Note: A virtual controller will pop up on screen if you play on your phone
Wink’s never been this retro before
Explore a lush post-apocalyptic world while using your laser powers to help a broken robot recover all its pieces. 8 worlds filled with levels, secrets, and a huge map to explore.
Wink is taking inspiration from Gameboy classics like Super Mario Land 2 and Link’s Awakening, but doing its own little thing. It has been described as a “cross between Megaman and Kirby”. Regardless of the comparisons, Wink has its own personality and a crazy little world to explore all its own
Find yourself in the weird and cute post-apocalyptic world of The Outskirts while collecting coins and mysterious ancient treasures like floppy disks and cassette tapes
There are 8 worlds and plenty of secrets. Have fun!
Wink for Gameboy Color is in beta, so there are bugs. There are several known issues right now:
- The “Prize” section in the menu only tracks the collectibles you’ve found in level 1
- Some levels aren't finished. Lots of bosses aren't finished
- If you get soft locked, choose “Stuck” from the pause menu and then let me know because I need to fix that
If you find any other bugs or problems, please share them in the comments below
maxoakland responds:
Thanks! I'm getting it finished soon!
Looks very visually pleasing, though on level 3, i somehow got softlocked after exiting a building and got stuck in the ground.
maxoakland responds:
Thanks for the compliment and the bug report! If you can provide any more info about what happened it'll help me track it down and fix it
cute game, the artstyle is very nice and Wink's design is honestly so fun! I love the dilation of their eye and the happy flips they do. The controls are a little laggy and prevented me from playing for too long, though. Jumping especially, could use better responsiveness. Thank you for making this!
maxoakland responds:
I don't have any issues with lag. Could you help me figure out what's causing this issue so I can fix it?
Are you playing on phone or desktop? It might be your web browser too. Which browser and OS do you use?
Retro goodness!
The game is very charming, the art is neat and the music is cool albeit a bit repetitive. The problem, for me, is that the game seems a bit "pointless", I don't know where I am going, I don't know why I'm collecting stuff or what all of that means. I did have fun playing a few levels, but mostly because I was enjoying the "feels" and aesthetic of the game. Anyway, keep going!
maxoakland responds:
I’m glad you enjoyed the feels and aesthetic! Once you win level 3, I introduce the goal of the game