Belle Boomerang

Devlog

• Update 1.4.0 - Difficulty Swapping!
  September 04, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  The big feature of this update is difficulty swapping! If you begin a file in "retro" mode, you may now switch to "newcomer" mode at any point. Please note that this conversion is one way . There is n... Continue reading

  
• Update 1.3.2
  September 02, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  This update mainly addresses a rare crash in Act 9. Misc. The animation buildup for the Bubble Power is now much quicker. Fixed the Act 3 background in the credits. Added a missing playtester in the c... Continue reading
• Belle Boomerang Half Off!
  August 15, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  Get Belle Boomerang for 50% off NOW on PC or Nintendo Switch! Beautiful pixel art at half price! Sale runs until August 29th... Continue reading

  
• AMA starts now!
  August 15, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  I will start answering questions in 15 minutes! Join me on www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/ !... Continue reading

  
• Reddit AMA!
  August 12, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #nintendo, #8bit, #retro, #reddit

  Ask me anything August 15th at 11am ET! Join me on reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/ . My favorite questions will win a Nintendo Switch game key of Belle Boomerang!... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang 1 on 1 with Sl0nko!
  June 08, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #interview, #commentary, #8bit, #video, #youtube

  Please check out this wonderful video by Sl0nk0b0mb Gaming ! I had a blast hanging out and talking about Belle Boomerang! Watch it on YouTube !... Continue reading

  
• Nintendo Release in Europe and more!
  May 19, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  Belle Boomerang for Nintendo Switch is available NOW in Europe, Australia, and the Americas! Nintendo Store Page: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/belle-boomerang-switch/... Continue reading

  
• Now on Nintendo Switch!
  April 15, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #belle, #boomerang, #bell, #nintendo, #switch, #8bit, #nes, #retro

  Belle Boomerang is a fast-action platformer packed with beautiful pixel art and exciting variation in every level! Get it TODAY on Nintendo Switch! I hope you all enjoy! https://www.nintendo.com/store... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang - Nintendo Switch Trailer
  March 25, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #Nintendo, #Switch, #release, #bell, #boomerang, #belle, #8bit, #nes, #retro, #pixel, #art, #pixelart

  I am very excited to unveil the Nintendo Switch trailer for Belle Boomerang! Preorder today on the Nintendo eShop !... Continue reading

  
• Preorder on Nintendo Switch today!
  March 11, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  You can preorder Belle Boomerang for Nintendo Switch today! https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/belle-boomerang-switch/ Have a great week!... Continue reading

  
• Cotton Candy Trees
  March 04, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  Don't forget to wishlist Belle Boomerang on Nintendo Switch and have a great week! Happy Screenshot Saturday!... Continue reading

  
• Update 1.3.1 - Watercolor Falls
  February 26, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  The big feature of this update is the overhauled background of Act 3. This update also addresses concerns of motion sickness, fixes a few bugs, and overall ties the game closer to its upcoming Nintend... Continue reading

  
• Nintendo Screenshots
  February 18, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  Here's a friendly reminder that Belle Boomerang releases for Nintendo Switch on April 15th! Happy #screenshotsaturday! Wish list the game here: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/belle-boomerang-... Continue reading

  
• Nintendo Switch + Price Drop!
  February 11, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #8bit, #nintendo, #switch, #pixel, #art, #pixelart, #retro

  Wish list Belle Boomerang today on the Nintendo Switch! The full game will be available on April 15th. In other exciting news, Belle Boomerang is now available for $7.99 on all storefronts. Have a gre... Continue reading

  
• Act 1 Scene 3
  February 04, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  It's been awhile since I've shared some good, classic footage of Act 1. Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Nintendo Switch Controllers
  January 28, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  Whipped up these little controller diagrams for the upcoming Nintendo Switch version of Belle Boomerang! Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Interstellar Swing
  January 21, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #8bit, #retro, #nes, #chiptune, #famitracker, #pixel, #pixelart

  A little peek inside the music of Belle Boomerang... Continue reading

  
• New Waterfalls
  January 14, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  Some feedback I frequently received on the PC version of Belle Boomerang was regarding the backdrop in Act 3. I decided it was time for a little polish. Thoughts?... Continue reading

  
• Secret Passwords
  January 07, 2023 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #pixelart, #password, #secret, #cheat, #8bit, #nes, #indie, #dev

  Happy Screenshot Saturday! Here are a couple little palettes you can try out in Belle Boomerang! Don't worry; There are still plenty more to uncover... Continue reading

  
• New "Box Art" Feedback?
  December 31, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  Here's a preview of the new "box art" I plan to use for Belle Boomerang on itch.io, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms! Any suggestions before it goes into effect?... Continue reading

  
• Orange
  December 17, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  This bizarre palette is one of my favorites in Belle Boomerang! Which enemy here do you like the most?... Continue reading

  
• Red Flowers in Green Caverns
  December 03, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #8bit, #nintendo, #switch, #pixelart, #nes, #pixels

  A background scroll from Act 3 of Belle Boomerang! Is this something I should do more of in the future? Happy Screenshot Saturday!... Continue reading

  
• Pink
  November 26, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #8bit, #cute, #art, #retro, #game, #nintendo, #switch, #pixels, #pixelart

  Version 1.2.0 just released, including an overhauled controls screen! For those of you waiting for the Nintendo Switch version, here are some pink friends in the meantime! Have a great week!... Continue reading

  
• Update 1.2.0 - Third Face
  November 25, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #nintendo, #switch, #8bit, #nes, #retro, #control, #gamepad, #controller, #sprite, #chiptune, #pixelart

  This update overhauls the controls for PC players and the soon to come Nintendo Switch players. The most notable change is the addition of a "third face". Controls Added the option of "3 faces". This... Continue reading

  
• Blue
  November 19, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #8bit, #character, #design, #art, #pixel, #pixelart, #retro, #game, #dev, #indie

  Some blue enemies from Belle Boomerang! Which one would you spare? This color palette is probably my favorite in the game, as evident from my profile picture :)... Continue reading

  
• Sock Dragons - Screenshot Saturday
  November 12, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #gamedev, #nintendo, #switch, #retro, #8bit

  Jump on these sewn friends to reach greater heights! I was really happy with the feeling of "weight" in their movement. I'm considering a sound effect when landing on them. Any thoughts?... Continue reading

  
• Fantasy Controllers
  November 05, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  Some fantasy controller designs that I plan to use in Belle Boomerang! I thought theses were cool enough to show off! The second image is some W.I.P. sketches. What game controllers does it remind you... Continue reading

  
• Get your Joy-Cons and boomerangs ready...
  October 29, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #switch, #nintendo, #8bit, #retro, #game, #belleboomerang, #platformer

  I'm proud to announce that Belle Boomerang will be coming to Nintendo Switch! Stay tuned!... Continue reading

  
• Gameplay Balancing Update 1.1.0 is Now Available!
  October 18, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #bug, #retro, #8bit, #gameboy, #platformer, #hard, #difficult, #pixel, #nes

  There are quite a few changes this time around. Most are behind the scenes, but there should be a noticeable difference in the difficulty for some players. The goal is not to make the whole game easie... Continue reading

  
• HD Group Poster + Transparent Artworks!
  August 20, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #artworks, #poster, #retro, #game, #nes, #digital, #illustration

  The full 4267 x 2400 pixel version of the group poster is now publicly available to download! On top of that, the transparent image files of Belle and each of her powerups are included! Download the "... Continue reading

  
• Get Belle Boomerang while it's still 25% off!
  August 13, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #charity, #extralife, #sale, #discount, #retro, #8bit, #nes

  Get Belle Boomerang while it's still 25% off and support Riley Hospital for Children! More Information Here: https://narwhalnut.itch.io/belle-boomerang/devlog/410223/belle-boomerang-extra-l... Continue reading

  
• Update Patch 1.0.8 is Now Available - Fixed a Crash!
  August 10, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #bug, #fix, #crash, #game, #dev, #indie, #retro, #secret

  Fixed a crash in a secret area of the game This patch is relatively small, but is necessary if you plan to 100% the game!... Continue reading

  
• Dragon Power Artwork!
  August 09, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #cuteart, #character, #design, #artwork, #retro, #game

  The Dragon power from Act 9 of Belle Boomerang! This is the last new character artwork for the game but stay tuned! I have a fun surprise next week!... Continue reading

  
• Act 8: Galactic Assembly - Screenshot Saturday
  August 06, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #game, #indie, #dev, #sale, #8bit, #nes, #background, #pixel, #art

  Act 8: Galactic Assembly from Belle Boomerang! I had a blast with the environment here, having all of the contrast between the deep black of space and the pastel stars. Which of the game's backgrounds... Continue reading

  
• More Character Artworks!
  August 02, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #cute, #character, #art, #illustration, #digital, #concept, #artwork

  This week we have the Insect power from Act 9 of Belle Boomerang! The latter two artworks are the Cherry and Bubble powers, respectively. Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang - Extra Life Sale Event!
  August 01, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #8bit, #extra, #life, #sale, #event, #charity, #indie, #game, #development, #retro, #nes, #snes, #dev

  For the duration of this sale, all proceeds from the sale of Belle Boomerang on all platforms (Itch.io, Steam, and Game Jolt) will be donated to Extra Life in support of Riley Hospital for Children. T... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang - Enemy Artworks
  July 26, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #art, #character, #enemy, #design, #concept, #illustration, #digital

  This week I have King Charbroil from Act 07 of Belle Boomerang! Joining him is Queen Crystal (second slide) and a collection of smaller foes that you face throughout the game. Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Buried Treasure - Belle Boomerang
  July 23, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #gaming, #8bit, #review, #difficult

  Thank you Buried Treasure for this little article on Belle Boomerang! I really appreciated the honesty on both the game's difficulty and charm. It really made my day! Read it for yourself here: https:... Continue reading

  
• Game Jolt Colors - Belle Boomerang
  July 19, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #art, #challenge, #pixel, #digital, #colors, #character, #design, #indie, #game

  Here is a Belle Boomerang artwork I doodled up for the Game Jolt Colors quest over on Game Jolt! It is a rework of the icon for the Insect power (2nd image). I thought some of you on itch.io would fin... Continue reading

  
• Update Patch 1.0.7 is now available!
  July 16, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #bug, #fix, #indie, #developer, #game, #dev, #retro, #8bit, #nes

  Clarified some information in Grandpa Apple's textboxes Fixed a graphical inconsistency with the Pink Lad enemy Fixed a collision error with the Candy enemy in Act 9 I hope you are all enjoying the ga... Continue reading

  
• The Village of Drizyl
  July 16, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #screenshotsaturday, #8bit, #retro, #new, #released, #nes, #chiptune, #pixelart

  For Screenshot Saturday this week, I am sharing the charming little Village of Drizyl. Enjoy!... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang - New Character Artworks!
  July 12, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #character, #art, #design, #promo, #digital

  I wanted to share a couple fresh, new artworks for Belle Boomerang! Once I have posted all of the official artwork, I will make it available to download the HD versions here on itch.io. These artworks... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang Screenshot Saturday - July 9th 2022
  July 09, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #retro, #8bit, #nes, #platformer, #pixel, #art, #screenshot, #saturday

  I wanted to share a bit of gameplay from Belle Boomerang for Screenshot Saturday. Today is pulled from Act 5: Frosted Forest Trail! Enjoy! Learn more on Steam, itch.io or Game Jolt! https://store.stea... Continue reading

  
• Belle Boomerang on Pursuing Pixels Podcast!
  July 07, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #8bit, #podcast, #retro, #pursuing, #pixels

  Listen to the excellent podcast by Pursuing Pixels where they feature Belle Boomerang and some other new games of this year! I was so happy to hear what he had to say! https://www.pursuingpixels.com/e... Continue reading

  
• Cleaning Up the Game Page!
  July 05, 2022 by Narwhalnut

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  #artwork, #marketing, #concept, #character, #art, #pixelart, #8bit, #digital, #gamepage, #retro

  The Belle Boomerang page on itch.io has been given a bit more polish through some fresh art and headers! If that sounds cool, give it a quick look! https://narwhalnut.itch.io/belle-boomerang... Continue reading