Hello folks! With the news that Blossom Tales II is now part of the Crunchyroll Game Vault on mobile, Pocket Gamer has nominated it for Best RPG! You can help the game by voting for it here!
Thank you for all your support! <3 P.S, if you missed it, the Castle Pixel devs are currently hard at work on their next game, Cattle Country! Come take a look! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country/

[ 2024-11-26 13:37:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Good day, Playtonic Friends game enjoyers! Do you happen to have a penchant for cozy games? Of course you do! What better way to escape the persistant horrors of reality than by fully immersing yourself in the fictional whimsy of another world?! Coincidentally, in support of this, and our good friend capitalism, a number of (Four, to be precise) Playtonic Friends titles are taking part in the Cozy Quest Steam event, run by our good friends at Secret Mode! Let's have a wee gander at what games we're serving to you on a Cozy platter!

Cattle Country (Open Beta)

Play Cattle Country's Open Beta for FREE! It's only running for until the 18th of November so go make the most of that one right now! Travel to a new frontier and settle down among the forests and rivers of Cattle Country, build up your ranch, nurture crops and relationships with your fellow settlers and see what the quieter country life is all about. This one is perfect for fans of farming sims with a cowboy twist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818150/Cattle_Country

Lil Gator Game

This one needs no introduction! It's Lil Gator Game! Okay, a bit of introduction... Lil Gator Game places you in charge of, wait for it, a cute Lil Gator, on a journey of adventure and friendship, often combing the two! (Friendventure?) Take on cardboard cut-out "monsters", gather your friends and finally get to play together! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586800/Lil_Gator_Game/

Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince

Castle Pixel's second entry in this list (They're developing Cattle Country!) is Blossom Tales II! If you're a fan of classic adventure RPGs with a little green guy, this one is for you! Join Lily and slash your way through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom from eternal darkness. It's a lot cozier than that sounds... I promise. https://store.steampowered.com/app/446810/Blossom_Tales_The_Sleeping_King/

A Little Golf Journey

Golf is sport and sport doesn't sound all that cozy or relaxing to me BUT A Little Golf Journey is here to subvert all of my preconceptions! Take on light golfing challenges and puzzles across beautiful diarama based courses. Tweak the settings and difficulty to your desired level, sit back and golf! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232150/A_Little_Golf_Journey/ Thanks for checking out our lovely little list of Cozy Quest games! If you want to peak at the whole list of games taking part in the event, get your clicking finger on this link!

[ 2024-11-14 18:00:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Playtonic Friends and Castle are delighted to announce that Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince is now available for Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S! [previewyoutube=fQcmW7TAE38;full][/previewyoutube] We are super proud of the team for bringing this awesome game to another platform so more players can discover this tribute to classic action-adventure games. Start your adventure with Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince on Xbox today and get 20% off for a limited time!

[ 2023-10-04 13:00:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hear ye, hear ye! Castle Pixel, FDG Entertainment and Playtonic Friends are proud to bring you the BLOSSOM TALES BLOOMIN' BUNDLE! This bundle is now available and brings both Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King and Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince together for a discounted amount! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/33892/Blossom_Tales_Bloomin_Bundle/ Already purchased one of the Blossom Tales games? Have no fear, you can still get 10% off the other game in the bundle. Join Lily as you explore the vast open world in classic action-adventure fashion. Hone your inner warrior as you battle enemy-infested lands, tackle puzzling dungeons and see where your adventure takes you. Have a great week and happy adventuring!

[ 2023-09-07 13:19:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey everyone, It seems like only yesterday Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince was released, but it's been a little over a month, where has the time gone?! We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who's been playing the game and leaving reviews - we've thoroughly enjoyed reading them and are delighted you've been enjoying your adventure with Lily and Chrys. Today we have some exciting news for you, Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince has been officially verified for the Steam Deck! What does being verified for the Steam Deck mean? It means that Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince has had Valve's seal of approval that it's optimised in every way possible to play seamlessly. You can take this adventure with you on the go, from your sofa or to the park, on an aeroplane, and beyond! Don't forget to tag us in pictures on social media if you've been playing on the go :) - Playtonic Friends

[ 2022-09-27 10:59:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, Firstly, thank you to everyone for playing Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince, we hope you're having a grand adventure! Thanks to our players we caught a bug causing some people to fall into the water around Sunkiss Canyon and being unable to get out. We are delighted that we've introduced a patch to fix this, as well as a few other things. Check out the full patch notes below. Full patch notes v1.01:

• Addition of a teleport fix for the northern canyon's water. Fixing the water issue, so you are teleported back to land.
• Fix for the 'grapple over the mermaid' bug.
• Expanded the telescope collision box in the wizard house, to allow for bottom access.
• Fix for incorrect Grandma dialogue directions. Previously stated Morkla was to the west, but emerald jungles are to the east.
• Fix for small graphic issue with the potion selector box on the alchemy screen.
• Fix for incorrect directions from the 'sleepy guy' in Blossomdale tavern for the buried treasure.
• Edit/change to the anchor. Moving it down a couple of pixels on the island "overworld". So it can be seen with reduced cam motion enabled.
• Addition of the map below the island chest bug area "overworld" to the teleport fix above.

We've been seeing (and reading) a number of incredible reviews across Press and Content Creator outlets and wanted to share them with you 9.5/10 - Game Grin 85% - Cog Connected 84% - SwitchUp 8.25/10 - Game Informer 8/10 - Switch Corner 7/10 - Nintendo Life 7/10 - Destructoid If you've been enjoying Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince please leave it a review. Reviews are super helpful on Steam as it helps the game reach more players, and most importantly, we love to read them :) Love the soundtrack? You can pick up the soundtrack on Josie's Bandcamp here, or you can stream it on most streaming platforms.
Have a wonderful week! - Castle Pixel & Playtonic Friends.

[ 2022-08-25 12:00:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're excited to announce that your adventure in Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince starts NOW! [previewyoutube=gCYDZ9FhQUY;full][/previewyoutube] The Minotaur King has returned...and it's all your fault! Lily's back for a new "classic" action-adventure set hundreds of years after The Sleeping King! Grandpa's latest tale takes you on a journey through haunted forests, pirate shores, and other mysterious lands! You'll visit charming towns, meet terrible enemies, encounter tricky puzzles, and discover powerful weapons. Learn abilities like alchemy, where you can brew 10 unique potions out of over 40 collectables found throughout the world. Keep an eye out for witch huts to learn new potions! Gather your courage, it's time to help Lily defeat the Minotaur King and save her brother! Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince is available on Steam and Nintendo Switch for $14.99 / 11.39 / 12.49 euros, and currently has a launch discount on Steam for a whole week! If youre as excited about Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince as we are, follow the developer's Castle Pixel and publisher Playtonic Friends on Twitter for more Blossom Tales content, and don't forget to tag us in screenshots of your favourite moments. Happy adventuring!

[ 2022-08-16 15:00:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

It's almost time! Blossom Tales 2 arrives next week! What better way to celebrate than by talking a bit more about some fun characters you'll meet and the new abilities they'll teach you...
One of the most exciting new features is alchemy, which allows you to brew 10 unique potions out of over 40 collectables found throughout the world. Keep an eye out for witch huts to learn new potions!
The magic hot air balloon is also a fun addition, which lets you quickly revisit areas you've explored. Summon the Sky Wizard's gift to anywhere on the map by learning one of the many special songs taught by the magic bards. One song even lets you wake up the heaviest of sleepers, which will come in handy for both the main story and side-quests.
Speaking of side-quests, we hope you check them out to meet some of our favourite characters. The colosseum announcer is particularly hilarious, and the mail quest is well worth it, not just for the amazing reward you get at the end. Sleeping mermaids, chipmunk kings, troll hunters there's plenty more for Lily to do when she needs a break from kicking minotaur butt! We can't wait for you to dive into our newest adventure! In the meantime please smash that wishlist button, tell your friends about Blossom Tales 2 and don't forget to tag us on Twitter with any fan art. Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur King arrives on August 16th on Steam and Nintendo Switch! - Castle Pixel

[ 2022-08-09 14:06:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

WOW... We can't believe Blossom Tales 2 is less than three weeks away! Although there's plenty of that knots-in-your-stomach feeling, it's surreal knowing we've made another game influenced by our favourite childhood games and movies. Let's take a look at some! Inspiration It's no surprise why Labyrinth (1986) has been a source of inspiration across mediums and was one of our greatest sources of inspiration this time around. Fans of Jim Henson's cult classic film will notice a familiarity in how Lily's story kicks off and her ultimate destination. As for gameplay, we hope you check out Lily's next adventure if you have a [giant] soft spot for classic 2D top-down Zelda games like Link's Awakening and the Oracle of Ages/Seasons titles.
Once upon a time... It's time to gather around the campfire and roast some marshmallows because we've also added more of that unique Blossom Tales feel brought by Grandpa and the kids. Blossom Tales 2 features many player choice moments where Lily and Chrys interrupt to alter the story. Along with returning combat choices, Blossom Tales 2 lets you select variations of items, puzzles, and even a rideable companion! You may have seen them on Twitter or in a trailer, but we're sure they'll delight you all. Don't forget to wishlist Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince as it puts a smile on our faces :-) Catch you later! - Castle Pixel

[ 2022-07-29 15:00:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Good day Knights! Castle Pixel here, a small game dev team making big adventures inspired by our classic favourites. Our core team consists of three developers: Tyler B. (programming/game design), Rob M. (art/game design), and Miguel V. (story/narrative design). Blossom Tales 2 is our third game together! How is Blossom Tales 2 related to the first game and what makes it different? At a glance, Blossom Tales 2 looks pretty similar to the first game since we have the same playable character and story-within-a-story narrative, both of which fans loved. But in The Minotaur Prince, Grandpa's fireside story is set hundreds of years after The Sleeping King and features new zones, enemies, towns, villains, and more!
Introducing Lily Named after a legendary Knight of the Rose, this story's Lily accidentally causes her brother's kidnapping by the dreaded Minotaur King! With the help of many colourful characters, from giant ancient turtles to magic bards, Lily must fight through pirate jungles, haunted woods, and other dangerous places to rescue Chrys from a treacherous labyrinth.
Brand new abilities and mechanics! Luckily, there's a myriad of new abilities for Lily to learn and master. With alchemy, players can make powerful potions that grant fire projectiles, increased speed, and other useful buffs. There are also hidden Combat Scrolls that teach Lily her most versatile combat moves. When you include all the new (and returning) weapons found in Blossom Tales 2, you have one tough little hero the Minotaur King would be wise not to underestimate!
In the run-up to launch (16th August - so close!!), we'll be diving into more of the story and what makes Blossom Tales 2 the adventure you won't want to put down. Stay tuned for more! Don't forget to wishlist Blossom Tales 2 as it puts a smile on our faces :-) Catch you later! - Castle Pixel

[ 2022-07-21 10:17:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Knights, The time for your newest adventure is close at hand! We're excited to announce that Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince is set to launch on 16th August 2022 for Steam and Nintendo Switch!! And that's not all... If you missed the Limited Run Games Showcase (you can watch it here), we debuted a brand new trailer AND announced that Blossom Tales 2 will be getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch. The release date is still TBA, but we'll make sure to let you know when it's set to be available for pre-order. Take a look at the trailer... [previewyoutube=F_XqdYRzG-A;full][/previewyoutube] Don't forget to wishlist on Steam and follow us on our social channels to be kept up-to-date.

[ 2022-06-06 20:46:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fellow Knights, we have great news for you! During The MIX we showcased a new trailer for Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince all about a new feature that's been brewing... ALCHEMY! Gather ingredients, stir the cauldron and create an array of potions that bestow you with new abilities for your adventure:

• Get speedy with Speedster
• Slow down time
• Blast fireballs at enemies
• and that's only the beginning!

Don't forget to wishlist Lily's next adventure! Check out the latest trailer to find out more. [previewyoutube=EFEeoNC4Udo;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2022-03-22 20:00:52 CET ] [ Original post ]