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Janosik 2: Prologue Available Now!

Hello adventurers, Were excited to announce that Janosik 2: Prologue is now available! This free prologue introduces you to the world of Janosik 2, featuring a standalone story set just before the events of the main game. Join Janka on her adventure as she prepares for a date night with her boyfriend. But her evening takes an unexpected turn when the sinister Baron de Blonde, servant of the wicked Countess Bathory, disrupts her plans. Along the way, youll unlock new abilities like double jumping, freezing enemies, air dashing, illuminating darkness, and wall climbing. Use these powers to overcome obstacles and conquer 8 challenging levels! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945900/Janosik_2_Prologue/
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[ 2024-10-01 15:08:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2: Prologue Release Date Announcement

Hey everyone! We're excited to announce that Janosik 2: Prologue will release in just a few days, on October 1st. In this prelude to the main game, you'll step into the shoes of Janka, as she faces off against the cunning Baron de Blonde. This standalone adventure features 8 challenging levels filled with tricky enemies and environmental obstacles. Get ready to uncover the events leading up to Janosiks dramatic encounter with Bathory's goons! Wishlist and follow Janosik 2: Prologue: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945900/Janosik_2_Prologue/

[ 2024-09-27 13:00:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2: Free Prologue Coming Soon!

Hey everyone, We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Janosik 2: Prologue. This free prologue serves as a prelude to the main game, offering a unique and standalone adventure that sets the stage for the epic journey ahead. Janosik 2: Prologue tells the story of Janka, Janosiks beloved, as she prepares for a romantic date night. However, things take a turn when her plans are interrupted by the evil Baron de Blonde, acting on behalf of the even more wicked Countess Bathory. Get ready to explore vibrant levels, uncover hidden secrets, and face a variety of challenges that will test your reflexes and wit. The prologue provides a taste of the unique gameplay that Janosik 2 has to offer. Dont miss your chance to get an early look at the exciting world of Janosik 2 and experience the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The prologue will be free to play, so be sure to add it to your wishlist now to stay updated and be among the first to know when it becomes available! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945900/Janosik_2_Prologue/ Also make sure to wishlist the full game here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/ See you in the highlands!

[ 2024-09-03 14:53:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 at Steam Next Fest 2024

Hey, everyone! Were proud to let you all know that Janosik 2 is a part of the Steam Next Fest June 2024! Heres a short info on what to expect from the traditional shepherds hat-wearing brave who joins forces with a reluctant vampire and burly werewolf to conquer evil minions of nefarious Countess Bathory and her fairy tale minions. Janosik 2 picks right after the events of the first game, and its story starts with, let's call it: "a date which went terribly wrong". In the updated demo you can check out the first 3 out of 24 maps of Janosik 2 and get a taste of whats ahead! Lets step into this mythic pixel art land of the Slavic Highlander and see what challenges, threats, and enemies you can expect in the sequel.

Old-school precision platforming

Janosik 2 will require good management of your speed, momentum, and jumping distance, as well as good reaction time. A single mistake can lead to falling into a trap or not reaching a desired spot. A lot of platforming elements are in constant motion so it adds another layer of complexity to traversing the levels. The encounters in Janosik 2 are varied and require a good deal of bold moves and quick decision-making. You will frequently need to show your platforming prowess to collect shiny treasures and liberate imprisoned companions. Youll need to keep your eyes peeled at all times because the danger can come from every direction.

To make the challenge of Janosik 2 more manageable, we've added a lot of save points throughout the levels to make the backtracking easier. During your journey, you will find golden coins, pricy jewels, and hefty treasures scattered around the landscapes. Make sure to fill your gold sack with coins, as some vendors have put a price on their prized possessions such as a throwable Shepherds Axe, a Bow, a Shield, or an heirloom that lets you freeze your foes in air. Gold can also help you reach some parts of the levels by unlocking passages when interacting with NPCs or fairy tale wonders like a wishing well.

Janosik 2 will let you explore the beautiful Slavic landscapes in their fullness as some parts of the world are interconnected by doors and passages, closed when approached for the first time. Youll need to keep playing to see how deep the rabbit hole goes.

Threats on your way

During your adventure, you will face not-so-friendly dogs wandering around, rats lurking in the underground tunnels, nasty fish with sharp teeth hunting underwater, venomous spiders in dungeons and caves, and more. You will also fight many human enemies like the soldiers of the nefarious Countess Bathory, and her sidekick, de Blonde. In addition to living foes, there are also plenty of traps and deadly spots along the way. Youll need to keep an eye out on all sorts of spikes coming from walls, ceilings, and floors, huge boulders dropping from the ceiling while you rush through corridors, fireball-spitting gargoyles, the shaky and crumbling floor, disappearing platforms, or spider webs that will slow you down a bunch. not to mention that, sometimes, the floor obviously is lava ;)

Underwater exploration will not be easy, as you will encounter various obstacles, menacing creatures, and need to manage the oxygen supply. Collect air bubbles floating nearby to make sure you can reach the surface safely or take a risk diving deeper to grab precious trinkets.

Of course, sometimes you can take it slow and beat some parts of the levels carefully. On the other hand, many sequences combining enemies and obstacles will require constant movement. But you will learn all that soon enough. Were planning a Janosik-packed summer this year, so wishlist and follow the game to stay up to date with all the news. We have a lot of awesome stuff to share in the coming weeks, starting with a Next Fest Demo! On that note, wed like to wish you a happy Steam Next Fest, as it is truly a time like no other. There are so many wonderful demos to check out, and we hope Janosik 2 will be on your list of demos to play. Enjoy, and see you next time!

[ 2024-06-13 14:11:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik is a part of 2D Platformer Vibes!

Were excited to share that Janosik is a part of 2D Platformer Vibes online event hosted by Retrovibe! The event is held from February 26 to March 4 and it gathers an amazing roster of 2D platformer titles developed by talented teams from various parts of the world. Those indie gems will challenge your cleverness in adrenaline-pumping platforming, test exploration skills, eagerness to find every collectible, the reflexes in avoiding hidden traps and more.

You can enter the event here:

2D PLATFORMER VIBES IN A NUTSHELL

A VAST SELECTION OF 2D PLATFORMERS Discover amazing platformers in a wide range of settings and art styles - from retro-fueled fantasy worlds soaked with pixel art, to desolated post-apocalyptic lands or even space. From Webbed or Tribal Hunter, to Ultros, Lone Fungus and more! EXPLORE UPCOMING GAMES Browse through a selection of upcoming games and fill your wishlists with amazing 2D platforming titles! You never know what awaits you on the next level or in another castle! FREE GAME TO GRAB! Download the full version of Janosik, a fast paced retro action-platformer metroidvania presented in a slavic setting. Explore the hand-drawn pixel art world, find secrets, jump over deadly obstacles, roll and attack enemies, collect gold coins and find upgrades.

[ 2024-02-26 18:09:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Slovak language update

Hey everyone! Today we're bringing back the Slovak language version which became unavailable after the last Big Update with new in-game content. Please note that your previously saved data is not compatible with the new language version. If you want to enjoy Janosik in a new language, you can select this language in the Main Menu and start a New Game. If you like the game, wed appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/

[ 2022-09-29 12:51:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

New language versions!

Hey everyone! As a follow-up to our recent Big Update, today we added new language versions to the game. You can now play Janosik - Highlander Precision Platformer in Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (LatAm), and Simplified Chinese versions. Please note that your previously saved data is not compatible with the new language versions. If you want to enjoy Janosik in a new language, you can select this language in the Main Menu and start a New Game. All newly saved data will transfer between language versions from now on. Were also working on some new stuff coming to the game soon, including new costumes!
If you like the game, wed appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/

[ 2022-05-20 18:29:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Big Update: new level, skills, enemies, and more!

Janosik is a passion project of a single developer who managed to turn his idea into a successful indie game played by almost 400,000 people on various platforms so far. As Marcin (Onix) keeps working on Janosik 2, he also keeps growing as a game designer and programmer. With these new skills, he decided to remaster the original game as his way of thanking all of you for playing Janosik and supporting him with kind words. With this update, Janosik - Highlander Precision Platformer now works on the latest version of the Construct 3 engine, which enabled us to solve some past technical issues and add new features that are bringing the game closer to the sequel thats currently in production. The updated version of Janosik is available in English and Polish on Windows, Mac, and Linux. In the coming weeks, we plan to bring back the Slovak localization as well as introduce completely new translations to Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese, so stayed tuned! Also, please note that after this update, your previously saved data will no longer be compatible with the new version. However, you can still access the previous version of the game and your saved progress by switching to the new "legacy_version" beta branch. Check out below for all the new things added to the game: A map - you can see where you are now.
A passage that connects levels, so you can travel fast between them.
New NPC: Master Toro. He sells sword upgrades.
The witch house is redesigned. She has a cat now!
Most of the levels are re-designed. For instance, in the very first tutorial level, you can now find a well
New enemies: bird, monk, blue spider, big fish, frog head.

Weve added lava. Its very hot and deadly!
New level: The Castle. Thats where Count Von ur lives.
Bosses updates: added new animations and new attacks.
Many people asked what a dragon is doing in the game. So weve added a story about a dragon and a flooded dungeon.
The game has an updated skills system. Its now more similar to what youll see in Janosik 2. For example, Janosik can swim from the beginning of the game.
Theres also a new skill to unlock - ax throw.
The health system is slightly updated. Janosik has 3 base lives (hearts). You can find more lives (hearts) in the game (maximum 8 hearts). If you die, youll respawn only with 3 base lives again. If you like the game, wed appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/

[ 2022-05-02 15:07:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Check this game from our friends!

Hey everyone! We would like to invite you to a Live Development stream from our friends at small_bros! Check out their game, B.I.O.T.A., which is 2D metroidvania action-platformer that we thought you might like! Join Ivan on Tuesday, 22 February, at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 6 PM GMT / 7 PM CET to see him work on B.I.O.T.A. and share his design approach when it comes to retro action-platformers. The live stream will be available on Twitch, YouTube, and our Steam card https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640320/BIOTA/

[ 2022-02-18 10:04:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Live Development of Retro Platformer Janosik 2

Join Marcin on Tuesday, 8 February, at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 6 PM GMT / 7 PM CET to see him work on Janosik 2 and share his design approach when it comes to making fun retro platformers. The live stream will be available on Twitch, YouTube, and the Steam card of Janosik 2. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/

[ 2022-02-04 12:27:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 demo is out now!

Hello, brave adventurers! We are happy to announce that Janosik 2 will be featured on Steam Next Fest alongside hundreds of other exciting games. The event starts on October 1st, so save the date! And since it's not that far off we decided we will share the exclusive, fresh demo of the game today! We cant wait for you to experience this game and begin a mythical journey of the famed Slovakian Highlander, Janosik. Navigate the dark and trap-filled castle von Zur, house to the nefarious kidnapper Baron and exact your revenge! Check out our Store page for more information! Also - please remember to follow Janosik 2 here on Steam, wishlist the game and tell your friends. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/ And - don't forget to share your feedback on the Steam forums! Enjoy the game!

[ 2021-09-22 17:12:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Press F4 to open backup save menu.

Save system update. If you will ever save when you die - just press F4 to open backup save menu.

[ 2021-07-22 20:50:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 Live Dev part 7

Hey everyone! If you think Janosik was a blast, just you wait till you see what Janosik 2 is all about. (Janosik's vampire and werewolf buddies amongst other things it would seem). In order to see how Janosik 2 is shaping up please meet the game's solo developer dev-programmer-artist- designer one man army - Marcin. Just jump to Janosik 2 page or click the banner below at 10:00 / 13:00 ET / 19:00 CET today and witness the game in the making.
Also if you cant make it to watch the stream live today: see the archived episodes on Retrovibes Youtube channel Janosik 2 and while youre at it also check out the other devs streams as well for: classic metroidvania B.I.O.T.A., retro fps shooter Project Warlock II, steampunk tactical rpg in Shardpunk: Verminfall and post apo pixel actioner in The Looter on the same channel.

[ 2021-07-13 12:15:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 Live Dev part 5

[ 2021-06-29 14:13:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 Live Dev part 4

[ 2021-06-22 15:46:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 Live Dev part 3

[ 2021-06-15 15:08:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

Janosik 2 Live Dev part 2

[ 2021-06-08 15:35:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update May 2021

- Game remebers now that it was closed in Full Screen. - Language choice bug is fixed. - Backup saving system added. Accessible from pause menu. - Enemy throwing axe - added new animation of throwing axe up.

[ 2021-05-31 21:24:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Slovak language + custom controls.

[olist]

Thanks to Laco "Joffre" Orosz we have proper Slovak Language. Thank you soooo much!

Also now you can customize your controls (keyboard or gamepad).

There are also some small bugs fixes like falling down from platforms, etc.. [/olist]

[ 2020-10-16 21:10:00 CET ] [ Original post ]