Buy the 3D rolling platformer for less than €1,67 / $1,99!
Play the game Nintendo Life called “A joy to play,” “superbly chill”, “creative” and “addictive” at 90% off. Jump, bounce, glide and roll through 80+ levels and hidden paths and unlock as many fun skins on the way. Beat the boss and save the dying civilization of Aruu from drowning in the sea of sand!
Anobi’s Wonderful Vacation Station!
This summer is soaking wet in sweat. Except in Scandinavia where it is totally raining all the time, but that’s normal. Warm summer rain. We’re not complaining, but in case you missed the subtle hints, we are actually complaining.
As you know well, we moderately like all of y’all, and no amount of wet weather can change that! So, take this sincere wish for a happy and delightful summer with you: We wish you a happy and delightful summer.
Do like Anobi: Be chill, and chill.
*XOXO* Bolverk Games and Glyph!
So... You Want To Speedrun Glyph?
If you want to learn some core speedrunning techniques for Glyph you have come to the right place!
This video was created by the ridiculously talented Glyph speedrunner Pazkallan and is shared here on Steam with his permission.
Enjoy watching, and don't forget to tell us how fast you are over on the Glyph Discord server! --> https://discord.gg/FCQj4C5
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Ps. The current world records can all be found here. -->https://www.speedrun.com/glyph
What's half?
What exactly is "a half"? This profound philosophical question has been the source of intense debate since even before the introduction of pre-nuptial agreements.
Now, Bolverk Games have decided to offer a tremendous new visionary perspective. As a service to ponderers everywhere, we have agreed to use the epic 3D platformer, Glyph, as an example of how to get "it all" while only supplying "half."
In the coming days, Glyph will indeed be "half off." To grasp this concept fully, we urge you to take a look at this series of Masterclass videos that will help you fully understand "a half."
What is half a head of hair? https://youtu.be/3KtAl8g2yAU
What is half of whatever the hoopla this is? https://youtu.be/oprCObviEFs https://youtu.be/O5eIspPd71M https://youtu.be/tCmuqSJCuLU https://youtu.be/_fpoEi_yqCI https://youtu.be/8dlfVwYYNXM
Merry Christmas!
HALF OFF SALE! - Half fantasy, half reality, at half the price!
In the immortal words of Lady Gaga, “I'm half living my life between reality and fantasy at all times” - and now you can too, at half off, even!
This Winter Bolverk Games is slashing the price tag of its 3D platformer Glyph in HALF! That means you get a fabulous full-fledged fun time for fifty percent less!
But what does HALF actually mean?
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We’ve made these videos to help you understand. https://youtu.be/3KtAl8g2yAU https://youtu.be/O5eIspPd71M https://youtu.be/tCmuqSJCuLU https://youtu.be/_fpoEi_yqCI https://youtu.be/8dlfVwYYNXM https://youtu.be/oprCObviEFs
The sale runs from December 22nd until January 5th, so go ahead and start the new year with a smash and a double jump - and glide into 80+ levels, secret and otherwise. Glyph is available in these shops: Winter Sale Steam - 22 December - 5 Januar. Winter Sale Nintendo US - 22 December - 5 Januar. Winter Sale Nintendo EU 29 December - 5 Januar.
As part of the Steam Autumn Sale, Glyph and its original musical score are available for 49% less, when purchased together. That's an even USD12,58 / EUR11,10, at your service.
BUT GET IT NOW: THE SALE ENDS SOON!
Thank you. Your welcome. Don't mention it.
What is this musical score you speak of? I hear your bewilderment bewilder. Well, it's a collection of sensible tunes that will smooth out your wrinkly brain for a while. Please, enjoy.
Glyph: Steam welcomes Switch hit game
Critically acclaimed in the press, Glyph, from studio Bolverk Games, realizes the transition from Nintendo Switch to Steam today (Monday, Aug. 9th). The lively marble game/ball roller where you play as a mechanical scarab, fighting to restore an ancient civilization overrun by machines gone mad, is welcomed as a fresh take on the genre by platform game enthusiasts.
"It is great to be rolling out on Steam with confidence after having been so well received on Nintendo Switch. Our 3d platformer is now more bouncy than ever, and we're excited to share Glyph with a wider audience on PC," says CEO Bo Bennekov.
But actually, this isn't the game's first transition.
"For us, this is a dream come true. Glyph started as a small VR title (now retired, red.), then made its way to Nintendo Switch after a total overhaul of the game and a huge injection of new content. Launching Glyph on Steam is a milestone for us and something we've been looking forward to for a long time," says Lead Game Designer Jesper Halfter.
Ice Eagle: 100+ free skins can be found in hidden levels within levels.
Fan base growing As the launch date approaches, more people have become aware of Glyph. The versatile platformer draws in speedrunners, completionists, and exploration fans to the Glyph discord channel, now sporting 1500+ members.
Likewise, the game's Twitter following added 700+ people in the last few weeks.
"We have almost reached the critical point where our Discord server is buzzing with Glyph players 24/7. Insect pun intended. Jokes aside, though: I look forward to welcoming all new future players with good gaming vibes, weekly Glyph challenges, silly content, and more," say marketing manager Rasmus Jensen who greets fans on Discord under the nick ARJAY along with Bolverk Games' other marketing guy, Rasmus Stouby, flying under the nick Scooterman.
"It's a very active server, and we are fortunate to have the devs, the CEO, our music man, and, basically, everyone involved with the game takes part in the discussions there," says Rasmus Stouby.
A giant mechanical centipede lurks in the background.
Mad Marble Game To no one's exact surprise, fans have long been into both platformers and ball rolling games. Glyph is a modern iteration of a ball rolling platform game.
The main character, the Glyph, is a sphere that rolls but have several extra features unlocked in the tutorial. Like in the first marble game, the iconic Atari/Midway title from 1984, Marble Madness, momentum is a strong force in Glyph. Utilizing it can get you higher and farther than most other platformers - making it ideal for speedrunners.
This puts some pressure on the player to learn all the many movement combinations possible in Glyph. Still, it also opens up the vast levels to further exploration and collecting if you're not exactly a speed demon.
A handful of new features have been added to the Steam version, such as a more accessible level selection system, full controller support and mouse+keyboard, screen adaptability, and more. Any changes improving the game directly will also be implemented in the Switch version.
The floor is lava, so tread carefully.
Back to hidden gem? The first version of Glyph to hit Switch in January was quickly reviewed as quite the indie find but a very difficult one. After substantial player feedback, Bolverk Games decided to listen and adjust to flatten the learning curve and make the game more forgiving. This was a worthwhile decision as the game's popularity seems to be growing.
So, now the big question everyone at Bolverk Games is surely asking themselves is if some of the Nintendo popularity and current attention momentum will lift Glyph into the much sought-after Steam algorithms.
Or if this momentum-filled double jump-drift lands just short of the platform. In that case, it's fortunate that players no longer lose all collectibles upon death but get to carry over most items to the next attempt - smarter and wiser.
Your trusted helper, the NPC Anobi, is ready with helpful tips along your way.
New ideas, new mechanics For those new to Glyph, the platform game combines breathtaking aerial maneuvers with tranquil exploration and lots of collectibles. The end goal is to restore the ancient Temple City, overcome by the desert, which functions as the game's non-linear hub world. Glyph has:
* 80+ levels in Exploration mode mean you'll have to put serious effort into the game before you've seen it all. * 30 blazing hot levels put your skills to the test in Time Trial mode. * 100+ secrets and upgrades are all part of the game from the beginning. With Glyph, you won't have to pay for extra skins or cool unlocks. * A wicked mean final boss... * Glyph appeals to both chill-out players and speedrunners as the open-world allows creative ways to move through the many levels available with the release.
Vast open levels invite creative and instinctive decisions. Can you land the jump?
Copenhagen indie studio The game is made by Bolverk Games, a self-supporting indie studio based in Denmark and generally focused on VR games and software. Over the past two years, though, Bolverk Games has developed this exciting 3D platform game for the Nintendo Switch console and PC.
"We make the games we want to play ourselves - beautiful, challenging, and immersive," says CEO Bo Bennekov.
Bolverk Games was among the first to realize how VR gaming could be more than a novelty and have created titles such as the Dick Wilde shooters and Kittypocalypse tower defense.
Win a GeForce RTX3070 with Glyph today
It’s been excruciating to find quality graphics cards this spring and summer. The chip shortage has taken its toll, and gamers all over the planet suffer from the drag of yesterday's hardware: The horror!
But hold on! What is that? A tiny beam of light in the all-consuming darkness in-between frames that are much, much too far apart!
Bolverk Games freely offers the high-value GeForce RTX3070 graphics card from Nvidia (Inno3D version) at a value of USD1100 to platforming fans around the world willing to enter a no-purchase necessary competition.
To participate, interested good folks must wishlist Glyph on Steam, take a screenshot of the completed action, and post it on the Glyph discord channel.
Enter the competition here (hosted by gleam.io): bit.ly/RTX3070-Glyphaway
Then... Go and click wishlist here: bit.ly/GlyphOnSteam Hit Shift+windows_key+S to screenshoot Go here: discord.gg/4GxcWPtnzT Ctrl+v Profit!
If you have already added Glyph to your wishlist. Well, simply paste the screenshot to prove it. Then you too are part of the RTX3070-Glyphaway!
Good luck.
Glyph AMA - Steam Next Fest Special - June 17th
We have wanted to conduct an AMA for a while now. I think this Steam Next Festival will be an excellent opportunity to finally organize one!
Are you: - Interested in learning more about Glyph? - Have questions about Bolverk Games? - Want to inquire about Game Design? - Feel like discussing 3D platformers in general?
Then join us for our very first Glyph AMA. We are looking forward to meeting you all!
All the best from, The Glyph Team
Glyph Demo - Rising From The Sands - Out On June 16
Thanks for looking in. This message is to make it easier to navigate the Glyph community. I'm thinking that since you own the (now delisted) VR version of our game, you'd be interested to know what's going on at the moment with Glyph.
And also to ask you to consider signing up for the PC demo of said game. It'll be released in connection with the Steam NEXT Festival later this month. If you own a Switch console, you can check it out today on the eShop!
Of course, we'd love to see you on our community Discord server as well. It's chill there, and you can usually get hold of a developer or the CEO/janitor or a marketing person - i.e., me.
Thank you! I hope to see you around the Glyph universe. /Rasmus
80+ levels of Exploration mode. This means players have to put seriously relaxing efforts into the game before seeing it all.
30 blazing hot levels to put your skills to the stress test in Time Trial mode.
100+ secrets and upgrades. These are all part of the game from the beginning. With Glyph, you won’t have to pay for extra skins or cool unlocks.
A classic and wicked mean final boss...
Wishlists are important for new releases, so that's why I'm saying it all the time and asking you to wishlist the full game... Wishlist. Wishlist. Wishlist. :) That word just glides right off the tongue.
