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.
We’re also working on some new stuff coming to the game soon, including new costumes!
If you like the game, we’d appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2!
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 that’s 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.
We’ve added lava. It’s very hot and deadly!
New level: The Castle. That’s where Count Von Żur lives.
Bosses updates: added new animations and new attacks.
Many people asked what a dragon is doing in the game. So we’ve added a story about a dragon and a flooded dungeon.
The game has an updated skills system. It’s now more similar to what you’ll see in Janosik 2. For example, Janosik can swim from the beginning of the game.
There’s 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, you’ll respawn only with 3 base lives again.
If you like the game, we’d appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2!
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
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.
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 can’t 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.
And - don't forget to share your feedback on the Steam forums!
Enjoy the game!
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.
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 can’t make it to watch the stream live today: see the archived episodes on Retrovibe’s Youtube channel Janosik 2 and while you’re at it – also check out the other dev’s 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.
Janosik 2 Live Dev part 5
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.
Janosik 2 Live Dev part 4
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.
Janosik 2 Live Dev part 3
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.
