Sparklite’s world of Geodia can be a precarious and wondrous place. Luckily, Margo & Pogo, Geodia’s (self-proclaimed) fearless explorers are on hand to guide any would-be adventurers over the next few weeks and have you prepared in time for Sparklite’s launch this November 14th!
Margo & Pogo have been everywhere and met everyone (almost). From the lush greenery of the Vinelands, to the scorching desert of the Shifting Sands, Margo & Pogo have discovered almost all of Geodia. Today, Margo and Pogo are meeting Geodia's resident braniac Hopper, Sparklite's hero Ada and her robot companion Wingnut.
Sparklite’s world of Geodia can be a precarious and wondrous place. Luckily, Margo & Pogo, Geodia’s (self-proclaimed) fearless explorers are on hand to guide any would-be adventurers over the next few weeks and have you prepared in time for Sparklite’s launch this November 14th!
Margo & Pogo have been everywhere and met everyone (almost). From the lush greenery of the Vinelands, to the scorching desert of the Shifting Sands, Margo & Pogo have discovered almost all of Geodia. There are still areas yet to be discovered however; there are ancient caves and Shrines that haven’t been opened since records began. So put on your hiking boots, see the world, meet the people and gear up for adventure!
Today, Margo and Pogo are showing off the autumnal Goldenwoods, the treacherous Acid Bog, as well as introducing us to Professor Corwin. If you want to see what else they have discovered be sure to head over to join Sparklite's steam community https://store.steampowered.com/app/943140/Sparklite/ or, join the Merge Games Discord server.
Sparklite’s world of Geodia can be a precarious and wondrous place. Luckily, Margo & Pogo, Geodia’s (self-proclaimed) fearless explorers are on hand to guide any would-be adventurers over the next few weeks and have you prepared in time for Sparklite’s launch this November 14th!
Margo & Pogo have been everywhere and met everyone (almost). From the lush greenery of the Vinelands, to the scorching desert of the Shifting Sands, Margo & Pogo have discovered almost all of Geodia. There are still areas yet to be discovered however; there are ancient caves and Shrines that haven’t been opened since records began. So put on your hiking boots, see the world, meet the people and gear up for adventure!
Today, Margo and Pogo are showing off the flora and fauna in the Vinelands and Shifting Sands along with introducing us to Hawkins. If you want to see what else they have discovered be sure to head over to join Sparklite's steam community https://store.steampowered.com/app/943140/Sparklite/ or, join the Merge Games Discord server.
See you in Geodia!
Sparklite on the go...Wish List now
We all know that "console" is a dirty word to most Steam users. However, I'm sure there are many of you who play a switch when you're on the go.
If you are an owner of Nintendo's shiny portable you may consider getting Sparklite on the Switch. The game can now be viewed on your device in the eShop. Better still you can add it to your "Watch List" meaning you'll get notifications as soon as pre-order open, news goes live and discounts are offered.
As a heads up the game begins pre-order on November 7th and, like its PC counterpart, launches on November 14th - I can't wait!
'Sparklite Is Clearly Inspired By Classic Legend Of Zelda Games' - Screen Rant
'Sparklite aims to leverage its stunning visual style and roguelite mechanics to create a refreshing adventure with a strong environmental message. Indie developer Red Blue Games is teaming up with publisher Merge Games for their upcoming release, Sparklite. A peppy action/adventure title inspired by timeless classics like A Link to the Past and modern hits like Rogue Legacy, Sparklite has the lofty goal of combining a unique setting, timeless visuals, and a small dash of hardcore roguelite elements to create a new titan in the indie space.
At a Merge Games press event in a New York City office, we got to sit down and try out a hands-on demo of Sparklite. Guided along by Red Blue Games co-owner and developer Kevin Mabie, we got the chance to explore the opening hour of the game, play with some of Sparklite's cool gadgets, and get completely owned, multiple times, by the first boss.'
Thanks to all of your wishlists (and love) for Sparklite, we've now unlocked the next tier of rewards! We're so happy for and appreciative of all of your love for the game, and we can't wait for you all to get the chance to experience the wonderful world of Sparklite!
(Holds for drum roll) Sparklite 4K Wallpaper has now been unlocked!
Additionally, the final tier available to unlock has now been revealed; if we get 55k wishlists, you'll unlock a Digital Artbook!
Stay tuned to find out when the demo & wallpaper will be available and don't forget to tell your friends to wishlist the game so we can unlock the rest of the rewards!
Sparklite Preview; Purifying the World With Science - via TechRaptor
'Recently I met with [Kevin Mabie of Red Blue Games] to talk about Sparklite and take a look at a demo. The story follows a female engineer named Ada who has to save the world of Geodia by taking down the evil Baron. Sparklite powers everything in Geodia and if harnessed safely, it doesn’t leave a negative impact. However, that leads to our villain, the Baron, polluting the world by aggressively mining and burning Sparklite for power.
"[...] we really wanted to confront greed as a whole—especially when it disregards the effects/damage it causes to everyone else and the environment,” Mabie said about the villain’s motivation. “The villain in Sparklite, the Baron, is inspired from the robber barons following the industrial revolution era, often characterized as in pursuit of wealth and power.”
After crashlanding on Geodia, Ada runs into corrupted Gremlins and creatures tarnished by the Baron’s greed. Equipped with a wrench, she collects Sparklite passively to upgrade her gear and fuel a floating town known as The Refuge. This is where NPCs take Ada to after falling in battle.
The demo immediately presents me with a way to upgrade my wrench into a multi-tool through the use of patches. Attaching those to a Patch Board on Ada’s wrench increases her health, damage, and energy used for special abilities. The special abilities function as Gadgets in Sparklite, tying into Red Blue Games’ focus on science.'
This shot shows the cinematic sequence we created for entering the Vaults. Kevin worked on the audio which adds a ton of life and magic. The set piece and environment art was done by Enchae and Rafael did Ada’s animations. Edward, one of our programmers, created the storm effects and even the amulet effects. It’s a hugely gratifying thing to see the work of the whole team come together like this.
As the designer, I (Lucas) spent many days working on the puzzle experiences that we created in the Vaults. These Vaults protect Geodia from evil by keeping powerful technology out of unworthy hands. Once you’ve mastered the puzzles in these vaults, you’ll have reverse-engineered the tech, allowing you to invent it yourself in town.
