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ARROW-ButtonHeart

"ARROW-ButtonHeart" is a 2D pixel-style game combining platform puzzles and action adventure. Players control an archer who uses archery skills and wit to solve mechanism-filled dungeon puzzles, face time limits and guarding monsters, experiencing an intense mix of puzzles and action.

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XPGS25
Publisher
XPGS25
Release
July 8, 2025
1 year and 24 days ago
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About the Game

This game was created by a 14-year-old Taiwanese indie developer.

It centers on pixel art style, puzzle-solving, and archery, with all levels, monsters, and mechanics built from scratch.

ARROW - Button Heart is a 2D pixel art game that combines platforming, In these 10 carefully designed levels,puzzle-solving, and action-adventure elements, focusing on mechanism operation, arrow-shooting puzzles, and skill challenges. Players must use observation and reflexes to solve puzzles and overcome various obstacles in rooms filled with intricate devices.

Puzzle Mechanisms

Each room features unique mechanisms with various buttons scattered on the walls. Different colored buttons have different activation methods—some can be triggered by arrows, while others require environmental interaction. Correctly operating multiple buttons is necessary to open the door to the next room.

Precision Archery

Your bow and arrows are your main tools, used to shoot specific buttons or activate distant mechanisms. Your shooting skills directly affect your puzzle-solving efficiency and how you clear each room.

Continuous Challenges

The game includes time-limited mechanism challenges, multi-step button combinations requiring consecutive actions, and parkour elements that demand precise jumping skills—providing intense tests of reflexes and thinking.

Hostile Elements

Some rooms contain enemies that disrupt your operations. You need to stay agile and find a balance between puzzle-solving and combat.

Features:

  • 2D pixel art platform style

  • Combination of platforming, archery, and mechanism puzzle gameplay

  • Diverse button types and unique mechanism designs

  • Time-limited challenges and multi-step operation mechanics

  • Single-player experience with a third-person perspective

  • Perfect for players who enjoy puzzles, skill challenges, and parkour

Every arrow shot tests your precision and intelligence. Solve the mechanisms, master the rhythm, and conquer every meticulously designed challenge room.

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