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Awesome Balamir

A retro-inspired beat ‘em up adventure blending platforming, puzzles, and cinematic storytelling. Styled like a 1970s B-movie hero, the game features collage art, Full Motion Video sequences, and original analog photographs. With a touch of Yeşilçam flair and cinematic absurdity.

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A retro-inspired beat ‘em up adventure blending platforming, puzzles, and comic book storytelling. Styled like a lost 1970s B-movie hero, the game features collage art, Full Motion Video (FMV) sequences, and original analog photographs. With a touch of Yeşilçam flair and cinematic absurdity, this is a forgotten legend’s bizarre comeback

Bring back the art in games..

Do you remember the era before CGI or Photoshop? Music videos were so hypnotic back then. The level of creativity was incredible. It was a time when artists weren't all fed by the same sources, and differences were celebrated.

When we decided to turn our passion and work into a video game, we had one rule: no limits on creativity. Never be afraid to present something new. Avoid recycled, formulaic formats. And make something analog — something handmade, from the real world.

Okay, maybe we had a few rules. But you get the idea.

The game is mostly made in a collage art style. And of course, due to copyright issues, many elements were created using analog or digital photos taken by us.

But here's what makes it different: the collages were made by hand — with scissors, glue, and a bit of patience — not on a computer.

Think of a collage made in Photoshop, and another one made by hand, with scissors. Totally different vibe, right?

🎬 70s B-Movie Aesthetic

A world bursting with retro cinema vibes — colorful, exaggerated, and wildly imaginative. Our visual language draws inspiration from low-budget but high-creativity 70s B-movies.

🇹🇷 Inspired by Yeşilçam & Cüneyt Arkın

Heroic stunts, raw humor, and over-the-top epic absurdity.
The game channels the creative spirit of Turkish cinema legends and the unforgettable style of Cüneyt Arkın

🎥 FMV – Full Motion Video Inside the Game

Yes, there’s real video in the game. Scenes shot using FMV techniques bring cinematic flavor to the story, blending live-action performances with handmade visuals.

🧩 Stop-Motion Puzzles with Real Pieces

Every puzzle in the game is animated using stop-motion techniques. These aren’t just digital logic games — they’re made from real paper, cut, moved, and filmed by hand. You’re not just solving puzzles, you’re interacting with a handmade world.