Bodzin
Step into the boots of a forgotten space legend. In this retro top-down shooter, stop a galactic villain from corrupting ancient wisdom into ultimate power. Correct your past mistake, rescue the Keepers, and rewrite destiny.
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You are Bodzin
А warrior whose name was struck from the chronicles. You fought the techno-dictator once and lost. Now he has taken the Wardens of Wisdom – living keys to ancient knowledge – and is forging their power into weapons. You have been given a second chance. Find every captive, understand her, and set her free.
Explore an Alien Planet
Your journey begins in a forest that lives by its own rules. The local flora does its own hunting – and you are the prey. Pick fruit off predatory plants, track down the wreckage of your shuttle, and convert rare finds into upgrades.
Push the Combat System to Its Limit
Bodzin's arms generate streams of pure energy – you will never run out of ammo. But enemies punish anyone who stands still. Read the rhythm of their attacks and save your stamina for lightning-fast dashes.
Crack the Ancients' Code
The Wardens are terrified, and their language means nothing to Bodzin – just a string of unfamiliar symbols. Decipher their messages from fragmentary silhouettes, hunt for key artifacts, and find the one that fits each captive.
Solve the World Itself
The planet is built like a puzzle. Study the terrain: a passage hides behind an unremarkable cluster of bushes, a forgotten mechanism waits to be woken, and traps guard the most valuable prizes – including the key artifacts for the Wardens. The game doesn't hold your hand – it's just you and your powers of observation.
Reach the Heart of the Threat
The Wardens are locked away in the techno-dictator's outposts and bases. A frontal assault is beyond even a battle-hardened Bodzin. Learn how these strongholds operate, master the levitating platforms, and slip in where no one expects you.
What you're getting
A handcrafted world. Pixel art alive with hand-drawn micro-animations – even the earrings sway as you walk.
Targeted progression instead of grinding. No bloated skill trees: every rare find is a specific upgrade – health, stamina capacity, stamina recovery speed.
Death is not a Game Over. You'll be thrown back to your capsule, but your progress and everything you've found stays with you.
