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Owl Boy? What the Hell is an Owl Boy? photo

I'll tell you what an Owl Boy is, son. In this case, it's a 2D platform game coming to to PC and Xbox 360. It also looks deliciously retro and its main character is ... well ... an Owl ... Boy.

Owl Boy is a 2D platforming adventure for the Xbox 360 and Windows PCs. Go with Otus on a free flying quest into the clouds and discover the secrets of the floating islands while preserving the Owls' integrity...

The game is being developed by D-Pad Studio and is described as a "free-roaming flying game with dungeons." It is to be entered into the IGF, where hopefully we'll see much more of a game that's already making the retroheads and indie crowd excited. 

Looks charming, and I really couldn't be happier that so many sidescrolling platforming and action titles seem to be coming out lately. With Braid and Castle Crashers already launched, The Dishwasher, Prinny and VanillaWare's new Wii title all on the horizon, and now this little beauty, fans of a once-dead genre have a lot to be happy about.

[Via Kotaku]


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Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 09/06/2008 10:34
What the fuck do you take me for, Heretic? I don't want to shag Owl Boy ... I want to shag Owl Man ...
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 09/06/2008 10:40
Orly?
Stahlbrand's Avatar
Stahlbrand at 09/06/2008 10:42
I'm so happy to see so many new wave HD 2d sprite games coming out.

It all takes me futher along on my master plan to do nothing but wait for Konami to do an HD Castlevania game. (Okay, so its not much of a master plan, but I can has?)
Wexx's Avatar
Wexx at 09/06/2008 10:53
YA RLY
SWE3tMadness's Avatar
SWE3tMadness at 09/06/2008 10:53
Interesting. Can't wait to see how this turns out.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 09/06/2008 11:02
From that one screenshot I have determined that it looks interesting. Hopefully it turns out good.
-PL-'s Avatar
-PL- at 09/06/2008 11:24
I'll get it when it comes to PC.
Secret Cow's Avatar
Secret Cow at 09/06/2008 12:03
How do you preserve the Owl's integrity? Do you have to keep it away from liquor and loose women?
randombullseye's Avatar
randombullseye at 09/06/2008 12:26
Behold, OWL BOY!
Clockwork-Zombie's Avatar
Clockwork-Zombie at 09/06/2008 12:26
@Secret Cow
You just have to keep it away from Jim.
Ogu's Avatar
Ogu at 09/06/2008 14:34
I saw more screens at indiegames and maan does this game look nice. Very good 2D art and an interesting style.
Arugala9's Avatar
Arugala9 at 09/06/2008 16:25
I'm still waiting on the Quailman game.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 09/06/2008 16:43
You forgot to mention Eternity's Child!
deku's Avatar
deku at 10/11/2008 03:09
I want this game so bad.This is some of the best sprite art ive seen ever.Cant wait to see video.
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