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Press release:
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her own spirit and is the source of her strength.

Astral Projection allows Mae to extend her spirit outward like a grappling hook, swinging across chasms, weaving through traps, and executing movement that feels impossible until it suddenly clicks.

Across a story-rich world filled with hidden secrets and multiple endings, seven distinct Azae change how Astral Projection functions, requiring new approaches to movement in each region. Progress comes from practice, patience, and learning how each version of the tether behaves in play.

The game follows its award-winning run at the gamescom latam BIG Festival, where it was a finalist for Best Game, Best Impact, Best Art, and Best Sound, and was the winner of the WINGS Award.

ABOUT TETHERGEIST

You play as Mae, a young Mountain Shaman whose spirit cannot fully leave her body like others in her village. When her coming-of-age pilgrimage begins, she has to cross the world using her unique ability.

A Platformer About Growth, Not Combat: Every challenge in TetherGeist is overcome through timing, momentum, and careful movement in this combat-free adventure.

Astral Projection as Expressive Mastery: Mae uses Bao to project her spirit, navigating the world in inventive ways. Each chapter adds new movement mechanics to explore with.

Challenging but Supportive Design: Frequent checkpoints and instant retries keep the experience forgiving, encouraging experimentation and progress.

Representation Matters: The game addresses disability, social dynamics, and spirituality. Mae’s motor disability shapes her journey, Foyal wrestles with faith, and NPCs reflect diverse cultures, identities, and classes. Many were designed with Kickstarter backers.

Characters That Resonate: The heart of TetherGeist is its people. Players meet NPCs with rich personalities, diverse backgrounds, and meaningful struggles. Relationships, interactions, and choices bring depth to the world, making each encounter memorable.