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Press release:
The Tokyo-based (Japan) indie games publisher PLAYISM and Pavia-based (Italy) indie games developer Kibou Entertainment, are today very excited and happy to announce that their retro hardcore 2D action-platformer “Timothy and the Tower of Mu” is coming to PC via Steam on August 9th, 2022.

Furthermore, Kibou Entertainment and PLAYISM has also just announced that they have released a brand-new demo for “Timothy and the Tower of Mu”. So be sure to check that one out asap! (the said demo is available right now for PC via Steam)

New Steam Demo Updated!

The new demo for Timothy and the Tower of Mu is out today! Your journey starts at the beginning of the pit of blades, the first biome of 5. Traverse through 5 difficult rooms on your way to defeat the first boss. This new demo gives the feel of the game through presenting its first and easiest challenge room. Please make sure your store page language is set to English before downloading!

Although this is the easiest room, it is by no means simple… Challenge yourself today to traverse the first biome and defeat its boss.

To experience the first biome, have a go at the demo on Steam today!

Timothy and the Tower of Mu

Key features:

40-hour campaign

A massive tower traversal, 5 challenge biomes, story rich with hidden lore, 50+ unique enemies

NES-inspired retro graphics with detailed animations

Classic action platformer mechanics – easy to learn but hard to master

RPG, puzzle, and cooking elements aimed to keep the experience fresh and varied

Engaging chiptune-style soundtrack

50+ enemies

Timothy and the Tower of Mu was chosen as the PLAYISM Prize Winner in the 2020 edition of the PGMMV Game Development Challenge.

Timothy and the Tower of Mu is an unforgivingly difficult double blend of precision/action platforming and a metroidvania.Climb to the top of the Tower of Mu, fighting to survive against 10 bosses, 50+ unique enemies, and countless traversal challenges. Meet 10 NPC characters on your journey, delving into the story and lore the world has to offer.

If you’re a hardcore player, attempt to complete the entire game, finding all hidden rooms, feeding all 30 pigs, and even fighting a secret boss. This game has an average playtime of 40+ hours for completionists and it is NOT a journey to be taken light-heartedly.

How long is this game?

Please beware that this title is truly unforgiving and is not for the faint-hearted. This game not only has 5 biomes, but an enormous tower outside of these biomes. There is no telling how long it will truly take, but since there are minimal character upgrades, most improvements will have to come from the player refining their skill. This game is undoubtedly a hardcore platformer.

Concept and Gameplay

At its core, Timothy and the Tower of Mu is a retro 2D action platformer geared towards mid and hardcore players. Set in a world that is both cute and creepy, it combines old-school gameplay and classic humor with modern elements such as a cooking system and fourth wall breaks.

Timothy, our protagonist, starts off with a very basic set of abilities, which players can only slightly improve throughout his adventure to the top of the tower. The game is designed in a way to force players to use the environment as well as their developed cunning, to overcome the many challenges presented. Players are encouraged to improve themselves, learn from mistakes, and retry multiple times for which altogether makes for a fulfilling experience.

Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1695260?utm_source=SIG

Teaser Trailer: https://youtu.be/Jv9mN2XxXsw

Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9OGBO1DL1s

PLAYISM Game Page: https://playism.com/game/timothy-and-the-tower-of-mu/

Developer: Kibou Entertainment
Publisher: PLAYISM
Genre: 2D Action
Supported Platforms: Steam
Release Date: August 9th, 2022
MSRP: TBD
Supported Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
No. of players： 1

About Kibou Entertainment:
Italian indie game developer – Creators of The Last Summer, Blood Opera Crescendo and “Timothy” series – now working on our new game Timothy and the Tower of Mu.

About PLAYISM
Japan’s oldest indie publisher, PLAYISM is known in the West for supporting popular indie games such as Gnosia, Idol Manager, Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight, Touhou Luna Nights, Fight Crab, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, the La-Mulana series, Bright Memory, Bright Memory: Infinite, and DEEEER Simulator among other titles.

PLAYISM’s motto is “Bringing a Different Breed of Indie Game to the World”.

To learn more, visit the PLAYISM official website and follow @PlayismEN on Twitter.